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Page 1: Programming Switches 1-7, Foot Switch 1
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Aruba Features Minimum System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Power Connecting to a Windows/OSX Computer Downloading Firmware, Nektarine and Nektar DAW Integration for Aruba Aruba Functional Overview Using Aruba with Nektarine Internal Mode: Load and Save Presets Load a Preset Quick-Load a Preset... -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. United Kingdom Aruba has been tested to comply with UK emissions and immunity regulations. A declaration of conformity can be obtained by contacting Nektar Technology (UK) via email: uksales@nektartech.com. Aruba firmware, software and documentation is the property of Nektar Technology, Inc and subject to a License Agreement. -
Page 4: Introduction
We designed Aruba with the aim to make beat creation simpler, more transparent and most of all fun. If Aruba inspires you to create new and exciting grooves, we’ve succeeded in what we set out to achieve. Enjoy!. -
Page 5: Minimum System Requirements
Connecting to a Windows/macOS Computer Aruba is USB Class Compliant. That means there is no driver to install - it just needs to be plugged in. Aruba uses the built-in USB Class Compliant MIDI driver which is already part of Windows and macOS. -
Page 6: Aruba Functional Overview
DAW functions but are otherwise not in use unless Nektarine is connected. 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. - Page 7 [Internal], [Lock], [Menu], [Seq], [Repeat] and [DAW] Buttons The 4 buttons [Internal], [Seq], [Repeat] and [DAW] are mode buttons. [DAW] is only available when Nektar DAW Integration is running. [Menu] is active when applicable to current mode selection and [Lock] is only used with Nektarine.
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Page 8: Using Aruba With Nektarine
Using Aruba with Nektarine Aruba can be used as a generic MIDI pad controller or with the included Nektarine plugin and stand-alone software. When Aruba is used with Nektarine, most of the Internal mode features covered from page 9 to 13 are not needed because Nektarine handles the setup of pads and control mapping and even have additional functionality such as scale and chord menus. -
Page 9: Internal Mode: Load And Save Presets
Internal Mode: Load and Save Presets Internal mode allows Aruba’s pads and controls to be programmed to send MIDI messages and store the settings in any of the 16 Presets, for use with any MIDI product. Select Internal mode by pressing the [Internal] mode button. -
Page 10: Internal Mode: Factory Preset List
PDF ‘Using Aruba with Nektarine’ included with the Nektarine download. Aruba’s factory Presets are examples of how the pads can be programmed using Aruba’s internal mode only. The Presets are not likely to cover all needs but could be a good starting point for your own Presets or give you an idea of how to get the most out of the pads. -
Page 11: Midi Assign: Programming Pads & Controls
MIDI Assign: Setting the Pad Note Message Aruba’s pads can be programmed to send any MIDI note. You can also add expressiveness to your performance by assigning the pads’ pressure component to a continuous MIDI message, such as Pitchbend, AfterTouch or any MIDI CC. And, if you want to split the pads between several different MIDI devices or targets, you can assign each pad to a specific MIDI channel. -
Page 12: Programming The Pad Pressure Component
When a switch is selected, the MIDI Assign display looks like the table below: Range: C-2 : G8 Global, 1:16 Decimal/Hex Message Type Channel Data Entry See table1 See table1 See table1 Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Nektar Aruba Owner‘s Manual www.nektartech.com... -
Page 13: Programming Pots R1-8
Example: The message type MIDI cc is selected. Moving [R6 - MIDI cc] now adjusts the MIDI cc number and [R7-8] adjusts the Maximum and Minimum value range that the control will send. For most applications the value range will be set to the default max=127 and Min=0. www.nektartech.com Nektar Aruba Owner‘s Manual... -
Page 14: Global
Global MIDI Channel Aruba’s controls and pads send their messages on a MIDI channel from 1 to 16. The Internal mode Presets are assigned to the Global MIDI channel, except for Presets 13 & 14. Changing the Global MIDI channel will therefore affect Presets 1-12. -
