Nektar Panorama P6 Keyboard Controller

The Nektar Panorama P6 Keyboard Controller is an incredible 61-key keyboard controller with the most intuitive workflow you have ever seen! Offering spectacular and deep integration with Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Logic Pro, MainStage, Reaper and Reason, and with dynamic, sensitive and balanced keyboard and pads, the Panorama P6 puts the spotlight on performance and creativity.

The Nektar Panorama P6 Keyboard Controller is the definitive keyboard controller for Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Logic Pro, Nuendo and Reason. This incredible 61-key keyboard controller with a solid feel that allows for complete expression, you can focus on your music instead of the equipment.

Keyboard Balanced to Perfection

The Nector Panorama P6's keyboard action uses weights to offset the otherwise increasing tension you would experience from the spring. This means the down movement is as clean as possible and not heavy or fatiguing to play. The Nektar keeps the down weight required within the heavy end of common standards for acoustic pianos. In addition, the dynamic range is much wider than what you experience on most controller keyboards allowing better control of both low and high velocity values. 5 velocity curves gives you choice just in case your playing style requires a different feel. Monophonic aftertouch, pitch bend and modulation wheels, plus foot switch and expression pedal jacks sets you up for performance.

The Display Says it All

A crystal clear 3.5" color TFT display delivers the information you really need, for each mode or menu. Regardless of whether you are operating Reason or programming MIDI assignments in Internal mode, the display provides detailed information that makes your workflow fluent and fast. The Nektar Panorama P6 takes the hard work out of using a controller and makes operations that seem complicated and non-transparent on other products, straight-forward and simple.

More Controls Than Ever Before

An unrivalled amount of assignable controls makes the Nektar Panorama P6 the most comprehensive and fully featured MIDI controller keyboard around. 16 encoders, 9 45mm faders, 1 100mm motorized ALPS fader, 10 LED buttons, 28 buttons, 12 pads each with strike and pressure component, foot switch jack, expression pedal jack, keyboard after touch, pitch bend and modulation wheels gives you immediate control of up to 93 parameters at any one time. You can store settings in 20 presets with individually save and loadable keyboard, pad and F-keys maps. The Nektar could argue that it gives you access to over 1500 assigned controls, but that would be spinning it too far.

MIDI Control - A Game of Many Options!

Setting up presets or F-keys maps is easy on the Nektar Panorama P6. The Control Edit menu enables you to quickly select a control and in real-time assign the MIDI command you want. For each control values can be scaled, reverse and assigned specific or global MIDI channels.

Pro-Console Control Within Reach

The motorized 100mm touch-sensitive ALPS fader gives you pro-console mixer channel control when operated with Bitwig, Cubase, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper or Reason. Watch the fader move when you change tracks and just move it to change volume.

Two LED buttons controls Solo and Mute so no matter what mode you operating the Nektar Panorama P6 in, you always have pro-console control within reach.

Transport When You Need it - Function Buttons When You Don't

It's hard to go places without transport so the Nektar Panorama P6 features an extended 11 button transport bar, positions right where you need it controlling: Return to L, Forward to R, Undo, Click on/off, Record Mode, Cycle on/off, Back, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Using the shift button, these also double up as 11 function buttons each assignable to MIDI commands or QWERTY macro's.

Shortcut to Software Functions

So QWERTY macro's...... big deal, right? That's right, its a VERY big deal. Your software has a ton of features and functions that can be activated using QWERTY shortcut commands. Assigning a command to a button so you don't have to be near your computer makes life a lot easier. Assigning a string of up to 8 commands takes it to another level. With this powerful feature you could for example enter edit mode, zoom in and select a tool with just one button press.

Or create an instrument or effects track and locate a folder containing your presets so you can select them from the Nektar Panorama P6, all with one button press and without looking at your computer.

Controlling BITWIG STUDIO, CUBASE, NUENDO, LOGIC PRO, MAINSTAGE, REAPER Or REASON Has Never Felt So Real

For Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Reaper and Reason users, the Nektar Panorama P6 is a dream come true. The dedicated communication protocol ties the Nektar Panorama P6 and your DAW tightly together so all you have to do is select the mode and menu you want to control. The Nektar Panorama P6 does the rest.

Three modes allows you one button press to switch between controlling the Mixer, Instruments and Transport, with the 4th mode, Internal, still providing access to traditional MIDI control.

