ONYX NX Play

The Onyx NX Play gives programmers and buskers a simple way to add more hands-on, customized control to their Onyx system. With 24 RGB-backlit button pads assignable to playbacks and F-Keys, plus optional MIDI functionality, NX Play makes it easy to build custom control layouts, trigger cues and user actions faster, and create a workspace that matches the way you work.

From the Manufacturer

The Onyx NX Play is a compact playback module designed for operators who want more direct access to the controls they use most. Whether you're busking a live show, triggering cues, or building custom playback layouts, NX Play adds a dedicated layer of tactile, physical control that fits naturally into your existing workflows.

Built around a matrix of 24 RGB-backlit buttons, NX Play brings frequently used functions within immediate reach. Playbacks and F-Keys can be assigned to dedicated buttons, allowing operators to create layouts that support their programming style and working preferences. The tactile interface provides quick access to critical functions during live operation, helping users spend less time navigating screens and more time staying in the flow.

NX Play is designed to adapt to your creativity. In addition to Onyx operation, it supports a dedicated MIDI mode that lets it serve as a customizable button controller for different creative workflows. With multiple MIDI pages, channel selection, and customizable button colors, users have the flexibility to create control layouts tailored to their workflow.

Whether serving as a dedicated busking surface, a playback expansion module, or a customizable MIDI controller, NX Play helps users build a control environment that works the way they do.

Key Features

• 24 RGB-backlit button pads
• 4 command keys
• Portable and compact
• Magnetic alignment system
• USB powered (USB-C)
• Dual boot modes (Onyx Mode, MIDI Mode)
• Onyx Nova+ license (4 universes + MIDI/OSC/Timecode support)

Specifications

Surface

• RGB backlighting on all controls
• 4 keys with LED feedback
• RGB backlit pad grid

Connections

• USB-C 2.0 input

Requirements

Onyx Mode

• Windows 10/11 64-bit (Home / Pro / Enterprise)
• 8th-generation Intel Core processor or newer, or comparable AMD processor*
• 16 GB RAM
• SSD storage drive
• 40 GB+ available disk space for software, DyLOS factory content and storage
• Widescreen monitor, minimum 1280 x 768 resolution (1920 x 1080 or greater recommended); capacitive multi-touchscreen recommended
• USB-C 2.0

MIDI Mode

• USB 2.0 port

Physical

• Height: 2.8 in / 71 mm
• Width: 6.3 in / 160 mm
• Depth: 11.75 in / 298.5 mm
• Weight: 3.5 lbs / 1.58 kg

Electrical

• 5V USB

Included Items

• ONYX NX Play
• Dust cover
• Magnetic USB-C cable
• USB-A to USB-C adapter
• USB 3.0 flash drive