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MIDI PORTS/ROUTING
When you connect the SL MkIII via USB the following MIDI ports will be available in your software
Host Inputs
• MIDI - This input sends MIDI from Parts routed to USB.
• InControl - Your DAW uses this port for communication using the InControl or HUI protocols.
• From DIN 1 - This forwards MIDI received from physical MIDI DIN 1, to use SL MkIII as a MIDI Interface.
Outputs
• MIDI - This sends MIDI to Parts to record to the sequencer.
• InControl - Your DAW uses this port for communication using the InControl or HUI protocols.
• To DIN 1/DIN 2 - The SL MkIII forwards all MIDI sent to these two ports directly out of their respective MIDI DIN
ports, unchanged, and with no interference from the SL MkIII’s features.
• To CV/Gate - Note information sent to this port is sent directly out of the CV/Gate ports, unchanged and with no
interference from the SL MkIII’s features. MIDI channels one and two are used to send to CV/Gate ports one and two,
respectively. CC messages sent to this MIDI port with the CC number assigned to each mod output (see “Global
Settings” on page 18) will be output directly to that mod port.
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
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Weight
Metric (Imperial) 5.56kg (12.26lbs) 6.54kg (14.42lbs)
Dimensions
Width 817mm ( 32.12” ) 981mm (38.62“)
Height 100mm (3.937“) 100mm (3.937“)
Depth 300mm (11.81”) 300mm (11.81”)
COMPONENTS
Novation Components is the librarian and editor software for the SL MkIII. Components is available as an online application
and standalone to your computer for use without an internet connection. You can access both versions of Components from
the following link:
components.novationmusic.com
Template Editor
You can edit Templates using Components, allowing you to customise the messages sent and behaviour of rotary knobs,
faders, buttons, pads wheels and pedals.
Librarian
With the SL MkIII’s Librarian you can transfer Sessions and Templates over SysEx. Components handles this transfer.
When content arrives at the SL MkIII, the device enters ‘Content Transfer Mode’. In this mode, it stops the transport and
disables UI controls. The screen will show the progress of the transfer. When the transfer is complete, the SL MkIII exits
Content Transfer Mode and returns to its previous view. If the transfer is incomplete or not successful, the device will enter
the content transfer screen after a short timeout (1 second).
Firmware Upgrade
If new firmware is available, you can update the SL MkIII using Components. Components will let you know if there is an
update available.