Features ZeRO SL MkII. Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback. Giant 144-character LCD screen. Huge array of touch-sensitive controls.
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Jan 26, 2011 Mac Pro 2.8x8/ Macbook Virus Ti Novation 0 SLII Kore 2, Komplete 6 Fireface 800 More Green, Blue, Red, Grey and Silver stuff. Glotchrock, would you agree that a Zero mkII would be more suitable for DJ work in a dark club. Novation remote SL MK2 vs mk1.
Automap 3 PRO Control Software. MIDI control interface. Novation's unique 'speed dial'.
Crossfader. Programmable 'soft-feel' drumpads.
Dedicated, yet fully-assignable transport buttons. USB buss poweringAutomap:. Intelligent control over all sequencers and VST/AU/RTAS/TDM plug-ins. Heads-up transparent control GUI. Instant 'learn' function. Keystroke Assignments. Innovative MIDI support within Automap.
Plug-in and Mixer Browser. Autoview Mode.
The Novation ZeRO SL Mk II Controller is a full DAW and plug-in control surface for live sound and studio use with visual feedback for all control information. A giant 144-character display, backlit LED buttons, and LED ringed encoders show the status of all controls. The groundbreaking Automap 3 PRO software gives you ultra-quick mapping of all 56 knobs, faders and buttons.The ZeRO SL Mk II keyboard equips modern DAW users with every dimension of hardware control, enabling a hands-on approach to mixing, navigating software, and controlling plug-ins. And the ZeRO SL MkII is an extraordinary value as a controller-integrating a DAW control surface with the most intuitive plug-in mapping capabilities available-presided over by Automap 3 PRO-arguably the most advanced control software on the market.ZeRO SL Mk II controller upholds Novation's reputation for building quality hardware. It can be mounted in a 19' rack, or used as a desk-top controller, or angled for performance using legs that are included with the unit. Quality is not just reflected in their robustness, but more importantly in the way the ZeRO SL Mk II has been designed with every detail calculated to maximize workflow.
The ZeRO SL Mk II's visually feeds back all controller information to the user with back lit buttons and encoder LED rings, making it absolutely ideal for live performances where parameters need to be identified instantly.The difficulty with other control surfaces is knowing what is assigned to what. ZeRO SL Mk II has a giant 144-character ultra-bright LCD screen that displays all the parameter names and values for the currently selected row of controllers. All 8 faders and 16 knobs are touch sensitive, so the moment one is touched, the display shows the names and values on that row and puts brackets around the controller that is currently being touched.
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This enables the user to see which parameter is assigned to the controller without having to change the value, or refer to their software. ZeRO SL Mk II also has a dedicated 'Speed Dial' knob, which can be used to change the value of any parameter the cursor is positioned over without making any assignments whatsoever.The 8 continuous rotary encoders have 11 segment LED rings around each of them, allowing encoders to behave like pots so the user can see the value before moving them. All the buttons have LEDs underneath them so users can instantly see their status without having to press them. There are 8 soft-feel drum pads which are fully assignable to any parameter with the Automap softwareZeRO SL Mk II has been designed to draw minimum current so it can be used as a USB buss-powered device, although an optional 9V DC power supply can be added for stand-alone use.
As well as USB interfacing, ZeRO SL Mk II has 1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI thru and 2 MIDI outs.The power behind the ZeRO's unique ability to map controllers at the touch of a button, is contained within the included Automap software. Automap 3 PRO enables users to map controllers with incredible speed and ease-no more digging through MIDI continuous controller numbers, the Automap server takes care of it all. Automap's GUI gives the user a visual representation of all the current mappings on screen, as well as the ability to save and manage mappings across different projects.
