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Most Popular Articles Novation Product User Manuals Misplaced your user guide? Or simply curious as to the detailed functionality of a specific unit? Download the user guide for the product of your choice from the Novation website: Visit website If... 2005-11-22    Views: 42080    How can I control the Logic plug-ins using Automap? Logic 9.0.1 and later allows full control of Logic's native FX and instrument plugins through Automap with no setup required. For versions of Logic earlier than 9.0.1 see below: The Logic... 2007-03-08    Views: 33748    Do I need to install drivers to use the ReMOTE SL? The ReMOTE SL is a class-compliant MIDI device so it does not require its own drivers. It can use the MIDI drivers built in to Mac OSX (10.2.4 or higher) and Windows XP, XP X64, Vista and Vista... 2006-02-03    Views: 28145    A-Station, K-Station, V-Station, X-Station, Xio and KS Series patch compatibility Single programs from these Novation synths are compatible with each other as shown in the table below: 2005-11-22    Views: 26668    How to setup Traktor with the Nocturn? As Traktor is not supported by Automap, the 'learn' button on the Nocturn will not learn parameters in Traktor. You'll need to create a Midi Client and use Traktor's own learn system to assign... 2008-10-02    Views: 25645    Are there any more templates to download? More templates for the ReMOTE are available for download on our website. If you would also like additional or replacement template labels, these can be ordered direct from novation by contacting... 2005-10-10    Views: 23491    How do I uninstall Automap from my Mac? You will need to delete necessary files which are placed on your Mac during installation of Automap. BEFORE UNINSTALLING PLEASE UNWRAP / UNTICK THE ENABLED PLUGINS IN AUTOMAP!! Please delete... 2008-10-20    Views: 23390    How to setup software control in Ableton Live 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 with the X Station The template that comes with the X Station for Live 2 can be used with all versions of Live. For controlling Live load up the Live template on the X Station and make sure it is selected as the... 2005-08-22    Views: 21842    Using the ReMOTE with Ableton Live The template that comes with the ReMOTE for Live 2 can be used with all versions of Live. For controlling Live load up the Live template on the ReMOTE and make sure it is selected as the MIDI... 2005-11-22    Views: 19334    I can't use the Reason Automap template on my ReMOTE SL Since control of Automap now happens via Automap, there is no need to use the Reason Automap template. If however, you would like to use the old method of controlling Reason through the Reason... 2006-12-08    Views: 19193    Launchpad Tutorial : Part 1 - Setting Up The following video takes you through connecting your Launchpad hardware, installing the software/drivers and configuring Ableton Live to work with Launchpad. 2009-10-02    Views: 17861    The ReMOTE SL is not working with template 39 (Logic Template)... Follow these steps to ensure the ReMOTE SL is set up correctly with Logic: 1. Ensure that the file "ReMOTESL.bundle" is located in the following folder: HD/Library/Application Support/MIDI... 2007-02-22    Views: 17850    Launchpad Tutorial : Part 4 - User Modes This video takes you through Launchpads User modes. It covers assigning parameters to buttons on your Launchpad and triggering Ableton drum racks via the Launchpad matrix. 2009-10-02    Views: 16815    Windows Error Code 10 Windows error code 10 indicates a hardware error or failed driver installation. This error may appear if a device has insufficient power to operate correctly (e.g. plugged into a bus powered hub... 2005-08-22    Views: 16548    Why has the Cubase Automap template disappeared? Originally there was a dedicated template for Cubase Automap. The latest version of the software replaces this with an 'Automap' client, which should be selected in Automap using Automap template... 2006-08-09    Views: 16431    Launchpad Tutorial : Part 6 - Using Launchpad with Automap Although Launchpad does not require that you install Automap to use it, it can be used alongside Automap and in other software outside Ableton Live. 2009-10-04    Views: 15799

