Novation remote le User Guide
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If a template for the software synthesizer is not available
then one can easily be constructed either on the hardware
(see EDIT Mode section on page 11 for details) or using the
Template Editor (available for download from
then one can easily be constructed either on the hardware
(see EDIT Mode section on page 11 for details) or using the
Template Editor (available for download from
novationmusic.com). Even without a template, the ReMOTE
LE keyboard and pitch/mod joystick can be used to play
sounds and the Program and Bank modes within PLAY
LE keyboard and pitch/mod joystick can be used to play
sounds and the Program and Bank modes within PLAY
mode can be used to call up a different sound on the
software synth (see page 10 for details).
software synth (see page 10 for details).
Controlling a sequencer
Even though the ReMOTE LE contains a Template for a
sequencer such as Cubase, simply calling up the Template
using the DATA encoder will not mean that all controls are
sequencer such as Cubase, simply calling up the Template
using the DATA encoder will not mean that all controls are
automatically mapped to the sequencer (e.g. the Transport
controls will not work). This is because, when software
does not have a defined MIDI spec, the MIDI data assigned
to the controls on the ReMOTE LE needs to be learned by
controls will not work). This is because, when software
does not have a defined MIDI spec, the MIDI data assigned
to the controls on the ReMOTE LE needs to be learned by
the software, which may be simple or complex depending
on the software. To overcome this and make it a simple
process, Novation provide a learn/resource file on an
on the software. To overcome this and make it a simple
process, Novation provide a learn/resource file on an
accompanying CD-ROM to import into the relevant
software. Read the text file in the relevant software folder
on the CD-ROM for instructions on how to do this. This
software. Read the text file in the relevant software folder
on the CD-ROM for instructions on how to do this. This
may also apply to some software synthesizers, for example
the Pro-53.
FOR MORE INFO ON THE ONBOARD
TEMPLATES VISIT NOVATIONMUSIC.COM
the Pro-53.
FOR MORE INFO ON THE ONBOARD
TEMPLATES VISIT NOVATIONMUSIC.COM
Power supply or battery operation
The ReMOTE LE may be powered by an external power
supply (Novation PSU6, not supplied) or by 6 x 'AA'
supply (Novation PSU6, not supplied) or by 6 x 'AA'
batteries.
Fitting batteries
Fitting batteries
Turn the ReMOTE LE upside down and unclip the battery
compartment by squeezing the two clips and gently raising
the lid. Observe the connection diagram imprinted on the
compartment by squeezing the two clips and gently raising
the lid. Observe the connection diagram imprinted on the
plastic casing for 6 x 'AA' cells and fit the cells as shown.
Connecting to equipment using the
MIDI Out port
MIDI Out port
This is referred to as the 'stand alone' or 'live' set-up. The
illustration below shows a typical arrangement:
illustration below shows a typical arrangement:
Ensure power is off on all equipment. Connect the MIDI
Out of the ReMOTE LE to the MIDI In of a suitable sound
module. If batteries are not fitted then an external power
supply (Novation PSU6) must be connected - see previous
Out of the ReMOTE LE to the MIDI In of a suitable sound
module. If batteries are not fitted then an external power
supply (Novation PSU6) must be connected - see previous
section for information. Connect any other equipment such
as a sustain pedal to the ReMOTE LE. Switch on the power
to all devices.
as a sustain pedal to the ReMOTE LE. Switch on the power
to all devices.
Playing a sound module or hardware
synthesizer from the ReMOTE LE
Set the receiving MIDI channel of the sound module to
Channel 1 or OMNI (this should be the default). The
Channel 1 or OMNI (this should be the default). The
keyboard and pitch/modulation joystick will be active and
the sound module will respond to the MIDI information
being sent from the ReMOTE LE.
the sound module will respond to the MIDI information
being sent from the ReMOTE LE.
To select a Template for a particular hardware synthesizer,
make sure that the ReMOTE LE is in PLAY - Template
Select Mode (PLAY LED and Template LED both lit). This
make sure that the ReMOTE LE is in PLAY - Template
Select Mode (PLAY LED and Template LED both lit). This
mode will be active when the unit is powered up but if
another mode is active then press the PLAY button (Menu
not Transport) on the left of the unit so that the LED
beside it is lit and then press the SELECT button below the
another mode is active then press the PLAY button (Menu
not Transport) on the left of the unit so that the LED
beside it is lit and then press the SELECT button below the
ReMOTE LE screen (repeatedly if necessary) until the
Template LED is lit. Now the DATA encoder can be used
to scroll to Template No. 10 'General MIDI 2' or the
Template LED is lit. Now the DATA encoder can be used
to scroll to Template No. 10 'General MIDI 2' or the
corresponding Template for that sound module (if one is
available, check the website for hardware Templates). With
the Template selected, the ReMOTE LE's knobs and buttons
available, check the website for hardware Templates). With
the Template selected, the ReMOTE LE's knobs and buttons
will map to relevant controls on the sound module. If a
Template for the hardware synthesizer is not available then
one can easily be constructed either on the hardware (see
EDIT Mode section on page 11 for details) or using the
Template for the hardware synthesizer is not available then
one can easily be constructed either on the hardware (see
EDIT Mode section on page 11 for details) or using the
Template Editor (available for download from
novationmusic.com). Even without a template, the ReMOTE
LE keyboard and pitch/mod joystick can be used to play
novationmusic.com). Even without a template, the ReMOTE
LE keyboard and pitch/mod joystick can be used to play
sounds and the Program and Bank modes within PLAY
mode can be used to call up a different sound on the
hardware synth (see page 10 for details).
mode can be used to call up a different sound on the
hardware synth (see page 10 for details).
Connecting to equipment using the
MIDI Out port AND connecting to a
computer using the USB port
MIDI Out port AND connecting to a
computer using the USB port
This is an advanced setup where the ReMOTE LE is
connected to an external sound module/hardware
synthesizer using the MIDI Out port as well as being
connected to a computer via USB:
connected to an external sound module/hardware
synthesizer using the MIDI Out port as well as being
connected to a computer via USB: