Novation SL MkIII - 5 Best Features
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In this video I demo some of the cool, unique features of the Novation SL MkIII. These are features you probably won’t find in other keyboards. The Novation SL Mk3 is a great keyboard for Ableton Live users, but it also works really well as a synth controller. If you’re a performer, the SL MkIII also has some really useful features for setting up your on-stage performance. If you need to control hardware synths with a midi keyboard, you need to give this a look. These are some of the hidden features, tips, and tricks, you can do with the Novation SL MKIII - including sessions, arpeggiators, sequences, and ableton tricks. But if you have a different keyboard, its worth watching just to learn some cool techniques you can use on your own keyboard.
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📣What keyboard do you currently use? Leave a comment!
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49!
I use an Akai MPK Mini, but I really need this SL!
Elliot, That's a good keyboard too, but the SL is a great upgrade!
Hesitating between Arturia minilab 2 and komplete kontrol m32 for my first keayboard !
Dorian, I know what you mean. Those two are probably my favorites! Maybe you need BOTH!
You have a GREAT voice for teaching and tutorials. Really easy to listen to.
Thank you so much! 😊
Man, I was just thinking about getting one of these! Thanks for making the decision way easier Sanjay, this is gonna be my new studio centrepiece
You’re welcome buddy! What made you decide on the Novation?
Sanjay C definitely the clip triggering and mixing. I’m a loop guy by trade, started with a loop pedal and a guitar, so being able to loop synths and clips of different lengths and put them on different volumes with control over which are playing? Priceless. I also need a 49 key so I figured, two for one special!
Very nice!
Just purchased the SL 61 MKIII, super excited to get stuck in, thanks for the great videos as always 🎉
This keyboard can make production really fast and easy. 🤓
Thank you so much for this video! ♥️
Yeah its a serious keyboard. Does everything. Especially for Ableton Live!
@@SanjayC yeah that's true man !
You’re really good at presenting things like this. Well done!
Thank you very much!
Frickin awesome ARP tip! Thanks dude!
Sure man, anytime
Using this beautiful piece from last few months
Nice. Any cool new features?
Mine is coming on Monday and videos like this get me very very excited.
Awesome congrats!
Good vibe and clear message, peace!
🔥🔥🔥 Love your videos man!
Thanks, ecristal!
Wow! The way you filmed this video is So Cool! Keep playing the keys with your fingers🔥🔥🔥😳 lol. I love the way this keyboard sounds every time you play it! It also looks sooo cool with these changing colors/lights! The way it looks must be really fun to play too!
Thanks?
I can feel the analog warmth from this keyboard too
Great keyboard and video, Sanjay C. Thank you.
Thanks!
Wow love your keyboard ! Love your video ! Very helpful ! Thanks 👏👌👍
Thank you! :-D
Capture is the best part about this board. So many ideas are lost because you are fiddling to get the input ready to record. I love this thing.
Yeah, its a nice feature to have!
This is a beast! I love it.
Yes, for sure! Do you have any other Novation stuff?
No but I have considered them. I'm thinking of starting with a second piece to see how we work together then go from there. Definitely high on the "pretty lights" meter! LoL
This looks like a great keyboard SanjayC!
Definitely one of the best out there!
after having and using it for a year or so, it is Insanely functional
Damn! That keyboard is dope!
Yeah, its seriously dope! :-D
Oh man this looks great 😃
Yeah it’s top notch!
Nice one!
That's a sweet looking keyboard. Seems like you could save a lot of steps with some of the features right at your fingertips
Right on, bro!
This is going to be my main gear soon!
very good review
Man I love your videos. I think I might end up buying one of these, as your presentation of it makes it look pretty fantastic.
Would you say it'd be good for a dawless setup?
Hahaha, you JUST answered that question in the video. You're awesome, Sanjay.
Yeah man this thing is great for hardware synths, but even better with Ableton and hardware synths.
Hi there, can one delete clips in Ableton via the sl mk3? Like the Push? Thank you.
No you can't.
@@SanjayC Thanks for the reply, hats off for making a effort for always responding to people's comments, I know the struggles, my channel just reached a 150 000 subscribers and I'm completely overwhelmed, if you have any tips please share haha :) Love and blessings to you!
Hey Sanjay great vid, thanks ! Just got this keyboard however velocity seems a little light to my liking.. is there a way to adjust it ? let me know !
