Nektar Impact GX61 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Ever wanted a controller that hooks up automatically to your DAW? The Nektar Impact GX61 does exactly that. Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One takes Impact LX+ way beyond functionality normally offered by a USB MIDI controller keyboard. With Nektar Impact GX61 the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity. Nektar products are synonymous with DAW integration and the Nektar Impact GX61 is no exception.The compact design is comfortable in front of a computer and delivers powerful functionality not even found on more comprehensive controllers. When inspiration strikes, the Nektar Impact GX61 delivers the control needed to capture ideas while they are fresh.

The Nektar Impact GX61 is a dynamic and expressive instruments, tailored to composition & performance with your computer music system. The no-fuss interface is a great entry into the world of Nektar controllers.Featuring a 61-note (5 octave) keyboard, pitch-bend wheel, modulation wheel and foot switch socket. Two multi-colored octave buttons enable shifting the keyboard range up or down -3/+4 octaves with the LED colors changing to show the exact status, Impact GX are well equipped to deliver a great workflow. Dedicated transpose buttons allow you to shift the keyboard range up to +/- 12 semi tones. The buttons can quickly be re-purposed to change the Global MIDI Channel or send Program messages. Additionally an assignable potentiometer provides control over any MIDI parameter, by default controls mixer volume. Nektar DAW Integration for many of the most commonly used DAWs makes it easy to get going, and a pleasure to use. With Impact GX61 your controller keyboard is part of your system, giving you the creative freedom to compose, perform and play, without having to reach for your mouse constantly.

With Nektar DAW integration, the hard work is done, so you don’t have to. Once installation is complete, Impact GX offers an extended feature set, normally unavailable on a compact controller. Transport control with ability to goto and set locators, track navigation, volume control, launching windows and patch navigation is all available right from Impact GX. Check out the function overview chart below and see how the Impact GX ticks all the right boxes.

Bitwig 8-Track in included with every Impact GX so you can start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro from day one. Bitwig 8-Track gives you access to over 50 software instruments and effects for use on up to 8 audio or MIDI project tracks, and you can use any 3rd party VST plug-ins you might own too if you like. The Bitwig Essentials Package, a highly versatile handpicked selection of loops, clips, and samples, is also included to help you get started. So put all that together and you have a powerful sketchpad for your musical ideas featuring the acclaimed workflow of Bitwig Studio.Nektar DAW Integration supports Bitwig 8-Track so using Nektar Impact GX and Bitwig 8-Track together is a fantastic combination.

FEATURES

• 61 note full-sized velocity sensitive keyboard
• 4 velocity curves + 3 fixed
• Octave up/down buttons with LED indicators
• Transpose up/down buttons with LED indicators (assignable to send Global MIDI Channel or Program)
• 7 x Transport buttons with secondary level for 14 MIDI controls
• Pitch bend wheel
• Modulation wheel (MIDI assignable)
• Potentiometer / control knob (MIDI assignable)
• Power on/off switch (back)
• 1/4 TS jack foot switch input (MIDI Assignable)
• USB port on rear panel, and USB bus powered
• Connects to iPad via Apple Camera Connection Kit (not supplied)
• USB Class compliant, no driver is needed for: Apple iOS, Apple OSX, Windows XP, or higher, Linux (MIDI driver software required)
• Nektar DAW Integration: Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher