Your choice of music software is crucial to your creativity. SL MkIII's pads, buttons, eight faders and eight knobs take control of all major music software using InControl or any HUI-compatible DAW. If you’re using a PC, go to Option > Preferences > Link MIDI. Then, select the SL MKIII as a control surface, and select the input and output to Novation SL MKIII (MIDI2), which is how the InControl mode is displayed on PC. The pitch-bend wheel can now be mapped to the CV output, opening up more expression possibilities for modular synth users and other external hardware control applications. Specifications

The SL MkIII’s pads can now be used to make sequencer transposition a powerful performance tool. Pattern octave transpose Inside Pro Tools, please go to Setup > peripherals > Select HUI, and set the send and receive options to Novation SL Mk III InControl, then select OK. For this to show, your device will need to be in Bootloader mode. The instructions for starting your device in bootloader mode are included below: These will walk you through how to set up your SL MkIII with Cubase. Please ensure that your SL MkIII is connected to your computer and powered on. Novation's v1.4 firmware update for their flagship SL MkIII range of controller keyboards brings immense new composition and performance features, which greatly expand their capabilities: Per-part arpeggiator

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Applies to: Summit, SL MKIII, Impulse, SL Mk II, UltraNova, SuperNova series, Nova series, K-Station, KS4/5, Nova laptop

Once this is complete, please go to Preferences > Control Surfaces > Add > Select 'Novation' as the manufacturer, and 'SL MkIII' as the model, then select the InControl option as the input and output port.SL MkIII is far from your typical keyboard controller. It’s an all-sequencing, all-dancing hub for all of your music making tools. A centrepiece to connect, control and create with your entire setup. Computer or not. Beyond the sequencer, the SL MkIII also features an Arpeggiator, with adjustable rate, gate length and direction. With the Arpeggiator mode active, the arp pattern can be adjusted by using the 16-pad grid to add or remove steps. The arp can only be used on one Part at a time, but it is possible to change which part the arp is assigned to on the fly, using one of the central rotaries. The keyboard itself offers some handy features too. Use the sequencer to easily record notes as you play them, or input step-by-step. Play and edit your sequences directly from the keyboard. Record your movements as automation into the sequencer, bringing life to your production. Easily integrate hardware with your DAW – get the best of both worlds, recording any electronic performance from one studio centrepiece This article will walk you through how to set up your SL MKIII with Ableton Live 10. Please ensure that your SL MKIII is connected to your computer and powered on.

The probability of a programmed step can be altered, bringing creative irregularity and extending the musical palette of the SL MkIII. Sequencer transpose (with pads) To set the SL MKIII up with Ableton Live 11 please connect and power your SL MKIII and then open Ableton. The setup is the same as this article, with the inclusion of MPE for the pads to use Polyphonic Aftertouch. You can also set the MIDI channel for each rotary control. The 'Default Channel' is the channel that the template is set up on, you can as well set the parameter change on a separate midi channel.: Any chance of native support? These things have a lifecycle of many years if the last version is anything to go by, so worth putting in I think.One of the most visually striking features of the SL MkIII are the key lights. These are much bigger than the NI equivalents, set into a chunky step in the raked surface of the unit. The lights are used to indicate Parts, which is especially useful when setting up a multi‑part zone arrangement. The keys also flash when played, either directly or via the sequencer or arp, but this can be disabled independently for each source. On this screen, you can edit the messages sent out by the 16 pads on your SL MkIII. This includes Pad hit and pressure assignments: