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Portable MIDI Controller Keyboard from Nektar





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The Nektar SE61 is the latest example of the company's commitment to offering musicians high-quality MIDI controllers at an outstanding price. This strikingly sleek keyboard controller is as feature-packed as it is portable. Featuring 61 velocity-sensitive full-size keys, four velocity curves, and a fader and full complement of assignable buttons that provide customizable control, the SE61 packs in everything you need to take command of your virtual instruments and DAW. The SE61 also features a 1/4-inch TS jack footswitch input for connecting a foot pedal for even more MIDI control options.





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Keys designed for great response!





Nektar knows that the keys on a keyboard are one of its most important features. That's why they put countless hours of research and design into the velocity-sensitive, full-size keys on the SE61. These keys respond beautifully, with a nice firm feel and great rebound. There are even four different velocity curves that let you adjust the keyboard response to fit your unique playing style. The result is a comfortable playing experience as you explore the expansive world of virtual instruments.





Easy-to-use controls





Pitch bend and mod wheels, four buttons, and a MIDI-assignable fader to the left of the keys provide extensive customizable control. First, you can adjust octaves up or down by -3/ 4 with multicolored LED indicators that clearly show your octave status. You can also transpose the keys ±12 semitones. These same buttons can also be reassigned to switch MIDI channels, change MIDI programs, select tracks, and even browse patches when DAW integration is active. And to take things even further, you can set the MIDI fader, modulation wheel, or footswitch pedal to control any MIDI CC message you desire. At Sweetwater, we especially appreciate that your assignments are even stored when you power off, so next time you can pick up right where you left off.





Hands-on DAW control and software





Download Nektar's DAW integration software and use the SE61 to control DAW transport functions as well as track selection, so you can put down the mouse or give your trackpad a rest and gain hands-on control over your DAW. It also comes with Bitwig Studio 8-track that features over 50 software instruments and effects. Whether you are just getting started in MIDI/DAW integration or are a seasoned pro, the SE61 has plenty to offer!





Nektar SE61 61-key Keyboard Controller Features:


Feature-packed MIDI keyboard controller with 61 velocity-sensitive, full-size keys


Features Octave Up/Down, Transpose Up/Down, a 30mm fader, and pitch and modulation wheels


4 different velocity curves let you adjust the keyboard response to fit your unique playing style


Adjust octaves up or down by -3/ 4 with multicolored LED indicators that clearly show your octave status


Transpose ±12 semitones


1/4-inch TS jack footswitch input for connecting a foot pedal for MIDI control options


Nektar's DAW integration software for controlling track selection and transport controls directly from the SE61


Comes with Bitwig Studio 8-track DAW featuring over 50 software instruments and effects


USB port for USB connectivity


Works with any DAW or MIDI music software on OS X, Windows, and Apple iOS