5IntRoDUCtIonWelcome to the SL MK II Guide.This guide will introduce you to the SL MkII hardware and give you information on choosing how best to use the SL MkII foryour software and / or hardware studio set-up, take you through the SL MkIIs Menu system and give detailed informationon creating your own templates.There is a separate User Guide for the Automap Software which is included on installation CD or can be downloaded fromour website: www.novationmusic.com/supportAutomap software is a new and exciting way to control your favourite music software applications. It operates the sameway for all Novation Automap hardware (Products) so if you are using the SL MkII for Automap control of software then youshould only need to read the first few chapters of this guide to familiarise yourself with the hardware.Detailed information on installing, setting up, and operating Automap software can be found in the Automap User Guide.Instructions on setting up your DAW software for use with Automap is found in the Automap software itself by clicking theDAW set-up guide button for detailed instructions.For additional information, up to date support articles and a form to contact our Technical Support Team please visit theNovation Answerbase at: www.novationmusic.com/answerbase