Nektar Aruba

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Nektar Aruba

Nektar

Aruba

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 569205
Brand: Nektar
Model: Aruba
Price: $317.90

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The Nektar Aruba is a really clever little pad controller. It’s ideal for electronic music producers, beatmakers, and anyone wanting a standalone step sequencer alongside their DAW. The build quality is decent, and the integration is pretty slick – a great entry point for those wanting to expand their sonic palette.

Product Description

  • Nektar Aruba
  • MIDI Pad Controller with Stand-Alone Step Sequencer
  • Step sequencer with 16 songs á 16 patterns
  • Pad repeat with 8 adjustable real-time parameters
  • 16 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB LED pads
  • 8 Endless encoders
  • TFT colour display with 320×240 resolution and 4 soft buttons
  • 8 "Nectarine" buttons for direct access to patches
  • mixer
  • pad setup
  • plug-ins
  • 6 Mode buttons
  • 7 Illuminated transport buttons
  • Fully MIDI assignable pads
  • switches and knobs
  • 16 Internal presets
  • Track and transport control with Nektar DAW integration
  • Aluminium top panel
  • System requirements Nektarine software and Nektar DAW integration (Windows 8
  • 10 or higher
  • Mac OS X 10.11 or higher)
  • Dimensions: 301 x 231 x 45 mm
  • Weight: 1.4 kg
  • Incl. Nektarine 2.5 software
  • support for Bitwig
  • Cubase
  • GarageBand
  • Logic
  • Nuendo
  • Reason
  • Reaper and Studio One
  • among others
PROS
  • • Solid aluminum top panel adds a touch of premium feel.
  • • Step sequencer offers surprising creative depth for a pad controller.
  • • RGB pads provide excellent visual feedback and customization options.
  • • Nektarine software integration streamlines DAW control and patch management.
CONS
  • • Limited number of encoders restricts complex parameter control.
  • • Relatively compact size may feel cramped for some users’ workflows.
  • • Software dependency restricts functionality without Nektarine.

Product Video

Key Features

Faders 0
Knobs 8
Pads 16
Motorized No
Connections MIDI In/Out, USB
Weight 1.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a simplified version; excellent for basic patterns but lacks the advanced features and resolution of high-end sequencers.
Yes, it’s fully MIDI assignable, but full DAW integration features are limited to the officially supported platforms.
While the pads and encoders work via standard MIDI, Nektarine unlocks the step sequencer and advanced DAW control features.

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