NektarTech just announced their new DAW Integration for Studio One!
In fact, ALL Nektar controllers now have DAW integration for Studio One, from their smallest controller (the SE25), to Impact GX, Impact LX+, Pacer (!) and Panorama. The Panorama support is for version 4 and higher, all other products also support version 3 (with Panorama obviously having the most features also due to the displays.). Nektar has posted an updated Windows driver for the P4/P6 (from version 1.2.3.1 to 1.2.3.5). A firmware update is also included. Once you've run the installer, you'll need to run the Firmware Updater (nkupdate.exe; a shortcut to it is created during the install).
- The set up was a three step process: register on the Nektar website, download the correct driver, and plug the controller into the computer via usb. I opened up Studio One and everything worked perfectly.
- Used with Nektar DAW integration, the controls take on a life of their own, providing flexible pre-mapped DAW control giving you the best of both worlds. Control settings can be stored in any of the 5 Impact LX25+ presets for recall at any time.
The new integration delivers a completely transparent control experience including features such as display of track and parameter names, extended transport control, project navigation, mixer operation, tweaking of virtual instruments and instant control of any selected parameter in Studio One.
Being able to tweak virtual instruments like hardware synths or mixing with full parameter feedback considerably speeds up the workflow. Dedicated “Mixer” and “Instrument” mode buttons switch Panorama’s control surface to take over the corresponding parameters in Studio One at the press of a button, literally.
Users can now log in to their Nektar account and download the required files. Not only are the integrations for the Panorama T4 and T6 available now, they’ve also added integration software for the Panorama P1, P4 and P6. In fact, ALL Nektar controllers now have DAW integration for Studio One, from their smallest controller (the SE25), to Impact GX, Impact LX+, Pacer (!) and Panorama.
Nektar Impact Gx61 Driver Download
The Panorama support is for version 4 and higher, all other products also support version 3 (with Panorama obviously having the most features also due to the displays.)
Nektar Panorama P4 Driver Download
Full features and specifications:
Nektar Panorama P6 Driver Download
- Extended transport control including setting locators, metronome, automation and undo.
- Project navigation including switching channels, opening windows, zooming and more.
- Full parameter feedback on Panorama display
- Encoders control Pan, sends, macro, automation and more.
- Patch browsing for all internal instruments
- Open/close mixer view and instrument windows
- Maps customizable by using Studio One Learn
- All maps structured in the same way:
- Faders 1-4 commonly mapped to amp envelope
- Faders 5-8 commonly mapped to filter envelope
- Fader 9/Motor Fader controls instrument main volume
- “Data” encoder click-control any visible parameter
- Control 8 channels at the same time, Bank -/+ to control more channels (1-8 / 9-16 etc.)
- Current track controlled by fader 9 (or motor fader on P4 and P6)
- Master Volume Control
- Volume assigned to faders 1-8. Solo, mute and channel selection via fader buttons
- Pan, sends or channel macros assignable to encoders
- Panorama P series offers additional control over channel inserts and insert plugins
- Soft Take-Over mode eliminates parameter value jumping
- Supports Nektarine PlugIn host for deep instrument mapping
IMPACT GX CONTROLLER KEYBOARD
The Impact GX49 and GX61 are dynamic and expressive instruments, tailored to composition & performance with your computer music system. The no-fuss interface is a great entry into the world of Nektar controllers.
Featuring a 49-note (4 octave) or 61-note (5 octave) keyboard, pitch-bend wheel, modulation wheel and foot switch socket. Two multi-colored octave buttons enable shifting the keyboard range up or down -3/+4 octaves with the LED colors changing to show the exact status, Impact GX are well equipped to deliver a great workflow.
Dedicated transpose buttons allow you to shift the keyboard range up to +/- 12 semi tones. The buttons can quickly be re-purposed to change the Global MIDI Channel or send Program messages. Additionally an assignable potentiometer provides control over any MIDI parameter, by default controls mixer volume.
Nektar DAW Integration for many of the most commonly used DAWs makes it easy to get going, and a pleasure to use. With Impact GX49 your controller keyboard is part of your system, giving you the creative freedom to compose, perform and play, without having to reach for your mouse constantly.