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Nektar IMPACT GXP 88 User Manual

Nektar IMPACT GXP 88
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GXP 49 | 61| 88
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Nektar IMPACT GXP 88 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys88
Key TypeSemi-Weighted
Velocity SensitivityYes
AftertouchYes
Pads8
Encoders/Pots8
ConnectivityUSB
OS Requirements - PCWindows 7 or later
Power SupplyUSB powered
Pedal Inputs2
MIDI I/OOut
USBUSB 2.0
SoftwareIncluded software bundle
TypeMIDI Controller

Summary

Introduction to Nektar Impact GXP

Box Content Overview

Lists items included in the product packaging.

Key Impact GXP Features

Highlights key features and capabilities of the keyboard.

Minimum System Requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware and software for operation.

Connection and Power Setup

Expression Pedal Connection

Details on connecting and using an expression pedal.

MIDI Output Jack Usage

Interface for sending MIDI data to external devices.

External DC Power Supply

Port for optional external power adapter.

Footswitch Socket Connections

Connecting footswitch pedals for various functions.

USB Connector Information

Port for connecting to computers and power.

Kensington Lock Slot

Security slot for physical device protection.

Powering On and Initial Setup

Initial steps for powering up and connecting the keyboard.

DAW, Nektarine & MIDI Control

DAW Integration and Software Downloads

Obtaining and installing software for DAW control.

Cubase LE & Retrologue 2 Bundle Details

Information on the included software bundle.

Generic USB MIDI Controller Functionality

Using the GXP with DAWs or devices not supporting integration.

Keyboard and Real-Time Controls

Octave Button Functionality

Shifting the keyboard's octave range up or down.

Transpose Button Functionality

Shifting the keyboard's pitch by semitones.

Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels

Controls for expressive pitch bending and modulation.

AfterTouch Pressure Sensitivity

Sending pressure-sensitive data for articulation.

Transport Buttons and Potentiometer

Assignable MIDI Transport Buttons

Using transport buttons for MIDI control.

Potentiometer Functionality

Function and assignment of the rotary encoder.

Note Repeat Functionality

Tempo and Sync Settings for Repeat

Setting tempo and synchronization for Note Repeat.

Note Repeat Function Modes

Activating and selecting repeat function parameters.

Repeat Rate Selection

Choosing note repeat divisions like 1/4, 1/8.

AfterTouch Velocity Control for Repeats

Using AfterTouch to control repeat note velocity.

Modulation Wheel Velocity Control

Using Mod Wheel for repeat note velocity.

Accent Velocity Configuration

Adjusting velocity for accented repeated notes.

Note Repeat and RGB Button Features

Accent Interval Setting

Defining the interval for accented notes.

Swing Rhythm Effect Application

Applying swing to create shuffled rhythms.

Trigger Sync Options

Selecting quantization modes for note repeats.

RGB Button Functionality and Assignment

Assigning MIDI messages and colors to RGB buttons.

Setup Menu Operations

Menu Navigation and Cancellation

Accessing setup menu options and canceling entries.

MIDI Control & AfterTouch Assignment

Assigning MIDI CC messages and AfterTouch/Channel Pressure.

Program & Bank Configuration

Configuring Program Change and Bank messages.

RGB LED & MIDI Channel Settings

Customizing RGB LED colors and global MIDI channel.

Transpose Value Configuration

Setting transpose values directly.

Keyboard Velocity Curve Selection

Choosing from different keyboard velocity response curves.

Expression Pedal & Panic Modes

Configuring pedal type and executing panic function.

MIDI Out & Clock Sync Options

Configuring MIDI Out port and MIDI clock sync options.

Transpose Button Function Assignment

Assigning specific functions to transpose buttons.

MMC Transport & Pro Tools Setup

MMC Transport Control

Using MIDI Machine Control for transport functions.

Pro Tools Integration Setup

Configuring the GXP for use with Pro Tools.

Factory Restore and Compliance

Factory Restore Procedure

Resetting keyboard settings to factory defaults.

Declaration of Conformity

Compliance statements for European and US regulations.

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