6 Nektar Aura Owner‘s Manual www.nektartech.com
Aura Functional Overview
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[R1-8] Eight 360 Degree Rotary Analog Pots
Extensively used throughout Aura’s modes controlling Internal, Sequencer, DAW and Nektarine mode parameters.
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[S1-16] Sixteen RGB Illuminated Buttons
Multi-purpose buttons mainly used for Step programming in Sequencer mode, Sequencer Pattern triggering in Internal mode
and Solo/Mute in Nektarine Mixer mode.
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[Part 1-4] / [Arrow Left/Right/Up Down] Buttons
The 4 buttons are referred to as both Part and Arrow buttons in the documentation as they have 2 different functions. When
Sequencer mode is selected they operate as Part 1-4 buttons and at other times they are used as Arrow buttons.
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[Pad 1-16]
Sixteen velocity and pressure sensitive pads. All pads are illuminated by an RGB LED with 16 color choices.
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[Repeat On]
Activates/deactivates the Repeat function. The button can be switched to either momentary or latch in the Repeat menu.
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Nektarine Mode Buttons
Select Nektarine modes Mixer, Pad Setup, Plugin, FX1, FX2, Solo, Mute and Browse. The buttons are not in use unless
Nektarine is connected.
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Transport Buttons
Seven transport buttons used for Nektar DAW integration transport control. Can be assigned to send MIDI messages or
control the Sequencer when Nektar DAW Integration is not present.
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[Shift] Button
Shift adds alternative operation to many buttons and is referenced throughout the documentation.
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