Nektar Impact GXP 61 MIDI Keyboard

Features:

• 61-note full-sized keybed with velocity and aftertouch
• 4 velocity curves + 3 fixed settings
• 14 RGB LED buttons for MIDI, note repeat, and Nectarine features
• Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
• Push-push encoder for note repeat tempo control and Nektarine features
• Octave up/down buttons with LED indicators
• Transpose up/down buttons with LED indicators; assignable to other functions
• 7 transport buttons for advanced Nektar DAW integration (MIDI-assignable)
• Shift button activate transport buttons secondary level for a total of 14 accessible buttons
• 5-pin MIDI Output jack
• 1/4-inch TRS jack for connection of 2 footswitches
• 1/4-inch TRS expression pedal jack
• 1 MIDI-assignable potentiometer
• Note Repeat button with LED tempo indicator
• Note Repeat Function button
• Nektarine plug-in control software included (downloadable)
• Cubase LE and Retrologue included
• Nektar DAW Integration for Impact GXP88 currently supports Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, Logic, GarageBand, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar, Studio One
• USB port; USB bus-powered
• 9V DC power socket for optional PSU

SPECIFICATIONS

No. of Keys: 61

Type of Keys: Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive

Aftertouch: Yes

No. of Pads: 7 x Transport Buttons

No. of Ports: 1 x Push Encoder

Other Controls: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel

Pedal Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (expression, footswitch)

MIDI I/O: Out/USB

USB: 1 x Type B

H x W x D: 2.8" x 38" x 9.1"

Weight: 5 kg

Power Supply: USB bus-powered, 9V DC power supply (sold separately)

WARRANTY Standard 1-Year Warranty

System Requirements

• Windows 7 SP1 or later
• OS X 10.9.5 or later

In THE BOX

• 1 x Impact GXP USB MIDI Controller keyboard
• 1 x User Guide
• 1 x Standard USB cable
• 1 x Steinberg Cubase LE DAW license*
• 1 x Steinberg Retrologue VST-Synthesizer Plugin license*

(*= Nektarine, DAW integration software, and Steinberg bundled software to download & license upon registration) 

Nektar Impact GXP61

semi-weighted keys and instant access to performance controls

At the core of Impact GXP is a newly designed and carefully balanced keyboard action. Its 49, 61, or 88 semi-weighted full-size keys with velocity and aftertouch deliver a nice, firm touch and great playability.

Choose from 5 different velocity curves to tailor Impact GXP’s keyboard sensitivity to your personal needs. They cover a wide dynamic range from soft to hard touch. The default curve “normal” is optimized to deliver good control across the whole velocity range right out of the box. In addition, 3 fixed levels let you send fixed velocity values across the whole keyboard if needed.

DIRECT ACCESS: THE CONTROLS YOU NEED 

Impact GXP’s streamlined no-fuss control panel is based on Nektar’s successful Impact GX-series. It enables advanced DAW integration with extended transport control, track selection, and volume control. You can even open/close DAW windows and navigate projects and the 14 assignable illuminated RGB buttons allow direct MIDI program- and bank selection.

Impact GXP is a MIDI controller as well as a DAW controller:

If you use MIDI software that’s not supported by Nektar DAW Integration, you can also set up MIDI control yourself. The assignable buttons in the transport section can be configured to send out a Program message or MMC (MIDI Machine Control) transport control. In addition, any of the 28 assignable MIDI buttons, the modulation wheel, keyboard aftertouch, foot switches, and of course the big control knob, can be assigned to send out MIDI cc messages. The settings are stored over power cycling.

GREAT CONNECTIVITY: MIDI, PEDALS, POWER

Impact GXP gives keyboard players all the right expression options needed for live and studio work. It offers large pitch bend & modulation wheels and connections for up to 3 optional external pedals: Connect any standard expression pedal to the first, and any standard footswitch to the second socket. And if you use an optional Y-cable adapter, the footswitch socket even supports two independent switches. 

Impact GXP can also be used stand-alone with external MIDI gear: The rear panel includes a 5-pin MIDI out jack and an external power supply socket for powering the unit when not connected via USB.

REPEAT: GET INSPIRED

The Repeat Engine is great for creating inspiring rhythmic elements: Simply press the dedicated Repeat button, play, and get inspired. 

Dedicated RGB buttons now give you direct one-button access to Repeat Rates, Accent, Interval, Swing, and routing aftertouch or modulation to velocity. The large Data/Tempo Encoder turns into a dedicated tempo control unless synchronization is set to an external MIDI clock. 

Choose one of the 5 different key trigger modes to change Repeat’s behavior from interesting arpeggio-style effects with human feel to hard-quantized repetitive rhythms. Repeat is a fun way to experiment and create those famous “happy accidents”, that makes you come up with unexpected new ideas.