New Nectar MIDI keyboard/controller with DAW integration

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2014/11/06 14:26:59 (permalink)

New Nectar MIDI keyboard/controller with DAW integration

Hi All,
 
Check out this new MIDI keyboard from Nektor:  http://www.nektartech.com/Impact-iX49-iX61
It has a slim foot print with minimal controlls, but has features most used with a couple that do what many SONAR users have been seeking (eg. transpose by semitones and patch changes).  The 49 keys is $100 and the 61 keys is $120.  What is even more interesting is the integration with SONAR (among other known DAWs).
 
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    johnnyV
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    Re: New Nectar MIDI keyboard/controller with DAW integration 2014/11/06 16:20:44 (permalink)
    Impact iX keyboards are USB class compliant and therefore don't require a driver to operate. So installation and connection is easy;
    just plug the keyboard in to a USB port on your computer. 
     
    Oh oh, I tend to avoid products that have that claim. So we'll wait and see.  Both my Roland Keyboard and Yamaha Drums came with USB / MIDI drivers. 
     
    Nice looking, perfect size, looks about the same as my Roland A49 with just a few missing buttons ( I don't use them anyways) 
    A bit cheaper too, mine was $130 for 49 keys. 
     
    Also we'll have to see how it feels under the fingers. Most I tried in a store felt like toys with a light weight plastic keys. The Roland feels solid like an old synth from the 80's. 

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    Re: New Nectar MIDI keyboard/controller with DAW integration 2014/11/06 17:33:21 (permalink)
    It looks really good for a basic keyboard.  I will wait for a hands on review.  Price is right!

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    Re: New Nectar MIDI keyboard/controller with DAW integration 2014/11/06 19:01:37 (permalink)
    I briefly looked at the ix61 but when I found out it does not support aftertouch I quit looking but tough to beat that price.
     
    I just ordered the NI Komplete Kontrol S61 and will be curious to see how it makes out. It is currently back ordered so it may be awhile.

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