Product Comparison: M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 vs Nektar Impact GX61
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General Specifications
Brand
M-Audio
Nektar
Model
Keystation 61 MK3
Impact GX61
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Enter the world of unrestricted computer-based music creation and performance with the Keystation 61 MK3 keyboard controller from M-Audio - successor to the iconic Keystation 61 II.
The Impact GX61 is a great entry into the world of Nektar controllers. It offers a no-fuss interface and generic MIDI control that works with any computer music application.
Key Specs
Number of Keys
61
61
Weighted Keys
Yes
No
Metronome Included
No
No
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
Nektar Impact GX61
What customers say about "Key Specs"
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Awesome stuff, lovely weighted keys and really helping my fingering technique.
- Nice feel to the keys.
- Great value for money, nice weighted keys, works well with my software.
- Works well, feels like quality, keys are nicely weighted.
- Very well made. Keys feel great. Loving ableton live lite.
Nektar Impact GX61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
- The keys have a good action, and it is well built and inexpensive.
- The keys have a nice feel.
- Good full size keys, easy to use layout.
- The keyboard is comfortable and the keys feel nice and durable.
- The keys feel good and the buttons on the left come in handy. I would highly recommend it.
Size & Weight
Height
2.68 in.
2.75 in.
Width
39.2 in.
38 in.
Depth
7.44 in.
7.75 in.
Weight
9 lbs.
6 lbs.
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
Nektar Impact GX61
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
Nektar Impact GX61
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
Nektar Impact GX61
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
Nektar Impact GX61
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- It's a nice and compact size.
- This was a nice size and weight.
- Excellent keyboard with full size keys.
- It fits perfectly on my desktop and has a high quality feel to it when playing.
- It does not take up much space.
Nektar Impact GX61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
- Very compact and stylish.
- Easy to get working with Logic Pro X. It's compact for a 61-key.
- The keyboard is compact and very light, but not cheap feeling.
- The form factor is nice and compact, takes very less space.
- It was compact and lightweight.
Features
Display Type
No
No
Mixing Capabilities
Yes
Yes
Equalizer
No
No
Drum Pads
No
No
Recording Feature
Yes
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Yes
USB Port(s)
Yes
Yes
Power Source
USB, AC adapter
USB
Extras
Ableton Live Lite, AIR Music Tech Xpand!2, Plug-and-play, Pitch and modulation wheels
Sustain pedal jack, Bitwig 8-Track, Pitch and modulation wheels
What customers say about "Features"
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- USB powered - No power adapter needed to power up the keyboard.
- User friendly controls on keyboard.
- Plugged in and worked right away.
- Easy to operate and install with my mac.
- The included software is really good especially for the price.
Nektar Impact GX61 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
- It was easy to set up - really was pretty much plug and play.
- It works very well with the macbook/apple logic X software.
- Works really well with Bitwig.
- Great keyboard, keys are not too small easy to use goes well with my DAW setup is easy, amazingly light.
- Perfect for my iPad and my laptop, the keys work perfectly.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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