Great video. I'm wondering if the light guide on the SL MKIII integrates with Komplete 12. I'm guessing it doesn't, but wish it would!
Hey Man, great video. But i have one question. What do you think about Novation Launch Key 49 Mk2? Is it worth those money?
Hi Sanjay. Love your Vids! I'm torn with 2 Controller keyboards one being the Novation SL MkIII, a really nice controller, and the Akai MPK 249 because I own the MPC Live 2; I'm trying to figure out which would be a better fit for me. I like both, but the Novation seems to have more features and aftertouch which I use often. Do you feel the Akaki is a better fit with the MPC Live 2 or does it really matter other than MPK 249 has no aftertouch? Just curious about your personal perspective! Thanks! Mark
I'm trying to decide between this and the Ableton Push. I don't consider myself a keyboard player, so a part of me would want to go with Push, but I really like the light guide / scales mode concept on the SL to help me learn keys! Seems like both have comparable Ableton functionality, do you have a suggestion?
If you're not a keyboardist, then it may be worth investing your time learning the Ableton Push 2. Especially if you plan to live-loop/perform live. Learning Ableton Live + Push 2 is the ultimate in mastering Ableton. And the Push will give you the most comprehensive control of Ableton. If you don't think you need to learn keyboard, then skip it and go for the Push 2.
I’m a newbie at this. Just shopping around, really. I found your video to be very informative. Is there a microphone plug in so you can add vocals and/or make sounds with your mouth that you can save and manipulate through this keyboard?
Not on this keyboard, no vocoder features. The old Korg Microkorg keyboard had this.
After watching your video of comparing the three keyboards you did I went and bit the built and dropped $1100.00 AUD on the 61 keys version here in Australia, but I have not even taken it out of the box as I have no room in my studio to be frank! First world problems hey! As I wanted to get more jamming in to Ableton I opted to pick up this keyboard!
Dude you’re gonna love it!! When are you going to open it?
Sanjay C not sure hopefully within the next week I have a major space versus gear issue but we needed to jump on these as there’s a bit of supplier issue in Australia
Nice...glad you actually got one
Incredible Midi Controller! It is a winner! How come it has not gotten enough exposure as has Arturia and Komplete Kontrol?
Awsome video I was wondering if you know more synths that can work live without a daw or a computer, just by recording sounds and patterns in your keyboard for performances
There are lots of synths that work without a computer. Check out Roland, Yamaha, Novation etc. Make sure you get a synth not a midi controller.
Great vid man been having a nightmare plchoosing the right keyboard... no one shows you what the keyboard dose as a stand alone their always with the DAW! Everyone dosent use or want to use software with it! 😂 thanks appreciate it :)
Studio One integration looks weak but it seems true of ALL the top 3 you reviewed. Suggestions for getting around this weakness using this keyboard?
Thanks got the video. I am looking for more information on the saving sessions and templates. I have only had the Sl MK3 for 1 week now, but it appears I am not getting the best out of it just connected to my DAW. No additional hardware. Any advice? I have both Logic and Ableton.
Hi Sanjay C. Would the Novation SL MK2 (49-61 keys) work with StudioOne 4 please? Sorry, just starting and have no clue where to 😝. Keep the good work and be safe! Also, would you recommend any other for around 200$. I’m just intending to do recordings as solo artist and small band.
Great video Sanjay! But I'm seriously stuck and would love your advice deciding between Novation SL MKIII 61 & Arturia MKII 61. (Apologies in advance for length of this comment)
- I am a keyboard player and just beginning to learn Ableton Live Lite. I need main MIDI controller to optimize/help my Ableton workflow.
- I watched your vid on Arturia MKII and was 99% sold on the 61-key (I have Nord 88) due to Build, A-Lab & DAW control
- Then I saw this video and the Novation's Arp & Step Seq, features I do want to really get into due to the potential for creativity, has really swayed me and now I just can't decide
(Sidenote: I had initially considered just buying Push 2 (Live integ + step seq) but it is $$$ and I figured I'd still need midi keys, so trying to find a 1-stop solution first)
Then my question is, how useful/effective do you personally consider onboard arpeggiator and step sequencer features in your music production? I saw your Nexus vid where you seemed to be toggling decent arps and I know Live has a built-in one too. Just not sure if software version somehow is inferior to hardware versions of these features due to lack of spontaneity(?). If software versions can adequately compensate, then I'd go with Arturia but after hours and hours of research, I still can't find a definitive answer.
