Novation SL MkIII firmware

Novation discontinued Released 28 Feb 2020

Final firmware: 1.4

Novation has stopped releasing firmware updates for this device.

You can still add it to your rig to keep an inventory and track its used market price.

Last checked 19 Aug 2026

Download 1.4 from Novationopens in a new tab — components.novationmusic.com

How to update the Novation SL MkIII

Firmware updated via Novation Components (Chrome-based web MIDI app). To enter bootloader: hold Octave+ and Octave- while powering on.

What you need

Novation Components — the software Novation uses to load firmware onto the Novation SL MkIII. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Novation SL MkIII

The Novation SL MkIII is updated with Novation Components, published by Novation.

Download Novation Components from Novationopens in a new tab — components.novationmusic.com

Sign in to see Reverb prices

Novation SL MkIII firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.4 Release notesopens in a new tab — components.novationmusic.com

Tracked in 2 rigs on FW//RADAR.

Novation SL MkIII manual & official pages

Novation SL MkIII firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Novation SL MkIII?

The latest firmware for the Novation SL MkIII is version 1.4. FW//RADAR last checked Novation's official page on 19 Aug 2026.

How do I update the Novation SL MkIII?

Firmware updated via Novation Components (Chrome-based web MIDI app). To enter bootloader: hold Octave+ and Octave- while powering on. Full instructions on Novation's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Novation SL MkIII?

You need Novation Components, available from Novation's support site.

Where can I download Novation SL MkIII firmware and drivers?

Directly from Novation's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Novation SL MkIII manual?

The official Novation user manual is a PDF hosted on userguides.novationmusic.com. Novation SL MkIII user manual (PDF) →

Is the Novation SL MkIII still receiving firmware updates?

Novation has stopped releasing firmware for the Novation SL MkIII. The last version is 1.4.

View on Reverb →