Nektar CS12: IS IT The Ultimate Logic Pro Controller? (Review & Demo)

Is the Nektar Panorama CS12 the CONTROLLER YOU ALWAYS WANTED for Logic Pro? This in-depth review dives deep into the CS12's features, showcasing how it can revolutionize your Logic Pro workflow. We'll explore its intuitive controls, seamless integration, and features that will make you forget about clicking ever again!

See it in action! We'll put the CS12 through its paces with a REAL-WORLD MUSIC MIXING EXAMPLE in Logic Pro. Whether you're a seasoned Logic Pro pro or just starting out, this video will show you why the Nektar CS12 might be the perfect production partner, helping you achieve studio-quality mixes with greater ease and control.

Yes, I'm totally blown away because, as a long time Logic user...I've tried most controller out there. And none give the same deep and easy access to Logic features as the CS12! Great work Nektar Tech!

// Mattias

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[Lematidas]

Nice video, thanks! I just ordered one for myself, looking forward to trying this thing out :)

[UrbanGarden-rfop]

Thank you for guiding me through the first use of my shiny new toy.
Great stuff.
Som sagt, stort tack.

[markgiddings]

Excellent clear vid Matthias …… you gave an excellent demo of this - will order !!!

[philipbard]

Very thorough; I appreciate you taking the time to record this.

[TheRealNativeSun]

If they added a audio interface to this it would an even bigger game changer. I’m sold either way.

[jetlag_beats]

I've been a fan of the Nektar products since I got me a Panorama P6 in 2019 for perfect integration with Propellorhead's Reason DAW. Amazing to see that there's now this awesome controller specialised for seamless integration with Logic Pro as well.

Thanks for the nice review!

[MrDroig]

the best demo I've seen of this gear.... thanks!

[diemcarpemusic]

Looks like so much fun to have freshen workflow. I told myself if it's gong to be up to 250€ I will take it but when I saw 430€ haha but I decided to not to.

In my eyes Logic is fastest DAW with shortcuts, even with only TouchPad and it's super easy to link knobs and buttons on any midi controllers. When I moved from FL I felt 10x faster on Logic.

This controller would be so much fun but I can't justify 430€ to just have more fun. Personally it wouldn't improve my workflow or speed. Or maybe it does. Maybe in future.

[KordTaylor]

Thanks for your great video. This looks super useful. 🚀

[Liam_Doherty_UK]

So if you’re starting up your own small studio, you could get by with just using this & a good interface?
There’s no need for a physical mixer, apart from aesthetics, and customers expecting to see a mixer in a studio?
Especially if you’re not recording acoustic drums?

[Juliano_DJOL]

Im liking this thing! I used to use an Impact lx+ midi keyboard that I liked, just limited keyz and all.
Ive been using a Akai MPK249 the last few years which I love, but wld also pove something like this!

[dadamoog]

Hi Mattias, nice video. Did you try it with BITWIG? 😉

[johnplainsong]

This is excellent; nice to see real world use on a mix. I'm in the process of upgrading my Mac system, and will be picking up one of these controllers (and selling my X-Touch One). BTW, PlugSearch 3 by Speakerfood is a great little utility for selecting plug-ins. Until Logic adds support, its worth considering.

[morgan]

Hi Mattias, I don't know where to ask Q's. Idea for a vid: that I think affects people most (especially those who are desiring to make some kind of structured, evolving arrangement) How to get out of a loop trap. Do you have any tricks and tips for working your way out of a melodic loop trap? I dont necessarily mean loop samples. I mean sequenced patterns that you create using one-shot sounds and synths that naturally want to loop more thsn once before (hopefully) transitioning into the next section of the arrangement. You dont want it to be too much the same, but cant break straight out of a recurring loop into something too different either.

So hard to try to explain 😅

[rastamarriott]

I appreciate you creating a beautiful tune! the majority of these videos I have to sit through 15 minutes of musical monstrosity

[bmsmusician]

Great video! Is it possible to automate CC with either the fader or the knobs?

[lafemmedevastation]

This looks like it has the potential to be *the* DAW-demystifying controller for those who come from purely a hardware background (for e.g. even using a hardware mixer in a DAWless setup), but who are of course needing to still do final mastering. For me at least, the idea of owning the Nektar makes the copy of Logic Pro X I got with my machine seem more approachable / less tedious to get music finalized.

[AOEarlobe]

Great Video, Do you know if and how it would work with other controllers in tandem, CS12 with and UF8?

[dischimagalotti]

Wow nice
I have just got a new Mac with Sonoma and Logic 11
Does it work good with it too?

[dharmaone]

thanks for the review. debating between this and Novation Launch Control XL. Out of curiousity have you tested if this works with Logic iPad?