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.

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