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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:
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:
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
