Introduction
Welcome to the SL MkIII User Guide.
This guide aims to give you the knowledge needed 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 unit with external hardware and/or soft-
ware. Additionally, we provide ‘tips and tricks’, as well as common scenarios you might face as a producer or perform-
er. We hope you enjoy creating music with the SL MkIII for years to come.
For additional information, up to date support articles and a form to contact our Technical Support Team please visit
the Novation Answerbase at: www.novationmusic.com/answerbase
Hardware Overview
The SL MkIII 49- and 61-note versions have the same front panel controls and rear panel connections.
1. Power On/Off button
2. DC power jack: accepts a 12V/1,200 mA power supply
3. USB Type B socket
4. Three DIN sockets (5-pin) for MIDI In | Out | Out2/Thru
5. Two 1/4” TS or TRS jacks with silver metal rings for Pedal 1 (Sustain)
and Pedal 2 (Expression), and one 1/4” jack for Pedal 3 (Footswitch)
6. Seven 3.5mm TS jacks with silver metal rings for Clock Out, CV1,
Gate1, Mod1, CV2, Gate2 & Mod2 outputs
7. Kensington Security Slot
8. Teal silicone strip: the ’feet’ of the SL MkIII
9. Shift button
10. Global Settings button
11. InControl, Zones, Sequencer, Scales, Arp, Tempo and Latch buttons
12. Up/down buttons used to change pages of Sessions 1-4
13. Grid button, eight soft buttons, and Options button
14. Up/down page buttons
15. 8x2 velocity-sensitive pads
16. Eight continuous rotary knobs
17. Five LCDs, collectively known as ‘the screens’
18. Right arrow buttons
19. and 20. 8x2 soft button area
21. RGB LEDs
22. and 23. Rectangular Up/down arrow buttons
24. Eight faders
25. The Transport
26. Ten buttons for Save, Duplicate, Clear, Sessions, Patterns, Steps,
Track Left, Track Right, Octave Up and Octave Down
27. Pitch and Modulation Wheels with RGB LEDs
28. 49 or 61 RGB Key LEDs
29. Synth-style, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch strip
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