Nektar SE61
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Nektar
SE61
Product Info
Article Number:
521862
Brand:
Nektar
Model:
SE61
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nektar SE61 is a fantastic entry point into MIDI control. It’s a budget-friendly option, ideal for bedroom producers, songwriters, or anyone needing a compact controller with solid DAW integration. Don't expect premium feel, but it delivers surprising functionality for the price.
Product Description
- Nektar SE61
- USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
- 61 Velocity sensitive keys
- 7 Switchable velocity curves - 4 user presets
- 3 fixed presets
- Octave Up/Down and Transpose Up/Down buttons
- 30 mm fader
- DAW control for transport
- track and patch selection and level
- among others
- Compatible with any MIDI-enabled software on OS X
- Windows and iOS
- Class Compliant for true plug and play
- Power supply via USB
- 6.3 mm jack connection for sustain pedal
- Nektar DAW integration for all major DAWs including Bitwig
- Cubase
- Garageband
- Logic
- Nuendo
- Digital Performer
- Mixcraft
- Reason
- Reaper
- Sonar and Studio One
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 985 x 197 x 69 mm
- Weight: 3 kg
- Incl. Bitwig 8-Track software (download)
PROS
- • Excellent value for a 61-key MIDI controller.
- • Solid plastic construction feels surprisingly robust for the price.
- • Nektar's DAW integration is genuinely useful and well-implemented.
- • Velocity curves offer decent expressive control for subtle nuances.
CONS
- • Keys lack aftertouch, limiting expressive potential.
- • Plastic key action feels light and less responsive than weighted keys.
- • Limited knob and fader options compared to higher-end master keyboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Velocity-Sensitive, Synth-Action
Pads
8
Knobs/Faders
8 Knobs, 9 Faders
Connections
USB, Sustain Pedal (6.3mm)
Weight
3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The synth-action keys are lighter and faster, great for synth sounds, but lack the resistance and feel of a weighted piano action.
It's a full, but limited, version of Bitwig 8-Track – it's a good starting point, but you’ll likely want the full Bitwig Studio eventually.
Yes, it's class-compliant, meaning it works directly with iOS via USB, but you'll need a USB camera adapter.
