Novation 61SL MkIII 61-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller with Sequencer and CV

Novation 61SL MkIII is a 61-key MIDI and CV keyboard controller with a semi-weighted synth-action keybed, aftertouch and an eight-track sequencer. It pulls your DAW, MIDI synths and modular gear into one system that runs on a single clock, with parameter feedback on five full-colour TFT screens.

All your gear on one clock

A studio with several synths, Eurorack modules and a DAW usually runs on separate clocks, and every box needs its own cabling and settings. The 61SL MkIII has MIDI Out and Out 2/Thru on DIN sockets, two sets of CV Pitch, Gate and Mod outputs on 3.5 mm jacks and an analogue clock output. Plug in your MIDI and analogue synths and Eurorack modules, and the whole rig follows one routable clock together with your DAW session.

Hands on the instrument, not on the mouse

Five TFT screens show parameter names and values, so you are not hunting for them on a monitor. You get 8 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch and RGB lighting above every key that marks scales, modes and zones. Integration with Ableton Live is full, with Logic Pro and Reason it is deep, and HUI support covers Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One and Reaper. The eight-track sequencer records notes and automation in real time or step by step, with no computer needed.

KEY FEATURES

• 61 semi-weighted synth-action keys, individually sprung, with aftertouch
• 10 kHz keybed scan rate for dynamic, expressive playing
• 5 full-colour TFT screens with parameter feedback
• 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch
• 8 knobs, 8 sliders and RGB-lit pitch bend and modulation wheels
• 8-track sequencer with real-time recording and automation
• CV Pitch, Gate and Mod outputs (2 sets) plus analogue clock output
• MIDI In, Out and Out 2/Thru on DIN sockets
• 16 scale types and keyboard splits into 8 zones
• NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) ready

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Keyboard: 61 keys, semi-weighted, synth action, aftertouch
• Pads: 16 RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive, polyphonic aftertouch
• Controls: 8 knobs, 8 sliders, 6 transport buttons, RGB-lit pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Screens: 5 full-colour RGB TFT
• Sequencer: 64 sessions, 8 tracks per session, 8 patterns per track (128 steps per track), tempo 40-240, swing 20-80%
• Connections: USB B 2.0, MIDI In, Out, Out 2/Thru (3x 5-pin DIN), clock out
• CV outputs: 2 sets of CV, Gate and Mod on 3.5 mm jacks
• Pedal inputs: sustain and expression (1/4 inch TRS), footswitch (1/4 inch TS)
• Power: supply included, 12 V, max. 1000 mA (cannot be powered from USB)
• Dimensions: 981 x 300 x 100 mm
• Weight: 6.54 kg
• Software: Ableton Live Lite included