Nektar Panorama CS12 is an advanced channel-strip DAW controller designed for producers, musicians, recording engineers and mixing professionals who want detailed hands-on control of tracks, plug-ins and automation. Featuring a touch-sensitive 100 mm ALPS motorised fader, 12 RGB-illuminated parameter controls, dedicated channel and transport controls and a 3.5-inch colour display, Panorama CS12 provides immediate visual feedback and deep integration with Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Studio One and Fender Studio Pro. Native DAW communication, extensive plug-in mapping and high-resolution parameter control create a fast, focused workflow for recording, editing, mixing and sound design.

Key features

• Professional channel-strip DAW controller
• Touch-sensitive 100 mm ALPS motorised fader
• Up to 14-bit fader resolution
• 3.5-inch TFT colour display
• 12 RGB-illuminated rotary parameter controls
• Dedicated controls for pan, record arm, mute and solo
• 6-segment LED channel level meter
• Direct control of DAW instruments and effects plug-ins
• 8 dedicated plug-in slot selection buttons with access to up to 16 slots
• High-resolution Fine control for precise parameter adjustment
• Dedicated transport, navigation and marker controls
• Encoders for timeline navigation, zoom, tempo, clip gain and other DAW functions
• Support for track automation modes
• Nektar plug-in maps for DAW-native and third-party plug-ins
• Custom plug-in mapping through the Nektarine application
• Native integration with supported DAW control-surface APIs
• ¼-inch TRS footswitch input supporting up to two footswitches
• USB-C connectivity and USB bus power
• Class-compliant USB operation

Overview

Included Content

• Nektar Panorama CS12
• USB-A to USB-C cable
• Quick Start Guide and functional overview
• Downloadable software, integration files and documentation after registration

Creative Tools

• Control the selected mixer channel with the touch-sensitive 100 mm motorised fader, which automatically follows track selection and updates its position to match the current DAW setting.
• Record and edit detailed volume automation with up to 14-bit fader resolution, while touch sensing allows compatible automation modes to respond naturally when the fader is moved or released.
• Adjust pan, record arm, input monitoring, solo and mute directly from dedicated controls, keeping essential channel functions accessible throughout a session.
• Control instruments, equalisation, dynamics and effects plug-ins using 12 RGB-illuminated rotary controls, with parameter names, values and colour-coded assignments shown on the integrated display.
• Select insert slots directly from the controller and open, bypass or control plug-ins without navigating through multiple software windows with a mouse.
• Use the Select function to click a parameter in a supported DAW and immediately assign it to the motorised fader or pan control for direct adjustment.
• Activate Fine mode for high-resolution parameter control, providing more precise adjustment of equaliser frequencies, compressor settings, synthesizer parameters and effect values.
• Navigate projects using dedicated transport and marker controls for playback, recording, locating, loop management and marker creation or selection.
• Control horizontal and vertical zoom, clip gain, playhead position, scrubbing, nudging and project tempo from the dedicated function encoders.
• Access extensive pre-mapped control layouts for supported DAW-native and third-party instruments and effects through the Nektar ControlCore system.
• Create personalised plug-in pages, rename parameters and arrange control assignments using the Nektarine mapping application.
• Connect one footswitch directly, or up to two footswitches with a compatible TRS-to-dual-TS splitter cable, for hands-free control of assignable DAW functions.
• Temporarily disable motorised fader movement during open-microphone recording sessions when silent controller operation is required.
• Operate the compact controller from USB bus power for convenient use in professional studios, home studios and portable production systems.

Ideal For

• Music producers
• Mixing engineers
• Recording engineers
• Musicians
• Sound designers
• Film and media composers
• Home studios
• Professional production studios
• Logic Pro users
• Cubase and Nuendo users
• Reaper users
• Studio One and Fender Studio Pro users
• Anyone seeking detailed hands-on DAW and plug-in control in a compact format