Designed for keyboard players and live performers, the Nektar GXP88 is an 88-note USB MIDI keyboard controller with instant access to performance controls including a real-time repeat engine, powerful Nektarine plug-in patch management, and Nektar DAW integration. Well suited for studio and stage, the slim-line control panel is based on the Impact GX series, enabling advanced DAW integration with extended transport control, track selection, and volume control, as well as options to open and close DAW windows and navigate songs. Additionally, the GXP88's user interface has 14 assignable illuminated RGB buttons for direct MIDI program and bank selection.

The Key Repeat function adds an innovative real-time tool for creating inspirational rhythms and patterns. Direct control is provided from the controller's illuminated RGB buttons. Use Key Repeat for real-time control over repeat rates, and control any parameter from accents and swing to internal routing, and from aftertouch, to modulation and velocity. Additionally, a second encoder controls tempo (unless synchronization is set to external MIDI clock).

With the included Nektarine 2.0 software, the GXP88 provides a powerful master keyboard functionality with the ability to control 16 VST or AU instrument plug-ins, and customize, save, and load individual or complete multipatch sets instantly. Using the GXP88 also provides advanced controls such as keyboard zones, layers, and splits for all hosted plug-ins. Nektarine can run as a VST, AU, or AAX plug-in in any compatible DAW or be used as a standalone application.

The GXP88 includes full DAW support integration with Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar, and Studio One. The keyboard is bus-powered or can be powered by an optional 9 VDC power supply. The GXP88 ships with a USB cable, a copy of Cubase LE, and the Retrologue synthesizer.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty    88 Semi-Weighted Full-Size Keys    Velocity-Sensitivity with Aftertouch    Modulation and Pitch-Bend Wheels    Nektarine 2.0 Plug-In Control Software    Full Transport Controls    Transpose and Octave Shift Buttons    Cubase LE + Retrologue Software    USB Bus Powered    Includes USB Cable

• 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 and down buttons with LED indicators 
• Transpose up and down buttons with LED indicators. Assignable to other functions 
• Power on/off switch 
• 9 VDC power supply socket (PSU optional) 
• USB port and USB bus powered 
• 7 transport buttons for DAW integration; MIDI assignable 
• Shift button activates transport button's secondary level for a total of 14 accessible buttons 
• MIDI output jack 
• 1/4” TRS jack for connection of 2 foot switches 
• 1 MIDI-assignable potentiometer 
• 1/4“ TRS jack expression pedal socket 
• Note repeat button with LED tempo indicator
• Nektar DAW support integration 
• Note-repeat function button 
• Nektarine plug-in control software included (download)
• Nektar DAW Integration for Impact GXP88currently supports Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar, and Studio One
• Includes Cubase LE and Retrologue software synthesizer

• AAX, AU, VST, or VST3 plug-in version and standalone application for OSX and Windows
• Load any VST, VST3, and AU instrument plug-ins
• Up to 16 instrument slots
• Create layers, splits, and zones with direct selection of 10 instrument slots from GXP 
• Each instrument slot with volume, pan, mute/solo, FX sends 1-4 controls
• 4 effect insert plug-in slots per instrument (AU / VST / VST3 FX)
• 4 send effect plug-in slots (AU / VST / VST3 FX)
• Store instrument and FX plug-in patches + Nektarine multipatches
• Browser Settings are remembered per plug-in slot
• Patch-management with control from GXP
• Full parameter feedback: button colours updated in real-time
• Multipatch with settings, save as Default, and load as default—all browser settings can be saved with tags for slots tags

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this midi come with the bag/ soft case on the image?

A: Bag /soft case not included.

Q: 2. Hello. Can this be played as a stand alone piano with inbuilt voices or it's solely a keyboard controller?

A: The Nektar Technology Impact LX49+ is a MIDI controller only.

Q: 3. Should I go for this or arturia minilab Does they have the same features

A: If you are seeking a MIDI keyboard to pair with FL Studio, the Novation FLkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for FL Studio is a top recommendation, as it has a feature set designed to integrate seamlessly with FL Studio's interface. For general comparison, the FLkey 37 has more keys and pads than the Minilab, but the Minilab has more rotary encoders. The FLkey has wheels for Pitch and Modulation functionality where the Minilab has touch sensors.

Q: 4. Does it supports ableton live 10 ?

A: Nektar DAW Integration for the Impact GXP88 does not currently support Ableton, but it can be used as a simple control surface for Ableton Live 10.

Q: 5. What are the dimensions of this midi controller

A: The M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini 32-Mini-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller measures 15.8 x 7.5 x 2.6" (40.1 x 19.1 x 6.6 cm).

Q: 6. Will this work with Ableton Live 9 Lite?

A: It will, and nicely...Great controller for the price. Knobs work great for your various effect and mod sends. Go to website for specific DAW platforms, (including Ableton). Nektar products are quite functional with many capabilities for the price. Enjoy!

Q: 7. does it come with a sustain pedal?

A: This unit does not include a sustain pedal. Here's a recommendation for a sustain pedal B&H # AUFPP1L.

Q: 8. THIS PRODUCT IS NEW?

A: All items in our inventory are new unless clearly stated otherwise on the item's page, or if you are searching on the Used section of our website.

Q: 9. Does this have an auxiliary output jack that you can plug into headphones or a boom box?

A: No, the Keystation 88 is a MIDI keyboard controller which has digital ports for USB and MIDI, but it does not have any analog inputs or outputs to connect a boom box or headphones. You can connect headphones to your computer for monitoring. If you want a more traditional keyboard that is a similar size and in the same general price range, you may like the Alesis Concert 88-Key Digital Piano with Full-Sized Keys (B&H # ALCONCERT) which has a stereo output for headphones, but no aux input. The Artesia PE-88 Portable Digital Piano / Arranger Keyboard (B&H # ARPE88) which has headphone and line outputs, stereo aux input and a microphone input. We do have more options for other models listed with our portable keyboards. Please contact us by phone or through live chat on the website for further assistance.

Q: 10. Can I use this for vMix Software?

A: I have the 24 key model and it works just fine with vMix. My only thing is I have run out of buttons - there is just so much you can do with it. I'm about to order the larger version. Alex