I'd greatly appreciate it if you could answer that + let me know what YOU would do if you were me btwn the two or other solutions. Thanks in advance!
Hi Eric. I don't think an arp and sequencer is necessary for music production. Its nice for live performance and its fun to use if you're just playing around. But you can do all arp and sequencer type things directly on your computer.
Hi, Mr.Sanjay, Thanks for your video. Am from India using Bitwig studio Daw. Am made more music videos in TH-cam without any keyboards using by clips. Now am planning / confused to buy Keyboards. Need your valuable suggestion to in which keyboard for best to make own music.
1. Native instruments M#@ or S49?. , 2. Novation or any other. As you know in india very difficult to buy keyboards. Need your best answer.
Beast
Yup!
Still Love My SLMK3, and especially with the firmware updates ( * separate arpeggiators each able to be set to different patterns scales, Unquantisized steps, etc.) The Micro Steps for 'ratcheting' , Having Infinty potentiometers is a plus as it does give UNBELIEVABLE control over Ableton however, I had the MK2 regular before this like the 150$ i think? i payed and that thing was BOMB for the price and how it controlled ableton. ( I wasnt a fan of the drum pads, and the mod wheel didnt work lol)
However the Pads on The SL are damn Near like an MPC minus the size, Very Reactive touch sensitive, and Granted Im By no means any professional Pianist However I have been very pleased which the Key response and after touch versus the other Novation Models.
Realistically I was Looking at a Waldorf for about a Grand that had the ability to control modular peices ( after you installed them) when I saw this It was so many Answers in One solution it has been awesome,
and as per usual No manual and I learned it in three days had all of my 6 synths set up-
The ONLY issue I have had is Learning the Novation Components software- Or to perhaps bring sessions into the keyboard from the PC...( i had NO idea that upon purchase IT only had Midi Outputs so it took some Quick and wise Ordering to get where I was trying to go)
anyway It can make my TD303 Sing like a boomin bass box,. it runs all my synths Beautifully.
This Keyboard I feel is very underated. surprised I dont see it more. I t has Helped me go Modular aswell, Just by having the control voltage sync out for BPM, (or the CV out to my Braids runnin a ARP in Scale mode) in combo with my $ms, SWN, and SMR ( yes I have them both)
I have been really enjoying your reviews. One of my Favorite keyboards so far and If i am not mistaken the most powerful sequencer on the market. at least that I know of. 32 synths is impressive. I just wish I could work the components, and templates better. Perhaps i am looking in the wrong areas but outside of my minilogue and TR8 ARIA, ( I use the TR8s template and it works?) I cant get the templates or 'Onboard' synth controls to really work- so im reliant on good pitch bends and modulation wheel captures, and luckily the three synths i use for solos are close enough to rump wit. Blessings Sanjay man
Hey Sanjay! I'm stuck between this SL MK3 and the Arturia Keylab MK2 which would you suggest is better overall??
I wish all these MIDI controller manufactures would make a 73/76 key versions of their boards! Seems like they would be popular. I'm familiar with the Studio Logic 73, but it lacks features and I would prefer non-weighted.
Definitely the best keyboard available for Abelton users...but the Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 is still my go-to😍
😉 do you own a Push 2?
@@SanjayC Currently torn between the Push 2 and Maschine MK3!!! Think I'll try the Mikro first, then choose what to upgrade to once my wallet lets me😂😂 Have you used the SL MKIII and Push 2 at the same time? Can't even imagine what the workflow must be like!🤯
I haven't used the Push 2 and SL together. Honestly, the SL is better suited to everyday Ableton needs. The Push 2 is overkill for keyboardists in my opinion.
@@SanjayChey man, push 2, Launchpad pro or maschine mk3?
How is the keybed compared to similarly priced midi keyboards? Arturia Keylab and Akai MPK249? If you could only have one of the three, which would it be? This would be my first, and only, piece of gear (other than a DAW). Thanks for the great videos!
No one likes to mention details about the keybeds and actions of these boards. It kills me. Can't find it anywhere online.
61 is otw! Can't wait...feels like Christma$
Woohoo!!
Can you have the arpeggiator running while playing other sounds and then also still be able to morph and tweak the arpeggiator live?
