NEKTAR / Panorama T6

NEKTAR / Panorama T6 is a 61-key MIDI keyboard

■MIDI Keyboard/Controller
■61 Keys

○Panorama T6/T4 Product Overview
・Second-Generation Panorama Keybed
The Panorama T6/T4 features a new synth-action keybed.

It's arguably the most expressive keybed in Nektar's history, ensuring balanced playability across all registers.

Choose from five velocity curves, and the ""fixed"" option allows you to set velocity values using controllers such as the wheel. Of course, aftertouch is also supported.

・Ultra-Sensitive Pads Ideal for Beat Production
The Panorama T6/T4 features eight large, velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, which can be expanded to up to 16 pads using the bank buttons. In addition to note numbers, you can assign MIDI CC messages to these pads, allowing them to be used as MIDI triggers or toggle buttons. DAW integration automatically maps dedicated drum synths like Reason's Kong and Bitwig's Drum Machine, allowing you to play them like standalone drum machines. You can also assign chords to pads and use the pad repeat function to create rhythmic and chord-based phrases. The unique ""Velocity Spread"" feature spreads the last played note across the 16 pads at progressive velocities, allowing for easy entry of nuanced notes.

Note Repeat Function: Pressing the ""Key Repeat"" or ""Pad Repeat"" button near the Panorama T6/T4 wheel activates repeat mode, simulating repeated keyboard or pad strikes at a pre-set rate (1/4 to 96/1 note). The rate can be set independently for the keyboard and pads, allowing for tempo changes and swing. Synchronization to the clock is also possible. - Comprehensive Controls
The Panorama T6/T4 panel features nine 30mm faders, eight LED-equipped buttons, and eight encoders. These can be assigned MIDI CC messages for use with a variety of MIDI-compatible products, both hardware and software.

When used in conjunction with Nektar DAW Integration or Nektarine software (described below), these controls enable full use of pre-mapped DAW/plug-in control.

Ten control settings can be saved as presets and recalled at any time.

- Display Provides Comprehensive Feedback
The highly visible LCD display provides comprehensive information, including the Panorama T6/T4's various modes, access to global parameters, and software navigation. When using DAW Integration or Nektarine, it displays the software mixer and plug-in parameters. The soft buttons directly below the display are assigned to relevant menu functions, and the mode button on the right allows you to instantly switch from Internal mode to Plug-in Control mode, improving your workflow.

- Nektarine
Nektarine is now available as a powerful software tool for the Panorama T6/T4.

It offers powerful features for expanding instrument plug-in control and library management. Upon launch, it communicates with the Panorama T6/T4, ready to provide detailed control of VST, VST3, or AU plug-ins. Control is far more intuitive than with a mouse, and the display shows the parameter and status assigned to each controller.

If Nektarine does not yet have a factory map, you can open the Control Edit page to customize it.

The Nektarine browser is fully portable between DAWs. Using Nektarine in one DAW allows you to browse plug-ins in the same way in other compatible DAWs. *List of Nektarine factory maps:
https://www.nektartech.com/panorama-t4-t6-maps.html

・DAW Control
The Panorama T6/T4 is compatible with DAWs that support Mackie Control Universal (MCU), providing instant access to transport, track selection, and basic mixer control.

Nektar's renowned DAW Integration Software further enhances system integration. Created specifically for each supported DAW, it provides access to expanded transport and mixer features, as well as control of the DAW's included instruments, for a smoother workflow. Panorama T6/T4 DAW integration currently supports Bitwig, Cubase, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, and Reason.

Panorama T6/T4 Specifications
Keyboard
- 61-key (T6) or 49-key (T4) second-generation synth-action keyboard
- Velocity and aftertouch support
- 4 velocity curves + 1 fixed velocity (variable value)
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Octave shift buttons
- Key/pad repeat buttons

Controls
- 9 30mm faders
- 8 assignable LED buttons
- 8 assignable encoders
- 4 navigation buttons (4 more assignable in combination with the shift button)
- 6 LED transport buttons
- 10 preset control settings
- Mixer/Instrument/Multi/Internal mode buttons

Pads
- 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive LED color pads
- 4 velocity curves + One fixed velocity (variable value)
Note Learn, Chord Learn, and Pad Repeat functions
Note and MIDI CC assignments available
Pad Bank buttons
Eight pad mappings can be saved and recalled

Display
128 x 64 pixel custom LCD display
Adjustable contrast
Focus function enlarges the current parameter

Connections
Expression Pedal Jack: 1/4"" TRS Jack
Footswitch Jack: 1/4"" TS Jack (Half-Damper 3-Pedal Switches cannot be used)
MIDI Out Jack
USB Port (USB bus-powered, class-compliant)

Dimensions and Weight
Panorama T6: 98.0 x 27.7 x 8.0cm (L x D x H) 7.6kg
Panorama T4: 82.0 x 27.7 x 8.0cm (L x D x H) H) 6.4kg

System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.7 or later, Windows 7 or later, USB class compliant (please also check your DAW's system requirements).

Product page for details: https://hookup.co.jp/products/nektar-technology/panorama-t4-t6
Demo video (English version) available at: https://youtu.be/XMeZF5bRjq8

About Nektar Technology
Founded in 2009, Nektar Technology has released a variety of keyboard controllers with the goal of bridging the gap between powerful music software and hardware controllers, which continue to evolve year after year.
With the emergence of numerous software sound modules and effects, computer-based music production has become a familiar experience. However, computer music hardware has not evolved as rapidly as software. Nektar offers a clear, intuitive, and tactile product lineup that enables stress-free software control and further stimulates musicians' creativity. The integration of music software and hardware is the world that Nektar Technology envisions.