NEPANORAMAT4

PANORAMA T4

Nektar Technology

The Nektar Technology Panorama T4 is a 49-key USB MIDI controller designed to deliver versatile, efficient DAW and virtual instrument control for producers, musicians, beatmakers, and songwriters in home, project, and mobile studios. With 49 velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keys, eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive LED color pads, and multiple velocity curves for the keys and pads, it is well suited to a variety of playing styles. Tactile control of software instruments and DAW programs is executed via nine 30mm faders, eight assignable encoders, eight assignable LED buttons, four navigation buttons, and six LED transport buttons.Take advantage of seamless integration with the included Bitwig 8-Track software or other DAWs such as Cubase, Garageband, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Reaper, and Reason. Multiple DAW control maps ensure proper functionality with DAWs that support either MCU or Nektar DAW Integration protocols. Access to VST, VST3, or Audio Units instrument parameters is facilitated through preset control maps, which can be customized and manually created. A custom 128 x 64 LCD complements the array of controls with adjustable contrast and clear display of modes, settings, and more.The Panorama T4 is powered via a USB connection to a compatible device running Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, or iOS (USB camera connection kit available separately). A MIDI 5-pin output is provided for easy hookup to a hardware synthesizer, sound module, or MIDI interface. Dedicated MIDI-assignable 1/4" jacks allow utilization of a footswitch and expression pedal (both available separately). Keys The 2nd generation Panorama synth-action keybed is dampened and balanced across the keyboard with medium tension, which means the activation force required is in the middle of the range established for professional keyboards. Five velocity settings shift the emphasis from soft to hard, giving enough choice to cater for any playing style. The AfterTouch strip makes it possible to dynamically alter tone or volume by gently applying just a bit of pressure.Pads Designed with finger drumming in mind, eight large velocity- and pressure-sensitive LED color pads allow triggering at an extremely low threshold for proper capture of ghost notes and flams. If the factory settings are not expressive enough for you, it's even possible to calibrate each pad individually for optimum performance. Each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI CC message for use as MIDI trigger or toggle button. A Pad Bank button left to the pads gives you access to another eight pads, for a total of 16 pads within a pad map. Eight such pad maps are available for recall at any time.With Nektar DAW Integration, you additionally get automatic mapping of dedicated drum synths such as Reason's Kong and Bitwig's Drum Machine, complete with full visual feedback on the pads. You can even assign chords to the pads and combine this with the Pad Repeat feature to generate rhythmical and chordal figures. The display's Velocity Spread button quickly spreads the last played note across all 16 pads, each with its own fixed velocity, making it easier to create consistent and nuanced dynamics. VelFix gives you access to a preassigned fixed velocity level.Perform Located just above the wheels are the Key Repeat and Pad Repeat buttons. Press to activate the repeat function, and notes will be repeated at the set rate. Change the rate in real-time from 1/4 to 1/96 note values: Change the tempo; add some swing; and set an accent interval.Repeat settings for pads and keys are independent of each other, so one can be set for the drum beat and the other for an instrumentation part. The Repeat's trigger mode can be set to repeat from the point of playing a note or to sync with the beat. The clock source can either be the internal or the external MIDI clock.Tactile Control Nine 30mm faders, eight assignable LED buttons, and eight encoders are at the center of the control panel. Each control is fully prog