Novation SL MkIII 61 specs

A 61-key controller with an onboard 8-track sequencer: 64 sessions, 8 tracks per session and 8 patterns per track, up to 128 steps each. The control surface adds 16 RGB pads, eight knobs and eight sliders, and every key is individually sprung.

Brand: Novation

7.6/ 10
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A 64-session, 8-track sequencer with 16 RGB pads and eight sliders at $819.99; keybed aftertouch undocumented.

#17 of 25 MIDI controllers · full ranking
Statuscurrent
Keys61
Key action61 note velocity sensitive, individually sprung, synth style, semi-weighted keyboard
Pads / faders16 full-colour RGB backlit velocity sensitive drum pads; 8 continuous rotary knobs; 8 sliders
Sounds / presets4
Sequencer64 Sessions / 8 Tracks per session / 8 Patterns per track … 128 steps per track
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Strengths

  • Onboard 8-track sequencer with 64 sessions
  • 16 RGB drum pads plus 8 knobs and 8 sliders
  • 61 individually sprung semi-weighted keys
  • 128 steps per track

Weaknesses

  • $819.99 - the most expensive dedicated controller in this set
  • Weight is not documented in our source
  • No aftertouch documented

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Spec source: us.novationmusic.com — verified 2026-10-10

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