Nektar Aura - Beat Composer & DAW Controller

Description

Drum Machine-style Master Control for Your DAW and Hardware
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Nektar Aura - Beat Composer & DAW Controller
USB MIDI Controller and Step Sequencer, with 16 Performance Pads, DAW Control Integration, 64-step Sequencer, Transport Controls, and Nektarine 2.0 Software
Drum Machine-style Master Control for Your DAW and Hardware
The Nektar Aura pad controller and sequencer is a comprehensive master controller for your DAW and your MIDI rig. At its core is the included Nektarine 2.0 software, which gives Aura complete control over your VST, VST3, and AU plug-in collection — you can control up to 16 different instrument plug-ins simultaneously via its ultra-sensitive pads. DAW integration is built right in — just press the "DAW" button for full control over Ableton Live, Logic, Reaper, Studio One, and other popular options. You can even customize Aura to be whatever type of USB or MIDI controller you need it to be, with 16 user presets to store your pad and control assignments. If you've been searching for a capable controller to bring your software and hardware together in the familiar form of a 16-pad drum machine, Nektar Aura is your solution.
Nektarine software lets you work with your plug-ins like hardware
In a world of multi-purpose USB MIDI controllers, what sets the Nektar Aura pad controller and sequencer apart? Most notably, the Nektarine 2.0 software that gives you an entirely new way to interact with your plug-in collection. Nektarine can host up to 16 of your virtual instrument plug-ins, with four effects plug-in slots for each — you also have additional slots for send effects. And using Nektarine's mixer page, you can customize volume, panning, and mute/solo for each plug-in.
In addition to plug-in control, Nektarine makes it easy to browse through thousands of patches to find the sounds you need fast. And because Nektarine can run in any DAW that hosts AAX, AU, VST, or VST3 plug-ins, it basically allows you to create your own custom virtual instrument and effects rack, and then access that within your DAW of choice. Outside of your DAW, you can run Nektarine as a standalone application, putting all of your custom sounds at your fingertips without having to reference a DAW project.
Built-in integration with the most popular DAW software
Taking control over your DAW software with the Nektar Aura couldn't be simpler — just press the dedicated "DAW" button and you're ready to select tracks, control the transport, enable recording, and so on. And while Aura can be a capable USB controller for practically any software, Sweetwater is pleased to report that full DAW integration is built right in for the following:
Ableton Live Suite
Apple Logic and Garageband
Bitwig 8-Track and Studio
Cockos Reaper
MOTU Digital Performer
PreSonus Studio One
Reason Studios Reason
Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo
Create sequences on the fly
Tired of having a great bass line, drum beat, or synth line pop into your head, only to lose it by the time you load up your DAW and try to capture it? The Nektar Aura can become a hardware step sequencer on demand — just press the "Seq" button. The control pads become a 16-step sequencing interface, with up to four parts for a total of 64 steps. You can save your patterns for instant recall, and each pattern or even parts within a pattern can have different lengths — exactly what you need for creating polyrhythms. And while built-in sequencing is convenient for capturing ideas, it also makes Aura a sweet master controller for your hardware synthesizers and other MIDI gear.
Nektar Aura Beat Composer/DAW Controller Features:
USB MIDI controller and step sequencer for hardware and software
16 sensitive RGB pads, with powerful Pad Repeat function for creating dynamic rolls
Hardware step sequencer gives you instant access to 16 patterns, up to four parts each, for a total of 64 steps
Deep integration for popular DAWs including Ableton Live Suite, Bitwig, Cubase, Logic, Garageband, Studio One, and more
Can control an entire MIDI-based rig, complete with internal clock and customizable control assignments
Nektarine software hosts up to 16 virtual instruments (VST, VST3, and AU) plus effects plug-ins
Use Nektarine as a plug-in itself within your DAW (AAX, AU, VST, VST3), or as a standalone host for your instruments and effects
Comprehensive browser makes it simple to find your favorite sounds and custom control maps
Dedicated buttons to enable DAW control, step sequencer, note repeat, and other modes support a fast workflow
Specification
Detail
Type
Pad Controller with Sequencer
Screen
Color Display with 4 Soft-buttons
Pads
16 x RGB Velocity/Pressure-sensitive Pads
Sounds
External: 16 x Instrument Plug-in Slots (VST, AU)
Presets
16 x Internal Settings Presets
Sequencer
16-step Sequencer, 4 x Parts for 64-step total, 16 x Patterns
Effects
4 x FX Send Plug-in Slots (AU, VST), 4 x FX Insert Plug-in Slots
MIDI I/O
Out/USB
USB
1 x Type B
Pedal Inputs
1 x 1/4" TRS
Compatibility
DAW Integration (Ableton Live, Logic, Bitwig, Pesonus Studio One, Cubase)
OS Requirements - Mac
OS X 10.8.5 or later
OS Requirements - PC
Windows 7 SP1 or later
Power Source
9V DC 600mA power supply required (sold separately)
Height
1.77"
Width
11.85"
Depth
9.09"
Weight
3.08 lbs.
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