Nektar Impact GX 61
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Nektar
Impact GX 61
Product Info
Article Number:
386507
Brand:
Nektar
Model:
Impact GX 61
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nektar Impact GX 61 is a surprisingly capable entry-level MIDI keyboard. It's a great choice for bedroom producers, hobbyists, or anyone needing a compact controller with solid DAW integration and a good number of assignable controls—especially if you’re on a tight budget.
Product Description
- Nektar Impact GX 61
- 61-Key USB Keyboard
- Velocity sensitive "Full Size" button 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 connection 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): 965 x 197 x 70 mm
- Weight: 2.72 kg
PROS
- • Excellent value for a 61-key MIDI controller
- • Solid, plastic construction feels surprisingly robust for the price
- • Comprehensive DAW integration simplifies workflow immensely
- • Assignable buttons and knobs offer significant customization options
CONS
- • Synth-action keys lack the feel of a proper weighted action
- • Plastic knobs feel a bit cheap and may loosen over time
- • Limited transport controls compared to higher-end master keyboards
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61, full-size, synth-action
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive
Pads
14 assignable, velocity-sensitive
Knobs/Faders
4 assignable knobs
Connections
Sustain pedal (6.35 mm), USB
Weight
Approximately 7.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The keys offer a lighter, quicker feel, like a digital piano, which some find preferable for fast playing but lacks the resistance of a weighted action.
It's a full, downloadable version of Bitwig 8-Track, allowing for immediate music creation without needing to purchase additional software.
While it states compatibility with iOS, you absolutely need the Apple Camera Connection Kit (CCK) to connect it reliably; it’s not a direct plug-and-play experience.
