Description: Nektar Aura Beat Composer Controller Nektar AURA USB MIDI Pad Controller Paired with the included Nektarine 2.0 software, AURA becomes a plugin control powerhouse for VST, VST3 and AU plugins. Whether working a single multi-sound drum plugin or hosting a comprehensive kit using multiple plugins, setting AURA’s pads up is fast and intuitive, with real-time auditioning. Nektarine can host up to 16 different instrument-plugins simultaneously, so that each of AURA’s pads can play its own plugin. Any pad can be re-routed to a new plugin by creating a plugin slot and loading a patch or plugin directly from AURA’s browser. Pad assignments are saved as part of a DAW project/song or a Nektarine Multi-Patch for instant recall. AURA’s ‘Plugin’ mode provides instant control of hosted instrument plugin parameters. When programming drum sounds, quick access to key parameters such as pitch, decay or level is essential. Nektarine makes short work of this by auto-selecting the relevant parameters for control with AURA's 8 rotary pots based on the last triggered pad. Nektar plugin maps ensure that even plugins with thousands of parameters can be controlled seamlessly. Nektarine 2.0 provides 4 FX insert slots per hosted instrument plugin for up to 64 insert effect plugins per Nektarine instance. Dedicated AURA ‘FX’ buttons enable selection and control of hosted effects plugins. Each Nektarine instance has another 4 global send effects slots. Their send levels are controlled for each instrument plugin from AURA’s mixer page. Other mixer page controls are volume, pan and mute/solo for each plugin slot. Nektarine’s Browser is designed to manage thousands of patches with features like customizable tags and sorting tools, with full control from AURA. Browser settings are independent for every instrument and effect plugin slot. They are stored with a Nektarine Multi-Patch or even a DAW project/song, along with all other settings. Nektarine can be run in any DAW hosting AAX, AU, VST or VST3 plugins or as a standalone application in Windows and Apple OSX. Features and further detailsKey Features VST, VST3 AU, AAX compatible MIDI pad controller and beat composer Nektarine VST, VST3 and AU plugin hosting and patch management Step Sequencer and Pad Repeat engine Nektar DAW integration Stand-Alone operation Compatible with all MIDI software applications in Internal Mode Full MIDI programmability in Internal Mode Step Sequencer Stores 16 Collections of 16 Patterns each Each Pattern with up to 4 parts for a total of up to 64 steps Dedicated programming interface with 16 RGB buttons and parts selection buttons Real-time performance features (solo, mute, instant start options and more) Trigger sequencer parts in any combination at any time Independent settings per part (play rate, step length, velocity, accent, gate, swing and more) Extensive editing features all the way down to step level Internal and external clock operation Pad Repeat Engine 8 adjustable real-time parameters incl. note length, accent level and interval and repeat rate Dedicated Repeat rate settings & activation buttons Display soft button for instant assignment of pressure to velocity Tap tempo feature Internal and external clock operation Nektarine AAX, AU, VST or VST3 plugin version and stand-alone application for OSX & Windows Load any VST, VST3 and AU instrument plugins 16 instrument plugin slots Each instrument slot with choke, volume, pan, mute/solo, sends 1-4 controls 4 effect insert plugin slots per instrument (AU / VST / VST3 FX) 4 send effect plugin slots (AU / VST / VST3 FX) Store instrument & FX plugin patches + Nektarine Multi-Patches Browser Settings are remembered per plugin slot Handles all pad-, plugin- & patch-management with complete control from AURA Control page editor for customizing Nektar plugin maps or creating new ones from scratch Full parameter feedback: display updated in real-time Scale and Chords mode for building tracks Multi-Patch with Pad settings save as ‘Default’ load as default all browser settings can be saved with tags for slots tag ‘kick’, slot 1, etc. Technical Specifications AURA Nektar DAW Integration currently supports Ableton Live Suite, Apple Logic + Garageband, Bitwig 8-Track + Studio, Cockos Reaper, MOTU Digital Performer, Presonus Studio One, Reason Studios Reason, Steinberg Cubase + Nuendo Hardware 16 RGB color illuminated velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads 8 heavy duty potentiometers (360 degrees, endless) TFT colour display with 320x240 px including 4 soft buttons 16 RGB LED buttons 8 Nektarine buttons for direct access to Patches, Mixer, Pad Setup, Plugins and more 6 mode buttons 7 Transport Buttons with LED illumination Fully MIDI-programmable pads, switches and pots 16 Presets for storing all internal settings (not required when using Nektarine) Rugged housing with aluminium top Connections MIDI Out socket 2 Foot switch inputs (on one 1/4’ TRS-socket) USB port (USB-powered) DC connector (9V, 600mA, center positive) Weight & Dimensions 30,1 cm (L) x 23,1 cm (D) x 4,5 cm(H), 1,4 kg System Requirements AURA: USB class compliant (no driver needed) works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu) Nektarine and Nektar DAW Integration: Windows 8,10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. Contact us We can be contacted at any time through eBay messages if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. NEW ITEMS return policy 1. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it within 30-day window upon receiving the product. 2. Returns on new items are subject to restocking fees anywhere from 10-50% at the discretion of the seller. All returns will be inspected for any missing or damaged packaging or accessories or any other devaluation of the product. 3. Return shipping costs for new items are the responsibility of the buyer 4. Shipping charges incurred during fulfillment of the orders be deducted from the refund. 5. Items returned because a buyer found a "better price" will be subject to a partial refund. 6. All new item returns must receive an RMA number prior to the return. 7. Return items must be repackaged properly in the same care you received. USED/OPEN BOX Items return policy ALL sales are final / NO RETURN Any Items above $1000 return policy 1. These items purchased are not eligible for return unless if they are damaged/defective. CANCELLATIONS New and used items are subject to a 5% processing fee if cancelled before delivery.
Price: 359.99 USD
Location: Santa Fe Springs, California
End Time: 2024-09-25T22:02:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Nektar
Type: digital-audio-workstation-controllers
MPN: AURA