If you work in Ableton, this controller will help you stay efficient and stress-free. Whatever you use, the Novation 49SL mkIIi will give you plenty of versatility and allow you to control your plugins and devices with a minimum of fuss. Simply plug and play, and easily control parameters within Ableton with the knobs on the controller. For one, the controller comes pre-mapped for Ableton. The main way that the 49SL MkIII shines is through its ease of use with Ableton Live. But for a controller this size, it makes sense that it needs a power source. ![]() As such, it’s got just a little less portability than some smaller controllers. There are a few downsides there is, unfortunately, no USB-only power option, so you can’t power it just from your machine. It’s also possible to divide the keyboard up into zones, assigning a spread of instruments to different keys (especially useful if you’re planning on using it for any sort of live performance). It’s got aftertouch and semi-weighted keys as, so it feels natural to play. It’s got a great set of keys-you’ll feel like you’re playing a classic synth. Fader and backlit pad controls give you a wide range of options. ![]() ![]() The controls are the same in either case. There’s a 61-key version as well, for anyone who wants a slightly wider range-but for most, the 49-key will work for them just as well. It even comes with Ableton Live Lite loaded, in case you don’t already have it. Novation designed the 49SL mkIIi with Ableton users in mind.
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