The integration with Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, MainStage, Reaper and Reason is so deep that you can immerse yourself in your music without having to constantly reach for the mouse. The Nektar Panorama P6 gives you the creative freedom to just focus on your music.

Your Rewire Slave And Host Controlled in Absolute Real-Time

Reason ReWired to Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro or Reaper is a whole new experience with the Nektar Panorama P6. Select which DAW you want to control straight from the Nektar Panorama P6, in absolute real-time and regardless of what's in focus on your computer. Color coding clearly tells you which environment you are controlling so you don't get confused as you switch back and forth. And better still, there really is not functionality lost when you change from controlling one DAW to the other. You of course could buy 2 Nektar Panorama P6 products to achieve the same result but with Nektar Panorama P6 you don't have to. The choice is yours.

Pads With Pressure

Playing drums or percussive parts on a keyboard can be a challenge, but luckily on the Nektar Panorama you don't have to. 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads with choice of 7 velocity curves will inspire you to play in ways you would never do on the keyboard. The pads are unbelievably easy to program using the “Learn Note” function. Press a pad, press a key...it's that easy.

The “Velocity Spread” feature quickly spreads one note across all 12 pads, each with its own fixed velocity, making it easier to create consistent and nuanced dynamics.

The “Scale-Function” assigns each pad to pitches within any of the pre-defined 30+ scales. It's a quick and easy way to completely change pad assignments while freely changing intervals or transposing the whole set on the fly. Great for percussive performances with any keyboard sound as well as percussion.

Ports & Connections

On the back of the Nektar Panorama P6 you find the connection points you need for foot controls, power and data including:

• USB Micro B for external power supply or additional power for the motorized fader (cable included)
• USB port for power and data connection to your computer
• 5-pin MIDI din output port sending data either directly from the unit or from your DAW (working like a MIDI interface)
• Foot switch jack, assignable (pedal not included)
• Expression pedal jack, assignable (pedal not included)
• On/off switch

Nektar Panorama P6 Keyboard Controller Features

• Keyboard:
  • 61 note weighted (semi-) velocity-sensitive keyboard w/aftertouch
  • 5 velocity curves plus fixed
  • Pitch bend & Modulation assignable wheels
  • Octave shift buttons
  • PB1/2 buttons
  • 4 keyboard zones programmable with controller filters and program changes
  • 5 keyboard maps store all settings
• Preset Controls:
  • 16 encoders
  • 9 45mm faders
  • 10 assignable LED buttons
  • 11 dedicated transport buttons
  • 20 preset locations store all settings including links to keyboard, pad and F-keys maps
• Pads:
  • 12 pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity
  • 7 velocity curves
  • Note-learn,
  • Scale mode with 30+ scales and interval setting
  • Velocity spread functions spreads the selected pad assignment over all 12 pads, at different velocity levels
  • Transpose and Octave shift in both pad-map and scale mode
  • Pads freely assignable in Reason mode
  • Load or Save to any of 20 pad maps
• Function Keys:
  • 11 assignable Function Keys (accessible using shift and transport keys)
  • Load or Save to any of 10 F-Keys maps
  • F-Keys assignable even in 3 Reason modes
• Additional:
  • 100 mm ALPS motorized fader*
  • 6 dedicated assignable navigation buttons
  • ASCII/QWERTY macros assignable to buttons and pads
  • 3.5” high-resolution TFT display provides incredible navigation and user visibility
  • Nektar DAW Integration
  • Presets and setup files for major DAWs and VIs
• Connections:
  • Expression pedal 1/4" jack input (pedal not included)
  • Foot switch (sustain) 1/4" jack input (pedal not included)
  • MIDI output
  • USB port for communication with computer
  • USB Micro B connector for extra and external power

Nektar Panorama P6 Keyboard Controller Specifications

• System Requirements:
  • Compliance Type: USB Class compliant, no driver is needed for:
  • Apple iOS: Apple OSX
  • Windows: XP, or higher
  • Linux: (MIDI driver software required)
• Nektar DAW Integration:
  • Mac: OS X 10.7 or higher
  • Windows: Vista, 7 & 8 or higher
• Weight & Dimensions:
  • Dimensions: 39 5/8"(L) x 13"(D) 3 6/8"(H)
  • Weight: 17 Lbs