Nektar Impact GX61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration

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You can run these DAWs in an Intel Mac emulation layer called Rosetta and our support software for those applications will work. Please follow these steps: Impact GXP has dedicated buttons for direct control of patches and plugin slots. This brings true hardware synth-feel to sound selection: Load 10 instrument plugins into Nektarine and make them instantly selectable from the hardware. This includes soloing, layering and realtime switching. And like on a stage piano, you can press multiple slot buttons at the same time for instant layering in any combination.Compatible with: Windows 7, 8, 10, MAC OSX 10.5 or higher, Linux Ubuntu 4.14, iOS compatible connection with Apple Camera Connection Kit

Nektar Impact GX61 Keyboard Controller - Hoàng Phúc Music Nektar Impact GX61 Keyboard Controller - Hoàng Phúc Music

The touch is rather hard. It is a common problem on low end full-weight MIDI keyboard. As a piano player, the touch is rather plastic and unfriendly to my hands. I will get sore after playing it for 30 mins. I will have to adapt my finger energy to play a more dynamic piece. It is difficult to get consistent soft touch. Currently Nektar controllers will operate as generic MIDI devices when running Reaper, as native applications on M1 based Apple computers. Repeat this for control surface slot 2 but for the input choose ‘Impact LX** (Port 2)’ for Windows and ‘Impact LX** (MIDI2)’ on OS X.Enable input port ‘MIDIIN2 (Impact LX**)’ (in Windows) or ‘Impact LX** MIDI2’ (in OS X) and set Controller Type to ‘Nektar Impact series’ For players who need extra reach, the 88-key Impact LX88+ and Impact GXP88 provide a great playing experience with their semi-weighted action. What’s more, the Impact GXP range is especially made for performers and combines the streamlined GX-series’ user interface with performance features and direct patch access features. If your ‘External Devices’ window already shows two Impact LX devices (Image 1) you are ready to go. Move on to step 8.

Reaper Setup and Troubleshooting: Impact - Nektar Technology, Inc Reaper Setup and Troubleshooting: Impact - Nektar Technology, Inc

Nektarine also turns our AURA Beat Composer pad controller into an open-ended and powerful beat creation instrument, that allows the creation of kits from multiple plugins for unlimited sonic possibilites. This includes Nektar DAW Integration and deep plugin control in any DAW using Nektarine. WHAT MAKES NEKTAR MIDI CONTROLLERS SPECIAL? Although the keys are amazing and playable, the sound it produces isn’t that loud. But, if you’re connecting it to your iPhone or iPad, you can hear it clearly without the need to use headphones. However, its volume isn’t ideal when you’re playing for the crowd.

Additional functionalities can be accessed via the Setup button onboard. While I cannot discuss each one of them, the User Manual that comes along with this is understandable enough to help you with the assignment and functionalities of the assignable buttons. All I can say is, once you know how the Setup button works, it’s very easy for you to access more functionalities since the keys and buttons are properly labeled. If keyboard isn’t your primary instrument, but you need it for music production, Nektar Impact GX61 is a great add-on to your music gear. It’s not expensive, nor very bulky. It’s lightweight and offers you 61-key keyboard. Select ‘Impact LX’ (slot 1) from the list of Control Surfaces and set the Input port to ‘Impact LX**’ on Windows and ‘Impact LX** (MIDI1) on OS X.