A keyboard that feels good to play and runs your DAW without the mouse. The Nektar Impact GXP88 is a USB MIDI controller keyboard with 88 full-size semi-weighted keys, velocity and aftertouch, a real-time Repeat Engine and deep DAW control. It is made for players – from home-studio beginners to keyboardists who perform with software instruments.
Why customers choose it
- Expressive keys: 88 semi-weighted full-size keys with velocity and aftertouch, 5 velocity curves and 3 fixed-velocity levels.
- Less mouse, more music: Nektar DAW Integration gives transport, goto locators, track and patch selection, volume and window views for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Cakewalk and Studio One.
- Ideas on tap: the Repeat Engine has direct buttons for rate, accent, interval and swing, plus 5 key trigger modes.
- Plays your plugins like a workstation: the included Nektarine host loads up to 10 instrument plugins with layers, splits and instant recall from 10 RGB buttons – inside your DAW or stand-alone.
- Start producing on day one: licences for Steinberg Cubase LE and Retrologue 2 synth come with registration.
Who it is for
Home-studio producers, music students learning piano or production, keyboard players using virtual instruments on stage, and composers who want a 88-key range with a firm touch.
What’s in the box
- Impact GXP USB MIDI controller keyboard
- User guide
- Standard USB cable
- Steinberg Cubase LE and Retrologue licences (download on registration)
Specifications
| Keys | 88 full-size, semi-weighted, velocity + aftertouch |
|---|---|
| Controls | 14 RGB LED buttons, 7 transport buttons, 1 push encoder, 1 assignable knob, pitch bend + mod wheels, octave and transpose buttons |
| Pedal inputs | 1/4-inch TRS expression; 1/4-inch TRS footswitch (2 switches with optional Y-cable) |
| MIDI | 5-pin MIDI Out |
| Connection | USB, class compliant, bus powered |
| Power | USB (500 mA) or optional 9 V DC 600 mA PSU, centre positive, 2.1 mm |
| Computer | Windows XP or later, Mac OS X 10.5 or later, Linux (Ubuntu) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 23 × 7.2 cm (L × D × H) |
| Weight | 8.2 kg |
Good to know
- Pedals are not included; it works with the Nektar NX-P expression pedal and NP-1 / NP-2 footswitches.
- Nektarine, DAW integration and the Steinberg software are downloads – register the keyboard in your Nektar account to get them.
- Can also drive hardware synths on its own through MIDI Out when powered by the optional 9 V adapter.
FAQ
Does it make sound on its own?
No. It is a MIDI controller: it plays software instruments on a computer or external MIDI gear.
Do I need a driver?
No. It is USB class compliant on Windows, Mac and Linux.
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