Page 15: Pad Velocity Settings
Global Pad Velocity Settings Aruba does not have a traditional selection of fixed pad curves but instead provides parameters so that a curve can be more precisely tailored to different playing styles. The Global menu has 4 different Pad Curve options and as they are selected, the parameters for [R5-6] change according to the below table. -
Page 16: Repeat
Repeat Aruba’s Repeat feature can be used to add a steady beat, rolls/flams to your own pad performance or allow you to create note arrays that otherwise can be difficult to play. Repeated notes are sent via MIDI. This means you can use Repeat with external MIDI equipment or record repeated notes in your DAW. -
Page 17: Trigger Sync (Beat Sync Vs Key Sync)
The ‘Key 2’ play repeats the first note from point of striking the pad but once notes are repeated, any subsequent pads will trigger repeat notes in time with the first pad held. www.nektartech.com Nektar Aruba Owner‘s Manual... -
Page 18: Step Sequencer: Record
Programming a Metronome The Aruba sequencer does not have a dedicated Metronome but if running alongside a DAW, sync’ed via MIDI clock, the DAW provides it. A Pattern can also temporarily be setup to send a metronome beat. Press a pad that plays an appropriate sound (such as hihat) to select it’s Pattern and activate the step buttons 1, 5, 9 and 13 . -
Page 19: Recording With Repeat
For example, if you change the play rate for 4 Steps out of 16 in a Part, changing the play rate at the Collection, Pattern or Part level will not affect those 4 Steps, but will affect the other 12 Steps. www.nektartech.com Nektar Aruba Owner‘s Manual... -
Page 20: Step Sequencer: Collections, Patterns, Parts And Steps
• The currently selected Pattern number is listed in the display header. • Changing the parameters listed in Aruba’s display now only affects the selected Pattern. Programming Part Parameters When a Pattern is playing, it cycles through the Parts that are activated for playback. Part 1 is the only Pattern that will be active by default but you can program Parts regardless of whether they are playing or not. -
Page 21: Step Sequencer: Parts, Steps And Accents
The display header updates to show which Steps are selected in the current Part as illustrated in the right image. • Changing the parameters listed in Aruba’s display now only affects the selected Steps. To deselect the Steps, select another Step, Part or Pattern. -
Page 22: Step Sequencer: Power Edit Features
Aruba’s Edit menu allows you to view and adjust parameters across •... -
Page 23: Changing Patter/Part/Step Parameters Back To Higher Level Settings
For example, the side effect of programming velocity on every Step in a Part is that velocity value changes at the Collection, Pattern or Part level, will not affect any of the Steps. Aruba provides options to: •... -
Page 24: Step Sequencer: Collection Menu
MIDI Clock and when MIDI Clock is not received, Aruba switch to Internal clock. This is the default setting. Aruba’s Repeat and Sequencer features share tempo and clock srouces settings which means they will always stay in sync with each other. -
Page 25: Perform
The 16 pads can also be used to quickly load any of the 16 Collections. • Press and hold the display button [Load], then strike a [pad 1-16] corresponding to the Collection number you want to load. www.nektartech.com Nektar Aruba Owner‘s Manual... -
Page 26: Step Sequencer Functions (Pads)
Step Sequencer Functions (Pads) The [pads 1-14] are used to activate additional Aruba Sequencer functionality. They only apply to the Sequencer and can not be used in any other context. • Press and hold the [Shift]+[SEQ] buttons on Aruba. •... -
Page 27: Step Sequencer Shortcut Button Combination Chart
Navigate back to previous page. Press twice to go to Collection level Same [Menu] Access the setup settings for Tempo, MIDI Clock & Time Same Signature [Shift]+[R1-8] Selects reset or edit options when [R1-8] control a parameter,. Same www.nektartech.com Nektar Aruba Owner‘s Manual... -
Page 28: Firmware Updates, Factory Restore & Train Pad Sensitivity
• Press ‘Reset All’ to restore all of Aruba’s settings to the factory defaults. Note this option will also clear the pad sensitivity settings. Use the ‘Train Pad Sensitivity’ feature as described in the next section, to retrain the pads. - Page 29 Nektar Aruba Owner‘s Manual...
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