The 61 key version of the SL MkIII (61SL-MKIII) is far from your typical keyboard controller. It’s an all-sequencing, all-dancing hub for all of your music making tools. A centerpiece to connect, control and create with your entire setup. Computer or not. Create quickly and easily with your hardware. Build your tracks in the eight-track polyphonic sequencer: everything in time; everything in key; every control at your fingertips.Get to work with your favorite hardware with all the benefits of a DAW at your fingertips; no need to look at a computer screen. Pull your DAW out of the box and combine with your hardware synths - connecting everything through SL MkIII. Then easily control everything with highly customizable mappings for your hardware and software. Or create your own in the software editor.Input notes step-by-step, or record as you go; you can play and edit your sequences directly from the keyboard. Then record parameter automation straight onto the sequencer, bringing your productions to life. You can choose an arp type, set a sync rate, tweak note and pattern lengths, and use the pads to design your rhythms in real time.FeaturesInternal eight-track pattern-based sequencerComprehensive connectivityArpeggiatorScales, modes and zonesKeys for the playerCustomizable templatesThe perfect controller for Live™Control all major music softwareComponentsBack-lit Pitch and Modulation wheelsOne rout-able clock for the whole systemSelectable Velocity CurvesIncludes Cubase LE 14SpecificationsHardware:61 note velocity sensitive, individually sprung, synth style, semi-weighted keyboard16 full-color RGB backlit velocity sensitive drum pads2 Page and 2 scene launch buttons8 continuous rotary knobs8 sliders6 dedicated transport controlsRGB backlit pitch bend and modulation wheels2 octave / transpose buttons2 Track buttons5x RGB TFT LCD screens59 Backlit buttons with tact switches49 or 61 keybed RGB LEDs16 Assignable buttons x 2 pages (32 assignable buttons)Assignable grid x 2 pages (32 assignable pads)Backlit RGB Mode switching buttons including InControlRear Panel and Connectors:Power switchDC power socketUSB socketMIDI IN, OUT, OUT2 / THRU - 3x 5-pin DIN socketsSustain and Expression pedal 1/4" TRS jack inputsFootswitch pedal 1/4" TS jack inputCV, Gate, Modulation -1- on 3.5mm jack socketsCV, Gate, Modulation -2- on 3.5mm jack socketsClock outKensington security slotSequencer:64 Sessions8 Tracks per session8 Patterns per track (16 steps per Pattern for a total of 128 steps per track)Real time record (notes, with velocity and automation)Auto-quantise notes to steps and automation to 6 events per stepAll assignable controls can be automated (8 maximum automation lanes)Internal tempo range 40 - 240Swing 20 - 80%Real Time Performance:16 Scale types and chromatic transpositionSplit the keys into 8 playable zonesPattern expand view - flip the gridPattern start and end, direction incl. randomConfigurable pattern chainSession instant switching and queued switchEditing:Velocity and gate per stepMultiple gate lengths per step (via real time record)Automation edit per stepClear step, automation parameter per pattern, pattern, sessionDuplicate step, patternSoftware:Ableton Live Lite included4 GB of Loopmasters sounds and samplesPower Requirements:Maximum power consumption 12v 1000mAPower supply included (This product cannot be powered from USB)Product Dimensions:61SL MkIII: (L x D x H): 38.6 x 11.8 x 3.9 in Novation 61SL-MKIII 61-key MIDI and CV Equipped Keyboard Controller.