Description
Condition: Excellent. Some light marks from normal use but overall very clean and tidy. Gigbag included.
The Novation 61SL MkIII is a powerful, premium grade MIDI keyboard controller designed to bring your entire studio — hardware, software and modular gear — together in one intelligent, expressive and brilliantly integrated centrepiece. With deep Ableton Live integration, an internal 8 track polyphonic sequencer, CV/Gate connectivity and a superb semi weighted keybed, the 61SL MkIII is built for modern producers, performers and sound designers who want total control over every part of their setup.
Main Features
- Bring MIDI hardware and CV/Gate synths together
- Integrate hardware seamlessly with your DAW
- The perfect controller for Ableton Live
- Internal 8 track pattern based sequencer
- One routable clock for the entire system
- 61 note semi weighted keybed with aftertouch
The Centrepiece of Your Studio
The 61SL MkIII is built to control your whole creative environment, acting as the brain of a hybrid studio. Plug in your synths, drum machines, modular systems and outboard gear, then take total command using the internal eight track polyphonic sequencer. Everything stays perfectly in sync — whether working in the box or outside of it.
Deep Hardware Control
Connect all your MIDI and CV/Gate instruments directly to the 61SL MkIII and take control from the keyboard itself. Create patterns, modulate parameters, perform real time tweaks and shape entire tracks using hands on workflow tools designed for modern production.
Seamless DAW Integration
Whether you work with Ableton Live or any other major DAW, the 61SL MkIII makes software control fast and intuitive. Record, sequence and automate straight from the keyboard, switch between plugins, navigate your session and mix your track with ease.
Designed for Ableton Live
Novation collaborated closely with Ableton to deliver the ultimate keyboard for Live performers and producers. Full colour LCD screens provide instant visual feedback, letting you see and control devices, parameters, clips and automation directly from the keyboard — without looking at your computer screen.
8 Track Polyphonic Sequencer
- Real time recording
- Step input and editing
- Pattern chaining and instant session switching
- Automation recording for expressive movement
- Up to 128 steps per track
- Clock sync for DAW or hardware rigs
Everything you create stays tight, musical and locked to the groove.
One Routable Clock for Total Sync
Whether controlling modular gear, MIDI synths or DAW instruments, the 61SL MkIII’s clock can be routed across your entire setup to keep everything running in perfect time.
Performance Tools: Arp, Pads, LEDs and More
- Arpeggiator with real time rhythm creation
- Customisable templates for hardware and software
- On key RGB LED feedback for scales, zones and layers
- Velocity sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch
- Backlit pitch and mod wheels that change colour per track
Comprehensive Connectivity
- USB
- MIDI In, Out, Out2/Thru
- Three pedal inputs (sustain, expression, footswitch)
- Analogue Clock Out
- Two sets of CV, Gate and Mod outputs
- Kensington security slot
No matter what you use — hardware synths, Eurorack, drum machines, DAWs — the 61SL MkIII ties it all together.
Designed for Expressive Players
The 61SL MkIII features Novation’s most playable synth action keybed yet:
- Semi weighted keys
- Individually sprung
- Highest 10 kHz scan rate for detailed performance
- Aftertouch assignable to anything
- Selectable velocity curves crafted by experienced engineers
Whether you’re a pianist, producer or live performer, the keybed responds beautifully to every nuance.
Cloud Ready with Components
Novation’s Components platform allows you to back up and restore templates and sessions in the cloud or locally. Access your configurations anywhere and keep your creative setup consistent across multiple environments.
Technical Specifications (Highlights)
Keyboard & Controls
- 61 note semi weighted keyboard
- 16 RGB pads
- 8 knobs, 8 sliders
- 5 RGB TFT LCD screens
- 59 backlit buttons
- RGB pitch/mod wheels
Rear Panel
- Power switch, DC power input
- USB port
- MIDI In, Out, Out2/Thru
- Sustain, expression, footswitch inputs
- 2 × CV/Gate/Mod outputs
- Clock Out
Sequencer
- 64 sessions
- 8 tracks per session
- 8 patterns per track (up to 128 steps)
- Real time record, quantise, automation
- Pattern direction, chaining, instant switching
Dimensions
- 981 mm (L) × 300 mm (D) × 100 mm (H)
A Complete Creative Control Centre
The Novation 61SL MkIII is the ultimate controller for hybrid music production. With deep Ableton Live integration, powerful sequencing tools, extensive connectivity and an expressive keybed, it gives producers and performers total command over hardware and software alike. Whether in the studio or on stage, it brings your entire musical world together in one inspiring, intuitive instrument.
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
Mainland UK: FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
We regret that we do not ship this item outside the UK
Warranty Information
Standard warranty against manufacturer defects apply. Extended warranty is not available on this item.
