NOVATION Midi Keyboard 49 SL MKII

Novation 49 SL MkII

The Novation 49 SL MkII is a professional-grade USB MIDI controller keyboard built for serious studio producers and live performers. At its core is a genuine Fatar semi-weighted 49-key keybed with aftertouch, delivering expressive, dynamic playability rarely found at this level. The fully touch-sensitive control surface — 8 faders, 8 pots, and 8 continuous rotary encoders — feeds real-time parameter data to a 144-character LCD screen the instant you touch any control, keeping your workflow fast and uninterrupted.

Four programmable keyboard zones let you route independent sections to separate MIDI channels or hardware instruments simultaneously. An X/Y Xpression Touchpad, combined pitch/modulation joystick, and 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads complete an expressive, performance-ready setup. Dual MIDI outputs allow direct control over hardware synthesizers and rack modules alongside your software. USB bus-powered for plug-and-play simplicity, with optional 9V DC support for standalone hardware use.

Key Features:
49-Key Fatar Semi-Weighted Keybed — genuine Fatar mechanism with aftertouch for expressive, dynamic performance control
144-Character LCD Display — touch any control and instantly see its assigned parameter name and current value on screen
8 Encoders with 11-Segment LED Rings — visually monitor exact parameter levels at a glance before making any adjustments
Fully Touch-Sensitive Controls — 8 faders, 8 pots, and 8 encoders respond the instant your finger makes contact
4-Zone Keyboard Split — divide the keyboard into up to 4 independent regions, each routed to a separate MIDI channel or instrument
8 Velocity-Sensitive Drum Pads — soft-feel trigger pads for beat production, clip launching, and live performance
X/Y Xpression Touchpad — assignable two-axis expression controller for nuanced real-time modulation
Dual MIDI Outputs — 2 independent MIDI Outs + MIDI In + MIDI Thru for comprehensive hardware synthesizer and module control
Pedal Inputs — 1 expression pedal input + 1 sustain pedal input via standard ¼-inch jacks
USB Bus-Powered — plug-and-play with any computer; optional 9V DC adapter for standalone hardware operation