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5 AUTOMAP OVeRVIeW
Automap is a revolutionary system for controlling software plug-ins and sequencers using the ReMOTE ZeRO SL. Certain
templates on the ReMOTE ZeRO SL are reserved for use with Automap. These are templates 34 and 37-40. To avoid
problems when using Automap we suggest that, unless instructed, you do not edit these templates.
Automap works in two different ways, ‘Automap Universal’ and ‘Sequencer Automap’.
5.1 AUTOMAP UNIVeRSAL
Automap Universal is a pioneering system that allows automatic mapping of software parameters to the ReMOTE ZeRO
SL. It also provides a quick and simple learn system which you can use to create your own custom control maps. Automap
Universal can be used to control any VST, AU or Pro Tools (RTAS or TDM) format plug-in in any sequencer (note Pro Tools
plug-in format support is only currently available on Mac). It can also be used to control the mixer in Cubase, Nuendo,
Sonar and Tracktion. It is also possible to control hardware MIDI devices with Automap Universal using the Automap MIDI
client.
To use Automap Universal you must select the Automap Universal template (template 38) on the ReMOTE ZeRO SL and
run the Automap Server software on your computer. The Automap Server handles communication between the ReMOTE
ZeRO SL and the software you are controlling. When you run the Server the Automap Universal window will appear. This is
a resizable, semi-transparent, heads-up display from which you can view and edit control assignments, select a different
client to control and view the interactive help.
To control a plug-in you must first enable it for Automap control in the Plug-in Manager. Once enabled it will be “wrapped”,
meaning that a new version of the plug-in will be created which is contained within the Automap software. The new
Automap-wrapped plug-in will appear in your sequencer with “(Automap)” after its original name. Load the Automap-
wrapped plug-in in your sequencer to allow Automap control over it. The plug-in will look exactly the same as before but
with the addition of an Automap border at the bottom of the window, from which you can access Automap functions.
When you load an Automap-wrapped plug-in, the plug-in parameters will be automatically mapped to the ReMOTE ZeRO SL
controls. You can open as many Automap-wrapped plug-ins as you like (up to a limit of 253) but you can only control one at
a time from the ReMOTE ZeRO SL. To select a plug-in for control, click on the Automap logo in the bottom-left hand corner
of the plug-in window so that it turns red.
To control the mixer in Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar or Tracktion, first follow the relevant set up instructions in section 8.
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.2 SeQUeNCeR AUTOMAP
There are separate Automap templates on the ReMOTE ZeRO SL to allow control over sequencers that do not use
Automap Universal for mixer control. These are Pro Tools (template 34), Reason (template 37), Logic (template 39),
Ableton Live (template 40) and Digital Performer (installed as template 34 instead of Pro Tools if selected during
installation). These work differently to Automap Universal in that the ReMOTE ZeRO SL communicates directly with the
sequencer when using these templates, rather than through the Automap Server software.
Each sequencer has its own set up procedure, detailed in the section 10 of this guide. Once the set up procedure is
complete the ReMOTE ZeRO SL will automatically switch to the relevant template each time you open your sequencer. You
are free to switch from this template to any other on the unit (to control other software or hardware) and back again.
This includes the Automap Universal template for when you want to control Automap-wrapped plug-ins. If you select a
Sequencer Automap template for a program which is not running on your computer, you will see an OFFLINE message
appear on the ReMOTE ZeRO SL displays.
The Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton Live Sequencer Automap templates include some means for controlling plug-ins. This can
be used where it is not possible to use Automap Universal for plug-in control i.e. for those that use a proprietary plug-in
format, or where you find it easier than using Automap Universal.