Nektar Impact GX49 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Oct. 13, 2022..

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Nektar Impact GX49 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

Gearank Recommended

The Nektar Impact GX49 appeared on our recommended list for 49 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards when we published the second edition back in July 2017. It's ratings have been consistently high resulting in it remaining on the list ever since.

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Rating Source Highlights
Website	Source	*Rating Value
MusicRadar	Dan Goldman	90/100
Bonedo (German)	Alexander Eberz	90/100

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Overview

The Nektar Impact GX49 is a step up from their SE series and offers more assignable controls with real-time controls that are governed by a single assignable knob.

The transport buttons and footswitch input can also be assigned to parameters.

This is a reliable, compact MIDI controller. Although you might find yourself looking for more controls, its simplicity lets you do quick work unimpeded.

Specifications

Keys: 49 Synth, full sized velocity sensitive
Pads: None
Controls: Pitchbend, Modulation wheel (MIDI assignable), 1 x control knob (MIDI assignable), 7 x Transport buttons with secondary level
Octaves: -4 to +4
Bundled Software: Bitwig 8-Track
Power: USB bus power
Connectivity: 1 x USB Type B, 1/4” TS jack foot switch input (MIDI Assignable)
Control Hardware Directly: Yes
Compatibility: Windows and Mac (Version not Specified0
Dimensions: 31 5/8″ x 7 3/4″ 2 3/4 “
Weight: 4.8 Lbs