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title: "Impact GX49 | USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black"
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# 49 full-size synth-action keys USB bus-powered, zero latency Seamless Nektar DAW integration Impact GX49 | USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black

**Brand:** nektar
**Price:** € 364.86
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎹 Elevate your studio game with the sleek, smart MIDI controller that’s got every pro talking!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Impact GX49 | USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black by nektar
- **How much does it cost?** € 364.86 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/29925942-impact-gx49-usb-midi-controller-keyboard-with-nektar-daw-integration)

## Best For

- nektar enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nektar brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DAW Mastery:** Deep integration with most popular DAWs lets you switch tracks and patches effortlessly.
- • **Pro-Grade Value:** Premium build quality and included Bigwig Studio 8-track DAW bundle at a fraction of competitor prices.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Full-sized 49-key synth-action keyboard fits perfectly on any desk or travel setup.
- • **Color-Coded Controls:** Intuitive octave, transpose, and transport buttons with vibrant LED feedback for instant workflow clarity.
- • **Plug & Play Precision:** USB bus-powered with ultra-low latency ensures flawless real-time performance.

## Overview

The Nektar Impact GX49 is a compact, 49-key USB MIDI controller featuring full-sized synth-action keys, zero-latency USB connectivity, and comprehensive DAW integration compatible with Mac, PC, and iOS. It offers color-coded transport and octave controls, a sustain pedal input, and comes bundled with Bigwig Studio 8-track DAW software, delivering professional-grade performance and workflow efficiency at an unbeatable price point.

## Description

See below

Review: The keys are good and the build is solid - My last midi keyboard was the Akai MPK49. The keys were great, the build was solid, and it had all the bell and whistles one could want...and it was huge. The footprint was so big it took up too much desk space. I also quickly realized that connected via usb it had latency that wasn't good enough for real time playing. I got an external midi box (midiman 2x2) and a power supply, and everything was great. It was also $400. When I moved I sold it, and set out to find something a little more paired down. It needed good keys, transport controls, and no latency. I checked out Novation's Launch Key (still big and the keys felt terrible), M-Audio Keystation II (keys were terrible as well), the Alesis v49 (key were fine but squeaked). I briefly thought about the Novation Impulse - it gets rave reviews - but I just wanted something simple, small, and with a good key feel. After reading way too much about midi keyboards I ordered the Nektar GX49 without even testing it (you can't really...Guitar Center isn't really keeping them in stock, nor is anyone else). It's footprint is about as small as you can get for a full sized 49 key keyboard. The build is good. The keys are surprisingly good and the integration with most DAWs is incredible. I tried out Reason first and switching between tracks and patches within instruments is flawless. The buttons to do so are soft rubber and silent (unlike the clickiness of the Akai). The octave, transpose, and transport buttons are simple, clear, and use orange, red, blue, green and yellow to denote status and are subtle yet perfect in showing you exactly what you need to know. I tried Reaper second, which was equally as good. It has zero latency (well 14ms but that's normal for my DAW at a buffer rate of 512 samples). It's bus powered and honestly I don't really have anything I can point to that's not good except - the transport controls don't seem to work in Ableton Live. I've only had it for a day, and I've contacted Nektar so we'll see, but weirdly the only major daw that doesn't have Nektar's DAW integration software is Ableton (there's something going on there...no idea what - but the Akai's transport didn't work with Live either). There's an entire page of the user manual about using MMC to enabled transport controls, which I thought Live could handle, but I'm either missing something or the transport really only works for non clip based DAWs (so all of them except Live). So, instead of going for the $300 Novation or making the mistake of getting another Akai (the 249) for $400 - I got a Nektar for $100. It's really good. I'm impressed. Edit (day 2) O.k. so I set up an account when I registered the GX49 and last night I opened a ticket asking how to get the transport to work in Ableton Live. Today when I checked my email I was shocked that there was a response with a suggestion to install a remote script. This afternoon I tried and it didn't work. So I wrote back and thought "You'll never hear from Nektar late on a Friday". A few hours later a second Nektar person got back to me (the first was customer service, the second more of a techie) with a fix. It took less than 10 seconds - nothing new, just changing a setting - and now the transport controls work in Ableton Live. For anyone looking for a good, inexpensive keyboard - this is it. Here's the fix by the way: 1. Press the 'Setup' button 2. Press key A2 (labeled 'USB Port Setup') 3. Press key B3 (labeled with a '2') 4. Press key C5 (labeled 'Enter') The transport only works with the overall project (not clip in session view), but that's honestly for another controller.
Review: Simple, in the best way - Compact (as it gets for a full sided 49), decent keybed, nice and light. Everything I wanted in a travel keyboard that doesn’t skim on keys and feels good enough to work on.

## Features

- MIDI controller keyboard compatible with all MIDI software. 49 full-size synth-action keys, pitch bend and modulation wheels + octave & transpose buttons + sustain pedal socket. Excellent quality and value for money.
- Nektar DAW integration for most popular DAWs
- Comprehensive MIDI functionailty. Compatible with all MIDI music software applications
- Mac, PC and iOS Compatible
- Includes Bigwig Studio 8-track DAW + sound content package

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01EN0G8AI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,111 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #107 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Windows, OSX, Linux, iOS devices |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (837) |
| Date First Available | April 29, 2016 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC/Mac, iOS |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4 pounds |
| Item model number | GX49 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Musical Style | Electronic |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 49 |
| Product Dimensions | 31 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches |
| Size | 49 Keys |
| Supported Software | Nektar DAW Integration |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nektar
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** Impact GX
- **Number of Keys:** 49
- **Special Feature:** Velocity Sensitive Keys, Studio Recording, Keyboard Controller

## Images

![Impact GX49 | USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SeCp9iKNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What comes in the box?**
A: We include the following with the keyboard:
USB Cable
Bitwig 8-Track Download
One (1) Year Limited Warranty

**Q: Is there a audio output to connect to a speaker?**
A: There is no audio output. Your computer sound card generates the audio though you may have to buy a better audio interface to improve audio performance.

