NektarImpact GXP49 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration

I bought the GXP61 for three reasons: a) I wanted semi-weighted rather than synth action keys, b) I wanted to avoid unused control (pots, sliders etc) clutter, and c) I wanted to put the keyboard on my desk.For balance, I've been through a few other keyboards:- Nektar Impact GX61: light and easy to put on desk, but the keys are just toy-like- Novation Impulse 49: lovely keys (albeit not 61), but it's a beast with outdated integration- Arturia Keylab Essentials 61: synth (both not bad) keys with too many controls (and they're on the right-hand side)I've lived with the latter for a year, and enjoyed it. But I wanted something that focusses solely on playing, and the GXP61 does this great - the keys are good and responsive (although don't compare them to high-end controllers / digital pianos) with added bonus of aftertouch. A solid feel with good 'bounce' back. A bit of mechanical noise on some keys, but that doesn't bother me much. The pitch / mod wheels are solid, and there is both sustain and expression input.All this means that the GXP61 is a players MIDI input device. If you want a controller then try others. For me, I really don't want multiple sliders etc, especially when invariably they're quite proprietary (e.g. Native Instruments tie to Kontakt etc). One advantage of the lack of controls is that you've got a fair amount of space to the right of the keyboard, onto which you could place a mini-controller (e.g. Korg Nano series). I've currently got a Streamdeck sat on top, nice. Ok, there are some buttons etc for basic DAW / instrument control - but TBH it's hardly worth the bother, and I didn't get on well with the Nektarine software either (maybe live players would find that useful).The GXP61 is heavy (reassuringly so) but easy to put on a desk - it's not too wide (the full-size version would be a squeeze though) and narrower than the Arturia keylab - I have space in front for my keyboard, mouse, and wrist-rest.So overall this ticks my boxes! But it may not be for you - depends what you want from a MIDI device.

Very sturdy and quite heavy which is very reassuring. The semi-weighted keys feel really good and this is a massive step up from my previous controller. Really easy to set up and the functions on the keyboard are all fairly intuitive. The aftertouch is a really big plus point!!!

Great functional keyboard, Lovely semi-weighted feel to the keys, nice narrow form factor so it can slip into your home studio without taking up much space. Price is very good for semi-weighted and aftertouch, that said, the quality of the build is high and I cannot see any obvious corners cut to save costs. Great connectivity via USB or MIdi. Also a small thing but very useful is that it has an on/off button which is great as I can leave the keyboard connected, set up and ready to go. 'Proper' pianists should head off to the "fully weighted" shop but for dabblers/home recorders like me, it is top drawer. Would recommend.

A nice and clean semi-weighted keyboard with a great feel. It is difficult to find any other 88-key keyboard at this price range that supports aftertouch and expression pedals.

Such a nice keyboard especially with the aftertouch, I use Reason and works perfectly

The aftertouch feature triggers way too easily and wobbles the note. Someone suggested you might be able to disable this in software, but I cannot find a way with the software I'm using. It seems absurd not to be able to toggle this on the keyboard itself, I'll have to look for something else. Otherwise it's pretty heavy compared to others I've tried, and the keys are really, really loud.

Nice action. Aftertouch. Just works well. Great stuff

Nice keyboard, but the keys are extremely noisy when you play so no good for me.

My primary love is jazz piano, but I also play gigs with bands which requires other virtual instruments such as Hammond, lead synths and pads. The GXP line (mine's an 88) uses a semi-weighted keyboard. It has several velocity curves available which I further modify within my acoustic piano app (Pianoteq). With these modifications and practice, it results in a very usable keyboard for acoustic piano. The keybed is perfect as is for Hammond and synth sounds. It is lightweight but sturdy and well built. There are 14 midi assignable buttons as well as transport controls if I use it with my DAW (Logic Pro). It's all laid out in a very logical and easy to understand manner.

La calidad de las teclas es bastante mala. La presión entre teclas no es consistente y son muy ruidosas. Además hay una gran diferencia entre las teclas blancas y negras.Mejor comprar un controlador que cuesta la mitad de precio, incluso de la misma marca, o irse por un controlador más caro.Lo único bueno es que tiene entrada de pedal de expresión.

Bellissima e moooolto intuitiva. Si adatta perfettamente al mio programma di composizione.. reason 12, recarsiRendendo il lavoro bello e semplice!

El teclado Nektar es un teclado que cumple todas las expectativas, buen teclado semi contrapesado, con controles MIDI, buenos materiales y estética y robusto, con un precio muy ajustado, en definitiva, una estupenda compra. Repetiría.

The keyboard works flawless. Very easy to connect it to Cubase/Logic/Studio One/Reaper. The drivers work great.Not all the transpose buttons for play/rec seem to work that well in Cubase but did for other DAW. Can’t figure that one out. I use keyboard short cuts anyways.The keys work and feel great. The velocity curve is a bit hit or miss but I fix that up with midi editing after. Good for a budget keyboard.