Nektar Panorama P1 USB MIDI Control Surface With Bitwig Studio 2

Full Description

Nektar Panorama P1 USB MIDI Control Surface

Versatile Control Surface

The Panorama P1 is a compact, tabletop control surface that provides fluid integration with a wide range of professional audio software such as Reason, Cubase, Bitwig Studio & more. The vast control power the P1 provides is ideal for a range of applications, from mixing sessions to producing and recording. This compact yet powerful controller features a range of performance and transport controls. The 16 encoders are ideal for controlling automation and parameters within your selected DAW. The nine, 45mm faders are ideal for controlling volume and other levelling controls within your software, but can be used for virtually anything. Ten LED buttons and 28 other buttons are included for multi-purpose use.

Seamless Integration

The P1 Control Surface is ideal for a range of professional audio software, providing seamless integration with virtually any DAW on the market. F-Keys are included for setting up presets within Reason, allowing you to assign a MIDI command in real-time. Six dedicated assignable navigation buttons are included as well as 11 dedicated transport buttons. The transport buttons can be highly useful when it comes to recording and navigating between tracks. You can also expand the control with the foot switch jack, providing you control of up to 61 parameters at any one time. There are 20 preset slots available with save and loadable F-keys maps for more than 1200 combinations.

Design & Connectivity

The highly compact design is around the same size as a 17-inch laptop, making it ideal as a centrepiece on any studio or home studio desk. The high-resolution 3.5-inch colour TFT display provides you with all the info you need on your parameters and functions. The crystal-clear display provides detail info, making your workflow even more fluent. The easy-to-read display provides information on everything from virtual instrument oscillators to step sequencers and more.

Bitwig Studio 2

Diverse Sound Content

Bitwig Studio 2 features a wide range of improvements and enhancements designed to improve workflow, sound quality, arrangement and more. One of the most prominent features of Bitwig Studio 2 is the world class sound content, with over 8GB of premium-quality samples, multi-samples, loops, one-shots and more. The sound library also contains over 2,000 presets and clips, all royalty free and ready for professional use. Bitwig have partnered with some of the most renowned sound designers in the business, including content from: Prime Loops, Tolcha Studios, Cristian Vogel, Irrupt, Nektar, RawCutz and much more. All the sound content is available via Bitwig Studio’s Package Manager, a powerful tool that allows you to manage your library and grab as much sound content as you desire.

New Devices & Improvements

In addition to the improved sound content, BitWig Studio 2 also includes a range of new devices such as the Spectrum Analyzer. The Spectrum Analyzer is an essential tool for most producers, giving you a visual representation of your sound within the frequency range, allowing you to see where your sound’s ‘sweet-spot’ is. A range of new devices are also included such as: Dual Pan, DC Offset, Phaser, Pitch Shifter, Treemonster, Multi-Note, Note Length, Note Echo, Note Latch, Note Velocity, Note Harmonizer and more. Bitwig Studio 2 is also configured for better hardware integration, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your favourite hardware machines via MIDI and CV/Gate.

Customised Workflow

The Bitwig Studio 2 features a flexible panel based user interface, allowing you to customise the way you work to suit your own style. The interface allows you to choose what you wish, depending on what you require. The Clip Launcher within Bitwig studio 2 works alongside your arrangement window, allowing you to draft your song’s layout without actually affecting the final arrangement. This is great for testing out ideas, or organising live performances without affecting your keystone arrangement. The highly detailed editor window optimises your workflow and audio editing capabilities, allowing you to make non-destructive edits within a clip.

Features

Nektar Panorama P1 USB MIDI Control Surface

• 9 x (45mm) Faders
• 16 x Endless Encoders
• 8 x LED Buttons
• 11 x Transport Buttons
• 22 x Navigation Buttons
• 11 x F-keys Buttons
• 1 Assignable Footswitch Socket
• High Resolution Colour TFT Display
• Seamless integration with a range of professional DAWs

Bitwig Studio 2

• Range of workflow improvements and enhancements
• A re-conceptualized modulation system with 25 brand new Modulators
• Numerous device updates, including remote controls, dynamic displays and spectrum analyzers
• Over 8GB of premium-quality sound content
• Over 2,000 presets and loops created by the business’ most renowned sound engineers
• 17 entirely new devices
• Better hardware integration, with improved MIDI handling and several dedicated MIDI and CV devices
• Fades and crossfades in arrangement and audio editor windows
• VST3 support
• Highly flexible user interface
• Expressive MIDI support (supports MPE)
• Plug-In sandboxing