Novation 61 SL MkII Keyboard Controller

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




The Novation 61SL MkII Keyboard Controller gives
modern DAW users every dimension of hardware control. The 61SL MkII
offers a hands-on approach to navigating software, audio mixing and
controlling plug-ins. The Novation 61SL MkII is an extraordinary MIDI
controller value. It integrates a DAW control surface with a quality
semi-weighted keyboard—with after-touch—and the most intuitive plug-in
mapping capabilities available. All this musical goodness is presided
over by Automap 3 PRO—arguably the most advanced control software on the
market.

61SL MkII upholds Novation's reputation for building
quality hardware (like the SL Mk I, they will also appeal to performers
who need a well-constructed keyboard on stage). Quality is not just
reflected in their robustness, but more importantly in the way the 61SL
Mk II has been designed with every detail calculated to maximize
workflow. The 61 SL Mk II'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. 61SL MkII has a giant 144-character ultra-bright 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. 61SL 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 61SL 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 stand-alone use. As well as USB
interfacing, the 61SL MkII has 1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI thru and 2 MIDI outs.

The
power behind the 61SL 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
61SL MkII has been touched!

High quality professional keyboard
Velocity-sensitive,
semi-weighted action keyboard from Fatar, with assignable after-touch.
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 ultra-flexible DAW control and Auto-mappable
plug-in controls, 16 knobs, 8 faders and 32 assignable backlit LED
buttons.

Automap 3 PRO Control Software
61SL
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 61SL MkII's buttons are illuminated
MkII features a single LED screen (as it now features the Automap Heads-up GUI)
61SL MkII's top row of dials have 11-LED rings for instant feedback
Top row of encoders are now smooth, rather than detented
61SL MkII's transport control buttons can also be used as fully assignable buttons
61SL MkII features new 'soft-feel' drum pads

Xcite+ bundle ships free with 61SL MkII 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



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61 SL 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): 38.0" x 2.68" x 11.54", (965 x 68 x 293 mm)
Weight: 13.44 lb., (6.1 kg)













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