Nektar Impact GXP61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration

Je cherchais un clavier dynamique avec aftertouch, pas trop cher, et pas très profond (donc sans potars, pads ou fader) avec port Midi, pour commander un Jupiter XM que je veux placer derrière en position presque verticale (pour accéder facilement aux commandes du synthé). Après des essais sur des claviers en magasin et en regardant des vidéos de tests de claviers maitres, je me suis décidé sur ce Nektar sans avoir pu l'essayer. Et le résultat est très positif, le clavier a un très bon touché pour le prix, meilleur que les modèles que j'avais essayés. La sensibilité à la vélocité me convient (j'ai un Yamaha MODX et je trouve ce Nektar meilleur, la course est plus profonde sur ce dernier) Je n'ai pas l'habitude de l'aftertouch, je ne pas comparer sur ce point. Je le trouve assez sensible, mais ça ne semble pas me poser de problème, il semble assez facile à doser (je manque encore d'expérience).

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put on desk, but the keys are just toy-like - Novation Impulse 49: lovely keys (albeit not 61), but it's a beast with outdated integration - Arturia Keylab Essentials 61: synth (both not bad) keys with too many controls (and they're on the right-hand side) I've lived with the latter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.

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.

aber eine angenehme Tastatur, sehr leicht gewichtet, aber für Nichtpianisten durchaus ein angenehmes "Feeling". Ich konnte keine wesenlichen Latenzen registrieren. Bemerkenswert: hat zusatzlich zum USB auch noch einen "alten" 5-pol Midianschluss.

I bought this (Gxp61) to use as portable keyboard to use on my travels. I have a Roland HP704 at home but wanted something light to use when I was away. I didn't want keyboard with but in sounds as I can use my ipad with Logic Pro for a DAW, so the GXP board seemed a good choice because of its apparent semi-weighted keys. I have to say, to me it just feels like a normal cheap keyboard with slightly less springy keys. Nether the less I decided to keep it because I got it at a reduced price (Amazon re-sale) and it is playable. Things I really like, it accepts any sustain pedal/switch automatically recognises the polarity. No problems connecting to my ipad, instantly recognised by Logic pro. Seems sturdy enough Just don't be expecting it to feel like a piano