Together with the included Nektarine 2.0 software, AURA becomes a powerful plugin control powerhouse for VST, VST3, and AU plugins. Whether you're playing a single multi-sound drum plugin or an extensive kit with multiple plugins, the pad assignment is quick and intuitive thanks to the real-time preview function. The Nektarine software can host up to 16 different instrument plugins simultaneously, allowing each of AURA's pads to be assigned its own plugin.
16 RGB LED velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
8 sturdy endless encoders
TFT color display with 320×240 resolution and 4 soft buttons
8 Nektarine buttons for direct access to patches, mixer, pad setup, plugins
6 mode buttons
7 illuminated transport buttons
fully MIDI assignable pads, switches, and knobs
16 internal presets
Track and transport control with Nektar DAW integration
robust housing with aluminum top
includes Nektarine/Nektar DAW integration
Support for Bitwig, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reason, Reaper, Studio One
Dimensions: 301 x 231 x 45 mm
Weight: 1.4 kg
System requirements for Nektarine software and Nektar DAW integration: Windows 8, 10 or higher, Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.
Controller type  | Groovebox | 
Item number  | 12718516 | 
Manufacturer  | Nektar | 
Category  | MIDI controllers | 
Manufacturer no.  | Aura | 
Release date  | 11.2.2020 | 
Colour  | Black  | 
Exact colour description  | Black  | 
Controller type  | Groovebox | 
Number buttons  | 39 | 
MIDI controller equipment  | Display, Illuminated keys, Pads, Rotary controls  | 
Power supply  | Electrical connection  | 
CO₂-Emission  | |
Climate contribution  | 
Depth  | 301 mm | 
Width  | 231 mm | 
Height  | 45 mm | 
Weight  | 1400 g | 
Length  | 40 cm | 
Width  | 30 cm | 
Height  | 12 cm | 
Weight  | 2 kg |