There is also an option to only bring up the GUI when a controller on the ZeRO has been touched!This item is sold As-DescribedThis item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Product Specs. I will ship with tracking to the listed regions. To negotiate shipping rates to other locations, please send me a message. Tax PoliciesTaxes are charged in the following regions either by the seller, per their tax policy, or by Reverb as a Marketplace Facilitator: Alabama.Arizona.Arkansas.California.Colorado.Connecticut.District of Columbia.Hawaii.Idaho.Illinois.Indiana.Iowa.Kentucky.Maine.Maryland.Massachusetts.Michigan.Minnesota.Nebraska.Nevada.New Jersey.New Mexico.New York.North Carolina.North Dakota.Ohio.Oklahoma.Pennsylvania.Rhode Island.South Carolina.South Dakota.Tennessee.Texas.Utah.Vermont.Virginia.Washington.West Virginia.Wisconsin.Wyoming.Marketplace Facilitator State. Reverb collects tax on the sellers behalf.Return Policy.
Main differences for me.MK2 Feels a lot better.Knobs are higher quality and sliders and drum pads also.Back lit knobs and buttons are awesome for live.Crossfader is a welcome addition.The knob that does anything is really useful.Lack of side buttons is a small negative.Two screens on MK1 was great and is definitely missed on MK2, biggest minus for me.Don't drop your MK2 even 6 inches when drunk at the end of a gig with the angle brackets are on as your screen may also crack from the inside like mine did. Condra wrote:Glotchrock, would you agree that a Zero mkII would be more suitable for DJ work in a dark club, while the mk1 would have the edge in the studio because of the second screen?Probably. I would say the increased visual feedback of the mkII is offset by the lack of second screen though. A case could be made for either being more important. Me I htink I'd prefer the screen.But on the other hand, the smooth encoders on the mkII are certainly better for performance, whereas I don't mind the notched encoders for studio use.
Actually I tend to use the them for selectors and menu style controls quite often. I don't actually have my remote yet (on the delivery truck as we speak, should be here today).But I don't think losing the second screen is quite as bad as it could be.I am going by Novation's demo videos; haven't tried it myself yet obviously.But this is what swayed me to go ahead and go with the mkii:In their video, they push 'preview' and move sliders for volumes/pans/etc.When you do this, the track names and associated values (volumes, pans, etc)show up on the left LCD screen. So you still get them, just not over the sliders.This actually is better to me than two screens, most of the time - less lookingback and forth, once you get your hands trained.Anyways, you still get the track names, just not in the same way. Theophilus wrote:i don't actually have my remote yet (on the delivery truck as we speak, should be here today).But I don't think losing the second screen is quite as bad as it could be.I am going by Novation's demo videos; haven't tried it myself yet obviously.But this is what swayed me to go ahead and go with the mkii:In their video, they push 'preview' and move sliders for volumes/pans/etc.When you do this, the track names and associated values (volumes, pans, etc)show up on the left LCD screen. So you still get them, just not over the sliders.This actually is better to me than two screens, most of the time - less lookingback and forth, once you get your hands trained.Anyways, you still get the track names, just not in the same way.That's how it works in theory, but in practice, it's a huge pain in the ass and not intuitive to look at the left hand screen and match up the column over there to the column on the right side. Looking directly over controls is fast and intuitive, but taking a second to look at the left side and think ok, that's the fourth one over and then find the corresponding sliders is just enough to be very annoying.
Glitchrock-buddha wrote:That's how it works in theory, but in practice, it's a huge pain in the ass and not intuitive to look at the left hand screen and match up the column over there to the column on the right side. Looking directly over controls is fast and intuitive, but taking a second to look at the left side and think ok, that's the fourth one over and then find the corresponding sliders is just enough to be very annoying.After playing with it some, I can see what you mean. I was kind of expecting after moving a fader, it would wait a few seconds, then go back to the automapped device, but it just stays on the faders until you touch another knob. Doesn't bother me that much, but it is a little bit of a pain - you have to touch a device knob to see the labels, to know which knob you want. I can definitely see the advantage of the second screen there. And maybe a couple of raised orientation dots on faders 3 and 6 would help (so your fingers can know which fader they are on without looking).Overall. Still think for my use the MKII is better.
And my kids LOVE the LED rings, so they were playing with it a while last night too - bonus. But if I really needed quick access back and forth between faders and device knobs, the first SL would probably be better.
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