Nektar AURA

Nektar AURA is a powerful instrument for creating beats and performing. With 16 sensitive, backlit RGB pads, a built-in step sequencer, a flexible pad repeat engine and incredible plug-in control, the controller offers a simple drum machine format workflow for any DAW or external MIDI configuration.

Together with the included Nektarine 2.0 software, AURA becomes a plug-in control powerhouse for VST, VST3 and AU plug-ins. Whether running a single multi-sound drum plug-in or a comprehensive kit with multiple plug-ins, setting up AURA's pads is quick and intuitive.

Nektarine can record up to 16 different instrument plug-ins simultaneously, so each of AURA's pads can play its own plugin. Each Pad can be redirected to a new plug-in by creating a plug-in 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 Nectarine Multi-Patch and can be recalled instantly.

AURA's 'Plugin' mode provides instant control over the parameters of the hosted instrument plug-in. When programming drum sounds, quick access to important parameters like pitch, decay or level is essential. Nectarine makes short work of this by automatically selecting the relevant parameters for control with AURA's 8 knobs based on the last triggered pad. Nectar plug-in maps ensure that even plug-ins with thousands of parameters can be controlled seamlessly.

Features Nektar Aura

• including standalone step sequencer with 16 songs á 16 patterns
• Pad Repeat with 8 adjustable real-time parameters
• 16 RGB LED stroke and pressure sensitive pads
• 8 robust endless encoders
• 8 nectarine buttons for direct access to patches, mixers, pad setup, plugins
• 6 Mode Buttons
• 7 illuminated transport buttons
• fully MIDI assignable pads, switches and buttons
• 16 internal presets
• Track and transport control with Nektar DAW integration
• including nectarine / nectar DAW integration
• Support for Bitwig, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reason, Reaper, Studio One and others
• Robust housing with aluminium cover

Technical data

• TFT colour display with 320x240 px including 4 soft keys
• MIDI Out
• 2 foot switch inputs
• USB connection (USB powered)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 301 x 231 x 45 mm
• Weight: 1,4 kg