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“Novation has really gone to town. The ReMOTE 25 SL…offers a feature set unmatched by any other manufacturer…editing and interacting with controller Templates has seldom been such a pleasant experience. This is the SL – Soft Label – side of things, and the new ReMOTE’s LCDs beat the interchangeable cardboard labels of its predecessors hands down.”
“…the keyboard has a quality feel to it. The quality spreads to the package as a whole: an excellent printed start-up guide is joined by a DVD that offers not just some bits of useful software but a great video tutorial and a free copy of Novation’s Bass Station VST Instrument.”
“Currently, I’d have to say that the ReMOTE SL is the best all-round controller for Reason – it truly revolutionises the Reason experience.”
“The Automap feature doesn’t mean that ReMOTE SL has nothing to offer if your requirements are outside the covered applications. The controller functions brilliantly as a standard generic device.”
“Customising controller-to-parameter assignments has seldom been easier from the front panel, but even so, the recently released ReMOTE SL Editor makes life even easier…This is currently a download from the Novation website and is highly recommended. If you really want a laugh, have the software scan any VST plug-in and automatically create a Template for you. Told you it was easy!”
“I can hardly recommend the ReMOTE SL more highly… I’d say there are grounds for suggesting it has no competition. Compare like for like, and no other controller has a similar feature set.”
“The link with Reason is unmissable. If future Automaps are as tightly designed, the SL will continue to be the controller to aspire to. It doesn’t often get better than this.”
Derek Johnson – Audio Technology – June 06
“We were almost becoming bored with controller keyboards…but Novation have really got us excited again with the ReMOTE 25 SL.”
“If the 25 SL was simply a normal keyboard controller it would do an absolutely sterling job. The sheer quantity of controls is slightly dizzying, with more knobs than a door showroom.”
“The Sl is already a winner in terms of controls. However, where it really gets exciting is Novation’s new Automap system.”
“Working with software using Automap is a revelation. We’ve been waiting to be freed from the tyranny of the computer for years, and at last we can work with software using an appropriately designed interface rather than a mouse and screen.”
“At last, all the laptop warriors who currently perform gigs hunched over little glowing boxes will have no excuse but to start resembling someone actually creating music, rather than looking like they’re downloading porn.”
“We’re talking semi-weighted goodness here, which will come as a surprise to those used to the usual cheap controller keyboard. We were dreading the set-up – usually not an easy task. Luckily, we were happily surprised.”
“The ReMOTE 25 SL completes the circle in the evolution of music technology. We started with hands-on synths, moved on to computer screens, and then gained back a little hands-on action with control surfaces. The SL means we have all the original degree of hands-on control once more, plus all the many advantages of software too.”
DJ Mag – April/May 06
“The semi-weighted keyboard feels great. The keys respond quickly and are ideal for playing fast, complex riffs.”
“The ReMOTE SL offers a luxurious selection of controls indeed, and it’s not something that you’d want to have to configure every time you loaded up a synth. Fortunately, you don’t, thanks to templates and the remarkable Automap system.”
“When used with Reason 3, the true power of Automap becomes clear. It automatically detects what instrument track you currently have selected, the control mapping is superb (particularly with the percussion modules – playing drums with the pads is fantastic), and the data entry knob can even be used to control track tempo (great when you’re playing live).”
“The SL is a fantastic bit of kit that opens up whole new ways of working with your music software. It makes synth programming far more enjoyable than it ever was with a mouse, and can rightly claim to be the most complete keyboard controller on the market. Two huge thumbs up.”
“A next-generation MIDI controller that looks great, feels great and works brilliantly. We’ve been waiting ages for a device like this.”
Computer Music – May 2006
“Anyone who’s experienced the frustration that often accompanies the process of configuring controllers and software will welcome Novation’s new Automap feature, implemented on the company’s new ReMOTE 25 SL. This automatically maps all the parameters of software instruments and effects to hardware controls without the user being involved. What’s more, the ReMOTE SL has a built-in LCD screen that displays the parameter name and value above the controller.”
