Nektar
Impact GX61
$129.99Cheaper
Released 2016
Best MIDI Keyboards · head-to-head
Impact GX61 vs A-49
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Impact GX61 is cheaper at $129.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Roland
A-49
$175
Released 2012-10
Which is better: the Impact GX61 or A-49?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Impact GX61 is the cheaper at $129.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Impact GX61 | A-49 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129.99 MSRP / street price | $175 Current street price per Thomann |
| Brand | Nektar | Roland |
| Released | 2016 | 2012-10 |
| Keys | 61 | 49 |
| Key type | synth | synth |
| Drum pads | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs | 1 | 2 |
| Faders | 1 | 0 |
| Aftertouch | No | No |
| Connection | usb | usb_midi_din |
| Bundled software | Bitwig 8-Track | Ableton Live Lite |
| Release | 2016 | 2012 |
Sources — Impact GX61: nektartech.com (verified 2026-06-19). A-49: roland.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Impact GX61 and A-49?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Keys: Impact GX61 61 vs A-49 49
- Knobs: Impact GX61 1 vs A-49 2
- Faders: Impact GX61 1 vs A-49 0
- Connection: Impact GX61 usb vs A-49 usb_midi_din
- Bundled software: Impact GX61 Bitwig 8-Track vs A-49 Ableton Live Lite