control, enabling a hands on approach to navigating software, mixing and controlling plug ins. It represents extraordinary value as a controller, integrating a DAW control surface with a quality semi weighted keyboard with after touch and the most intuitive plug in mapping capabilities available presided over by Automap 3 PRO; unquestionably the most advanced control software on the market. SL Mk II upholds Novation's reputation for building quality hardware like the SL Mk I, they will also appeal to performers who need a well constructed keyboard on stage. Quality is not just reflected in their robustness, but more importantly in the way the SL Mk II has been designed with every detail calculated to maximise workflow. The SL Mk II's visually feeds back all controller information to the user with back lit buttons and encoder LED rings. The difficulty with other control surfaces is knowing what is assigned to what. 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. SL Mk II also has a dedicated 'Speed Dial' kn
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