Product Detail
The Nektar Aruba is a top - notch MIDI pad controller, perfect for beat making and live performances. It features 16 ultra - sensitive RGB illuminated pads, a built - in drum machine - style step sequencer with recording capabilities, a flexible pad repeat engine, and excellent plugin control. The accompanying Nektarine software and drum library turn Aruba into a complete beat - making solution that works with any DAW. You can use your favorite drum instrument plugin or start creating with the included synth instruments. Customize your kits by playing audio samples or combining plugins. All settings are saved in your DAW project or Nektarine Multipatch for easy access. Aruba and Nektarine offer a powerful beat creation platform and can be integrated into any DAW as a VST, VST3, AU, or AAX plugin. Aruba's hardware is designed for real - time access and performance. It has 16 large RGB pads that are velocity and pressure - sensitive, 8 heavy - duty rotary pots for direct parameter control, a color TFT display, and dedicated buttons for mode switching. The hardware step sequencer is similar to a classic drum machine, allowing you to program or record sequences in real - time. The MIDI Out can sequence external gear and serves as a MIDI interface. Connect Aruba to the Nektarine software for more functions, like easy access to the mixer, pad setup, and instrument and FX plugin control. The analog pots offer precise control of parameters. You can save user presets for pad configurations and MIDI control assignments. ARUBA's 16 RGB - illuminated pads have excellent sensitivity for finger drumming. You can customize velocity curves and assign pad pressure to different functions. The Pad Repeat engine is easy to use, enabling you to create complex percussive patterns. The drum machine - style step sequencer with recording function is great for crafting beats. Key features include velocity - and pressure - sensitive pads, 8 heavy - duty potentiometers, a TFT color display, and more. Technical specifications cover connections, weight, dimensions, system requirements, and more. It also supports multiple DAWs like Ableton Live Suite, Apple Logic, and others.
Using the Nektar Aruba MIDI pad controller is a breeze. First, connect it to your computer via the USB connector. If you want to use footswitches, connect them to the 1/4” TRS footswitch socket using an optional Y - adaptor. Make sure your system meets the requirements, like having the right USB power and OS version. Once connected, open your preferred DAW. You can use the Nektarine software to expand its functionality. To start making beats, use the 16 RGB illuminated pads. You can customize their sensitivity, velocity curves, and assign pad pressure to different functions. The Pad Repeat engine is very useful for creating complex percussive patterns. Just press the dedicated on/off button and adjust the settings on the 8 potentiometers. For the drum machine - style step sequencer, press the ‘SEQ’ button, and the 16 LED buttons below the pots will turn into a 16 - step programming interface. You can record your patterns and edit them easily. When using the Nektarine software, you can load different instrument and effect plugins, and create your own kits. Remember to save your presets and configurations in your DAW project or Nektarine Multipatch. This way, you can access them easily later. As for maintenance, keep the Aruba in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If the surface gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to clean it. Don't use any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials, as they may damage the hardware. Also, make sure to handle the cables carefully to avoid any breakage.
