The Nektar Aruba is a powerful beat creation and performance instrument. Aruba features 16 hypersensitive RGB illuminated pads, an onboard step sequencer, flexible pad repeat engine and plug-in control. It brings an exciting drum machine-style workflow to any DAW or external MIDI setup.
With the included Nektarine 2.0 software, Aruba becomes a plug-in control powerhouse for VST, VST3 and AU plug-ins. Work it as a single multi-sound drum plug-in or host a comprehensive kit using multiple plug-ins. Setting up Aruba’s pads is fast and intuitive, with real-time auditioning. Nektarine can host up to 16 different instrument plug-ins at once. Each of Aruba’s pads can play its own plug-in