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NAMM 2008 plays host to the worldwide
launch of Nocturn, the latest controller from Novation,
innovators in music software control. Novation’s most
affordable hardware controller to date, Nocturn promises
to unleash the full potential of all your favourite
instrument and effect plug-ins.
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.
Automap Universal 2.0 also categorises all your
control maps. A simple browsing facility lets you review
all open plug-ins, then quickly switch to control and
one of them. Automap Universal 2.0 also supports
standard MIDI protocol, providing the same heads-up
display for quick and simple assigning of MIDI
parameters. This ensures Nocturn can also turn its hand
to controlling a hardware MIDI device, any
non-automatable plug-ins, or mixer control in your
sequencer. Once a ‘MIDI map’ is created, it can be saved
and recalled via the same map browsing facility. A
growing number of maps will be available to download
from www.novationmusic.com
Nocturn’s spacious and tactile
control layout, side mounted USB socket and ultra-low
profile allow it to sit neatly in front of your QWERTY
keyboard. Large, rugged rubber grips hold it steady
whilst you let rip with your favourite music software.
Combined, Automap Universal 2.0’s
heads up transparent control GUI and Nocturn’s
touch sensitive dials remove the pain inherent in
controlling multiple instruments and effects, allowing
you to flow intuitively from one plug-in to the next,
leaving you free to focus on what matter most – your
music.
Nocturn is due to ship worldwide
in February 2008. The expected price in Australia
will be $199.00 inc GST
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