Novation 49SL MkII Keyboard Controller

Combines a high-quality. semi-weighted keyboard with a full DAW and plug-in control surface.



The Novation 49SL MkII Keyboard Controller is
designed to give modern DAW users every dimension of hardware control.
The 49SL MkII makes a hands-on approach to navigating software possible,
and offers control over audio mixing and software plug-ins. It
represents extraordinary value as a controller, integrating a DAW
control surface with a quality semi-weighted keyboard (with after-touch)
and the most intuitive plug-in mapping capabilities available -
presided over by Automap 3 PRO; unquestionably the most advanced control
software on the market.

49SL MkII upholds Novation's reputation
for building quality hardware (like the SL MkI, they will also appeal to
performers who need a well-constructed keyboard onstage). Quality is
not just reflected in their robustness, but more importantly in the way
the 49SL MkII has been designed with every detail calculated to maximize
workflow. The 49SL MkII's visually feeds back all controller
information to the user with back lit buttons and encoder LED rings.

The
difficulty with other control surfaces is in knowing what is assigned
to what. 49SL MkII has a giant 144-character ultrabright LCD screen that
displays all the parameter names and values for the currently selected
row of controllers. All 8 faders and 16 knobs are touch sensitive, so
the moment one is touched, the display shows the names and values on
that row and puts brackets around the controller that is currently being
touched. This enables the user to see which parameter is assigned to
the controller without having to change the value, or refer to their
software. 49SL MkII also has a dedicated 'Speed Dial' knob, which can be
used to change the value of any parameter the cursor is positioned over
without making any assignments whatsoever.

The 8 continuous
rotary encoders have 11 segment LED rings around each of them, allowing
encoders to behave like pots so the user can see the value before moving
them. All the buttons have LED lights underneath them so users can
instantly see their status without having to press them. There are 8
soft-feel drum pads, a pitch/modulation wheel and an X/Y Xpression
touchpad which, (along with footswitch and sustain pedal inputs), are
all fully assignable to any parameter with the Automap software

The
49SL MkII has been designed to draw minimum current so it can be used
as a USB buss-powered device, and an optional 9V DC power supply can be
added for standalone use. As well as USB interfacing, the 49SL MkII has 1
MIDI in, 1 MIDI thru and 2 MIDI outs.

The power behind the 49SL
MkII's unique ability to map controllers at the touch of a button is
contained within the included Automap software. Automap 3 PRO enables
users to map controllers with incredible speed and ease—no more digging
through MIDI continuous controller numbers, the Automap server takes
care of it all. Automap's GUI gives the user a visual representation of
all the current mappings on-screen, as well as the ability to save and
manage mappings across different projects. There is also an option to
only bring up the GUI when a controller on the 49SL MkII has been
touched!

High quality professional keyboard
Velocity-sensitive,
semi-weighted action keyboard from Fatar, with assignable aftertouch.
Novation delivers the feeling of playing an instrument, rather than just
a computer peripheral.

Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
Brightly
lit LED rings around the eight smooth encoders, and backlit buttons
throughout provide instant visual feedback for every physical control,
further reducing reliance on the computer screen.

Giant 144-character LCD screen
Frees
the artist from being chained to the computer screen, placing all the
essential data right alongside the relevant controls.

Huge array of touch-sensitive controls
Full
control surface supporting ultraflexible DAW control and Auto-mappable
plug-in controls, 16 knobs, 8 faders, and 32 assignable backlit LED
buttons.

Automap 3 PRO Control Software
49SL
MkII comes with Automap software which enables you to instantly map
software parameters to faders, buttons, encoders and pots, and other
controllers.






Features

High quality professional keyboard
Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
Giant 144-character LCD screen
Huge array of touch-sensitive controls
Automap 3 PRO Control Software
MIDI control interface.
Novation's unique 'speed dial'
Programmable 'soft-feel' drumpads
Unique 2-Axis Controls
Dedicated, yet fully-assignable transport buttons.
USB buss powering
Mk II ships with the latest Automap 3 PRO
All dials and faders are now touch-sensitive
All 49 SL Mk II's buttons are illuminated
Mk II features a single LED screen (as it now features the Automap Heads-up GUI)
49 SL Mk II's top row of dials have 11-LED rings for instant feedback
Top row of encoders are now smooth, rather than detented
49 SL Mk II's transport control buttons can also be used as fully assignable buttons
49 SL Mk II features new 'soft-feel' drum pads

Xcite+ bundle ships free with 49 SL Mk II and consists of the following:

Ableton Live 7 Lite software (DAW)
502MB of Mike the drummer drum loops - Quality live drum loops
Novation Bass-station synth
Loopmasters Samples library consisting of1GB of royalty free samples



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49SL MkII Keyboard Controller Specifications:

Connectivity :
Data Port: 1 x USB (Win XP/Vista and Mac OSX— Not Class Compliant
MIDI: MIDI ONE: IN, OUT and Thru, MIDI TWO: OUT
Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4" Jack Input
Expression pedal: 1 x 1/4" Jack Input
Power switch: Ext DC/USB
Minimum Operational Requirements (taken from Nocturn) :
Mac OSX 10.4.0 or greater (Leopard also supported) or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or greater (Vista 32/64 also supported)
Minimum
Computer spec: Mac - G4/1GHz, both with 256MB RAM or PC—Pentium
3/1GHz/256MB RAM (machines running Vista will require a higher spec)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 28.2" (approx.) x 2.68 " x 11.54 " (716.3 approx. x 68 x 293 mm)
Weight: 10.36 Lb. approx., (4.7 kg approx.)




















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