Description

Novation SL 49 MKIII is a 49-key velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted MIDI USB controller that scans key travel at a resolution of 10,000 points per second, ensuring maximum respect for your performance. Compatible with all DAWs via the HUI protocol, it also features an 8-track polyphonic pattern sequencer with automation recording capabilities, 8 arpeggiators (1 per track), and CV/Gate outputs. It boasts a rich array of configurable controls with 64 savable template presets: 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with aftertouch, pitch and mod wheels, 8 rotary potentiometers, 8 faders, transport controls, and 5 RGB LCD screens. It also includes Chord and Scale modes, and a Capture MIDI function.

Interaction with Ableton Live

Novation collaborated with the German company Ableton to develop an absolutely extraordinary keyboard controller for the music production software Live. The five full-color LCD screens provide comprehensive parameter feedback, offering the ability to visualize every controlled element.

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8-track internal sequencer

Real-time recording or step-by-step note entry. Record movements as automation in the sequencer, this will make your session faster without losing an idea.

Arpeggiator

You can choose an arpeggio type, set a sync frequency, modify its length, and then use the pads to create rhythms in real time.

SL MkIII compatible with all DAWs thanks to HUI

The choice of music software is crucial for stimulating your creativity. Through the 16 pads, various buttons, 8 faders, and 8 potentiometers on the SL MkIII, you can control all major music software using InControl. Additionally, the SL MkIII is compatible with any DAW that supports the HUI protocol.

High-frequency scanning

This controller features an exceptional scanning frequency of 10kHz (10,000 times per second), providing the keyboard with a wide dynamic range for expressive performances that respect your playing style.

Superior keyboard

The SL MkIII boasts a semi-weighted, synth-style keyboard that offers above-average playability and expressiveness, with a sprung action and incredible scanning speed, all carefully calibrated to meet the demands of the most experienced musicians.

Choose your dynamic

Various velocity curve presets programmed by a Novation engineer with twenty years of experience designing and playing keyboard controllers. You'll have a wide selection of curves to adapt the keyboard's response to your playing style.

Backlit pitch and mod wheels

The Pitch and Modulation wheels are equipped with RGB LEDs that change color to indicate the active track. The brightness level indicates the value of what is being modified.

Components Software

Components is a Novation product management hub where you can access new sound packs, manage sound content, customize your device, and stay updated with the latest firmware.

SL MkIII firmware update v1.4

Firmware v1.4 features are specifically designed to provide greater flexibility and stimulate the creativity of your musical experience with the SL MkIII. You can create complex, generative, and constantly evolving patterns by utilizing updated and enhanced arpeggiators and sequencer functions, as well as enjoy deeper control over swing and creative transposition functions.

NOVATION SL 49 MkIII Features

    
• 49 semi-weighted, synth-style, velocity-sensitive keys
    
• RGB backlit Pitch and modulation wheels
    
• 8 endless rotary potentiometers
    
• 8 faders
    
• 16 full-color velocity-sensitive RGB pads
    
• 5 RGB-LCD-TFT screens
    
• 6 transport buttons
    
• 2 octave/transpose buttons
    
• 2 track buttons
    
• 59 backlit buttons
    
• 49 RGB LEDs per key (LEDs above the keyboard)
    
• 16 assignable buttons x 2 pages (32 assignable in total)
    
• 16 assignable pads x 2 pages (32 assignable pads in total)
    
• Mode change buttons including the backlit InControl RGB button

NOVATION SL 49 MkIII Sequencer

    
• 64 projects
    
• 8 tracks per project
    
• 8 patterns per track (16 steps per pattern for a total of 128 steps per track)
    
• Real-time recording (notes with velocity and automation)
    
• Auto-quantization of notes by step and 6 automations per step
    
• Automations can be made on all assignable controls (8 max)
    
• Internal range: 40 – 240
    
• Swing 20 – 80%

Real-time Performance

    
• 16 scale types and chromatic transpositions
    
• 8 different zones on the keyboard
    
• Configurable pattern chain
    
• Instant project change
    
• Start and end pattern, direction including random
    
• Expanded pattern view with grid changing capability

Editing

    
• Velocity and gate per step
    
• Automation editing per step
    
• Parameters of pattern, pattern and project automations
    
• Duplicate step, pattern

NOVATION – SL 49 MkIII Connections

    
• MIDI connections: In, Out and Out2/Thru 5-pin, USB B 2.0
    
• 2 1/4" TRS jack inputs for pedals (sustain, expression)
    
• 1/4" TS jack input for Footswitch pedal
    
• CV, Pitch, Gate and Modulation outputs on 1/8” mini-jack
    
• Audio outputs: Clock out
    
• Max power consumption: 12 V – 1000 mA
    
• Dimensions and weight: 817x300x100 mm; 5.36KG

Included with NOVATION SL 49 MkIII controller

    
• 1.5m USB Type A to Type B cable
    
• 12 V DC power supply (PSU) includes interchangeable AC adapter
    
• Safety information sheet

Software included*:

    
• Ableton Live Lite
    
• 4 GB of sounds and samples from Loopmasters
    
• Free Melodics lessons

To get software included with NOVATION SL 49 MkIII:

Create an account and register the instrument on the Novation website (click here)

*NB: Software applications are included free of charge for promotional purposes and may change over time without notice. Algam EKO is solely responsible for the hardware instrument and cannot provide technical or commercial assistance for the software provided free of charge or third-party software used with the product. For software support, consult the manual or online help for the software you are using.

NB: The use of authorization codes, i.e., downloading and activating the software provided free of charge, voids the right of withdrawal.