“The benefits of the Automap function were obvious from the minute we started using the ReMOTE 25 SL with Reason 3. Once our rack was kitted out with all the necessary modules and the wiring was finished, we were able to turn away from the computer and make music straight from the keyboard, returning to the mouse only to switch between modules. Everything from triggering beats in ReDrum to composing a bass patch in Subtractor was a breeze; even the keys are equipped with a synth type action, nicely rounding off the whole user experience.”
“The Novation ReMOTE 25 SL makes working with virtual instruments in Cubase SL/SX 3 and Reason 3 a significantly more natural experience, and it can only be a matter of time before all the major DAWs support Automap. In future it will be hard to imagine buying a MIDI controller lacking this functionality.”
“VERDICT
Quite simply the best USB-powered MIDI controller we’ve ever used. It’s not cheap but we reckon this level of innovation is worth paying for. 10/10 STARS.”
Music Tech – April 2006
“…among the most celebrated all-in-one controllers were the Novation ReMOTE LE and X-Station, both of which consistently grabbed top honours in the tech mags across the globe. Novation know where their bread is buttered, and they’ve made a bid for dominance in the controller market with the new ReMOTE 25 SL…”
“ The ReMOTE SL is compact enough to cram into a backpack, yet powerful enough to control the most complex software instruments and DAWs…Unlike controllers that have fixed assignments per knob, the Novation can automatically map its controls to the specific requirements of the software it’s controlling. In the real world of complex instruments and ever-changing parameters, this is a major innovation. There are even two big bright LCD windows to tell you what each slider is doing at all times.”
“ The ReMOTE SL’s top panel is both sexy and functional. All the controls are easy to identify and pleasant to the touch…As you read the following description of its functions, be aware that the SL’s design makes accessing the functions far easier than would be suggested by print.”
“ The ReMOTE SL is literally teeming with controls, which are nicely organised into two main sections on the top panel.”
“ There is also a Tap Tempo button and a multipurpose encoder knob with a push switch that lets you choose its function. If you’ve ever laboured through a soft synth’s presets menu with a mouse, you’ll love using this knob to fly through and select a program – it’s so much faster.”
“ The ReMOTE SL comes with an impressive array of Templates, with more available for download. But you don’t have to rely on outside programmers to set up your SL… The best part: you don’t need to be a mad scientist to get it to work. I easily set up faders to control a few channels of Logic’s mixer.”
“ When recalling an Automap Template, such as the one for Cubase, the ReMOTE assignments change automatically as you switch tracks. To test this feature, I loaded Cubase with four plug-ins… As I switched among these instruments, the SL automatically loaded the parameter set appropriate to each.”
“ This review touches on the ReMOTE SL’s highlights, but to appreciate its depth and flexibility, you really need a long hands-on audition… But suffice to say that in a world of bloated DAWs and cluttered plug-in folders, the ReMOTE SL is a breath of fresh air. It’s one of the most elegant controllers I’ve used, being all the more impressive for operating effectively in a wide range of applications. It even comes with a free install of Novation’s Bass Station plug-in… For serious desktop musicians and composers on the go, this is the one to get.”
“ Why you should buy it
Thanks to its ability to map Templates automatically and display the destination for each of its myriad of controls, the ReMOTE SL makes hands-on control of software instruments easier than ever before – and it looks darn good doing it.”
Emile Menasche – Future Music US – April 06
“I been beta testing one for over two months now and its a great piece of kit, Pots could be higher quality but its not let me down once at all my gigs. I strongly urge anyone to buy one 9 3/4 out of 10 from me.”
“I'm loving mine, check for the other threads on this topic, it comes up every week. No complaints working with it, assigning parameters, setting it up, the PC software works great, it's very well thought out.”
“loving mine here as well...has anyone heard anything new about ableton auto-map?”