**Q: Is there a keyboard stand that fits the nektar impact gx49?**
A: The Nektar impact is shallow so universal stands will be much deeper; however, width is not an issue. I purchased a Yamaha single brace stand with stops at the end. It works very well.

**Q: My son is 8 year old learning piano.  We are going away for 3 weeks and he needs to practice during trip. Can he use it as a regular piano?**
A: For sure, I have one but you have to know that the keys arent weighted as much. I believe this was made more for composing/production the keys are springy compared to a piano but just to stay up on scales chords and stuff i think it would be great.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The keys are good and the build is solid
*by M***N on August 4, 2017*

My last midi keyboard was the Akai MPK49. The keys were great, the build was solid, and it had all the bell and whistles one could want...and it was huge. The footprint was so big it took up too much desk space. I also quickly realized that connected via usb it had latency that wasn't good enough for real time playing. I got an external midi box (midiman 2x2) and a power supply, and everything was great. It was also $400. When I moved I sold it, and set out to find something a little more paired down. It needed good keys, transport controls, and no latency. I checked out Novation's Launch Key (still big and the keys felt terrible), M-Audio Keystation II (keys were terrible as well), the Alesis v49 (key were fine but squeaked). I briefly thought about the Novation Impulse - it gets rave reviews - but I just wanted something simple, small, and with a good key feel. After reading way too much about midi keyboards I ordered the Nektar GX49 without even testing it (you can't really...Guitar Center isn't really keeping them in stock, nor is anyone else). It's footprint is about as small as you can get for a full sized 49 key keyboard. The build is good. The keys are surprisingly good and the integration with most DAWs is incredible. I tried out Reason first and switching between tracks and patches within instruments is flawless. The buttons to do so are soft rubber and silent (unlike the clickiness of the Akai). The octave, transpose, and transport buttons are simple, clear, and use orange, red, blue, green and yellow to denote status and are subtle yet perfect in showing you exactly what you need to know. I tried Reaper second, which was equally as good. It has zero latency (well 14ms but that's normal for my DAW at a buffer rate of 512 samples). It's bus powered and honestly I don't really have anything I can point to that's not good except - the transport controls don't seem to work in Ableton Live. I've only had it for a day, and I've contacted Nektar so we'll see, but weirdly the only major daw that doesn't have Nektar's DAW integration software is Ableton (there's something going on there...no idea what - but the Akai's transport didn't work with Live either). There's an entire page of the user manual about using MMC to enabled transport controls, which I thought Live could handle, but I'm either missing something or the transport really only works for non clip based DAWs (so all of them except Live). So, instead of going for the $300 Novation or making the mistake of getting another Akai (the 249) for $400 - I got a Nektar for $100. It's really good. I'm impressed. Edit (day 2) O.k. so I set up an account when I registered the GX49 and last night I opened a ticket asking how to get the transport to work in Ableton Live. Today when I checked my email I was shocked that there was a response with a suggestion to install a remote script. This afternoon I tried and it didn't work. So I wrote back and thought "You'll never hear from Nektar late on a Friday". A few hours later a second Nektar person got back to me (the first was customer service, the second more of a techie) with a fix. It took less than 10 seconds - nothing new, just changing a setting - and now the transport controls work in Ableton Live. For anyone looking for a good, inexpensive keyboard - this is it. Here's the fix by the way: 1. Press the 'Setup' button 2. Press key A2 (labeled 'USB Port Setup') 3. Press key B3 (labeled with a '2') 4. Press key C5 (labeled 'Enter') The transport only works with the overall project (not clip in session view), but that's honestly for another controller.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, in the best way
*by C***. on December 12, 2025*

Compact (as it gets for a full sided 49), decent keybed, nice and light. Everything I wanted in a travel keyboard that doesn’t skim on keys and feels good enough to work on.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for entering music into composition programs!
*by B***D on June 6, 2019*

I am a music composer and arranger, and had an old system that hooked a regular, cheap Casio keyboard (what I could afford when I first started) up to my computer so I could use it to interface with music composition software. That setup (although it had lots of wires) worked well, until the keyboard wore out. I wanted something with as close to real feel as I could get within my budget. The Nektar GX49, priced at $100 when I purchased it, offered about half the range of a normal piano keyboard with options to increase and decrease the octaves. This allows it to sit on my desk and doesn't take up near as much room as my old Casio. It is a true USB plug and play (USB cable included), with an on-off switch in the back, so that I can turn it on when I want to use it. My computer (Windows 10) recognizes it instantly, and is ready to use in seconds. It has a real-ish weighted feel to the keys so it feels much like a piano. It still feels like a plastic keyboard, but the input velocity is quick and instant! I LOVE using this and it fits my purpose amazingly well! I cannot comment on how it is used in a recording context, or live context, but for composing and arranging, this is WELL worth the money!

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