Nektar Panorama T4 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Street Price: 

$250
Nektar Panorama T4 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

Gearank Recommendation

The Nektar Panorama T4 appeared on our recommended list for 49 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards from April 2020 until May 2021 when it was removed due to being out-ranked by other keyboards.

Overview

Panorama is defined as "an unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer".

With so many things available at a glance, the Nektar Panorama T4 may look a bit overwhelming at first, but it's amazing integration and initially deceptive user-friendliness thanks to its LCD display quickly dispels that notion.

It also includes, Nektarine, a proprietary plugin that allows VST/VST3 plugin control for virtual instruments and effects plugins.

The Nektar Panorama isn't at the high-end of price points but at a glance, it offers many features that are usually found at the upper echelons of MIDI controllers.

Specifications

  • Keys: 49 Synth-action, velocity sensitive with aftertouch.
  • Pads: 8 x back-lit performance pads
  • Arpeggiator: No.
  • Motorized Controls: No.
  • Bundled Software: No.
  • Power:USB bus powered
  • Connectivity:USB, 1 x 1/4" TS (footswitch), 1 x 1/4" (expression), 5-Pin Midi Out.
  • Control Hardware Directly: Yes
  • Compatibility: Mac OS X 10.8 or later + Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Dimensions: 32.28" x 10.9" x 3.14"
  • Weight 14.1 lbs.
Although this was previously on our recommended list, there are now more highly rated options available which you can see in our guide to The Best 49 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards.