The Novation Nocturn control surface puts command over your plug-ins in a versatile, portable desktop package! An intelligent desktop plug-in controller, Novation Nocturn ensures you make the most of all your software instruments and effects, letting you switch intuitively between plug-ins. Nocturn provides instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Digidesign Pro Tools.

The Novation Nocturn compact control surface offers excellent software control for both DJs and desktop recordists. Focusrite Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders with eight user-assignable buttons, a 45mm professional cross-fader, and 'speed dial', a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that controls of whatever your mouse is focused on. Novation Nocturn ships bundled with Automap Universal 2.0, which provides automatic and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer. Take control with the Nocturn!

Featuring a revolutionary 'heads-up transparent control Graphic User Interface, Automap Universal 2.0 places a transparent control map across your computer screen, to be recalled or hidden at will. Virtually no user setup is required and plug-in control can be exactly the way you want it, no matter what music software you use. Boot up the plug-in and you'll see how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of Nocturn's controls. An instant click and control 'learn' function is also available for quick reassigning of controls, or for creating your own controller map in seconds. Multiple page options mean that you can assign a potentially infinite number of parameters for each plug-in.

Automap Universal 2.0 also categorizes all your control maps while a simple browsing facility lets you review all open plug-ins, then switch to controlling one of them. Automap Universal 2.0 also supports standard MIDI protocol, providing the same transparent display for quick and simple assigning of MIDI parameters. This means Nocturn is capable of handling a hardware MIDI device, any non-automatable plug-ins, or your sequencer mixer. Once a 'MIDI map' is created, it can be saved and recalled via the same map browsing facility. Nocturn's spacious and tactile control layout, side mounted USB socket and ultra-low profile allow it to sit neatly in front of your QWERTY keyboard or on a larger keyboard.

NOVATION NOCTURN INTELLIGENT PLUG-IN CONTROL SURFACE FEATURES

Touch-sensitive encoders.
Click and touch control assigning.
Supprts RTAS, TDM and AU, VST.
Exclusive Heads-Up transparent GUI.
Assignable Rotary Encoders: 8 - Infinite Rotation, touch-sensitive, LED surrounds.
Speed Dial Encoder: 1 - Infinite Rotation, touch-sensitive, LED-surround, press and rotate for second function.
Assignable Buttons: 32.
Assignable Crossfader: 1 x 45mm.
System Buttons: 'Learn', 'View', 'Page+' and 'Page'.
Group Buttons: User, FX, Inst, Mixer.
Interfacing Data Ports: 1 x USB MIDI.
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible.
Size: W=239mm (9.41"), H=137mm (5.39"), D=18-28mm (0.7"-1.1").
Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs).

NOVATION NOCTURN INTELLIGENT PLUG-IN CONTROLLER MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Mac OSX 10.4.0 or greater (Leopard also supported) or Windows XP with
Service Pack 2 or greater (Vista 32/64 also supported).
Minimum Computer spec: Mac - G4/1GHz, both with 256MB RAM or PC -
Pentium 3/1GHz/256MB RAM (machines running Vista will require a higher spec).
USB 1.1 compatible USB connector. Also compatible uwith USB 2.0.

Further information on the Novation Noturn Control Surface