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Nektar Impact GX61: price, specs & release date
Nektar Impact GX61, released 2016. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: nektartech.com verified STALE · 2026-06-19 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Nektar Impact GX61 a good buy?
At $130, the Nektar Impact GX61 is #5 cheapest of the 12 MIDI keyboards we track, where the median is $149. On the spec sheet, its keys of 61 is the highest of the 12, its drum pads of 0 is the lowest of the 12, and its knobs of 1 is below the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $129.99 MSRP / street price |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nektar |
| Released | 2016 |
| Keys | 61 |
| Key type | synth |
| Drum pads | 0 |
| Knobs | 1 |
| Faders | 1 |
| Aftertouch | No |
| Connection | usb |
| Bundled software | Bitwig 8-Track |
Source: nektartech.com (read 2026-06-19) STALE · 2026-06-19 · corroborated by sweetwater.com (read 2026-06-19). Verified: 61 full-size synth-action (unweighted) keys, no pads, no key aftertouch, USB-only (no MIDI DIN), Bitwig 8-Track bundle, $129.99. Control set is minimal: one assignable potentiometer and one volume fader/slider plus transport buttons (knobs:1, faders:1 supported by spec descriptions). Corroboration URL changed from Soundium to Sweetwater (verified retailer).
Is the Nektar Impact GX61 worth it vs cheaper MIDI keyboards?
Nektar Impact GX61 against its closest cheaper and pricier MIDI keyboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Keys | Key type | Drum pads | Knobs | Faders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nektar Impact GX61 this | $129.99 | 61 | synth | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 | $129 | 32 | synth | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Arturia MiniLab 3 | $149 | 25 | synth | 16 | 8 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nektar Impact GX61 cost?
The Nektar Impact GX61 has a US price of $129.99 (MSRP / street price), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Nektar Impact GX61 compare on price?
At $130, the Nektar Impact GX61 is #5 cheapest of the 12 MIDI keyboards we track, where the median is $149.
When was the Nektar Impact GX61 released?
The Nektar Impact GX61 was released 2016.
What are the Nektar Impact GX61's key specs?
Nektar Impact GX61 (Nektar): keys 61, key type synth, drum pads 0, knobs 1, faders 1. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $129.99 at nektartech.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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