“I needed a compact MIDI controller with keys, encoders/pots, faders, lots of buttons, at least 8 trigger pads, a joystick, a touch pad, flexible MIDI routing, (and it came with Novation's virtual version of their bass station which isn't all that shabby) it has 2 nice LCDs so you can stop having to memorize where the hell you assigned the Q on your filter or the rate of the LFO the grid on beat repeat etc etc.. It works great with Live, and the soon to be automapping feature will just be icing on the cake. I wish it looked as thin as most pictures make it appear to be (at that magical angle) and i wish it were metal, I would pay an extra for those two things. so I give it a 9/10 because those aren't even complaints and it packs a lot of controls in one unit.”
“Took a trip to my local dealer who had a SL on show. 10 minutes of fiddling and I was heading home with one. Looks like it will do the job for me big time!”
“Just successfully mapped out a couple of tracks last night. The Sl-25 makes me feel like I am playing an instrument again! I can't wait for the "smart" MIDI mapping. Still can't seem to get impulse or simpler mapped out yet, but I have been more excited about firing clips and tweeking. Will keep you all posted. For anyone who is looking for a 25key controller this thing is the mother's milk.”
“was reading about this badboy today in future music on the way to work. Sounds amazing and something i'd like to try. Anything that makes workflow smoother and more intuitive has got to be a good thing!”
“After i successfully mapped out my live set within 2,5 hours, the Sl-25 makes me feel like this is an instrument and the best controller in that range... I’m really looking forward to the Automap. When the guys from Novation do their job, like they did in Reason, it will be the best for sure.... so far everything is quite understandable. This is really the next generation.”
“was scoutin for a controller quickly, noticed this, always wanted a remote25 or a remote25extreme, but this now.. this.. this is the one i cant wait to get. wahey!”
Ableton Forum Comments – March 2006
“…among the most celebrated all-in-one controllers were the Novation ReMOTE LE and X-Station, both of which consistently grabbed top honours in the tech mags across the globe. Novation know where their bread is buttered, and they’ve made a bid for dominance in the controller market with the new ReMOTE 25 SL…
The ReMOTE SL is compact enough to cram into a backpack, yet powerful enough to control the most complex software instruments and DAWs…Unlike controllers that have fixed assignments per knob, the Novation can automatically map its controls to the specific requirements of the software it’s controlling. In the real world of complex instruments and ever-changing parameters, this is a major innovation. There are even two big bright LCD windows to tell you what each slider is doing at all times.
The ReMOTE SL’s top panel is both sexy and functional. All the controls are easy to identify and pleasant to the touch…As you read the following description of its functions, be aware that the SL’s design makes accessing the functions far easier than would be suggested by print.
The ReMOTE SL is literally teeming with controls, which are nicely organised into two main sections on the top panel.
There is also a Tap Tempo button and a multipurpose encoder knob with a push switch that lets you choose its function. If you’ve ever laboured through a soft synth’s presets menu with a mouse, you’ll love using this knob to fly through and select a program – it’s so much faster.
The ReMOTE SL comes with an impressive array of Templates, with more available for download. But you don’t have to rely on outside programmers to set up your SL… The best part: you don’t need to be a mad scientist to get it to work. I easily set up faders to control a few channels of Logic’s mixer.
When recalling an Automap Template, such as the one for Cubase, the ReMOTE assignments change automatically as you switch tracks. To test this feature, I loaded Cubase with four plug-ins… As I switched among these instruments, the SL automatically loaded the parameter set appropriate to each.
This review touches on the ReMOTE SL’s highlights, but to appreciate its depth and flexibility, you really need a long hands-on audition… But suffice to say that in a world of bloated DAWs and cluttered plug-in folders, the ReMOTE SL is a breath of fresh air. It’s one of the most elegant controllers I’ve used, being all the more impressive for operating effectively in a wide range of applications. It even comes with a free install of Novation’s Bass Station plug-in… For serious desktop musicians and composers on the go, this is the one to get.
Why you should buy it
Thanks to its ability to map Templates automatically and display the destination for each of its myriad of controls, the ReMOTE SL makes hands-on control of software instruments easier than ever before – and it looks darn good doing it.”
Emile Menasche – Future Music US – April 06
“…with the arrival of Novation’s ReMOTE SL series it appears we’re one step closer to total symbiosis between hardware and software.
