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Novation 49SL MkIII, 49-key MIDI & CV equipped Keyboard Controller with 8 Track Sequencer

Name: Novation 49SL MkIII, 49-key MIDI & CV equipped Keyboard Controller with 8 Track Sequencer
Brand: Novation
SKU: B07JG6P95H
Price: 649.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-23

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Novation 49SL MkIII, 49-key MIDI & CV equipped Keyboard Controller with 8 Track Sequencer is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the audio & midi category, priced around $649.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Internal 8 track pattern based sequencer
✓ Backed by Novation's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

SL MkIII is the centrepiece that can be used to control your whole studio, working perfectly alongside your DAW. Make working with your hardware easy and creatively rewarding, and construct your next production in the 8 track polyphonic sequencer, with everything staying in sync.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Novation 49SL MkIII, 49-key MIDI & CV equipped Keyboard Controller… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the audio & midi category. Novation's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for audio & midi of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Absolute hardware control - Bring MIDI hardware and CV/Gate synths together by plugging them all into SL MkIII, taking total control directly from the internal eight-track polyphonic pattern-based sequencer
It's the feel: SL MkIII boasts our finest and most playable synth-style semi-weighted keybed, with a sprung action tuned to the needs of the experienced player
The perfect controller for Live - We worked with Ableton to create a stunning keyboard controller for their Live music-making software. The five color LCD screens give you full parameter feedback, enabling you to see everything you are controlling
Internal 8 track pattern based sequencer
Keys to the DAWs - Deep integrations with Logic and Reason – plus HUI compatibility with Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One and Reaper – mean SL MkIII can open up any DAW
One routable clock for the whole system - Whether you're in the box or outside the box, the MIDI and analogue clock and transport controls keep everything running in time

Full Specifications

Brand	Novation
Color	Black
Platform	Windows 10, Windows 7
Instrument	Keyboard
Model Name	49SL MkIII
Model Year	2018
Unit Count	1 Count
Control Type	Keyboard Controller
Model Number	AMS-SL49-MK3
It's the feel	SL MkIII boasts our finest and most playable synth-style semi-weighted keybed, with a sprung action tuned to the needs of the experienced player
Material Type	Plastic
Noise Control	None
Product Style	49 Keys
Connector Type	MIDI, USB
Control Method	Touch
Instrument Key	Any
Number of Keys	49
Special Feature	8-track Sequencer
Total USB Ports	1
Hardware Platform	MIDI Controller

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.