Novation 49SL-MKIII 49-Key Keyboard Controller with Sequencer

The Novation 49SL-MKIII 49-Key Keyboard Controller with Sequencer is far from your typical keyboard controller. It’s an all-sequencing, all-dancing hub for all of your music making tools. A centerpiece to connect, control and create with your entire setup. Computer or not. Create quickly and easily with your hardware. Build your tracks in the eight-track polyphonic sequencer: everything in time; everything in key; every control at your fingertips.

Total Control

Get to work with your favorite hardware with all the benefits of a DAW at your fingertips; no need to look at a computer screen. Pull your DAW out of the box and combine with your hardware synths - connecting everything through SL MkIII. Then easily control everything with highly customizable mappings for your hardware and software.

Internal Eight-Track Pattern-Based Sequencer

Input notes step-by-step, or record as you go; you can play and edit your sequences directly from the keyboard. Then record parameter automation straight onto the sequencer, bringing your productions to life. You can choose an arp type, set a sync rate, tweak note and pattern lengths, and use the pads to design your rhythms in real time.

It's the Feel

SL MkIII boasts our finest and most playable synth-style semi-weighted key bed, with a sprung action tuned to the needs of the experienced player. It’s got aftertouch too, assignable to anything. Its exceptionally high scan rate of 10 kHz gives the keys a super dynamic feel for expressive performances. And you can see scales, modes and zones instantly with vibrant on-key RGB LED feedback.

SL MkIII's velocity-sensitive RGB pads have multiple functions too: they can be used for launching clips, as steps in the sequencer, for finger drumming, and have polyphonic aftertouch.

Keys for Live

We've worked with Ableton to create an unprecedented integration with Live. SL MkIII truly pulls your sessions out of the box. The full color LCD screens give you full visibility of your parameters, while the pads, buttons, eight faders and eight knobs get you hands-on with your music - and in any major music software, using InControl.

Product Specification:  

Number of Keys: 49

Type of Keys: Semi-weighted

Velocity Sensitive: Yes

Aftertouch: Yes

Pads: 16 x RGB Backlit Pads

Other Controllers: Pitch bend, Mod Wheel

Encoders/Pots: 8 x Continuous Rotary Knobs

Faders: 8

Dedicated Transport Control: Yes

Sequencer: 64 Sessions, 8 Tracks per Session, 8 Patterns per Track, Unquantized Recording, Micro-step Editing

Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (expression), 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 1 x 1/4" (footswitch)

MIDI I/O: In, Out, Out2/Thru, USB

USB: 1 x Type B

Another I/O: 1 x Clock out, 2 x CV out, 2 x Mod out, 2 x Gate out

Computer Connectivity: USB

Software: Ableton Live Lite, 4GB Loop master Sounds and Samples

OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.11.6 or later

OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later

Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)

Height: 3.93"

Width: 32.16"

Depth: 11.81"