Nektar SE49

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Nektar SE49

Nektar

SE49

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 464983
Brand: Nektar
Model: SE49
Price: $81.40

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The Nektar SE49 is a remarkable value for bedroom producers and hobbyists just getting into MIDI. It's a lightweight, functional controller with decent DAW integration, making it a great starting point for those wanting to expand their digital music creation toolkit without a huge investment. Don't expect top-tier key feel, but it gets the job done.

Product Description

  • Nektar SE49
  • USB MIDI controller keyboard
  • With 49 velocity sensitive keys
  • 7 Switchable velocity curves - 4 user presets
  • 3 fixed presets
  • Octave Up / Down & Transpose Up / Down buttons
  • 30 mm fader
  • DAW control etc. for transport
  • track and patch selection and level
  • Compatible with any MIDI-compatible software on OS X
  • Windows & iOS
  • Class compliant for real plug and play
  • USB powered
  • 6.3 mm jack connection for sustain pedal
  • Nektar DAW Integration: Windows Vista
  • MAC OS X 10.7 or higher
  • Nektar DAW integration for all common DAWs including Bitwig
  • Cubase
  • Garageband
  • Logic
  • Nuendo
  • Digital Performer
  • Mixcraft
  • Reason
  • Reaper
  • Sonar and Studio One
  • Dimensions: 805 x 197 x 69 mm
  • Weight: 2.2 kg
  • Bitwig 8-Track software (download)
PROS
  • • Surprisingly solid plastic construction for the price point.
  • • DAW integration is genuinely useful, saving time and streamlining workflow.
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces or travel setups.
  • • Velocity curves offer a decent range of expression for budget MIDI controllers.
CONS
  • • Keys lack aftertouch, limiting expressive playing possibilities.
  • • Plastic keys feel budget; a more premium action would improve playability.
  • • Limited knob/fader flexibility; lacks dedicated assignable controls.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 49
Key Type Velocity-sensitive, plastic action
Pads 8
Knobs/Faders 8 knobs, 1 master fader
Connections USB, 6.3 mm sustain pedal jack
Weight 2.2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a standard plastic action – much lighter and faster than weighted keys, but lacks the resistance and feel of a piano-style action.
As long as the DAW supports generic MIDI input, it should function. However, the advanced integration features are limited to the specifically listed programs.
Yes, it functions as a standard MIDI controller, so you can map it to virtually any software that accepts MIDI input.

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