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MIDI Controllers: Why do you need one?
Why would you use a controller and how does it help you as a musician? A controller is necessary to control all the instruments effects that your recording software offers. All recording software today comes with a mixer section, instruments and effects. With a controller, multiple parameters (filters, wet dry, transport controls etc.) can be controller and manipulated. Since our controllers have multiple knobs, faders buttons etc. You can control virtual instruments and effects as though they were hardware instruments. If you have a synthesizer or an effect like a delay they have multiple knobs on them which change the sound and control the device. Without a controller, you are restricted to using your mouse. A mouse can only control one knob (or parameter) at a time. Why would you buy a Nektar controller? 1. Integration, integration integration. Nektar offers deepest level of control over the DAWs we support. Every parameter of the DAW that can be controlled and has been hand mapped by Nektar. No software needs to be downloaded. 2. Controller set up and ease of use. If you have ever owned a controller you know that you must do all the midi assignments and mapping. Nektar does that work for you so you can focus creating music. The way we look at is, you should not have to install the engine in your car to drive it. 3. Nektar Controllers offer pre-mapped deep integration with the most popular DAWs on the Market: Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro X, Reaper, Reason, Sonar, Studio One, Main Stage. Shop all Nektar controllers here. Looking for more information on specific Nektar products? Read our previous blog post on the Nektar GX, LX+ and Panorama Midi-Controllers here.
NEKTAR GX, LX+ AND PANORAMA MIDI CONTROLLERS
Nektar makes controller products that integrate tightly with established DAWs. They have been passionate about their mission to bridge the gap between powerful music software and controller hardware, creating the best keyboard controller instrument in its class. The Impact GX series is compact, powerful and very affordable. They require NO set up. The work is done for you, just download the installer on our website and you are ready to go. The Impact LX+ series offer performance and DAW control not even found on many controllers at twice the price. The Flagship Panorama series offers a level of control and feedback from your DAW that is unsurpassed. Everything that you want to control in your software can be done from the unit, giving you the freedom to create music when inspiration strikes without slowing you down. GX and LX+ DAW Integration: Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One. GX and LX+ series Includes Bitwig 8-Track DAW. “We do the work for you.”Once you download the installer your Nektar controller is ready to go. No need to figure how to set up your controller or assign any Midi CC's. Whatever knob, button, pad or slider you touch on the GX or LX+ has been mapped to control your DAW. More info here >
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