We saw the neat Nektar Panorama keyboard controller a couple of weeks ago but since then we've managed to find out a little more information and grab hold of a much better pic.
The basic idea of the Panorama is a custom front end controller for Reason 6, based around a MIDI keyboard and plenty of knobs and sliders. It certainly looks fantastic, but there's no word on price or availability yet. Watch this space…
See a specs list below and some words from Nektar Tech.
General specifications
- 49 note weighted keyboard w/aftertouch
- Pitch bend + modulation wheels
- Motorized fader
- 9 50mm faders
- 9 encoders above the faders
- 8 programmable LED buttons
- Display
- Additional 8 encoders
- 12 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
- Navigation and menu buttons
- Transport control
- Sustain socket
- Pedal socket
The whole design is custom for Panorama including the keybed. Our communications protocol that handles interaction with Reason 6 is also custom. The main idea behind Panorama is to compliment the computer ,so a user haveimmediateaccess to area's of Reason where tactile control is an advantage without having to reach for the mouse which typically disrupts workflow.
Or to put it in other words: Panorama is first an instrument and gives the user the experience of operating Reason, as if it was hardware.
Read more about UPDATE: Reason 6 controller: Nektar Panorama at MusicRadar.com
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