Nektar Impact GX49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 49-Key

Tight integration with the most popular DAWs makes the Nektar Impact GX49 one of the easiest-to-use compact MIDI keyboard controllers in its price range.

Offering an extended feature set, the Nektar Impact GX49 is a dynamic and expressive instrument. The Impact GX49 is tailored to composition and performance with your computer music system. With Nektar DAW intergration, the no-fuss interface is a great entry into the world of Nektar controllers.

Nektar DAW integration supports multiple DAWs right out of the box including Reason, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, GarageBand, Sonar, Bitwig, Reaper, FL Studio, Studio One, Digital Performer (installation required). Nektar DAW integration is carefully crafted to give the best experience with your Nektar hardware. It delivers the freedom to create, instead of having to reach for the mouse constantly when you are in the middle of capturing an idea.

Featuring a 49-note (4-octave) keyboard, pitch-bend wheel, modulation wheel and foot switch socket. Two multi-colored octave buttons enable shifting the keyboard range up or down -3/+4 octaves with the LED colors changing to show the exact status, Impact GX are well equipped to deliver a great workflow.

Dedicated transpose buttons allow you to shift the keyboard range up to +/- 12 semi tones. The buttons can quickly be re-purposed to change the Global MIDI Channel or send Program messages. Additionally an assignable potentiometer provides control over any MIDI parameter, by default controls mixer volume.

Nektar DAW Integration for many of the most commonly used DAWs makes it easy to get going, and a pleasure to use. With Impact GX49 your controller read more keyboard is part of your system, giving you the creative freedom to compose, perform and play, without having to reach for your mouse constantly.

Transport control with ability to go to and set locators, track navigation, volume control, launching windows and patch navigation is all available right from Impact GX.

Features:

- 49-note full-sized velocity-sensitive keyboard
- 4 velocity curves + 3 fixed
- Octave up/down buttons with LED indicators
- Transpose up/down buttons with LED indicators (assignable to send Global MIDI Channel or Program)
- 7 x Transport buttons with secondary level for 14 MIDI controls
- Pitch bend wheel
- Modulation wheel (MIDI assignable)
- Potentiometer / control knob (MIDI assignable)
- Power on/off switch (back)
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Connections:
- 1/4" TS jack foot switch input (MIDI Assignable)
- USB port on rear panel, and USB bus powered
- Connects to iPad via Apple Camera Connection Kit (not supplied)

System Requirements:
- USB Class compliant, no driver is needed for: Apple iOS, Apple OSX, Windows XP, or higher, Linux (MIDI driver software required)
- Nektar DAW Integration
- Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher

Weight and Dimensions:
- Dimensions: 31 5/8"(L) x 7 3/4"(D) 2 3/4 "(H)
- Weight: 4.8 Lbs

Includes:
- Impact GX49 Keyboard
- Printed User Guide
- USB Cable
- Bitwig 8-Track License
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
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Shipping Weight: 6.75 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 33 x 10 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Nektar Impact GX49

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://nektartech.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted June 1, 2017 by Aaron Russell in Vancouver, WA

"Excellent Inexpensive Midi Keyboard"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I haven't been playing long but I play often. I decided to downsize from a Keystation 61 Mk II to save desk space.By comparison the GX49 is a clear improvement. The keys travel more smoothly. The GX49 is lighter, just as solid and looks cleaner. Nektar makes custom drivers for my DAW (Studio One 3) and they work beautifully; every last button. Finally. The GX49 also has seven different velocity curves which greatly improve it's usefulness as a piano or synth. I'd recommend this line of keyboards to anyone looking for an inexpensive midi keyboard without the bells and whistles. It's just a solid, usable keyboard for a great price. You really can't go wrong with it unless you need more features.

Musical Background:

Electronic Music Producer

Musical Style:

Electronic, Downtempo, Ambient, Trip Hop, Industrial
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