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Novation 61SL MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Quick overview
The Novation 61SL MK3 marks a ground-breaking new addition to the keyboard controller market and will serve as the centre for your music production studio.
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The new Novation 61SL MKIII takes things into overdrive compared with the mark two model. These new features are designed specifically to make this controller the central hub of your studio. With incredible software control functionality, you can control various aspects of your DAW without needing to touch the mouse. Additionally, if you are a hardware geek with lots of gear this keyboard controller can offer you a pristine and flexible way to record and process analogue inputs. The 61 SL is a true workhorse controller and will keep you inspired in the studio for longer.
In terms of control functionality, this keyboard boasts many features. The top panel comes with an 8-track polyphonic sequencer and LCD screens which let you see every aspect of what you are controlling. The 16-RGB pads allow you to perform rhythm sections, melodic stabs, or even play chords. The keyboard also comes with a Smart play feature which is a great instructional tool for music producers that lack that classic music theory training or background.
The light guide makes this a fun and intuitive way to learn your keys and scales. The 61SL MK3 comes with two control-voltage pitch, gate, and modulation inputs on the rear - offering incredible routing possibilities for all your beloved hardware instruments. If you are a producer without hardware instruments, then a good selection of software has been included in the box to help you get started. You get Ableton Live Lite (which you can then upgrade to full versions of Ableton from, for cheaper), XLN Addictive Keys, and 4GBs of Loopmasters samples.
Along with other classic keyboard effects like the modulation and pitch wheels, the 61SL MIDI Keyboard Controller comes with 8 continuous rotary knobs and 8 sliders which is where you can use this keyboard to great effect. By attaching a modulation, LFO, or chorus control parameter to one of the knobs you can record automation changes onto your MIDI instrument and add some sauce to certain musical phrases.
- Full colour LCD screens
- Semi weighted synth action keybed with aftertouch
- Internal eight-track pattern-based sequencer
- 8 faders, 8 knobs, 16 velocity sensitive pads
- Transport control parameters
- LED feedback: Work with scales and keys and set up multiple zones
- Control all major music software
- Ableton Live Lite, Loopmasters
- 3yr Warranty on Novation
SL MkIII Firmware Update 1.4
- Per-part arpeggiator - The eight-part arp now have standalone, independent arpeggiators, for creating complex polyrhythmic patterns.
- Arpeggiator probability - The arpeggiator probability function adds randomness to each arp, turning the SL MkIII into a creative and constantly evolving controller.
- Step probability - The probability of a sequenced step can be changed, bringing creative variability and extending the musical capability of the SL Mk3.
- Sequencer transpose (with pads) - You can transpose the sequencer via the pads - a powerful performance tool.
- Pattern octave transpose - Quickly transpose patterns across the octave range - great for experimenting and finding that perfect range.
- Toggle swing per-part - You can now toggle the swing of each part, to create complex rhythmical results.
- Pattern shift - Offset start and end sections quickly to explore different sequences.
- Pitch bend to CV - Map the pitch bend wheel to the control voltage output. Giving you more expression for modular gear users. This can also be used for hardware control applications. V1.4 also comes with some bug fixes - including one for Logic Pro.
SL MkIII Firmware Update 1.3
Unquantised Recording
In the previous firmware version, we introduced micro-step editing, allowing users to position notes off the grid for subtle timing variations. With unquantised recording, users have the ability to record into these micro steps. This means that the organic, human quality of performances and punched-in beats can be captured in all their wonky glory.
SL MkIII Firmware Update 1.2
- Microstep editing - Sequencer resolution now increased to incorporate 6 micro-steps per step
- Step View pattern scrolling - Up and down pads can now be used to scroll through loaded sequencer patterns without deselecting the pattern currently playing
- Assignable Aftertouch - Aftertouch is now assignable to any MIDI CC which can be chosen with Components
- More responsive knobs - Increased responsiveness of SL MkIII's rotary encoders for smoother adjustment of parameters
- Increased Gate length - Maximum step length doubled to 32 so that you can record and sequence longer MIDI notes within patterns
- Enhanced NRPN Control - SL MkIII now communicates with all NRPN-enabled devices, expanding its hardware control remit.
- Enhanced NRPN Control - SL MkIII now communicates with all NRPN-enabled devices, expanding its hardware control remit.
- 49 or 61 note velocity sensitive, individually sprung, synth style, semi-weighted keyboard
- 16 full-colour RGB backlit velocity sensitive drum pads
- 2 Page and 2 scene launch buttons
- 8 continuous rotary knobs
- 8 sliders
- 6 dedicated transport controls
- RGB backlit pitch bend and modulation wheels
- 2 octave / transpose buttons
- 2 Track buttons
- 5x RGB TFT LCD screens
- 59 Backlit buttons with tact switches
- 49 or 61 keybed RGB LEDs
- 16 Assignable buttons x 2 pages (32 assignable buttons)
- Assignable grid x 2 pages | (32 assignable pads)
- Backlit RGB Mode switching buttons including InControl
Rear Panel & Connectors
- Power switch
- DC power socket
- USB B 2.0
- MIDI IN, OUT, OUT2 / THRU - 3x 5-pin DIN sockets
- Sustain and Expression pedal 1/4" TRS jack inputs
- Footswitch pedal 1/4" TS jack input
- CV, Gate, Modulation -1- on 3.5mm jack sockets
- CV, Gate, Modulation -2- on 3.5mm jack sockets
- Clock out
- Kensington security slot
Sequencer
- 64 Sessions
- 8 Tracks per session
- 8 Patterns per track (16 steps per Pattern for a total of 128 steps per track)
- Real time record (notes, with velocity and automation)
- Auto-quantise notes to steps and automation to 6 events per step
- All assignable controls can be automated (8 maximum automation lanes)
- Internal tempo range 40 - 240
- Swing 20 - 80%
Real Time Performance
- 16 Scale types and chromatic transposition
- Split the keys into 8 playable zones
- Pattern expand view - flip the grid
- Pattern start and end, direction incl. random
- Configurable pattern chain
- Session instant switching and queued switch
Editing
- Velocity and gate per step
- Multiple gate lengths per step (via real time record)
- Automation edit per step
- Clear step, automation parameter per pattern, pattern, session
- Duplicate step, patter
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