
Basically it would give me some limitations (which is generally good for me) while still allowing me to switch between controlling custom mappings and the "auto-mapped" Arturia stuff.

I like the simplicity of this keyboard with its three modes: (1) Analog Lab, (2) DAW, and (3) User. Here are the pros and cons I've listed so far: But I've narrowed down to two options: The Novation SL MK3 vs. I know this is the *Novation* sub and opinions may be biased. BTW, I'm a Mac user (MacOS 10.13.6) running Ableton Live 10.1.9. I'm still gonna keep an MK1 in my setup, but it'll probably be dedicated to just one or two soft synths. I don't mind putting in a little time to build my own templates, but its tedious work and I'm hoping to find a modern, 61-key controller to (1) help improve my productivity and (2) integrate better with my (limited) analog gear. The one thing I hate about it though: The Automap software was never very good in my opinion, so I've been making my own templates in the "meh" SL Editor software. I actually prefer the MK1 due to the dual screens.

Basically it's my favorite controller, primarily due to the lovely keybed and its UNMATCHED number of physical knobs and faders.

I've been rocking the Novation SL MK1 and MK2 (I have a 25, 37 and 49) for a LONG time.
