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25-key USB MIDI Controller with Semi-weighted Keys, 17 Knobs/Faders/Pads, Dedicated Transport Controls, and DAW/Instrument/Automap Software - Mac/PC

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Novation Nocturn 25 (No Longer Available)

25-key USB MIDI Controller with 8 Touch-sensitive Pots, 15 Buttons, Transport Controls, 8 Drum Pads, and Automap

Sorry, the Novation Nocturn 25 is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

The next generation of the Nocturn — with keys!

The wildly popular Nocturn control surface now has keys! The Nocturn 25 gives you 25 synth-action keys, so you can record your favorite virtual instruments. And now, you've also got better visual feedback than ever. On top of having LED-ringed encoders and backlit buttons that give you instant information, the Nocturn 25 comes with Automap software that displays the entire control surface on your computer screen for easy big-screen viewing. It features 25 high-quality Fatar "Fast Touch" keys, complete with velocity sensitivity, aftertouch, and separate pitch/modulation wheels, for more expressive playing with the Nocturn 25.



Novation Nocturn 25 USB Keyboard Controller at a Glance:
  • Automap technology
  • Displaying Control Information
  • DAW control

Automap technology
Apart from from high quality hardware, what really sets Nocturn Keyboard aside is the Automap control software. Automap is now even more powerful and easy to use. Nocturn Keyboard ships with Automap standard, which acts as a software interface for the unit. Automap enables you to map parameters in your software plug-ins, straight to dials and buttons on the controller by simply clicking on a parameter, then touching the controller. There is no longer any need to sift through long lists of MIDI continuous controller numbers. This applies to encoders, control-buttons, drumpads, modulation wheel, sustain and expression pedals; Automap can instantly assign them all to software parameters. Automap can integrate with Logic, ProTools, Digital Performer and any other HUI compatible sequencers, using the HUI control protocol.

Displaying Control Information
The Automap GUI graphically displays all the controls on Nocturn Keyboard, visually showing you what software parameter is assigned to each control, exactly as it is laid out on the unit. You can also name each control, turning the GUI into a giant screen where all information is instantly displayed and updated. With this, there is no need for a tiny LCD screen on the unit, which can only display very limited information.

DAW control
Nocturn Keyboard can be set up for use as a serious DAW/sequencer controller, as well as its ground-breaking Automap control of all VST/AU/RTAS/TDM plug-ins. Below is a list of compatible DAWs and Nocturn features that correspond.

Ableton
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes, using Ableton's 'learn' mode
  • Further Control: More features can be controlled with Nocturn Keyboard via Ableton's 'learn' mode.

Pro Tools
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes
  • Further Control: All Pro Tools' RTAS and TDM plug-ins can be instantly controlled with Automap

Record/Reason
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes
  • Further Control: All native instruments and effects can be instantly controlled with Automap

Logic
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes
  • Further Control: All native instruments and effects can be instantly controlled with Automap

Cubase
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes

Sonar
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes

Reaper
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes

Digital Performer
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes

Traction
  • Transport Control: Yes
  • Mixer Control: Yes

Novation Nocturn 25 USB Keyboard Controller Features:
  • 25 keys with Fatar "Fast Touch" keys
  • 8 Encoders (Infinite Rotation) with touch-sensitivity and 11 segment Led rings
  • Touch sensitive Speed Dial
  • 14 Buttons with integrated LEDs, 6 of which are lockable transport controls
  • 8 soft feel Trigger pads
  • Sprung pitch wheel
  • Modulation wheel
  • General Automap Operation Buttons (Learn, View, Browser Groups etc.)
  • Octave up/down buttons with LED indicator
  • Button to lock/unlock transport controls
  • Data Port: 1 x USB (Win XP/Vista and Mac OSX) -Class Compliant
  • Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
  • Expression pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
  • Power switch: USB
  • Operational Requirements: Mac OSX 10.4.11 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 512MB RAM or PC -
  • Pentium 4/1GHz/512MB RAM (machines running Vista will require a higher spec)
  • USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible

Novation's Nocturn 25 integrates DAW control with a great feeling, great playing keyboard controller!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number Nocturn 25

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Great Controller (few flaws

by Preston Smith from APO Armed Forces
March 8, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist, Project studio producer, musician, instrumentalist, composer
Pro's:
Synth-style fast-action keys
Mod/Pitch wheels feel AWESOME
Ability to adjust sensitivity on EVERYTHING
Speed Knob has all sorts of possible functionality
Fits... read more [+] a lot of usefulness into a small package

Con's:
Drum pads are a bit small (and there's space to make them larger)
Infinite rotaries feel a little flimsy, too easy to turn, no feedback
AutoMap is a little awry, sometimes it's just easier to map yourself

MAKE SURE YOU UPDATE THE FIRMWARE!!!

Overall, I would probably buy this again if it were lost or stolen. However, as an Axiom owner, I would still rate that controller much higher, but there is a bit of cost savings buying novation. It really comes down to a few flaws, but plenty of goodness for a decent price. Recommended. close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Kenny Bergle
Novation makes some of the most solid keyboard controllers on the market today. This Nocturn is no exception. I own about five Novation controllers and each one of them is still in action, despite amazing stage abuse and travel abuse. OK, don't buy them just to abuse them, buy them because they're great! :)

Sweetwater's sales engineers are the most knowledgable and helpful in the industry. Your product selection and prices are unbeatable.


Mario, Indianapolis, IN
See Also: Novation , Novation Compact Keyboard Controllers , Novation Other Control Surfaces

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