Nektar SE25

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Nektar SE25

Nektar

SE25

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Product Info

Article Number: 464972
Brand: Nektar
Model: SE25
Price: $42.90

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The Nektar SE25 is a shockingly cheap way to get your hands on a MIDI keyboard, especially with the included Bitwig software. It's a solid choice for bedroom producers, songwriters, or anyone just starting out who needs basic keyboard functionality on the go – just be prepared for those tiny keys!

Product Description

  • Nektar SE25
  • USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
  • With 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
  • 3 Velocity presets: Default
  • soft
  • hard
  • 6 Function button
  • Assignable PB1 & PB2 buttons for pitch bend
  • transpose
  • volume
  • pan & track
  • Assignable Part Two button for Octave
  • MIDI channel
  • Transpose
  • Layer & Latch
  • S Button for Sustain & Modulation
  • Micro USB Port
  • Compatible with any MIDI-enabled software on OS X
  • Windows & iOS
  • Class Compliant for real Plug and Play
  • Power supply via USB
  • Nektar DAW integration: Windows Vista
  • MAC OS X 10.7 or higher
  • Nektar DAW Integration for Bitwig
  • Cubase
  • Garageband
  • Logic
  • Nuendo
  • Digital Performer
  • Mixcraft
  • Reason
  • Reaper
  • Sonar and Studio One
  • Dimensions: 335 x 100 x 21 mm
  • Weight: 0.4 kg
  • Includes Bitwig 8-Track Software (Download) and Micro USB Cable
PROS
  • • Remarkably affordable entry point into MIDI control
  • • Velocity presets offer immediate expressive range
  • • Compact size is ideal for travel and small spaces
  • • Bitwig 8-Track software provides a useful starting point
CONS
  • • Mini keys are cramped; not suitable for complex playing
  • • Plastic build feels somewhat flimsy and less robust
  • • Limited physical controls restrict advanced DAW manipulation

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 25
Key Type Velocity-sensitive mini keys
Pads None
Knobs/Faders None
Connections Micro USB, Sustain/Modulation (S) jack
Weight 0.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The mini keys are noticeably smaller and require a different playing technique; expect a steeper learning curve if you’re accustomed to full-size keys.
Yes, it's class-compliant, meaning it should work directly with iOS devices via a USB camera adapter, offering a simple plug-and-play experience.
While Nektar offers DAW integration for specific software, assigning functions to other DAWs will likely require manual MIDI mapping, which can be time-consuming.

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