Latest Articles My DAW is crashing when I open multiple instances of the same Automap wrapped plug-in If you are experiencing an issue whereby your DAW crashes when multiple instances of Automap plug-ins are instantiated in your DAW under 64 bit Windows, you should download and install this special... 2012-05-10    Views: 88    Can I use the UltraNova with GarageBand 11? Yes you can. Follow the procedure below to set up the UltraNova with GarageBand 11. 1) Ensure that you have installed the latest version of the UltraNova Software Package. 2) Connect the... 2012-04-19    Views: 256    Cubase isn't listed in Automap's 'Software Setup' what should I do? You should be able to setup Cubase by following the guide below, even though it is not listed in Automap's 'Software Setup' 1) Connect you Novation device to the computer and load Cubase 2)... 2012-04-19    Views: 481    How does Automap work with Ableton Live when using a Remote SL MkII? The Sl MkII uses an advanced template to communicate directly with Live. This template is active when Automap is off (i.e. when the 'automap' button is not lit). Automap is only really used for... 2012-04-19    Views: 532    How do I reset the Impulse to factory settings? Please follow the procedure below to perform a factory reset on the Impulse. 1) Hold down the 'shift', '+' and '-' buttons then connect the USB cable to the Impulse. 2) You will now be in the... 2012-04-19    Views: 209    Is FL Studio supported by Automap 4? You can use any Novation controller with Fl Studio as a standard MIDI device. You can also control Automap enabled third party plug-ins within Fl Studio. The only aspect of FL Studio which isn't... 2012-04-19    Views: 506    Why isn't Middle 'C' in the centre of the Impulse keyboard by default? Middle 'C' is usually C3 which is defined as MIDI note 60. This is sometimes debated. For example some MIDI devices sometimes have C4 as MIDI note 60. Novation define middle 'C' as C3 which... 2012-04-19    Views: 225    What type of sustain pedal should I use with the Impulse? Sustain pedals are usually wired in one of two ways. Some sustain pedals have a switch which is used to change polarity. The Impulse automatically detects the polarity of a connected sustain... 2012-04-19    Views: 220    My Launchpad is not recognised in Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard after installing the latest Novation USB drivers If you have installed the latest Novation USB drivers on OS X 10.5.8 you will need to revert to version 2.3 of the drivers as these are compatible with 10.5.8. To do this: - Delete this file: Mac... 2012-02-16    Views: 1338    Studio One : SL mkII Guide NOTE: For the german version of this article, please click here. This article assumes that you have already followed the Studio One DAW Setup guide and that you are in AUTOMAP mode (Automap... 2012-02-09    Views: 1326    Studio One : Impulse Guide NOTE: For the german version of this article, please click here. This article assumes that you have already followed the Studio One DAW Setup guide. Impulse 49/61 If the MIXER... 2012-02-09    Views: 1147    Touch sense is not working correctly after updating to UltraNova 1.1 If TOUCH mode is behaving erratically on your UltraNova (lights switching on briefly when the knob is touched then switching off after a second) then it is likely you are experiencing an issue... 2012-02-02    Views: 851    How do I control the transport in Garageband with my Impulse It is possible to use a 3rd party bit of software, GarageRemote (available to download here), to allow MIDI control of the transport in GarageBand. On the Impulse select the Setup button and... 2012-01-25    Views: 1160    How do I change bank and patch on the Ultranova from Ableton Live? To change bank/patch on the Ultranova from Live: - On a MIDI channel set MIDI To to 'Ultranova'. - Create a MIDI clip on the MIDI channel. - Click on the clip to edit it. - Under 'Notes' at the... 2012-01-24    Views: 846    Does Automap work with Pro Tools SE? Unfortunately as Pro Tools SE does not support the HUI protocol it cannot be controlled via Automap. You can however use the Impulse, SLMKII or Nocturn keyboards as standard MIDI keyboards within... 2012-01-18    Views: 752    My endless encoders are not functioning correctly Please follow this guide if you find that the bank of eight endless encoders on your SL MkII are not transmitting data. 1) Ensure that you have the most recent version of Automap... 2011-12-22    Views: 1520