Nektar Impact iX61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Get Nektar quality in an affordable USB MIDI controller. Powered by USB, the iX61 gives you 61 full-sized keys, pitch/mod wheels, and DAW transport controls.

The Nektar Impact iX61 offers standard USB keyboard controller functionality as well as pre-mapped Nektar DAW integration with 11 DAWs. The 61 note full-size keyboard features pitch bend, modulation wheel and a footswitch jack for connecting sustain pedal.

Impact iX61 is USB class compliant -- simply plug it into a computer, no driver is required. Once plugged in, start composing using MIDI software such as the included Presonus Studio One Artist DAW.

The octave and transpose buttons shift the keyboard up or down -3/+4 octaves or -/+12 semi-tones. In addition, the 2 transpose buttons are quickly configured to change MIDI Channel or send MIDI Program messages whenever you need those functions. Better still, pressing a key combination change the Octave and Transpose buttons function to send out MMC transport functions so you can activate start, stop and record directly from your keyboard (compatible with most DAWs including Pro Tools).

Pre-mapped Nektar DAW Integration

As a USB class compliant device, the Impact iX61 works with any DAW. However Nektar's DAW integration makes setup easy and straightforward. A growing list of DAWs supported by Nektar DAW integration now includes: Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One

Studio One Artist Included

Studio One Artist is a powerful recording and production platform that gets you started making music straight away.

Features:

- 61 note read more velocity sensitive full size keyboard
- Pitch Bend and modulation wheels
- Octave buttons
- Transpose buttons
- Transport mode switches Octaves and Transpose buttons to send out MIDI MMC messages (compatible with Pro Tools)
- Foot switch input jack
- USB powered, Class Compliant (no driver needed)
- Connects to iPad (via USB adaptor kit, not included)
- Includes Presonus Studio One Artist

Nektar DAW Integration:

- Navigation of DAW tracks
- Change instrument patches
- Control track volume
- Transport control (Play/Stop/Record/Rewind/Forward)
- Nektar DAW integration for 11 DAWs including Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One.

Compatible with:

- Bitwig Studio
- Studio One
- Cakewalk Sonar
- Steinberg Cubase & Nuendo
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Image-Line FL Studio
- Apple GarageBand
- Apple Logic
- Cocos Reaper
- Propellerhead Reason
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Keyboard:
- 61-note velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard
- 4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
- Octave shift buttons
- Transpose shift buttons

Controls:
- Pitch bend & Modulation assignable wheels
- 1 30mm faders
- 4 transport buttons (Octave+Transpose buttons)
- Integration files for major DAWs

Connections:
- Foot switch (sustain) 1/4" jack input (pedal not included)
- USB port for power and communication with computer
- Connects to iPad via optional USB Camera kit (not included)

System Requirements: Class compliant (no driver needed): OSX and Windows XP or higher, Linux

DAW Integration:
- Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher
- Bitwig Studio
- PreSonus Studio One
- Cakewalk Sonar
- Steinberg Cubase & Steinberg Nuendo
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Image-Line FL Studio
- Apple GarageBand
- Apple Logic
- Cockos Reaper
- Propellerhead Reason

Weight & Dimensions:
- Dimensions: 38"(L) x 7 3/4"(D) 2 3/4"(H)
- Weight: 6 lbs

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

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