{"product_id":"nektar-aura-beat-composer","title":"Nektar Aura Beat Composer USB MIDI Pad Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaired with the included Nektarine 2.0 software, the \u003cstrong\u003eNektar Aura Beat Composer\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes a plug-in control powerhouse for VST, VST3 and AU plug-ins. Whether working a single multi-sound drum plug-in or hosting a comprehensive kit using multiple plug-ins, setting AURA’s pads up is fast and intuitive, with real-time auditioning. Nektarine can host up to 16 different instrument-plug-ins simultaneously, so that each of AURA’s pads can play its own plug-in. Any pad can be re-routed to a new plug-in by creating a plug-in slot and loading a patch or plug-in directly from AURA’s browser. Pad assignments are saved as part of a DAW project\/song or a Nektarine Multi-Patch for instant recall.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAURA’s ‘Plug-in’ mode provides instant control of hosted instrument plug-in 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 plug-in maps ensure that even plug-ins with thousands of parameters can be controlled seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNektarine 2.0 provides 4 FX insert slots per hosted instrument plug-in for up to 64 insert effect plug-ins per Nektarine instance. Dedicated AURA ‘FX’ buttons enable selection and control of hosted effects plug-ins. Each Nektarine instance has another 4 global send effects slots. Their send levels are controlled for each instrument plug-in from AURA’s mixer page. Other mixer page controls are volume, pan and mute\/solo for each plug-in slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNektarine’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 plug-in 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 plug-ins or as a standalone application in Windows and Apple OSX.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003ePad repeat\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAURA’s on-board pad repeat engine is directly accessible, featuring a dedicated on\/off button and settings menu. Using pad pressure to control velocity while changing repeat rates with the RGB LED buttons, makes it a great tool for creating dynamic rolls. The Repeat engine is highly customizable, parameters include Repeat Rate, Gate, Accent Interval, Accent Velocity Offset, Swing, Trigger Mode and Clock Source.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eHardware step sequencer\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOn pressing AURA’s ‘SEQ’ button, the 16 LED buttons below the pots become the much loved, classic 16-step programming interface. 16 patterns (one per pad) with 4 parts (comprising of up to 16 steps each) add up to a total of 64 steps. This provides a lot of flexibility for inspired beat creation. A set of patterns can be saved in one of AURA’s 16 Collections. AURA’s sequencer is all about interaction and performance: Parts may be triggered in any combination at any time. Each pattern, and even each part in a pattern, can have a different length - massively simplifying the creation of interesting poly-rhythms. Many of the editing features go all the way down to step level and include play rate, velocity, accent, gate and swing. Internal and external clock modes ensure perfect sync. The sequencer may also be used stand-alone for MIDI instruments connected to AURA’s external MIDI Out.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eDAW integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated ‘DAW’ button assigns AURA’s surface to take control of many popular DAWs, offering Nektar DAW integration features such as extended transport control, track selection, project navigation and more. Nektar DAW Integration software is included for Ableton Live Suite, Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Studio One and Sonar\/Cakewalk. 7 transport buttons are otherwise fully MIDI assignable, including MMC commands, and can be used to set up transport control for any software not supported by Nektar DAW integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eMIDI programmability\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAURA is designed for control of Nektarine, but it can also be used as a self-contained programmable USB MIDI pad controller in ‘Internal’ mode. It connects with hard- and software via USB or the MIDI output jack. 16 presets store pad and control assignments for use for the 16 pads, 8 pots, 7 switches and 2 foot switch connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_4\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP SEQUENCER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStores 16 Collections of 16 Patterns each\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEach Pattern with up to 4 parts for a total of up to 64 steps\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated programming interface with 16 RGB buttons and parts selection buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eReal-time performance features (solo, mute, instant start options and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger sequencer parts in any combination at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent settings per part (play rate, step length, velocity, accent, gate, swing and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive editing features all the way down to step level\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInternal and external clock operationLatch automation on\/off\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAD REPEAT ENGINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e8 adjustable real-time parameters incl. note length, accent level and interval and repeat rate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Repeat rate settings \u0026amp; 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