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Novation ZeRO SL MkII - Ableton Live Setup

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This document provides instructions for setting up the Novation SL MkII/ZeRO SL MkII controller to control Ableton Live for mixing, transport controls and parameter control of devices.

You need to update to the latest versions of the SL MkII/ZeRO SL MkII firmware and Ableton Live, then configure the MIDI ports in Live's preferences to use the SL MkII/ZeRO SL MkII as the control surface and input/output.

When controlling devices, the SL MkII/ZeRO SL MkII LCD will display 8 parameter names and values at a time. You can press buttons to access additional parameters across multiple pages.

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SL MkII / ZeRO SL MkII Ableton Live Setup Instructions

This guide will show you how to set up the SL MkII / ZeRO SL MkII to control Ableton Live,
its mixer, transport and native devices.

SL MkII / ZeRO SL MkII FIRMWARE UPDATE REQUIRED


Please note that Automap 3.4.1 is only required to update your MkII firmware.
Run Automap Software and follow onscreen instructions to update the firmware.
NOTE: Automap is *NOT* required to use these special features in Ableton Live.

ABLETON LIVE 8.1.3 or later UPDATE REQUIRED


Please ensure that you are running the latest Ableton Live update. Check
www.ableton.com/downloads for details

Ableton Live Setup


Take the following steps:

1. Go into Live Preferences:


For Mac:

For PC:

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2. Select the ‘MIDI Sync’ tab.

3. Select ‘RemoteSL’ as the Control Surface.

4. Select ‘SL MkII (Port 2)’ as the Input. (Note: depending on operating system, some of the
midi ports name may appear differently, however the SL MkII always has two MIDI ports,
therefore select the second port.)

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5. Select ‘SL MkII (Port 2)’ as the Output. (or equivalent port 2 as above.)

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6. Make sure the MIDI Ports (or equivalent SL MkII MIDI Ports)
are set as follow:

Note:

If your transport controls are not working in Ableton Live whilst using the Live template,
make sure Automap HUI is unchecked in the Automap “settings” menu.

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Controlling Live

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LCD Display: Devices


When controlling Devices the LCD display will show 8 parameter names and values. Press the
P1 (SL MkII) or Page (ZeRO SL MkII) buttons to access more parameters.

LCD Display: Mixer


When controlling the Mixer the LCD display will show 8 track names and the currently
controlled parameter value (Volume / Pan / Sends). Press the P1 (SL MkII) or Page (ZeRO SL
MkII) buttons to access more Mixer Tracks.

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NOTES
- Please note ALL controls can be MIDI mapped to other parameters in Ableton Live. Note
that the original assignment will be removed.
- Trigger pads are not just for playing drums, they can be re-assigned to any other
parameters in Ableton Live for fun effects.
- Press the Send A-L button multiple times to access cycle though all active sends.

TIPS & TRICKS


visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/NovationTV

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