Novation 49SL MkIII Keyboard Controller with Sequencer

Novation 49SL MkIII Keyboard Controller with Sequencer

The Novation 49SL MkIII Keyboard Controller with Sequencer is one of the most comprehensively specified keyboard controllers ever made — a professional-grade instrument that combines a 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with an 8-track internal sequencer, CV/gate/modulation outputs, five colour LCD screens, and an extraordinary depth of MIDI, USB, and analogue connectivity into a single performance and studio hub. Designed for producers who demand simultaneous control over software DAWs, hardware synthesizers, modular systems, and analogue gear, the 49SL MkIII functions as a complete studio command centre — replacing the need for multiple separate controllers, MIDI interfaces, and routing devices with a single, coherent instrument. The 49-key synth-style semi-weighted keybed offers velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch, assignable to any parameter in your setup.

8-Track Sequencer, CV Outputs, and Five LCD Screens

The defining feature of the Novation 49SL MkIII Keyboard Controller with Sequencer is its built-in 8-track pattern-based sequencer — a fully independent composition and performance tool that can drive software instruments via USB MIDI and external hardware simultaneously. Eight per-part arpeggiators with configurable type, sync rate, and length add generative melodic capability on top of the sequencer. Two complete sets of CV pitch, gate, and modulation outputs allow direct, latency-free communication with analogue synthesizers and modular systems, while a dedicated analogue clock output ensures tight synchronisation across any hardware rig. As a result, the 49SL MkIII bridges the digital and analogue worlds as effectively as any controller available.

The five colour RGB TFT LCD screens provide rich, real-time visual feedback across all eight tracks, parameter assignments, and modes — an essential feature for a controller of this complexity. Eight faders, eight continuous rotary encoders, 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, 32 assignable backlit buttons, dedicated transport controls, and RGB pitch bend and modulation wheels provide hands-on control over every aspect of a production session. Full-size 5-pin MIDI In/Out/Out 2/Thru, USB, and ¼" inputs for sustain, expression, and footswitch complete the connectivity picture. Depth of integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and other major DAWs is exceptional, with the screens reflecting parameter values and track states directly from the DAW. Available at OneStopMusic South Africa, the Novation 49SL MkIII is the definitive keyboard controller for serious South African producers and performers working across software and hardware.

Tech Specs:

• Keys: 49 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive, channel aftertouch

• Sequencer: 8-track internal pattern-based sequencer

• Arpeggiators: 8 (one per part), configurable type/sync/length

• Encoders: 8 continuous rotary

• Faders: 8

• Pads: 16 RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive

• Buttons: 32 assignable backlit (2 pages of 16) + dedicated transport

• Displays: 5 × RGB TFT LCD colour screens

• Wheels: RGB backlit pitch bend + modulation

• CV outputs: 2 × sets (CV pitch, gate, modulation per set)

• Analogue clock output: Yes

• MIDI I/O: 5-pin DIN In/Out/Out 2/Thru

• Connectivity: USB, ¼" sustain/expression/footswitch inputs

• Dimensions: 817 mm wide × 100 mm high

• Weight: 5.56 kg

Novation

Founded in Oxford, England in 1992, Novation has spent more than three decades at the forefront of electronic music instrument design. The company built its reputation on accessible, performance-focused hardware — from the original Bass Station, one of the first truly affordable analogue synthesizers, to the BassStation II that brought those circuits into the modern era, through to the pioneering Launchpad, a grid controller that became synonymous with clip-based performance in Ableton Live. Today, Novation's catalogue spans analogue and digital synthesizers, keyboard controllers, and grid controllers, all united by a philosophy of making music creation immediate, expressive, and creatively inspiring. Under the Focusrite Group umbrella, Novation continues to innovate, combining thoughtful hardware design with deep DAW integration and an industry-leading software bundle that ensures every product delivers value from the moment it is unboxed. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the full Novation range.

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