Yes you can
Hi Sanjay, I want to ask that is there any way that I can play chord on the pad and play melody on the keys? I know I can set chord memory on the sequncer part, but I can not press that pad with chord memory and the key at the same time
Hi Sanjay I love all your videos. I recently received a present it's a novation impulse 49. I'm still in Bangladesh so did not get chance to explore. Please let me know what's your thoughts on the keyboard if u have used it. Il be reaching to UK soon cant wait to explore the keyboard. Please do let me know if u have used it
Have a great day
Hi Shumon. Thank you! The Novation Impulse is an awesome keyboard! I think you'll be really happy with it. I haven't used it myself, but it should be really good with Ableton Live. Do you have Ableton?
Hey,Sanjay!Very informative.Thanks for that! :)
I have a question.how is the SL MKIII with FL Studio?I've hear that Novation doesn't work very well with FL
Yeah, I haven't heard from FL users who use Novation. Have you looked into Nektar keyboards?
@@SanjayC Yes, and NI s61 mk2 as well, but The SL MKIII seems to be The Best. IT s sad that it doesn't have FL support.
How about you? Which one prefer The most? The nektar, NI s61 or novation sl?
Thanks 4 reply.:)
Good video! However, i've a problem with my SL MK3 and my Prophet Rev2: when i tweak the filter of the Rev2 through the keyboard and pots, values are just "0-64-128" with no value between.
That's a reported problem from several users. Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks!
Hmm..I didn't experience that with the SL. Unfortunately, the keyboard was loaned to me so I can't test it again.
What all do you have to press to change the midi channel? Do you think it would be easy to change the midi channel live?
Does the Ableton Integration of this Keyboard offer anything over what I get with Push 2/3? I=3 played organ since 1973 but Launchpads, Akai Force and Push and their 8 by 8 grids have become my GO TO for compact “Keyboard” Thank you.
Great video review!
How did you program sysex to pads on your SL MK3 like on MK2?
I must program 16 pads to transmit:
F0 43 7E 00 XX 7F F7 to Midi Out 2 port.
XX is 00 ... 0F
Hey M R T, did you ever figure this out? I was thrilled about this Controller/Sequencer until I learned that it doesn't have the same SYSEX support that Mk2 had. I've had a difficult time knowing exactly how much SYSEX support, if any, MK3 has. Any idea? I'm hoping to control aspects of my Roland JD-Xi through it which seems (??) to need sysex rather than just Midi CC.
Hey bud, since these keys light up when touched, is there a piano tutorial thing wher you can use that feature to learn piano better
Hi, I'm really new into this world and looking at getting myself the SL49 MKiii. I will be using it with Ableton Live to produce my own music. My noob question is whether I have to have a synthesizer as well or I am able to use the software together with the midi to generate the sounds?
If I don't need a synth to start, at what point would I need one?
All you need is Abelton Live and whatever samples you want to use
I just can't decide, either this or the Roland Juno Ds + akai apc 40 mk2.
I like about the juno ds that i dont need my computer to start jamming and the 88 key version is so good to practice piano.
On the other hand the sl mk3 has so many good features like scale mode and so on but i already have a novation circuit which also has scale mode.
I think the Roland and Novation are very different tools. If you're using Ableton Live, then I think the Novation will add lot for you.
Hi, as new keyboard user who has experience with mixing, would you recommend this or the Arturia 49 KeyLab MKII? Great video!
If you use Ableton, get the Novation. Otherwise, I think the Arturia is a better value. Differences here th-cam.com/video/8Pqa_extYe8/w-d-xo.html
@@SanjayC Ended up getting the Arturia and am really happy with it so far. :) Thanks!
I just got the 61 note plus I have a Kronos and a rev 2 😀
Oh nice..you're going to be controlling everything with the SL!
I'm here!
Yay!
Hello. And what about the quality of the keys? I have read a comment on the Internet which says that when you fully press the key to do the aftertouch it makes a somewhat annoying sound.
Is it possible to use that sequencer (where you press play and it goes through the pads from top left to bottom right in order) on the launch key mk3 (NON SL)?
Does it’s lights over keys changes colour when used with kontakt?
No, it doesn’t. That’s only for the Komplete Kontrol S series.
Wooowwww 👍👍👍
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Dang i wish something like this had motorized faders...
