Novation Nocturn Compact Intelligent Plug-In Desktop Controller with Automap Universal Technology

Novation Nocturn Compact Intelligent Plug-In Desktop Controller with Automap Universal Technology Review

Novation Nocturn Compact Intelligent Plug-In Desktop Controller with Automap Universal Technology Feature

• Exclusive Automap Universal 2.0 technology leaves you free to focus on your music
• Automap Universal 2.0 provides a transparent control map across your computer screen so you can see at a glance how every parameter is assigned
• An instant access touch-sensitive 'speed dial' control for composers and performers alike, allowing you to take control of whatever your mouse is focused on
• Also features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders with bright, eleven-LED rings - simply touch an encoder to assign to any parameter.
• The lap-top DJ solution, alongside brightly lit encoders, Nocturn features illuminated buttons and a smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader, ideal for DJ'ing in a dark club environment
• An instant access touch-sensitive 'speed dial' control for composers and performers alike
• The lap-top DJ solution, alongside brightly lit encoders, Nocturn features illuminated buttons and a smooth
• Eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders with bright, eleven-LED rings - simply touch an encoder to assign to any parameter.
• Professional 45mm cross-fader, ideal for DJ'ing in a dark club environment

Novation's most affordable hardware controller to date, Nocturn is an intelligent plug-in controller that promises to unleash the full potential of all your favourite instruments and effects. Featuring the latest Automap Universal 2.0 software, exclusive to Novation controllers, Nocturn provides automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools. Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring (ideal for laptop DJ'ing in a dark club environment). These are accompanied by eight user-assignable illuminated buttons and a smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader. The finishing touch is Novation's unique ‘speed dial'; a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on! Featuring a revolutionary new 'heads-up transparent control GUI', Automap Universal 2.0 places a transparent control map across your computer screen, to be recalled or hidden at will. Little or no user setup is required and plug-in control can be exactly the way you want it, no matter what music software you use. Just boot up the plug-in and you'll see at a glance how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of Nocturn's controls. An instant click and control ‘learn' function is also available for quick re-assigning of controls, or for creating your own controller map in seconds. Multiple page options mean that you can assign a potentially infinite number of parameters for each plug-in.

Novation Nocturn 25 USB MIDI Interface Keyboard Controller, 25-Keys, NOCTURN 25

Novation Nocturn 25 USB MIDI Interface Keyboard Controller, 25-Keys, NOCTURN 25 Review

Novation Nocturn 25 USB MIDI Interface Keyboard Controller, 25-Keys, NOCTURN 25 Feature

• 25 key high quality professional keyboard
• Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
• 8 touch-sensitive encoders
• Auto-touch software allows you to instantly assign controllers to plug-ins
• Total of 33 MIDI assignable controls

The Nocturn Keyboard from Novation is an intelligent plug-in/sequencer controller. It is a high quality professional keyboard that plays like an instrument rather than a computer peripheral. With a high quality 'Fatar' keyboard, 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads, and a total of 33 MIDI assignable controls, the Nocturn allows you to get hands-on control of your plug-in instruments, effects and sequencer. Brightly lit 11-segment LED rings around the eight smooth encoders, and backlit buttons throughout provide instant visual feedback for every physical control. All 8 oversized encoders are touch-sensitive, bringing up mapping information and automation data on DAW’s with a ‘touch’ mode. In addition to the high quality hardware, what really sets Nocturn Keyboard apart is the Automap control software, which is included with each Nocturn Keyboard purchase. Automap acts as a software interface for the unit. It allows you to map parameters in your software plug-ins straight to dials and buttons on the controller by simply clicking on a parameter, then touching the controller. The Automap feature also enables you to keep track of what assignments have already been made. Instead of a small monochrome LCD screen, Nocturn Keyboard displays control information where you really need it - on your computer monitor. The Automap software graphically displays Nocturn’s control surface. The controllers themselves also tell you what is going on: LED rings around the 8 encoders show their current settings, and LED’s behind the buttons tell you if they are on or off. The Nocturn Keyboard can be set up for use as a serious DAW/sequencer controller, including its ground-breaking Automap control of all VST/AU/RTAS/TDM plug-ins. The Nocturn Keyboard is powered by USB-saving valuable plug sockets. It can also be powered down without being unplugged, preserving battery power in laptops. Fantastic build quality, true musical instrument feel and intuitive controls are just three of the many reasons why Novation's Nocturn Keyboard is simply a joy to play.