Novation – Nocturn 25 Midi Controller Keyboard – Used

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. Conventional pitch and mod wheels, and eight velocity‑sensitive rubber pads for programming drums or triggering samples, complete the facilities line-up.

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. A 49‑note keyboard version is also available. 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.