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    Nektar Panorama P4: Quick Start Guide                                              www.nektartech.com 

 

INTERNAL MODE: GETTING AROUND 

There is also a 

F

ADER

 

button (E3) to select the menu options for the motorized fader and a 

P

ADS

 

button 

(R). For more extensive details about these menus, please download the Panorama User Guide. 

Above the pitch bend and modulation wheels you find the 

O

CTAVE

 and 

PB1

/

PB2 

buttons (C). 

The 

O

CTAVE

 

buttons allow you to shift the keyboard up +4 octaves or down -3 octaves. Pressing them 

both simultaneously will take you to the Global menu. This means you always have quick access to the 
most important setup functions at any time, in any mode. While the Global menu is open, parameter 
values can be changed using the Octave up/down buttons as well as the Data encoder (O). 

Pressing the 

PB1

 and 

PB2

 buttons simultaneously activates the PB Assign menu. You can read more 

about that in the Panorama User Guide. 

 

Regarding Maps: 

Panorama’s preset structure is split into memory parts called Maps for keyboard, 

pads and F-keys individually, so it’s possible to save or load each part separately or linked to an overall 
preset. You will see how powerful this can be when you want only one part of Panorama to change while 
you are working or performing. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Pandorma P6

Page 1: ...www nektartech com Nektar Panorama P4 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...8 Connecting to a computer 8 Using an external power supply 8 INTERNAL MODE 9 Getting around 9 Global Settings 11 Assigning Controls 12 Motorized fader 14 Pads 15 REASON 17 Driver download 17 Getting...

Page 3: ...messages or use our dedicated communication protocols to control supported software such as Reason by Propellerhead Software And while controller hardware can never be as flexible as the software it...

Page 4: ...s not included please let us know via email stuffmissing nektartech com WHAT S ONLINE Additional documentation drivers and support software are available online which is also where you will find any f...

Page 5: ...IEW Here is a brief overview of all the parts of Panorama to which we will refer in the manual Before you jump in and start using Panorama we recommend you get acquainted by identifying each called ou...

Page 6: ...ht LED buttons when used with dedicated communication protocols Four Mode buttons Used to switch between Mixer Instrument Transport and Internal modes but also double as each mode s home or back butto...

Page 7: ...he port powers the entire unit except the motorized fader which needs a second power source via the USB Micro B connector as mentioned above MIDI Out jack for connecting any external MIDI equipment MI...

Page 8: ...with Panorama With your computer switched on Panorama will now go through its startup routine which includes calibrating the motorized fader Your computer s operating system will install the USB class...

Page 9: ...eir values will update in the display as they move Where controls are assigned to send a standard MIDI Controller message pressing the TOGGLE VIEW button G will display the Controller number assignmen...

Page 10: ...bal menu This means you always have quick access to the most important setup functions at any time in any mode While the Global menu is open parameter values can be changed using the Octave up down bu...

Page 11: ...quires the least force to reach velocity value 127 Soft1 Standard and Hard1 give you options in between each of these extremes Select the curve that suits your playing style the best Global Settings E...

Page 12: ...ceiving device or software to see that it responds correctly as you make changes Using the arrow display menu buttons M1 or M2 select Message Type Use the Data encoder O to review the options Options...

Page 13: ...ere you can switch the four zones for the current keyboard map on or off using the display buttons M1 4 If all zones are off the keyboard automatically defaults to span the complete MIDI note range an...

Page 14: ...tisfied the motorized fader will act as a traditional manual fader which is still very useful Fader Menu Press the FADER button E3 to enter the Fader menu Used in Internal mode this menu works like a...

Page 15: ...select Pad Map with the associated display menu button M1 Next select Note learn M1 and tap on the pad for which you want to assign a note The display highlights the selected pad in red Now just play...

Page 16: ...th various velocity values as illustrated in the image below To change the velocity level for a pad simply select it by tapping the pad and use the Data encoder O to change the value Velocity Scale is...

Page 17: ...the full version by visiting Propellerhead Software s website http www propellerheads se download Once installed you can run the program in demo mode and see for yourself how well Reason and Panorama...

Page 18: ...trol surfaces are found Reason and Panorama are now connected You will see the following message on Panorama s display To use Mixer Mode please lock Panorama Mixer Control Surface to a Mixer device Lo...

Page 19: ...signs all controls to the Reason mixer Instrument Assigns controls to the device on your sequencer track In most cases this will be an instrument but it s also how you control any of Reason s effects...

Page 20: ...Current Menu Changing Track Patch and Mixer Bank The navigation buttons allow you to make the following navigational changes Track Changes the current sequencer track Patch Changes the patch or preset...

Page 21: ...by default to control EQ for the currently selected channel Using the LED buttons I as Select buttons you can select a new mixer channel without changing your current sequencer track This is useful s...

Page 22: ...ameters and values assigned to the encoder group P And if the current device has envelopes the fader group will be assigned to Amp and Filter envelopes by default The first parameters you encounter ar...

Page 23: ...The layout of the Transport home page is similar to that of Instrument mode with the clock readout in large characters and the grid indicating the assignments of each of the controls in the encoder gr...

Page 24: ...ccessible as one group of controls at any time And it s easy to set up too 1 Enter Transport mode 2 Right click on the parameter on the Reason device you want to control 3 Select Edit Remote Override...

Page 25: ...ton will allow you to select and control parameters within the Master or Control Room sections Note In Reason it is possible to have tracks in the sequencer that do not have corresponding mixer channe...

Page 26: ...erforming a complete factory reset will erase all presets and maps and return the unit to its default factory state Make sure to back up your presets and maps first For details on backup make sure to...

Page 27: ...ion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an...

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