Novation SL MkIII Getting Started Guide

Getting Started Guide

Overview

SL MkIII

Thank you for buying the Novation SL MkIII, our MIDI and CV-equipped

keyboard controller with eight-track sequencer.

SL MkIII is the centrepiece that can be used to control your whole studio,

working perfectly alongside your DAW. Make working with your hardware easy

and creatively rewarding, and construct your next production in the eight-track

polyphonic sequencer, with everything staying in sync.

Route anything anywhere using USB; MIDI In, Out, Out 2/Thru; three pedal inputs;

Analogue Clock Out; and two CV Pitch, Gate, and Mod outputs.

Play expressively from the semi-weighted, synth-style action, and add aftertouch,

which can be assigned to anything you like. The grid of 16 velocity-sensitive pads

are great for finger drumming and can be used for launching clips in Ableton Live.

Build up your sequences quickly and easily using the built-in Circuit sequencer,

especially adapted for SL MkIII, and use scale modes for easy melody generation.

All controls can be automated and recorded, enabling you to create truly unique

and evolving sequences and take full control of your setup.

Enjoy!

Get Started

Follow these steps to get up and running quickly.

This guide will take you through each step in more detail, so please read on before you start.

1. Check your box contents

2. Power the SL MkIII using the included PSU

3. Connect your hardware and/or computer

4. Basic Overview – Start Playing

5. Register and download the included software

6. Ableton Live

7. If you run into problems…

Get Started

1. Check your box contents

You should find all of this in your box. If anything is missing, please contact us.

Documentation

• This helpful guide

• Safety information sheet

Hardware

• Novation SL MkIII Controller Keyboard

• Premium braided USB cable

• 12V DC power supply

Software

Your software bundle code is on the back of this guide.

This gives you access to the following software downloads online as well as documentation:

• Ableton Live Lite

• Free Loopmasters sample content