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Nektar GX49 User Manual

Nektar GX49
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Nektar GX49 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys49
Key TypeSynth-action
Velocity SensitiveYes
PadsNo
Transport ControlsYes
Pedal Inputs1 x 1/4" (sustain)
MIDI OutputNo
USB1 x Type B
OS CompatibilityWindows, macOS
DisplayNo
Power SupplyUSB bus-powered
Software CompatibilityCubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Studio One

Summary

Introduction

Box Content

Lists the items included in the Impact GX49/GX61 box, such as the controller, printed guide, USB cable, and software license.

Impact GX Features

Highlights the main features of the Impact GX series, including its keybed, wheels, buttons, and DAW integration.

Minimum System Requirements

Details the minimum operating system and software requirements for using the Impact GX controller and its DAW integration.

Getting Started

Connection and Power

Guides users on connecting the Impact GX controller via USB and powering it on, including notes on Linux and foot switch connections.

Nektar DAW Integration

Outlines the steps for registering the product and downloading DAW integration files for supported software.

Using as a Generic MIDI Controller

Details how to use the Impact GX49 as a standard USB MIDI controller and the benefits of product registration.

Keyboard & Real-Time Controls

Octave Buttons

Describes the function of the Octave Up and Octave Down buttons for shifting the keyboard's pitch range.

Transpose Buttons

Explains how to transpose the keyboard's pitch by semitones using the dedicated Transpose buttons.

Pitch bend and Modulation Wheels

Details the functionality of the Pitch bend and Modulation wheels for expressive performance control.

Foot Switch Connection

Provides instructions on connecting a foot switch pedal and troubleshooting polarity issues for correct operation.

Transport Buttons and Potentiometer

Assignable MIDI Buttons

Explains how the 7 transport/navigation buttons can function as generic MIDI buttons or be assigned to DAW functions.

Potentiometer Function

Details the function of the assignable potentiometer, which defaults to MIDI CC 7 (volume).

Setup Menu

Setup Menu Access

Details how to enter the Setup menu by pressing the [Setup] button, which mutes MIDI output for configuration.

MIDI CC Assign

Details how to assign MIDI CC messages to controls like the Modulation wheel, potentiometer, buttons, and foot switch.

Program Assign

Explains how to program assignable buttons to send MIDI Program Change messages.

Global MIDI Channel

Guides on changing the global MIDI channel (1-16) used by the keyboard and its controls.

Sending a Program Message

Describes how to send a MIDI program change message at any time from within the Setup menu.

Sending a Bank LSB Message

Details the procedure for sending a Bank LSB MIDI message using the Setup menu.

Sending a Bank MSB Message

Details the procedure for sending a Bank MSB MIDI message using the Setup menu.

Transpose Setting

Explains how to quickly set a transpose value in the Setup menu, useful when transpose buttons are reassigned.

Keyboard Velocity Curves

Details the 4 velocity curves and 3 fixed levels available for customizing keyboard sensitivity and dynamics.

Panic Function

Describes the Panic function, which sends all notes off and resets controllers on all MIDI channels.

Changing Transpose Button Function

Details how to assign Transpose, Global MIDI Channel, or Program Change functions to the transpose buttons.

Transport Control without DAW Integration

MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Setup

Explains how to set up the Impact GX keyboard to send MIDI Machine Control (MMC) messages for transport control.

Programming Secondary MIDI Buttons

Details how to assign custom MIDI messages to the secondary level of MIDI buttons when MMC is active.

Factory Restore

Provides instructions on how to restore the Impact GX49/GX61 to its original factory settings.

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