Nektar ARUBA Drum Controller

£262.00

JustDrums are excited to introduce the Nektar ARUBA Drum Controller by Nektar Drums & Percussion. Ready to be delivered to any location in the UK. Read more below.

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Description

Nektar Aruba is a powerful beat making and performance instrument. This MIDI Pad Controller has 16 hyper-sensitive RGB illuminated pads, an on-board step sequencer, a flexible pad repeat engine and incredible plugin control.

The included Nektarine software turns Aruba into a complete beat making solution. Start creating right away with the built-in DP-1 drum player and play your own library of audio samples or use the included Factory Soundbank. Want more? Create kits using any combination of VST, VST3, AU plugins and audio samples. Aruba and Nektarine put a complete powerhouse for inspired beat creation at your fingertips. Best of all, Nektarine runs in any DAW as a VST, VST3, AU or AAX plugin so you can load your kits in the environment you prefer. Go on – Make your own beat!

Key Features 

  • 16 RGB color illuminated velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
  • 8 heavy duty potentiometers (360 degrees, endless)
  • TFT colour display with 320×240 px including 4 soft buttons
  • 16 RGB LED buttons
  • 8 Nektarine buttons for direct access to Patches, Mixer, Pad Setup, Plugins and more
  • 6 mode buttons
  • 7 Transport Buttons with LED illumination
  • Fully MIDI-programmable pads, switches and pots
  • 16 Presets for storing all internal settings (not required when using Nektarine)
  • Rugged housing with aluminium top

Dimensions & Weight

  • 30,1 cm (L) x 23,1 cm (D) x 4,5 cm(H)
  • 1,4 kg

Category

Drums & Percussion

Drums and percussion form the rhythmic foundation of music, covering everything from full drum kits to hand percussion and auxiliary instruments. This category brings together the core tools for creating groove, texture, and dynamics, whether you’re building a full setup or adding extra sounds to your playing.

When choosing drums and percussion, look at build quality, materials, and how the instrument fits your style of playing. Drum kits vary in shell type and configuration, while percussion instruments differ in tone, volume, and playing technique. Consider how each piece will be used, whether for live performance, recording, or practice, and how it integrates with the rest of your setup. The right choices will give you versatility, reliable performance, and the ability to shape your sound with confidence.

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Drums