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).

This is a really nice keyboard, with good feel and aftertouch. Not many controls compared to other models that sport faders and pan pots, but works well. I got this at 150 euros from Amazon retour, which was an excellent price, and it was in really excellent condition, except for the cleaning of the keys, that was done probably with a wipe of some sort and was not properly dry wiped afterwards. Mind you this is not great for carrying around as it is somewhat heavy.

Keys and after touch is good. Seamless integration with Logic Pro and Mainstage.

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put on desk, but the keys are just toy-like - Novation Impulse 49: lovely keys (albeit not 61), but it's a beast with outdated integration - Arturia Keylab Essentials 61: synth (both not bad) keys with too many controls (and they're on the right-hand side) I've lived with the latter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