Nektar Impact GXP88

The Nektar Impact GXP88 features 32 velocity-sensitive keys designed for compact software synthesizer control. While they respond to how hard you press them, they are not fully weighted like a traditional acoustic piano. This makes the MIDI keyboard highly portable for travel and desktop music production.

Nektar typically bundles their Impact line of MIDI keyboards with a specific software package to get users started immediately. While it often includes a DAW like Bitwig 8-Track or Steinberg Cubasis LE, the exact bundled software can vary by region and retailer. You will need to register the hardware on the Nektar website to unlock these digital downloads.

Yes, the eight rotary encoders and eight LED buttons can be easily mapped to control parameters within your digital audio workstation, including mixer tracks and plugin settings. The keyboard transmits standard MIDI CC (Continuous Controller) data to your computer via USB. This allows for hands-on tweaking of software synthesizers instead of relying on a mouse.

No, the Nektar Impact GXP88 is entirely bus-powered via its USB connection to your Mac or Windows PC. You simply plug the provided USB cable into your computer to provide both data transmission and power. This eliminates the need for a bulky external power adapter during mobile music production sessions.