…the editor is a breeze. You can even set up keyboard splits allowing you to play up to four instruments at once.
The automapping feature works fantastically well. The LED displays both the name and value of each controller. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of how to navigate through the different pages of control assignments, and at this point the ReMOTE SL’s appeal becomes clear.
This is light years ahead of the MIDI controller. Free from the constraints of a mouse, virtual instruments have become a lot more fun. For the first few hours it’s impossible not to just play around, as the SL makes experimenting more fun and spontaneous than previously possible using traditional means.
Synthesizers in particular benefit; if you’ve always used a mouse to program your synth, the SL will blow you away. Thanks to the large number of helpfully labelled hands-on controls, software synths suddenly start to feel a lot more like hardware ones. Sound creation definitely becomes less of a chore – the tactile interface just begs to be fiddled with. It’s no exaggeration to say that the SL will help you make better sounds and get more from your synths. The sequencer integration is great too; it takes a few seconds to set up and you only have to do it once.
Reason and the SL is a fantastic combination. They work superbly together, turning the SL into one mother of a workstation keyboard. Include Live as well and this is a potentially cracking combination, with the icing on the cake being the tempo control knob.
So far, so good – where’s the catch? As far as we can see there isn’t one… At £330 plus the SL delivers on the promise of a more symbiotic relationship between software and hardware controllers. As such it’s the most exciting and creative MIDI keyboard I’ve come across yet, and as a result comes highly recommended. Check it out.
Verdict
Value for money – 9/10
Ease of use – 10/10
Versatility – 9/10
Quality of Results – 9/10
The ReMOTE SL is the most inspiring MIDI controller around at the moment.”
Tim Cant – Future Music – March 06
"Let’s Open The Box
First impressions can count for a lot, and the Remote SL’s sleek finish starts us off on a positive
note. I’ve already alluded to the dual two-line by 72-character LCDs — that’s 288 characters of
feedback, plus various LEDs, to keep you on top of your tweaking...
Stay In Control
... the velocity and aftertouch-sensitive 25-note keyboard... is a nice semi-weighted example that plays rather better than you might expect. It can be transposed over a full eight-octave range, and also has zone options, just like the original Remote. Add up all the controls, including the trigger pads, foot-controller sockets joystick, and the fourpoints on the touchpad, and you have no less than 78 control sources, plus the aftertouch transmitted by the keyboard — an impressive tally for such a compact device.
The Means Of Control
Now, what can the Remote SL do? Out of the box, it can control a bunch of popular software synths, courtesy of its 40 factory Templates. No less than 36 are detailed maps for controlling a wide range of popular software synths, and the remaining four slots are dedicated to the more powerful Automap templates. Should the factory set not supply what you need, the existing Templates can be overwritten. The two large LCDs make creating custom templates from the front panel a much more attractive proposition than if you were attempting the same job with a three-character display. You have clear feedback on what you’re doing at any one time,
with cryptic abbreviations almost completely absent; returning to a smaller display will introduce feelings of claustrophobia. Any control on the SL can be set to transmit almost any MIDI information — note data, continuous controllers, RPNs, NRPNs and SysEx. Even the drum trigger pads can transmit velocity-sensitive controller data, which presents some very interesting opportunities for playing or recording rhythmic and dynamic parameter changes... The layered approach works particularly well because Novation have kept to a fixed control-to-parameter regime. As long as a target device has equivalent parameters, its filter frequency and resonance (for example) will always been tweaked by the same knobs on the SL and the sliders will always control ADSR filter and amp envelope controls.
Map Reading
The Automap function is what really sets the Remote 25SL apart from other controllers. If you
use plug-ins in your sequencer, you don’t have to spend time mapping them to the 25SL, because the Remote detects them, and automatically displays their parameters and values on the
controller. As a result, you have almost instant access to nearly every instrument parameter in
a session — and what’s more, that communication is two-way. Tweak your plug-in on screen, and you’ll see the parameters change on the SL’s displays...
Don’t be put off if your preferred host isn’t yet supported... the SL remains a powerful controller
for plug-ins in any environment with standard Templates, or indeed with those you’ve created
yourself.
