Nektar Impact GX 49
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Nektar
Impact GX 49
Product Info
Article Number:
386506
Brand:
Nektar
Model:
Impact GX 49
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nektar Impact GX 49 is a remarkably capable entry-level MIDI controller. It's an excellent choice for bedroom producers, songwriters, or anyone just starting out with virtual instruments, offering a surprising amount of control for the money and the included Bitwig software is a real bonus.
Product Description
- Nektar Impact GX 49
- 49-key USB Keyboard
- Velocity sensitive full size keys with "Synth Action"
- 4 Velocity curves
- A Total of 14 assignable MIDI buttons
- Transport controls: Play
- Stop
- Record
- Rewind and Fast Forward
- Advanced transport functions: Loop on / off
- click on / off
- Go To Locator and Undo
- Backlit Octave and Transpose Shift button
- Profound DAW integration incl. Track Volume / Track Select
- Patch selection etc.
- Control of the mixer volume using the knobs
- Powered by USB
- Class Compliant for true plug and play
- Connectors: sustain pedal (6.35 mm)
- Included Bitwig 8-Track Software (Download)
- Compatible with Windows 7
- MAC OSX 10.5 or higher
- Linux Ubuntu 4.14
- iOS compatible in conjunction with Apple Camera Connection Kit
- Adjustments to all popular DAWs incl. Cubase
- Nuendo
- Logic
- Reason
- Bitwig
- Studio One
- Cakewalk Sonar
- Digital Performer
- Fruity Loops
- Garageband and Reaper
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 803 x 197 x 70 mm
- Weight: 2.18 kg
PROS
- • InSynth Actionin keys offer surprisingly decent feel for the price.
- • Comprehensive DAW integration genuinely streamlines workflow.
- • Assignable buttons and knobs provide substantial control options.
- • Bitwig 8-Track inclusion adds immediate creative potential.
CONS
- • Plastic build feels budget-conscious, lacks premium heft.
- • Keybed action isn’t a substitute for a weighted piano feel.
- • Limited key range restricts playing complex orchestral parts.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
49
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive, full-size, InSynth Actionin
Pads
14 assignable
Knobs/Faders
8 assignable knobs
Connections
Sustain pedal (6.35 mm), USB
Weight
Approximately 7.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's lighter and faster than weighted, offering a synth-like feel; great for electronic music but not ideal for piano emulation.
They’re genuinely useful for tweaking parameters in your DAW or virtual instruments, providing tactile control beyond mouse clicks.
Yes, it's class-compliant, so it should work seamlessly with Ableton Live and most other major DAWs, although customization through Nektar's software is recommended.
