Nektar Impact GX61 – 61-Key USB MIDI Controller with DAW Integration

The Nektar Impact GX61 is a compact yet powerful MIDI-controller ontworpen voor seamless music production and performance. Featuring full-size aanslaggevoelig keys, intuitive DAW-besturings, and flexible MIDI assignment—all powered via USB—it’s an ideal companion for creative workstations on Mac, Windows, or iOS.

Belangrijkste kenmerken

• 61 full-size synth-actie keys: Responsive with four velocity curve options plus three fixed modes for dynamic expression
• Octave & transpose shifting: Multi-colour octave buttons shift by –3 to +4 octaves, while transpose shifts ±12 semitones; LEDs clearly indicate current position
• Toewijsbaar controls: Includes pitch-bend and modulatiewiels, plus an toewijsbaar potentiometer (default: mixer volume) and footswitch input
• DAW-integratie: Seven transportknoppen plus a shift feature unlock fourteen MIDI-toewijsbaar commands for play, stop, record, undo, track navigation, locators, loops, and more
• Class-compliant USB bus-gevoed: No drivers required—plug into Mac, PC, or iPad (with adapter) and start playing
• Bitwig 8-Track included: Launch creative sessions instantly with DAW software provided

Customer Benefits

Impact GX61 keeps you in the creative flow—no more reaching for the mouse. With comprehensive DAW transportbediening, expressive keybed, and seamless connectivity, it optimizes music production workflows from composition to recording.

Specificaties

• Keys: 61 full-size synth-actie, aanslaggevoelig (4 curves + 3 fixed)
• Controls: Pitch-bend, mod wheel, toewijsbaar pot, octave/transposer buttons
• DAW buttons: 7 transport keys with shift layer = 14 MIDI commands
• Connectivity: USB-B (bus-gevoed), ¼″ footswitch input
• Software: Bitwig 8-Track downloadable DAW
• Dimensions: 96.5 × 19.7 × 7.0 cm
• Weight: Approx. 2.7 kg

In de doos

• Nektar Impact GX61 controller
• USB-kabel
• Bitwig 8-Track DAW download code
• User guide

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for music producers, composers, and live performers who want fast, hands-on control over DAW and instruments. Compact design makes it perfect voor studio desks, mobile rigs, or compact workstations.

Compatibility

Works seamlessly with major DAWs like Bitwig, Cubase, Logic Pro, Studio One, Reaper, Ableton Live, GarageBand, and more. Plug into iPads using Apple’s Camera Connection Kit. Fully programmable for other MIDI setups.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Excellent DAW-besturing with transport and toewijsbaar buttons
• Responsive full-size keybed with dynamic velocity control
• USB-powered simplicity—plug-and-play across platforms
• Includes Bitwig 8-Track to jumpstart creativity

⚠️ Cons:

• No aftertouch or pads—basic for deeper expression or beat-making
• Plastic build—solid, but not premium finish
• No display—navigation relies on cues from DAW interface

The Nektar Impact GX61 delivers expressive playability and hands-on DAW-besturing in a compact, affordable package—perfect voor creative workflows and live performance setups.