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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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More infoTo make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
Key Features
Product Ref: 336651
At its core, the Aruba features 16 large RGB pads, each velocity and pressure-sensitive, that can be fine-tuned to match your personal playing style. The pads respond accurately to the lightest touch for consistent and realistic performance every time. Furthermore, using the Aruba’s Bias parameter, you can adjust the overall velocity curve response from linear to logarithmic or exponential. You can also customise the way your pads feel and react using the variety of customisable parameters. You can do everything from adjust the pad's pressure, use it to bend the pitch of a sound or incorporate MIDI CCs.
Not only that, but using the powerful note repeat engine you can instantly generate repeated notes - ideal for creating hi-hat patterns, snare rolls and more. The onboard transport controls allow you to navigate your chosen DAW with ease including dedicated buttons for recording, fast forwarding/rewind, activating the click track and more.
What sets the Aruba apart from conventional pad controllers is the in-depth plugin control it provides, allowing you to control parameters within a plugin using the onboard potentiometers and pads. You can do everything from adjust LFO cutoffs within a synthesizer plugin to controlling effects and more. The onboard step sequencer is perfect for creating loops, drum sequences and even melodies. With 64 steps on offer, you can create rhythmic patterns with each - with each pattern featuring up to four parts in total. Not only is it great for music production, but the real-time performance features also makes it perfect for the stage.
With deep integration and advanced control over the included Nektarine instrument plugin to curate your kits from your sample library. Nektarine features a rack-style view which allows you to incorporate a range of modular plugins including four studio-grade FX plugins. You can also use the browser to navigate between sounds and save your favourites or search for a certain sound using the advanced tagging menu. It even features an onboard mixer with four insert FX slots per instrument channel; allowing you to balance your different instruments and create a cohesive sound.
Equipped with over 500 drum sounds in total, Nektarine puts true sonic power at your fingertips - complete with a range of onboard virtual instruments filled with high-end, studio-grade sound content. Included with Nektarine is the DP-1 drum player, allowing you to drag and drop samples directly from Aruba with selectable sample rates. One of the most unique features of the DP-1 is the "1982" button which is perfect for re-creating the classic 'crunchy' sound, normally associated with vintage analog drum machines.
Navigating between sounds, settings and parameters is made easy thanks to the crisp TFT display. From navigating between settings to mixing your sounds; the colour display provides instant visual feedback. A helpful tool when it comes to step sequencing, the screen displays four step rows with four parts; providing a visual representation of your sequenced' steps along with parameter values such as velocity, swing, play rate and more. It also features dedicated buttons for navigating between the various modes including internal, menu, sequence and DAW buttons. There are also directional buttons for navigation as well as offering real-time editing. You can also use the Aruba with a wide range of external gear, with a connection for footswitches and a MIDI output connector for use with external MIDI gear such as synths, keyboards and other controllers.
