Detail 01
Octave shift
Octave buttons shift the keyboard from -3 to +4 octaves; multi-colored LEDs show status.
Product detailSKU #1500000025008
NektarSE49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 49-key USB MIDI controller with full-size keys, hands-on performance controls, DAW integration, and included Bitwig 8-Track software.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Creators who want a 49-key, full-size USB MIDI keyboard.
- Users of the listed supported DAWs who want track, patch, volume, and transport control.
- New producers who want to begin with included Bitwig 8-Track.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- People who do not need a USB keyboard controller.
- Users working outside the DAWs listed for Nektar DAW integration.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Transpose buttons
They transpose by +/- 12 semitones and can be configured for MIDI channel or Program messages.
Detail 03
Transport mode
A key combination changes the Octave and Transpose buttons to MMC transport functions including start, stop, and record.
Detail 04
Included Bitwig 8-Track
Includes over 50 software instruments and effects, up to 8 audio or MIDI project tracks, and third-party VST plug-in use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your DAW is on Nektar’s stated supported list if you want DAW integration.
- 02iPad connection requires an optional USB camera connection kit.
- 03The 1/4-inch footswitch input supports sustain or MIDI messages.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Impact SE49 require a driver?
No. It is USB class compliant and does not require a driver to operate.
02Can I connect it to an iPad?
Yes, using an optional USB camera connection kit.
03What controls does it include?
It has pitch bend, a modulation wheel, octave and transpose buttons, and an assignable fader.
04What software is included?
It includes Bitwig 8-Track and the Bitwig Essentials Package of loops, clips, and samples.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000025008
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