Pad pressure can be a great dynamic performance element particularly with sustaining sounds such as long kicks or effects. Pad pressure is assignable to Aftertouch (channel and poly), Pitch Bend or MIDI CCs. Fixed and step options are also included if you prefer a more rigid response. Other velocity options include a Dynamic response where the velocity value is set at a medium point with the rest of the curve adjusted accordingly. A Bias parameter adjusts the overall velocity curve response from linear to logarithmic or exponential. There is no need to weigh through velocity curves, just tweak until you are satisfied. Velocity curves are not just selected but adjusted. Pad sensitivity can also be manually adjusted on a per-pad-basis, if needed. Pad sensitivity has already been set or trained automatically to each pads behavior which achieves consistent performance and a great trigger response. Pad’s are programmed from the Pad Setup mode which also includes menus for Chord and Scale, so you can use the pads to play melodic parts or assign chords to each pad.ĪRUBA’s 16 RGB-illuminated pads are great for finger drumming and trigger at the lightest touch. When paired with Nektarine, an ulimited amount of pad configurations can be saved complete with plugin and Nektarine settings. ![]() Many plugins are already pre-mapped for control but you can also create your own mapping, as deep as you like.ĪRUBA stores 16 user Internal presets for pad configuration and pot MIDI control assignments. Control the assigned plugins, sends or insert FX from Aruba – with full parameter feedback on Aruba’s screen. When a mode is selected, the eight 360 degree analog pots offer smooth control of the selected mode’s parameters and in particularly, deep plugin control of your VST, VST3 and AU plugins. Eight mode buttons give one-press-access to key Nektarine functions, including Mixer, Pad Setup, Instrument and FX plugin control, browsing and solo/mute. The 2 footswitches are also MIDI-assignable.Īruba’s feature set is greatly enhanced when connected to the included Nektarine software. Without DAW integration, the transport buttons can be assigned to MIDI functions or to control the sequencer. In this mode, the pots let you set locators, select tracks, navigate and even set up a connected footswitch for transport control. Then there’s the transport section for DAW Control: With Nektar DAW Integration everything’s set up for instant control of your DAW’s transport functions from Aruba. The MIDI Out on ARUBA’s back lets you sequence external MIDI gear and can also be used as a MIDI interface from the computer. You can solo, mute or trigger sequences simply by hitting a pad and control other parameters from the pots, which makes the Sequencer an excellent realtime performance tool. Each pad can be programmed, or recorded in real-time, with its own independent sequence. The hardware Step Sequencer is programmed like a classic drum machine from the 16 small RGB buttons. Dedicated buttons make it easy to switch between different modes: Internal MIDI controller, drum machine style sequencer, Pad Repeat or DAW Control are always just one button-press away. 4 display buttons give access to additional settings, MIDI assignments or secondary menus. ARUBA’s 8 heavy-duty 360-degree rotary pots are always assigned to control a selected feature’s parameters with their assignments shown on the color TFT display. At the center are 16 large RGB pads – they are velocity and pressure-sensitive and can be fine-tuned to match your personal playing style. It’s a blast!Īruba’s hardware is all about realtime access and performance: A host of controls ensures direct access to key features without any menu diving. ![]() Best of all, Nektarine runs in any DAW as a VST, VST3, AU or AAX plugin so you can load your kits in the environment you prefer. ![]() All settings, including pad setups, are stored as part of your DAW song/project or Nektarine Multipatch for complete recall when you next start working.Īruba and Nektarine put a complete beat creation powerhouse at your fingertips. Play your own library of audio samples or incorporate any combination of plugins with any other content, to create your own unique kits. Use your favorite drum instrument plugin (VST/VST3 or AU) or start creating with the built-in DP-1 drum player, K1 Kick, S1 Snare and T1 Tom synth instruments The included Nektarine software and drum library turns Aruba into a complete beat making solution. This MIDI Pad Controller has 16 hyper-sensitive RGB illuminated pads, an on-board drum machine-style step sequencer with record, a flexible pad repeat engine and incredible plugin control. Nektar Aruba is a powerful beat making and performance instrument.
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