Novation 25 SL MkII Keyboard Controller

Combines a high quality semi-weighted keyboard with a full DAW and plug-in control surface.




The Novation 25 SL Mk II Keyboard Controller
equips the modern DAW user with every dimension of hardware control. The
Novation controller enables a hands-on approach to navigating music
software, audio mixing and controlling plug-ins. The 25SL MKII is an
extraordinary MIDI controller value, integrating a DAW control surface
with a quality semi-weighted keyboard—with after-touch—and the most
intuitive plug-in mapping capabilities available. All of these goodies
are presided over by Automap 3 PRO—perhaps the most advanced control
software on the market.

25 SL Mk II upholds Novation's reputation
for building quality hardware and it will appeal to performers who need
a well-constructed keyboard on stage. Quality is not just reflected in
the controller's robustness, but more importantly in the way the 25 SL
Mk II has been designed with every detail calculated to maximize
workflow. The 25 SL Mk II' visually feeds back all controller
information with back-lit buttons and encoder LED rings.

The
difficulty with other control surfaces is knowing what is assigned to
what. Novation 25 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. This enables the user to see which
parameter is assigned to the controller without having to change the
value, or refer to their software. 25 SL Mk II also has a dedicated
Speed Dial knob, which changes 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
allowing encoders to behave like pots so you see the value before moving
them. All the buttons have LED lights underneath them so users can
instantly see their status without having to press them. There are 8
soft-feel drum pads, a pitch/modulation wheel and an X/Y Xpression
touchpad which, (along with footswitch and sustain pedal inputs), are
all fully assignable to any parameter with the Automap software

The
25 SL Mk II has been designed to draw minimum current so it can be used
as a USB buss-powered device, and an optional 9V DC power supply can be
added for stand-alone use. As well as USB interfacing, the 25 SL Mk II
has 1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI thru and 2 MIDI outs.

The power behind the
25 SL Mk II'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 25 SL
Mk II has been touched!

High quality professional keyboard
Velocity-sensitive,
semi-weighted action keyboard from Fatar, with assignable after-touch.
Novation deliver the feeling of playing an instrument, rather than just a
computer peripheral.

Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
Brightly
lit LED rings around the eight smooth encoders, and backlit buttons
throughout provide instant visual feedback for every physical control,
further reducing reliance on the computer screen.

Giant 144-character LCD screen
Frees
the artist from being chained to the computer screen, placing all the
essential data right alongside the relevant controls.

Huge array of touch-sensitive controls
Full
control surface supporting ultra flexible DAW control and Auto-mappable
plug-in controls, 16 knobs, 8 faders and 32 assignable backlit LED
buttons.

Automap 3 PRO Control Software
25
SL Mk II comes with Automap software which enables you to instantly map
software parameters to faders, buttons, encoders and pots and other
controllers.






Features

High quality professional keyboard
Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
Giant 144-character LCD screen
Huge array of touch-sensitive controls
Automap 3 PRO Control Software
MIDI control interface.
Novation's unique 'speed dial'
Programmable 'soft-feel' drumpads
Unique 2-Axis Controls
Dedicated, yet fully-assignable transport buttons.
USB buss powering
Mk II ships with the latest Automap 3 PRO software
All dials and faders are now touch-sensitive
All 25 SL Mk II's buttons are illuminated
Mk II features a single LED screen (as it now features the Automap Heads-up GUI)
25 SL Mk II's top row of dials have 11-LED rings for instant feedback
Top row of encoders are now smooth, rather than detented
25 SL Mk II's transport control buttons can also be used as fully assignable buttons
25 SL Mk II features new 'soft-feel' drum pads

Xcite+ bundle ships free with 25 SL Mk II and consists of the following:

Ableton Live 7 Lite software (DAW)
502MB of Mike the drummer drum loops - Quality live drum loops
Novation Bass-station synth
Loopmasters Samples library consisting of1GB of royalty free samples




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25 SL MkII Keyboard Controller Specifications:

Connectivity :
Data Port: 1 x USB (Win XP/Vista and Mac OSX— Not Class Compliant
MIDI: MIDI ONE: IN, OUT and Thru, MIDI TWO: OUT
Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4" Jack Input
Expression pedal: 1 x 1/4" Jack Input
Power switch: Ext DC/USB
Minimum Operational Requirements (taken from Nocturn) :
Mac OSX 10.4.0 or greater (Leopard also supported) or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or greater (Vista 32/64 also supported)
Minimum
Computer spec: Mac - G4/1GHz, both with 256MB RAM or PC—Pentium
3/1GHz/256MB RAM (machines running Vista will require a higher spec)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 18.42" x 2.68 " x 11.54 ", (468 x 68 x 293 mm)
Weight: 7.27 Lb., (3.3kg)








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