Nektar Panorama CS12 MIDI DAW Controller for Cubase & Logic Pro
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Nektar Technology - Brand Profile
Nektar Technology - Brand Profile
Founded in 2009, Nektar set out on a singular, ambitious mission: 'to bridge the gap between powerful music software and tactile controller hardware.'
Their controllers and keyboards support deep, instantaneous control for over ten major DAWs, including Cubase, Logic Pro, and Studio One.
A staff favourite is the Aruba Beat Composer, widely praised for its highly responsive pads and its seamless integration with the Nektarine software to create a powerful, integrated beat-making machine.

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Description
A professional channel strip controller with deep DAW integration for Cubase, Logic Pro, and Nuendo.
The Nektar Panorama CS12 delivers precise hands-on control for Cubase, Logic Pro, and Nuendo. Designed with deep DAW integration, it gives you full command of your mixer, plugins, and timeline navigation — all from a single, compact surface.
Studio Control Without Limits
With a 100mm ALPS motorised fader, 13 endless RGB-lit encoders, and 18 function buttons, the CS12 brings professional-grade tactile control to your workflow. From plugin tweaking to automation and channel navigation, every movement is accurate and intuitive.
Visual Feedback and Custom Control
The 3.5-inch colour TFT display and 6-segment LED meter provide real-time feedback of levels and parameters. Dedicated buttons for Arm, Mute, Solo, and Select make channel operations effortless, while RGB encoders and function buttons help you stay in control, even in complex sessions.
Seamless Integration
The CS12 integrates tightly with Logic Pro and Steinberg’s Cubase and Nuendo. Adjust mixer levels, switch plugin parameters, control transport, or navigate your project timeline with ease. It’s a compact powerhouse that fits perfectly into any studio setup.
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Total Control of Cubase and Nuendo
Panorama CS12 connects directly to Cubase and Nuendo, giving you full hands-on control of your mix and plugins. You can adjust channel strip parameters, write automation, control insert effects, and navigate your project timeline without using a mouse.
Motorised Fader and Channel Control
When you select a track, the 100mm motorised fader instantly moves to match its volume. The colour-lit pan knob, record arm, solo, and mute buttons put your most-used controls within reach. A six-segment LED meter gives you a clear view of your signal levels.
High-Resolution Fine Control
The dedicated Fine button offers up to 14-bit resolution for ultra-precise adjustments. The channel strip’s six modules—Gate, Compressor, EQ, Tools, Saturation, and Limiter—are all directly accessible from the controller for quick and intuitive operation.
Advanced Parameter and Plugin Control
You can take control of sends, Quick Controls, and plugin parameters across two assignable pages. The CS12’s “Selected Parameter” mode works like an AI knob—click any parameter, and the fader takes over instantly.
Flexible Automation Modes
Automation is simple and flexible, with selectable modes including Read, Touch, Auto-Latch, and Cross-Over. Auto-Touch mode writes automation only while the fader is touched, giving you precise control during playback.
Fast Navigation and Workflow
With 18 function buttons and three display encoders, you can move through your session, set locators, control tempo, and toggle features like metronome or count-in—all from the CS12.
Deep Integration
Panorama CS12 offers the most complete integration ever seen for Cubase and Nuendo, bringing your software to life with full physical control.
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Complete Control of Logic Pro
Panorama CS12 offers full hands-on control of all Logic Pro channel strip functions, including plugins, sends, and automation. It turns Logic’s mixer and instruments into a truly tactile experience.
Motorised Fader and Mixer Control
The 100mm ALPS motorised fader tracks the selected channel in real time, providing 14-bit resolution for smooth, detailed control. Touch sensing lets you capture or override automation naturally, while the dedicated pan knob and Arm, Mute, and Solo buttons mirror Logic’s mixer layout.
Instant Parameter Access
Click any parameter in Logic, and the fader instantly takes control—no setup required. Switch between mixer, instrument, and insert plugin control with one touch for fast, fluid editing.
Deep Plugin and Smart Control Integration
Panorama CS12 delivers pre-mapped integration for Logic’s built-in effects and instruments, as well as third-party AU plugins. It includes 12 RGB-lit pots, 4 display buttons, and 4 LED buttons for detailed plugin editing across multiple pages. Smart Controls are fully supported, allowing you to assign multiple parameters to one control and tailor layouts to your workflow.
Custom Mapping with Nektarine
Two User pages enable quick parameter learning directly from the device. The included Nektarine plugin allows advanced visual mapping, letting you design, label, and organise control layouts easily. Saved configurations load seamlessly via ControlCore for consistent setups.
Precision and Automation
Fine mode increases control resolution tenfold, giving ultra-precise adjustments. Automation can be written by inserting points directly on the timeline, making detailed editing quick and efficient.
Streamlined Workflow
From timeline navigation to plugin mapping, the CS12 gives Logic Pro users the most complete, responsive, and creative control experience available.
KEY FEATURES: Nektar Panorama CS12 MIDI DAW Controller
- 100mm motorised ALPS fader for precise control
- 13 endless 360° potentiometers with RGB illumination
- 6-segment LED level meter for real-time feedback
- 3.5" TFT colour display for parameter and plugin information
- Dedicated Arm, Mute, Solo, and Select buttons
- 18 function and navigation buttons with shift-accessed secondary functions
- Integrated control for plugins, mixer, and transport
- USB-powered design, compatible with macOS and Windows
- Nektar DAW integration for Logic Pro, Cubase, and Nuendo