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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Novation SL MkIII, Novation’s
most advanced controller keyboard to date. Whether you
need software control, prefer a ‘DAW-less’ set up, or have a
hybrid studio– the SL MkIII will comfortably sit at the heart
of your studio.
This guide aims to give you the knowledge you need to get
the most out of the SL MkIII. Information throughout this
guide applies to both the 49- and 61-key versions of the SL
MkIII. This information includes detailed explanations of the
hardware, the device’s various ‘views’ and menus, and how
to use the SL MkIII with external hardware and/or software.
Additionally, we provide ‘tips and tricks’, as well as common
scenarios you might face as a producer or performer. We
hope you enjoy creating music with the SL MkIII for years
to come.
For more information, up to date support articles and a
form to contact our Technical Support Team please visit the
Novation Help Centre at:
support.novationmusic.com
What’s in the Box?
Please check the list below against the contents of the
packaging. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the
Novation dealer or distributor where you purchased the SL
MkIII.
• Novation SL MkIII 49 or 61
• USB Type A to Type B cable (1.5 m)
• Safety information sheet
• DC Power Supply Unit (PSU) 12 V DC; includes
interchangeable AC plugs
Registering your SL MkIII
You can register your SL MkIII online at:
novationmusic.com/register
Use the information provided in the Getting Started Guide
(Serial Number and Bundle Code). This will allow you to
download any additional software that comes with your SL
MkIII. You can find this software in the software section in
your Novation account.
Key Features
• 49 or 61 note velocity sensitive, individually sprung,
synth style, semi-weighted keyboard
• 16 full-colour RGB backlit velocity sensitive pads
• 64 customisable templates
• Eight continuous rotary knobs
• Eight faders
• Six dedicated transport controls
• RGB backlit pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Five RGB TFT LCD screens
• 59 Backlit buttons with tact switches
• 49 or 61 keybed RGB LEDs
• USB B 2.0, MIDI IN, OUT, OUT2 / THRU
• Sustain and Expression pedal 1/4” TRS jack inputs
• Footswitch pedal 1/4” TS jack input
• CV, Gate, Modulation and Clock Out on 3.5mm jack
sockets
• Eight track 16 step sequencer Sequencer with 64
Sessions
• Real time record (notes, with velocity and automation)
• Auto-quantise notes to steps and automation to 6
events per step
• Full automation for all assignable controls (with eight
automation lanes)
• 16 Scale types and chromatic transposition
• Eight playable zones
• Configurable pattern chains
• Instant session switching and queued switch
• Velocity and gate per step
• Multiple gate lengths per step (via real time record)
• Automation edit per step
• Clear step, automation parameter per pattern
• Duplicate step, pattern.
Power Requirements
SL MkIII is shipped with an external 12 V DC, 1 A power
supply. This is a “universal” type and will operate on all mains
voltages between 100 V and 240 V.
The centre pin of the connector is the positive (+ve) side of
the supply. SL MkIII must be powered by the supplied AC-
to-DC mains adaptor.
Your SL MkIII will be supplied with the a version of the PSU
appropriate to your territory. In some countries the PSU
comes with detachable adaptors; in this case, use the one
that fits your country’s AC outlets. When powering SL MkIII
with the mains PSU, please ensure your local AC supply is
within the range of voltages required by the adaptor – i.e.,
100 to 240 VAC - BEFORE you plug it into the mains.
We recommend you only use the supplied PSU. Power
supplies for your SL MkIII can be purchased from your music
dealer or directly from Novation if you have lost yours
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