Yeah right? One of these days hopefully
@@SanjayC there was the Behringer Mötor that crashed and burned on release, I believe
Also, reading one of your old replies, why do you prefer the Native Instruments S-series keyboards the most? And, which has a better keybed/feel for you? Native Instruments S-series mk2 or this Novation SL mk3?
The intuitive workflow is something I really like on the NI S-Series. I think that’s what draws me to it the most. I can get to my sounds and presets very fast. I don’t need to perform live, just compose quickly for my videos. So NI is my choice keyboard.
@@SanjayC Thanks for the fast replies bro!
It's cool awesome broo!!!!! 🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩 Can we use it as a normal keyboard without any PC or SOFTWARES?????
It doesn't have any internal sounds, so you'll need to connect it to a MIDI instrument that can make sounds (like a synth), but the answer is yes!
I hate to be "That guy". But have you ever heard of
"MIDI Controllers" ?
Its a MIDI *controller*
It *controls* midi.
And also, why are the caps?
Thank you
@@sundaru5921 Yes as in you don't need any PC or Softwares. You can use this to control a Midi Sound Module or a Synth with MIDI using this as the controller through MIDI. If you did that you wouldn't need PC or software. But to be clear, on it's own, this makes no sound.
How do I work with drums (Volca drum and similar ) ? I’ve found nothing on that topic with the sl mk3.
The keystep pro has a drum part. Does this work similarly?
Will it works on mainstage 3 Daw ?
Thank you bro .
Sanjay C, i bought a novation SL MKii, but its comes whit a ableton 9, is this a problem or not? i am really new in this. (BTW, sry for mi bad eng, i am from argentina)
Not a problem. Ableton 9 is the older version but the main features are the same.
Are we able to introduce additional scales to the list embedded in already? eg Arabic scales
Question, can you use the pads as drum pads? And if so, how? I love the sequencer and arp, everything about it seems so dope. But the fact i have not been able to use the pads for drums seemed a let down as it seemed like a no brainer they would just work as drums somehow. I honestly just assumed it would work
Yes, of course! I really like using the pads for drums - they feel really good. And work well with with Ableton and Logic.
Sanjay C guess i did not hit the grid button. Ended up hitting it and sure enough got pad control. I figured it had to be like that! Lol
Can I change LIGHT GUIDE (zone) in every patch I have on MAINSTAGE?
Light Guide changes every time i change patch?
My keyboard can something your keyboard cant.. My keyboard have this function no other keyboard have. Its nonexistant. But i will maybe buy Novation SL MKIII. This or akai MPK.
Can I record sequences and chain them in a song mode in the same manner an MPC does? Live recording and not only step recording? I dont use the ableton format of recording which is called clips
Sorry if I continue to talk to you about DAW but do you advice also The Intro edition of Ableton ??? ( ps. this keyboard is beautiful !!! )
El Nico go for suite version or buy fl studio
I agree. But I think Standard version is good too
Sanjay C i have novation launchkey 61 mk2, is it worth to upgrade to this midi?
If you're going to use Ableton, then this is an amazing keyboard for Ableton.
Hey sanjay can u pls make a review on m audio 2x2 recording interface bundle?
I'm looking at a 49-key controller, has a better one been released? on the current date? I make ambient music
Do you know anything about the m audio 192/14 interface as I’m having some issues with it
Dude, you should produce a “deep dive” video on how to properly use all of the features available in the Sl MKIII
You have a knack for teaching .
Novation is a great company and this is probably the dopest keyboard I’ve ever purchased but the walkthrough video they made for what they consider to be a “flagship piece” is trash.....
Thanks for the compliment! 🙏🏼 have you found any hidden features?
Is the sequencer in this keyboard as good as an MPC's sequencer? I've been watching all of your videos on this keyboard and it really focus's on ableton and I dont use that. I'm mostly dawless but I do record into Logic. All my beats are made outside of the computer.
I've never used an MPC sequencer, so I wouldn't be able to compare. Any feature in particular you're interested in knowing about?
@@SanjayC Thanks for responding man. Im gonna get this keyboard based off your review because it seems like the best one for my needs out of options with the keylab. I plan to use it as mainly my harware midi controller so i needed to know how the sequencer part of it works theres no video out that says anything about it.
does it also have the "scale chord mode" with predefined chords (triads, 5ths, 7th,...) according to the selected scale, like the Launchkey?
I’m pretty sure it does.
