Nektar SE49
The Nektar SE49 is a versatile USB MIDI controller keyboard, offering a budget-friendly solution for musicians and producers. It combines essential features with affordability, making it an attractive choice.
Latest User Reviews
Impressive
I'd recommend this for anyone looking to buy a MIDI keyboard on a budget!
You get 49, full-sized, velocity sensitive keys + octave shift AND transpose function buttons, greatly priced, you're getting more than what you're paying for.
The best I've tried for the price
I was reluctant to get this keys, as cheap keys tend to be rather bad and not have a good weight. I'm not saying this one is perfect, but for the price is the best I've seen.
Very good.
Very nice controller, the keys feel good. Does whats intended.
Perfect in it's price range.
Good build quality and easy plug & play. However, the response of keys could be better.
Everything I wanted!
A little lacking in the touch sensitivity... but only a little. And to be fair, my skills are lacking too!!! Great keyboard. I love it.
Technical Data
- Manufactured by Nektar
- Released in 2019
- Average price : $93
- With 49 velocity sensitive keys
- 7 Switchable velocity curves - 4 user presets, 3 fixed presets
- Octave Up / Down & Transpose Up / Down buttons
- 30 mm fader
- DAW control etc. for transport, track and patch selection and level
- Compatible with any MIDI-compatible software on OS X, Windows & iOS
- Class compliant for real plug and play
- USB powered
- 6.3 mm jack connection for sustain pedal
- Nektar DAW Integration: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, MAC OS X 10.7 or higher
- Nektar DAW integration for all common DAWs including Bitwig, Cubase, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Mixcraft, Reason, Reaper, Sonar and Studio One
- Dimensions: 805 x 197 x 69 mm
- Weight : 2.2kg
- Bitwig 8-Track software (download)
Reasons to buy
- Remarkable value for its price range, offering essential MIDI controller features.
- Full-sized, velocity-sensitive keys enhance your musical expression.
- Customizable velocity curves for tailored key response.
- DAW integration simplifies music production and control in various software environments.
- Octave and transpose buttons expand your musical possibilities.
Reasons to avoid
- Some users reported minor delay issues.
- The included software, Bitwig 8-Track, offers limited functionality compared to other budget keyboards.
- While keys are velocity-sensitive, the touch sensitivity may not satisfy all users.
- Velocity adjustment settings might be missing, limiting precise control over key response.
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