User's Manual
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I. Key LEDs
When ‘Keys LEDs’ is set to ‘On’, the key LEDs (directly above each key) will light up white as you play notes on the
keyboard.
J. Arp LEDs
When ‘Arp LEDs’ is on, the key LEDs will light up white according to which notes the arpeggiator triggers. Arp LEDs
help you conrm what notes your arpeggiator is playing.
K. Sequencer LEDs
When ‘Sequencer LEDs’ is on, keyboard LEDs will light up white with notes (chords, melodies, etc.) that are playing
from either the Sequencer or external MIDI.
L. Ext. MIDI LEDs
When ‘Ext. MIDI LEDs’ is on, key LEDs will light up white according to external MIDI notes being received via the SL
MkIII’s MIDI ports.
Global Settings, Page 4: System
M. Firmware and Bootloader Version
These areas show important information concerning the rmware on your SL MkIII. Knowing this information may be
helpful in the case of troubleshooting.
We recommend periodically checking to conrm that your SL MkIII is using the latest rmware. To check for and down-
load rmware updates, visit https://components.novationmusic.com and follow the instructions for installation.
N. Standby Animation
When left unattended for 5 minutes, the SL MkIII enters Standby Animation (sometimes referred to as ‘Vegas Mode’).
This standby animation stops with any interaction with the unit, or if MIDI data arrives at the device. The SL MkIII will
not go into Standby Animation while the Sequencer is playing.
Setting ‘Standby Animation’ to ‘Off’ will prevent the device from entering the standby animation regardless of how long
you leave it unattended.
6. CV/Gate
A. Notes
You can route Parts to either or both of the CV/Gate ports using the Part Settings View (press Shift+Sessions to enter
this View). Routing Parts this way sends all note information to the specied port(s). MIDI notes 24 to 108 will map into
a CV pitch voltage range of 0-7V. Notes outside of this range will clamp to the maximum or minimum voltage.
CV/Gate is only capable of monophonic communication so the polyphonic stream of notes from the sequencer, keys
and MIDI will convert to a mono stream using the most recently played note. The Gate port will remain high (open)
while a note is active. When all notes are released, the gate signal will fall back to low (closed).
B. Mod
When a part routes to a CV/Gate port, it will also be able to control the respective Mod port. Each Mod port is set to
respond to a single CC number, as congured in the Global Settings (see Global Settings/CV Mod 1 and CV Mod 2).
When a part that routes to a CV/Gate port outputs this CC number via the surface, the sequencer or MIDI, it will be
output as a voltage in the range of 0 to +5V from the Mod port.