Scales with only right notes lit … yes , predefined chords no.
@@hermask815 exactly. I bought it anyways but I really wish it would lay out the chords of the selected scale on the pads. Hope they will add it in a future update, because its a great way to play around with chord progressions in different scales
@@michaelknight141 I haven’t decided yet between this and keystep pro.
I can’t play piano. So I’d like to rely on scales, to.
@@hermask815 me too, that’s why I bought the Novation, the light guide on the keys is extremely helpful if you’re not a pianist, like me.
Hey Sankay! I'm a guitarist and i'm pretty new to the keys world. With a budget of about 700 dollars for an upgrade from my current controller, i'm looking for a midi keyboard that would be great way to learn how to play the keys better. something with a good feel as well as something that works well with Ableton. Do you have any good suggestions other than the SL mk3?
You can get a really good feel for less these days th-cam.com/video/xendJCKu8LQ/w-d-xo.html
@@SanjayC how well does this integrate with Ableton as a controller?
Also from you experience, would you recommend that I start learning the keys properly on a hammer action based keyboard or a semi weighted one?
If you would have to choose between akai mpk mini mk2 and launch key mini mk3 which is better please reply me I am totally confused
Any integration or mapping with Logic instruments?
Does it control other DAWS like the Arturia Keylab MK2?
I want buy midi keyboard which one you recommend between Novation 49sl Mk3 arturia keylab 49 mkii and komplete kontrol s49 mk2
Can you change instruments using the keyboard without going to the computer/using the mouse? I can't see the control knob for that
No, you can't. That's one of the reasons I like the Native Instruments keyboards. Also Ableton Push 2 will let you select instruments.
I got the sl mk3 49 and I love it I went from akai to novation for real I got the mpc touch and mpc x akai mpk mini but there software isn't just there novation the way to i got the novation pro mk3 to it's the truth to
Nice to hear that! The SL is a beast!
Hi...great video.
i have digital piano(p45) and i want to sell it and buy midi like novation mk3. I want to know your idea. Shuold i do it or not?
Is ableton live the only DAW on the planet? :) What about Logic Pro X, how does this integrate with that?
Hi there, I really agree the Novation SL MK III is the best Keyboard I ever had, It made me even to sell my Push 2.. Together with the Launchpad Pro MK III its a control powerhouse and all I need to Control Ableton Live..
Just one thing I not can understand on it.. why I have in Ableton in the Midi Preferences so many Ports IN and OUt from it ??
Need I them for seperately route the CV for example ?
I mean the first TWO are needed like the Manual says, but what are the ports 3, 4 and 5 for ?? .... What can do with it ?
Can you explain me that ? ... or A video of this port features were cool... maybe more Users wonders that...
Cause no other creator doing a video from the SL speaks about that ports in Ableton... no infos yet found... Also the Manual only say about Ports 1 and 2... 3 to 5 no infos
Were nice more to see about the SL MK III, I know its unlimited features here, so much possibilities, needs bit time to dive in that all, but I am very impressed by it ...
Thanks Sanjay C, I like your videos a lot
Hallo all to gether i have a question ??? Can this keybord work with FL Studio20 ?? Thanks for reply sanjay Best Man love your Videos bro
You won't get all the deep Ableton features because the integration with FL is not as good.
For someone who has a push2, would you recommend still getting this or would the regular launch key 61mk3 do fine?
I would pair a Push 2 with a Native Instrument keyboard (or Arturia) because you'll get additional features that Push doesn't have. The Novation keyboard is not going to give you anything that the Push can't already do.
@@SanjayC I am stuck between launchkey 61 mk3 and the sl mkiii 61 key. If it was up to you, which one would you choose bro ?
can you do comparison novation launchkey vs sl mk3?
How does it work with cubase, logic, or studio one? Is all that control useless in other daws that are not live?
I think you get basic DAW control with other DAWs. You will miss out on the Ableton specific stuff. But if you are getting this to control hardware synths as well, I think its still a good buy.
Which is better playing assistance komplete kontrol s88 or novation sl mk3 ???
Would this be all I need to produce decent level music and grow with a bit? With the software of course
Yes, this is a solid keyboard. Will last you a long time. It works best with Ableton Live. I hope that's the software you're doing to use.
I was wondering if it is possible to have 2 SL connected to your daw?
Yes, that will work. You can run them on different midi channels.