Name: Nektar Panorama CS12
SKU: NEKT_CS12
Availability: InStock

Details

Panorama CS12 – The Perfect Channel Strip Controller for Cubase, Fender Studio Pro, Logic Pro & Reaper

Panorama CS12 delivers a unique workflow never experienced before with a MIDI controller.
The channel strip DAW controller communicates directly with the DAW to operate every aspect including its own instruments and effects. Add 3rd party plugin control, colour and parameter learn and you have a crazy amount of hands-on sound shaping options.

Panorama CS12 is designed to work with Nektar DAW integration for Apple’s Logic Pro and Steinberg’s Cubase & Nuendo, plus Fender’s Studio Pro and Reaper. When used with a compatible DAW, Panorama CS12 gives hands-on control of the DAWs mixer, plugins, timeline navigation and more.

Highlights:

Channel strip control — Long-throw motorised fader and pan rotary follow the currently selected channel, updating position with each track change.
Pan, width, arm, mute and solo — Core channel functions with dedicated controls are always accessible, including for Dual Pan/Stereo Width.
Selected parameter control — Click any parameter in the DAW and control it from the motorized fader or pan rotary. Just click and control.
Plugin slot select buttons — Select plugin slots instantly and control the plugin as parameter names and values update on the CS12 display.
Instrument and effects plugin control — Full control of all hosted instrument and effects plugins including the DAWs own and 3rd party plugins.
Nektar advanced plugin maps — Extensive library of pre-mapped insert and instrument plugins included , covering DAW-native plugins and major third-party developers.
High-resolution fine adjustment — Control parameters in detail at up to 10 times 7-bit MIDI.
Marker navigation — Create, delete and select markers directly from the hardware or customize the buttons to trigger DAW commands.
Nektarine plugin mapping tool — Build page structures, rename parameters, and assign controls using drag and drop in the Nektarine app.
Transport control — 20+ key transport and DAW functions accessible from dedicated buttons.
Zoom, clip gain and move playhead — Select clip gain, nudge, playhead jog or tempo for control from a function encoder. Control vertical/horizontal zoom from a second control.
Track/channel selection — Navigate and select tracks, open/close plugin window directly from CS12 without touching the mouse.
Display feedback — Plugin names, parameter names, values, and page names shown live on the CS12 display.
Native DAW API integration — CS12 communicates directly with each DAW’s own control surface API for the most stable, responsive, and deeply integrated experience possible.

High Resolution Fader with a Touch of Class!

A 100mm ALPS motorised fader follows the selected mixer channel when you work. With up to 14-bit resolution, you get detailed control with touch sensing enabling automation override and update captures in real time.

Paired with a dedicated pan control, as well as buttons for solo, mute and record arm, you have instant access to all main mixer parameters on the selected channel.

Complete Insert FX Plugin Control

Panorama CS12 excels at controlling plugins. You can control any plugin without looking at the plugins’ UI so you can focus on creating, composing and editing.

Many commonly used plugins are pre-mapped including, of course, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio Pro or Reaper’s own. Panorama CS12 dedicates 12 RGB illuminated 360 pots, 4 display buttons and an additional 4 RGB LED buttons to plugin control. Every control can be assigned on multiple pages ensuring as a complete plugin experience, with no parameter left behind.

Via the ControlCore mapping system, it stores all settings in unique files so they can be ported to other computer systems and ensure compatibility with other DAWs in the future.

Control Any Parameter NOW

Control any parameter by simply clicking on it. The 100mm ALPS fader immediately jumps to the clicked parameters position and you take over from there. The fader or pan rotary, can be used to control any parameter in the currently selected channel, at any time.

Activate the Select button and the motorised fader now controls any parameter you click. Any mixer channel, instrument or insert effect plugin parameters. Click, control, click control. Super easy.

Customising Plugin Mapping

Plugin Parameter Learn

A plugin ‘quick learn’ feature enables assignments on the fly. It’s as simple as moving a parameter and moving a control to complete assignment. And while you are at it, change the LED colour of the control, too.

Nektarine Map Creation

For the ultimate in control mapping, use the included Nektarine application/plugin. Assign parameters to controls using drag and drop, create your page structure and name parameters and pages so they are optimised for CS12. Once saved, plugin maps are picked up by ControlCore for use with CS12.

PRECISION CONTROL AT 10X RESOLUTION

14-bit control resolution is not limited to the motorised fader. With the Fine button (magnifier icon) enabled, each of the 12 pots control at 14-bit resolution. In practice this means you’ll be able to adjust parameters with the same fine grained values available through your plugin’s UI or up to 10 x regular control resolution.

So why not keep Fine on at all times? That’s, of course, possible and maybe it’s even preferable for some users. When you control at 10 times the resolution it’s not possible to scroll through all values in one rotation, you need 9 or 10 rotations – in that case switch ‘Fine’ control off.

Set the Loop, Move the Loop

Set left and right locators to just the right loop. With complete freedom, move the loop across the timeline by turning an encoder.

Use the dedicated Goto Left and Goto Right locator to jump straight to the loop point.

Create markers and with a button press, move the play head to the marker position anytime.

You don’t have to learn Panorama CS12’s power features to appreciate its liberating workflow. It’s the many details like the ability to move through your timeline, that makes Panorama CS12 special.

Learn more of what CS12 can do for your DAW with the integration manuals:

Using CS12 with Logic Pro

Using CS12 with Cubase/Nuendo

Using CS12 with Fender Studio Pro

Using CS12 with Reaper

FEATURES & SPECIFICATONS

PANORAMA CS12

1 x 100mm ALPS motorised fader.
4 x RGB LED control buttons.
6 segment LED meter.
3.5″ TFT color display.
4 x display buttons.
4 x channel strip LED buttons.
18 x Function and navigation LED buttons
2 encoders for zoom and tempo.
1 encoder with push button for Data/Menu
13 endless or 360 degree potentiometers with RGB LED illumination.
11 x RGB LED buttons for selection of channel strip sections.
1/4″ TRS Footswitch socket for basic handsfree DAW control.
Connect up to two foot switches using TRS to TS Y-cable splitter.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

USB class compliant, no driver needed.
Nektar ControlCore installation required. Unit doesn’t operate on its own.
A Nektar account for registration and download of support files.
USB Power Requirement: 500 mA minimum, connect to a USB high power port recommended.
MacOS: 11.5 or later.
Logic Pro: 10.7.8 or higher.
Cubase: 13.0.51 / 14.0.10 or later