Nektar Impact GX49, Impact GX61 User manual
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Index
Introduction 3
Box Content
Impact GX Features
Minimum System Requirements
Getting Started 4
Connection and Power
Nektar DAW integration
Using Impact GX49 as a Generic MIDI USB Controller
Keyboard & Real-Time Controls 5
Octave Shift
Transpose
Pitch bend and Modulation Wheels
Foot Switch
Transport Buttons and Potentiometer 6
Assignable Buttons
Potentiometer
Setup Menu 7
Cancel 8
MIDI CC Assign
Program Assign
Setting the Global MIDI Channel
Sending a Program Message
Sending a Bank LSB Message 9
Sending a Bank MSB Message
Transpose
Keyboard Velocity Curves
Panic
Changing Transpose Button Function 10
Transport Control without Nektar DAW Integration 11
Factory Restore 11
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Nektar Impact
GX49 & GX61
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Introduction
Thank you for buying our Impact GX controller keyboard from Nektar Technology.
The Impact GX controllers are available in 49 and 61 note versions and come with setup software for many of the most
popular DAWs. This means that for supported DAWs, the setup work has largely been done and you can focus on expanding
your creative horizon with your new controller. The Nektar DAW support adds functionality that makes the user experience
more transparent when you combine the power of your computer with Nektar Impact GX. Throughout this guide we refer to
Impact GX49 however all text is applicable to Impact GX 61 as well. The two models are identical with the exception of the
amount of keys.
You also get a full version of Bitwig 8-Track software which of course feature Impact GX integration.
In addition, the Impact GX range allow for complete user configurable MIDI control so if you prefer to create your own
setups, you can do that too.
We hope you will enjoy playing, using and being creative with Impact GX as much as we have enjoyed creating it.
Box Content
Your Impact GX49 box contains the following items:
The Impact GX49 (or GX61) Controller keyboard
Printed Guide
A standard USB cable
License card containing instructions for how to download your included Bitwig 8-Track software
If any of the items above are missing, please let us know via email: stuffmissing@nektartech.com
Impact GX Features
Minimum System Requirements
As a USB class compliant device, Impact GX49 can be used from Windows XP or higher and any version of Mac OS X.
The DAW integration files can be installed on Windows Vista/7/8 /10 or higher and Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.
49– or 61-note full-sized velocity sensitive keybed
Pitch bend and modulation wheels
1 MIDI assignable potentiometer
Octave up/down buttons with LED indicators
Transpose up/down buttons with LED indicators.
Assignable to other functions
7 transport buttons for DAW integration or MIDI
assignable
Shift button activate transport buttons secondary level for
a total of 14 accessible buttons
USB port (back) and USB bus powered
Power on/off switch (back)
1/4” TS jack Foot Switch socket (Back)
Nektar DAW support integration
Bitwig 8-Track included
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Getting Started
Connection and Power
The Impact GX49 is USB Class compliant. This means there is no driver to install, to get the keyboard set up with your
computer. Impact GX49 uses the built-in USB MIDI driver which is already part of operating systems such as Windows, OS X
and iOS (via the optional camera connection kit). On Linux you may need to install a MIDI package such as JACK.
This makes the first steps simple:
Locate the included USB cable and plug one end in to your computer and the other in to your Impact GX49
If you want to connect a foot switch to control sustain, plug it in to the 1/4” TS jack socket on the back of the keyboard.
Note that foot switch pedals with a TRS jack may not be compatible.
Set the power switch on the back of the unit to On
Your computer will now spend a few moments identifying the Impact GX49 and subsequently you will be able to set it up for
your DAW.
Nektar DAW Integration
If your DAW is supported with Nektar DAW integration software, you’ll need to first create a user account on our website and
subsequently register your product to then gain access to the downloadable files applicable to your product.
Start by creating a Nektar user account here: www.nektartech.com/registration
Next follow the instructions given to register your product and finally click on the “My Downloads” link to access your files.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to read the installation instructions in the PDF guide, included in the downloaded package, to ensure
you don’t miss an important step.
Using Impact GX49 as a Generic USB MIDI Controller
You do not need to register your Impact GX49 in order to use your controller as a generic USB MIDI controller. It will work as
a USB class device on OS X, Windows, iOS and Linux.
However there are several additional benefits to registering your product:
Notification of new updates to your Impact GX49 DAW integration
PDF download of this manual as well as the latest DAW integration files
Access to our email technical support
Warranty service
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