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Nektar

Germany, est. 2000s · 19 products across 2 categories

19
Total Products
2
Categories
$177
Avg Price
$21
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About Nektar

Nektar Technology, originating from Germany, carved a niche for themselves by focusing on tightly integrated MIDI controller solutions, particularly keyboards designed to seamlessly interact with popular Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Initially known for their affordable and accessible MIDI controllers, Nektar has expanded to offer more sophisticated and feature-rich master keyboards and related equipment. Their commitment to deep DAW integration and user-friendly design has fostered a loyal following among both beginner and experienced music producers.

Founded
2000s
Country
Germany
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Nektar instruments are ideal for music producers, keyboardists, and performers s
Known For
Panorama Series Master Keyboards Impact Series Keyboards Deep DAW Integration Intuitive User Interface Compact Controller Designs
PROS
  • • Excellent DAW integration and mapping capabilities
  • • Generally robust build quality for the price
  • • User-friendly interface, easy to learn
  • • Broad range of sizes and features available
CONS
  • • Can lack premium feel compared to high-end competitors
  • • Software updates occasionally lag behind DAW releases
  • • Limited advanced customization options in some models
  • • Some users report occasional driver compatibility issues

Nektar Products

Nektar Impact LX25 mk3 - Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

Nektar Impact LX25 mk3

Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

$126
Weight 1.9 kg Keys 25 keys
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with 25 Keys, Synthesizer-style ‘clean action’ keyboard, Pitch...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact LX88 mk3 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Nektar Impact LX88 mk3

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$346
Weight 7.7 kg Keys 88 keys
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with 88 Keys, Synthesizer-style ‘clean action’ keyboard, Pitch...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact LX61 mk3 - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Nektar Impact LX61 mk3

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$230
Weight 3.7 kg Keys 61 keys
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with 61 Keys, Synthesizer-style ‘clean action’ keyboard, Pitch...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact LX49 mk3 - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Nektar Impact LX49 mk3

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$207
Weight 3.1 kg Keys 49 keys
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with 49 Keys, Synthesizer-style ‘clean action’ keyboard, Pitch...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar Panorama CS12 - DAW Controllers

Nektar Panorama CS12

DAW Controllers

$404
Weight 1.25 kg
DAW Channel Strip Controller, Suitable for Logic Pro, Cubase and Nuendo, High-resolution 100 mm...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Nektar NX-P - Volume and Expression Pedals

Nektar NX-P

Volume and Expression Pedals

$21
Weight 0.5 kg
Universal Expression Pedal, Works in conjunction with all common keyboards, Switchable polarity,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Nektar NP-2 - Sustain Pedals

Nektar NP-2

Sustain Pedals

$21
Universal Sustain Pedal, Switchable polarity, Rubberized under side, Cable length: 180 cm
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact LX Mini - Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

Nektar Impact LX Mini

Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

$120
Weight 1 kg
Portable MIDI Controller, With performance functions as well as DAW and instrument control, 25...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact GX Mini - Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

Nektar Impact GX Mini

Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

$52
Weight 0.5 kg
Mini USB Keyboard Controller, 25 velocity sensitive mini keys, 3 velocity curves selectable,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact GXP61 - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Nektar Impact GXP61

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$239
Weight 5 kg Key action Semi-weighted keys
USB Keyboard, 61 Velocity-sensitive semi-weighted "full size" keys with aftertouch, 14 RGB LED...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar SE61 - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Nektar SE61

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$95
Weight 3 kg
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard, 61 Velocity sensitive keys, 7 Switchable velocity curves - 4 user presets, 3...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar MIDIFLEX 4 - MIDI Interfaces

Nektar MIDIFLEX 4

MIDI Interfaces

$75
Weight 0.18 kg
USB Midi Interface, With merge and split functions, 4-Port Autosense operation, Flexible operating...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Nektar SE49 - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Nektar SE49

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$86
Weight 2.2 kg
USB MIDI controller keyboard, With 49 velocity sensitive keys, 7 Switchable velocity curves - 4 user...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar SE25 - Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

Nektar SE25

Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

$45
Weight 0.4 kg
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard, With 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 3 Velocity presets: Default, soft,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Nektar Panorama T4 - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Nektar Panorama T4

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$300
Weight 6.4 kg
49 Key Master Keyboard with Aftertouch, 8 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, Bank button for...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Nektar Pacer - Miscellaneous Controllers

Nektar Pacer

Miscellaneous Controllers

$230
MIDI Foot Controller, Sturdy metal housing, Track and transport control with Nektar DAW integration,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact GX 61 - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Nektar Impact GX 61

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$126
Weight 2.72 kg
61-Key USB Keyboard, Velocity sensitive "Full Size" button with "Synth Action", 4 Velocity curves,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact GXP88 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Nektar Impact GXP88

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$300
Weight 8.2 kg
88 Key USB Keyboard, 88 Velocity sensitive, half-weighted full size keys with aftertouch, 14 RGB...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Nektar Aruba - DAW Controllers

Nektar Aruba

DAW Controllers

$335
Size 8" Weight 1.4 kg
MIDI Pad Controller with Stand-Alone Step Sequencer, Step sequencer with 16 songs á 16 patterns, Pad...
4.6 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Nektar

While Nektar is a German company, manufacturing is primarily outsourced to China to manage costs and ensure a wider availability of their products.

Nektar keyboards are designed to work with a wide range of DAWs, but their deep integration and pre-mapped controls are most extensive with Bitwig, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, and Cubase.

The Panorama series typically offers more advanced features like a larger display, more assignable controls, and more sophisticated DAW integration compared to the Impact series, which focuses on a more streamlined and accessible experience.

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