Nektar Panorama T6 61-Key DAW Integration Controller

DEEP INSTRUMENT CONTROL IN ANY DAW WITH VST/AU SUPPORT

Panorama T4 & T6 are the first controllers to deliver Nektar-level instrument plugin control in any VST/AU compatible DAW. Load patches directly from the keyboard and start controlling parameters immediately, with every change instantly visible on the LED display. Control any instrument plugin with one of the many included maps or customize and create your own. Discover new performance tools like the powerful chord, hold and note repeat functions. Tweak repeat parameters, plugin parameters and record it all in your DAW. Panorama T4 & T6 connect to most DAWs delivering track navigation, mixer and transport control with either Nektar DAW integration or MCU compatibility. Experience the unsurpassed integration of Panorama T4 and T6!

FEATURES

KEYS & PADS
• 49 note (T4) or 61 note (T6) 2nd generation synth-action keyboard with aftertouch.
• Expression & pedal sockets.
• 8 super-sensitive pads with pressure.
• Chord: Trigger up to 6 notes from one key or pad.
• Hold: Holds played notes until deactivated - great with legato.

NOTE REPEAT
• Inspiring performance tool
• Real-time control of trigger rate, accent, swing and gate.
• Separate settings for keys and pads.
• Switch on/off at any time with dedicated repeat buttons.
• Sync to external clock.
• Control velocity with pressure or wheels

NEKTARINE
• Loads in any VST/VST3/AU host DAW for instant access to Nektar plugin control.
• Customize mapping or create plugin maps from scratch.
• Browse patches directly from Panorama T4/T6
• Layer up to 8 VST/VST3/AU plugins with Panorama mix control of volume, pan, mute, solo and select.

DAW CONTROL
• Nektar DAW integration for Bitwig, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reason and Reaper.
• MCU compatible for control of almost any other VST/AU DAW.
• Bitwig 8-Track and Bitwig Essentials Package included. Access over 50 software instruments and effects for use on up to 8 audio or MIDI project tracks, plus a versatile selection of loops, clips and samples.

2nd Generation Panorama Keybed

Panorama T4 and T6 feature a 2nd generation Panorama synth-action keybed. Dampened and carefully 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 curves shift the emphasis from soft to hard, giving enough choice to cater for any playing style. A fixed option enables velocity values to be set by controls, including the wheels. The 2nd Gen Panorama keybed is Nektar's most expressive keybed yet and features the AfterTouch strip: Easily triggered and controlled, AfterTouch makes it possible to dynamically alter tone or volume by gently applying just a bit of pressure.

Pads: Beats on Tap

Designed with finger drumming in mind, Panorama T4/T6's 8 large velocity and pressure sensitive pads are the perfect tool for beat creation. Triggering at an extremely low threshold, they will capture ghost notes and flams as easily as you can play them. 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 buttons and assigning sounds couldn't be easier: Activate Pad Learn, select a pad, play the required note or drum sound on the keyboard and assignment is done. A Pad Bank Button left to the pads gives you access to another 8 pads, for a total of 16 pads within a pad map. 8 such pad maps are available for recall at any time.

With DAW Integration, you additionally get automatic mapping of dedicated drums synths such as Reason's Kong and Bitwig's Drum Machine for a tightly integrated drum machine feeling, complete with full visual feedback on the pads.

DAW Control

Panorama T4 and T6 are compatible with any DAW that supports Mackie Control Universal (MCU). This includes transport, track selection and basic mixer control. The 6 LED transport buttons put an end to using the mouse for this. Dedicated Track up/down buttons are located below the display. If your DAW is supported by Nektar DAW Integration, you can do even more.

Control: Access All Areas

Nine 30mm faders, 8 assignable LED buttons and 8 encoders are at the center of the T-series' control panel. Each control is fully programmable to send any MIDI CC message for use with hardware or software MIDI products. When used with Nektar DAW integration or Nektarine, the controls provide flexible pre-mapped DAW- or plugin-control, giving you deep tactile control right from the hardware. The DAW integration files also contain automatic catch-up and soft-takeover functions to avoid parameter jumping when you switch between devices.

SPECIFICATIONS

Keyboard
• 49 (T4) or 61 (T6) note 2nd Gen synth-action keyboard
• velocity and aftertouch sensitive
• 4 velocity curves plus 1 fixed (adjustable)
• Pitch bend & Modulation wheels
• Octave shift buttons
• Key & Pad Repeat Buttons

Controls
• 9 x 30mm faders
• 8 assignable LED buttons
• 8 assignable encoders
• 4 navigation buttons + shift for another 4 assignments
• 6 LED transport buttons
• 10 user configurable presets
• Mixer, Instrument, Multi and Internal Mode Buttons

Display
• 128 x 64 px custom LCD display
• adjustable contrast
• Focus function displays current parameter line in large font.

Pads
• 8 velocity and pressure sensitive LED color pads
• 5 velocity curves plus fixed (adjustable)
• Note-learn, Chord-Learn and Pad Repeat
• Pads assignable notes and MIDI cc messages
• Load or Save to any of 8 pad maps
• Pad Bank button for access to another 8 pads

Connections
• 1/4" TS jack foot switch input (MIDI assignable)
• 1/4" Expression pedal input (MIDI assignable)
• MIDI Out socket (cable not included)
• USB port on rear panel, and USB bus powered

Dimensions & Weight
T4: 82 cm (L) x 27.7 cm (D) x 8 cm(H), 6.4 kgs
T6: 98 cm (L) x 27.7 cm (D) x 8 cm(H), 7.6 kgs

System Requirements
Panorama T4/T6: USB class compliant (no driver needed) works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu)

Nektar DAW Integration: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. Check Nektar DAW Integration documentation or marketing information for support of legacy DAW versions.

Nektarine: Windows 7,8,10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.