Automap & Reason
With Reason, Automap works brilliantly well... In fact, Automap feels like the flip side to Reason 3’s own Remote Protocol in the way that it takes the effort out of linking controller to software...
My experience using Reason with the 25SL was excellent. Reason is a knob-heavy program that
works well enough with a mouse and keyboard, but it flies with a controller such as this — especially when using the dedicated Automap.
Automap & Cubase SX
... Firing up a Cubase song causes the SL to scan for loaded plug-ins and map the controls
accordingly... it’s amazing how soon you become accustomed to seeing sensible, if abbreviated, parameter names in the LCDs. Where a VSTi is complex, the triple-layered control assignments work well.
Conclusion
Although Automap is in its early stages, and is only compatible with two sequencing hosts (possibly three by the time you read this), it already works extremely elegantly. Using the 25SL with Reason definitely changed the way I work with the program for the better. The Cubase implementation is almost as good... Even putting Automap aside, though, the Remote SL is a great controller: it’s well made and a pleasure to work with, and those extra-large displays improve the experience of interacting with software a great deal. It’s one of the better in its field in terms of controls and accessibility, and if it’s a little pricier than some of the super-affordable controllers on the market, that’s not unmerited, as it does a lot more in a more elegant fashion than most other similar devices. And getting change from £330 for a device
of this quality and power seems like a damn fine deal to me.
My only real reservation is personal; if I were buying just one controller keyboard, I’d like this many controls and all the new features, but a lot more keyboard! Of course, the original Remote 25 was ultimately joined by 49- and 61-note keyboard varieties. As we went to press, Novation were keeping very tight-lipped on whether the Remote SL range will expand in a similar way, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it did. After all, this is a flagship keyboard controller, and who ever heard of one of those with just 25 keys? I’m fairly confident that a year from
now, there’ll be a lot more of these kinds of controller keyboards around, and not just from Novation. If you want to get the jump on the future, check out the 25SL.
Bass Station
Reviewed in SOS December 2003, Novation’s Virtual Bass Station is an accurate recreation of the company’s popular modelling synth. Here, it’s a VST instrument freebie, which is most generous in a package that already offers so much. Needless to say, there’s a template that works with this software, and in any case Automap sees the plug-in when an instance is created inside Cubase. This isn’t the place for a VBS review (particularly as we’ve already done that), but it’s
definitely a plug-in worth having — it’s rich, ‘subby’, meaty and squelchy, and many other bass-related adjectives besides! The synth is also capable of handling more generic duties (though always monophonically), but bass sounds are all you get in the preset list! Virtual Bass Station
Summary
If I were shopping for a compact, sophisticated controller keyboard for gigging and studio work, my wallet would definitely be attracted to the Remote SL, with me attached. If the same control set were packaged with a larger keyboard, I think that draw would be irresistible."
Derek Johnson - SOS - February 2006
“Firstly, there are two gigantic screens that run across the top of the SL, displaying 16 control names and values simultaneously. Finally, no more having to remember what control does what, no more Template overlays, no more squinting at the computer screen whilst wiggling controls. What a relief!”
“The next innovation is a new type of software integration that go me so excited I felt compelled to call all my friends and tell them about it. Novation have named it ‘Automap’, named that way because of the automatic mapping of controls within the software. They call the ReMOTE SL the ‘world’s first intelligent controller’ and, you know what? They’re not wrong!... As a Reason user myself, I was blown away.”
“Although all the Automapping is done by Novation in advance, free Template Editing software available on their website means that we can create and edit the Automaps too, not by typing in MIDI data but by selecting parameters from drop down lists; so much better than having to look through MIDI specs to find out what CC Number does what. It’s a major breakthrough in MIDI control and, combined with the screens, it really does shine a new light on the whole music creation process.”
“In use, both in my studio at home working with Cubase and for Live use working with Reason and Ableton Live, the ReMOTE SL proved invaluable. It’s like a mobile phone – you may have got on okay without one, but once you have one you can’t see how you ever managed without it.”
