Some may find it tedious to have CC11 (Expression) available only from an optional expression pedal, and the drum pads' non‑consecutive GM‑standard note assignments might also feel odd. Generic MIDI mode is somewhat limited in comparison, but fortunately the preset MIDI control assignments are pretty sensible: the most important and frequently used MIDI Continuous Controllers, 7, 10, 71‑74, and 91‑92 are on the rotaries, and 51‑58 on the buttons. Speed Dial also allows you to control any on-screen parameter, without having it assigned - whatever your mouse cursor is pointing at, Speed Dial will affect until you release the control. Bank Select and Program Change messages are both dealt with from the Speed Dial data entry knob, by virtue of its internal push‑switch. In generic MIDI mode (not using Automap), all the hardware controls have fixed preset MIDI‑message assignments, so you can only change MIDI channel and transpose the keyboard into different registers. Bi-directional communication via the USB link then keeps the screen and controller in sync, so parameters adjusted at either end are always correctly displayed. Automap is able to automatically extract all the controllable parameters in a plug-in and map them to an appropriate hardware control, saving the user the tedious process of having to individually assign them.
NOCTURN 25 KEYBOARD SOFTWARE
NocturnalĪs with other Novation controllers, the Nocturn will operate both as a generic MIDI device and in conjunction with the company's nifty Automap software control system. The hardware is powered via USB connection with a computer, and can't operate stand‑alone as it has no MIDI sockets of its own - the only other sockets are for optional volume and expression pedals. A 49‑note keyboard version is also available. The illuminated buttons and touch‑sensitive knobs were first seen on Novation's original Nocturn controller (reviewed back in the August 2008 issue of SOS) and facilitate easy hands-on control of software parameters.
NOCTURN 25 KEYBOARD MOD
Conventional pitch and mod wheels, and eight velocity‑sensitive rubber pads for programming drums or triggering samples, complete the facilities line-up.
The Nocturn 25 is a new MIDI controller combining a velocity‑ and aftertouch‑sensitive 25‑note Fatar keyboard with a set of buttons and knobs for controlling soft synths and plug-ins. Power switch: USBMinimum Operational RequirementsMac OSX 10.4.After an extensive programme of selective breeding Novation have created the Nocturn 25 - an affordable and touch‑sensitive controller keyboard.
To assign controllers, simply click on the parameter, touch a knob or button, and it is assigned! Nocturn Keyboard's Automap control software solves both these problems. However, the hassle of assigning them, and remembering what they are assigned to becomes so tedious that you always end up turning back to your mouse.The Solution: Most keyboard controllers have two big problems: The idea of being able to control software parameters with knobs and buttons sounds great.
Automap also enables you to instantly assign many parameters by simply clicking on them and touching a control!How Nocturn keyboard is differentThe Problem: It has a high quality keyboard, with 8 drum pads and a total of 33 assignable controls, which allow you to get hands-on control of your plug-in instruments, effects and sequencer.Nocturn Keyboard comes with Novation's 'Automap' control software which graphically shows you exactly what each knob and button is controlling in your plug-in/sequencer. Nocturn Keyboard is an intelligent plug-in/sequencer controller. Novation NOCTURN 25 Advanced 25-Key USB MIDI Controller Pentium 4/1GHz/512MB RAM (machines running Vista will require a higher spec)Interfacing
NOCTURN 25 KEYBOARD PC
Service Pack 2 or greater (Vista 32/64 and Windows 7 32/64 also supported)Minimum Computer spec: Mac - G4/1GHz, both with 512MB RAM or PC.
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