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Novation Nocturn 49 User Manual

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USER GUIDE – F irm wa re V e rsio N 1.0
FA336 - 02
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  • Page 1 Nocturn Keyboard USER GUIDE – F irm wa re V e rsio N 1.0 FA336 - 02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Automap software is a new and exciting way to control your favourite music software applications. It operates the same way for all Novation Automap hardware (Products) so if you are using the Nocturn Keyboard for Automap control of software then you should only need to read the first few chapters of this guide to familiarise yourself with the hardware.

  • Page 4: Front Panel

    fRont panEl page page learn view user inst mixer 1) 8 touch sensitive endless rotary encoders with LED rings: These controls have no end points, so offer full 360˚ of movement. These controls offer speed dependent variable resolution, so moving the encoder slowly gives fi ner resolution than moving the encoder quickly.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    REaR panEl 1) Power switch: Use to switch the Nocturn Keyboard on or off. 2) USB in socket: Use to connect the Nocturn Keyboard to your computer with the included USB cable. 3) Sustain pedal socket: Use to connect a sustain pedal. Any polarity pedal can be used. Nocturn 25 4) Expression pedal Socket: Use to connect an expression pedal.

  • Page 6: Automap Overview

    aUtomap oVERVIEW There is a dedicated Automap user guide which explains the setup and usage of Automap in detail. The following information is intended to be a brief overview. Automap software ‘sits’ between the Nocturn Keyboard and your DAW software. It allows direct control of AU, VST, RTAS and TDM plug-in parameters, as well as a control of supported DAW mixers, and also MIDI CC control of software.

  • Page 7: Devices

    aUtomap hUD - DEVICES Click on the Devices icon to access the Nocturn keyboard settings. Once you have selected the Nocturn Keyboard device, you will see the above screen. DRUm paD SEnSItIVIty SEttInGS The Nocturn Keyboard will be pre-calibtrated, however you may wish to alter the responce of the drum pads. Hit each of the drum pads in turn to calibrate the desired velocity response.

  • Page 8: Control Map View

    aUtomap hUD - ContRol map VIEW The layout of the Automap HUD (Heads-up-display) mirrors the layout of the Nocturn Keyboard hardware. All displayed controls are available for use in the Automap Mapping. The following controls can be switched in and out of Automap: Transport controls - Hit the Transport Lock button on the Nocturn Keyboard Hardware to switch between transport control and assignable controls in Automap.

  • Page 9: Speed Dial

    SpEED DIal The speed dial knob has 2 functions in Automap Mode. Speed Dial mode: The speed dial can be used to control any on-screen parameter that can be altered using the mouse. Simply move the mouse cursor over the parameter you want to change then rotate the knob to control it. This process can be used for e.g.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    (25): 2.50 kg (49): 3.70 kg tRoUBlEShootInG There is no troubleshooting section in this guide. This is because up to date support articles and a form to contact our Technical Support Team is available from the Novation Answerbase at: www.novationmusic.com/answerbase...

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