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Novation 49SL MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller

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NOVSL49MK3
£559.00

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Quick overview

The Novation 49SL Mk3 is the newest version in the SL range from Novation and comes with an incredible selection of features designed to make this controller the central hub of your studio.

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The Novation 49SL MKIII has been intelligently redesigned to be the centrepiece of your studio. Whether you are a producer with extensive hardware and want comprehensive control over MIDI controllable gear. Or you are a software producer that wants to take advantage of the chord and smart play functions of the keyboard? Then this is the one for you.

The Novation 49 SL MIDI Keyboard can be used to give you control over your automation curves and data. Additionally, the transport controls will allow you to play, stop, record etc with the same hands-on control as a mixing desk. This controller also comes with a whole host soft software to get your creative juices flowing. As well as the included digital audio workstation software, Ableton Live Lite, the addition of XLN Audio's Addictive Keys software which is a premium-grade software instrument.

The 49SL MK3 comes with CV gate functionality which will allow you to process analogue signals from external gear. However, the real star of the show is the addition of the 8-track sequencer and the 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads. Add in the rotary knobs, faders, and transport controls as well. You got an entire music production centre in one unit.

  • 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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