Novation Zero SL Mk II Midi Controller - The ZeRO SL Mk II from Novation is a full DAW and plug-in control surface (for live and studio use) that visually feeds back all control information to the user. This and many other innovative features is why we love the Novation Zero SL Mk II Midi Controller and we're sure you will too.

A giant 144-character display, back lit LED buttons and LED ringed encoders show the status of all controls. Ultra-quick mapping of all 56 knobs, faders and buttons is managed by the groundbreaking Automap 3 PRO software.

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

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




MIDI control interface.

Built in MIDI I/O Interface and comprehensive MIDI implementation provide complete control over all external hardware synths and other external MIDI devices.



Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’

A touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on, providing real time access for composers and performers alike.



Crossfader

ZeRO SL Mk II has a fully assignable crossfader making it ideal for Live performance with programmes such as Ableton.



Programmable ‘soft-feel’ drumpads

Eradicates the need for a separate set of drumpad triggers, providing the ideal platform for sketching out beats or triggering samples



Dedicated, yet fully-assignable transport buttons.

Control the sequencer’s start/stop/loop/record/forward/rewind actions, direct from the MIDI controller, reducing reliance on mouse and screen, or switch them out to allow use of more assignable buttons. SL Mk II recalls how these buttons were previously assigned.



USB buss powering

Provides the artist with a mobile MIDI control solution, freeing them from the confines of the studio



Includes the Xcite+ bundle

Featuring a host of royalty-free loops and samples, a full-fledged soft-synth and Ableton Live 7 Lite, providing an affordable upgrade path to Ableton Live.

Physical controls



Assignable controls:



• 8 Encoders (Infinite Rotation) with touch-sensitivity and 11 segment Led rings

• 8 Pots (270 Rotation) with touch-sensitivity

• 8 60mm Sliders with touch-sensitivity

• 32 Buttons with integrated LEDs (37 in MIDI mode]

• 8 soft feel Trigger pads

• Touch sensitive Speed Dial (as on Nocturn)

• Crossfader



System buttons:



• General Automap Operation Buttons (Learn, View, Browser Groups etc.)

• Octave up/down buttons with LED indicator



The central system buttons from the SL have been simplified; there is now:



• 1 Automap button with LED to toggle Automap mode on and off (this replaces the PLAY button) – this way, manual MIDI mode is separate from Automap mode and can be avoided completely if preferred

• Template and Edit modes have been combined into one edit mode, for editing both individual controls and overall settings within one Template



Connectivity



Rear Panel connections are as follows:



• 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:



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


Size: Approx W=445mm, H=68mm, D=200mm

Since Novation was born, back in 1992, the company name has become synonymous with world-class analogue modelling synthesizers and unrivalled MIDI controller keyboards and solutions. The product range continues to receive critical acclaim from the music press and win numerous awards for outstanding technology and usability. Fantastic build quality, true musical instrument feel and intuitive controls are just three of the reasons why Novation's digital musical instruments are simply a joy to play.