Nektar Impact GXP88 88 Key Keyboard Controller - Used

Type: Used
Condition: Very Good

The Impact GXP88 USB MIDI controller keyboard is designed for players. Experience 88 semi-weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch, instant access to performance controls including a real-time repeat engine, Nektar DAW integration and Nektarine plugin patch management. IMPACT GXP gives you the keys to a great performance!

At the core of Impact GXP is a newly designed and carefully balanced keyboard action. Its 88 semi-weighted full-size keys with velocity and aftertouch deliver a nice, firm touch and great playability.

Impact GXP’s streamlined no-fuss control panel is based on Nektar’s successful Impact GX-series. It enables advanced DAW integration with extended transport control, track selection and volume control. You can even open/close DAW windows and navigate projects and the 14 assignable illuminated RGB buttons allow direct MIDI program- and bank-selection.

If you use MIDI software that’s not supported by Nektar DAW Integration, you can also set up MIDI control yourself. The assignable buttons in the transport section can be configured to send out Program message or MMC (MIDI Machine Control) transport control. In addition, any of the 28 assignable MIDI buttons, the modulation wheel, keyboard aftertouch, foot switches and of course the big control knob, can be assigned to send out MIDI cc messages. The settings are stored over power cycling.

Impact GXP gives keyboard players all the right expression options needed for live and studio work. It offers large pitch bend & modulation wheels and connections for up to 3 optional external pedals: Connect any standard expression pedal to the first, and any standard footswitch to the second socket. And if you use an optional Y-cable adapter, the footswitch socket even supports two independent switches.

Impact GXP can also be used stand-alone with external MIDI gear: The rear panel includes a 5-pin MIDI out jack and an external power supply socket for powering the unit when not connected via USB.

The Repeat Engine is great for creating inspiring rhythmic elements: Simply press the dedicated Repeat button, play and get inspired. 

Dedicated RGB buttons now give you direct one-button access to Repeat Rates, Accent, Interval, Swing and routing aftertouch or modulation to velocity. The large Data/Tempo Encoder turns into a dedicated tempo control, unless synchronization is set to external MIDI clock. 

Choose one of the 5 different key trigger modes to change Repeat’s behaviour from interesting arpeggio-style effects with human feel to hard-quantized repetitive rhythms.  Repeat is a fun way to experiment and create those famous “happy accidents”, that make you come up with unexpected new ideas.

Install Nektar DAW Integration and the 8 buttons right above the wheels let you take control of essential tasks in your DAW right from Impact GXP. Features cover extended transport control including goto and set locators, track navigation, volume control, launching windows and patch navigation – without ever reaching for the mouse.

Impact GXP has dedicated buttons for direct control of patches and plugin slots. This brings true hardware synth-feel to sound selection: Load 10 instrument plugins into Nektarine and make them instantly selectable from the hardware. This includes soloing, layering and realtime switching. And like on a stage piano, you can press multiple slot buttons at the same time for instant layering in any combination. 

Each plugin slot has its own unique browser settings as well as volume, pan, mute and FX send parameters assigned. The volume can be mixed for each selected slot using the Data Encoder.

Once you import or save your patches into Nektarine, you can take things further: Each plugin has its first 10 patches available on Impact GXP’s buttons right away. All other patches are available using the Data Encoder.

“Direct” mode allows to store 10 complete setups for instant recall: This could be one plugin including a selected patch or even a complete multipatch including multiple plugins – a great feature for flexible live setups! 

88-Note Full-Sized Keybed with Velocity and Aftertouch
14 RGB LED Buttons for MIDI, Note Repeat and Nektarine Features
Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels 
1 Push Encoder for Note Repeat Tempo Control and Nektarine Features
Octave Up/Down Buttons with LED Indicators 
Transpose Up/Down Buttons with LED Indicators. Assignable to Other Functions. 
USB port and USB bus powered
7 Transport Buttons for DAW Integration or MIDI Assignable
Shift Button Activates Secondary Level for a Total of 14 Accessible Buttons
1 MIDI Assignable Potentiometer
Note Repeat Button with LED Tempo Indicator
Note Repeat Function Button
1/4“ TRS Jack Expression Pedal Socket
1/4” TRS Jack Foot Switch Socket for Connection of up to 2 Standard Foot Switches
MIDI Output Jack

Dimensions: 3.14" (H) x 52.95" (W) x 9.05" (D)
Weight: 18 lbs.

SN: 06261194800167