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GXP 49 | 61| 88
Owners Manual
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Nektar Impact GX49 & GX61 User Guide 1

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  • Page 1 GXP 49 | 61| 88 Owners Manual www.nektartech.com www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact GX49 & GX61 User Guide 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MIDI Clock Trigger Sync (see page 10) Transpose Button Functions - MIDI Channel, Program Change, Patch up/down MMC Transport and Pro Tools Control Factory Restore Declaration of Conformity - CE&FCC Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    This means, that the setup work for supported DAWs has largely been done and you can focus on expanding your creative horizon with your new controller. The Nektar DAW support adds functionality that makes the user experience more transparent when you combine the power of your computer with Nektar Impact GXP.
  • Page 4: Connection & Power

    Connect a TRS to TS Y-splitter cable to operate Connect to USB host/computer. two foot switch pedals at the same time. Unit powered via USB. Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 5: Power On And Get Started

    If you want to connect a foot switch to control sustain, plug it in to the 1/4” jack socket on the back of the keyboard. • Set the power switch on the back of the unit to On. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide 5...
  • Page 6: Daw, Nektarine & Midi Control

    Nektar DAW Integration & Nektarine Downloads If your DAW is supported with Nektar DAW integration software, you’ll need to first create a user account on our website and subsequently register your product to gain access to the downloadable files applicable to your product.
  • Page 7: Keyboard & Real-Time Controls

    The receiving instrument needs to be set up to respond to AfterTouch but GXP AfterTouch can also be programmed to send standard MIDI cc messages which most devices will respond to. Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide 7 www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 8: Transport Buttons And Potentiometer

    Impact GXP DAW integration files. If you plan to use your Impact GXP with a supported DAW, make sure to down- load the files you need, by first creating a Nektar user account as described on page 4. Once you have downloaded the package applica- ble to your DAW, make sure to read the included PDF guide which describes how to set it up and how it all works.
  • Page 9: Note Repeat & Rgb Led Buttons

    To set a negative Accent Velocity value, press and hold [0]+[1-5]. Example: [5]=+50 and [0]+[5]=-50. • To reset accent to 0, press [0]. • The menu exit immediately upon selection. Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide 9 www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 10: Repeat Functions - Accent Interval, Swing, Tigger Sync

    Read more about how to assign MIDI messages and color to buttons in the section covering the Setup menu. When Nektarine is connected, all 14 RGB buttons are dedicated to Nektarine control. This is described in the PDF guide supplied with the Nektarine download package. Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 11: Setup Menu

    A good place to start is the MIDI Manufacturers Association www.midi.org. Cancel You can cancel any value entry by pressing Cancel (C1) as long as you have not already pressed [Enter] (C5). Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide 11 www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 12: Assign A Midi Cc Message To A Control

    Next you’ll need to enter the Bank MSB/LSB messages which has to be a total of 6 digits. If MSB is 11 and LSB is 120, type in 011120 in step 4. Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 13: Rgb Led Color

    (i.e. 1 for +1). Enter values using the white number keys labelled 0-9. • Press [Enter] (C5). This changes the Transpose setting immediately and exit Setup. To reset transpose to 0, enter 00 in step 3. Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide 13 www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 14: Assignable Midi Buttons

    Setup. EXP Mode Impact GXP support most of the expression pedals available on the market, including of course our own universal Nektar NX-P. Not all expression pedals are universal so GXP provides options to select between the two common types.
  • Page 15: Midi Out

    Press Enter (C5). This will accept the change and exit Setup. Function Value range Transpose -/+ 12 MIDI Channel 1-16 MIDI Program Change 0-127 Patch down/up for Nektar DAW Integration Relative Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide 15 www.nektartech.com...
  • Page 16: Mmc Transport And Pro Tools Control

    MMC Transport Control The Nektar DAW Integration files automatically map the transport and navigation buttons to their respective functions in supported DAWs. If your DAW is not supported directly, you may still be able to control your DAW’s transport controls using MIDI Machine Control or if you are using Pro Tools, the dedicated setup for Pro Tools.
  • Page 17: Factory Restore

    United States Impact GXP 49, 61 and 88 have been tested to comply with FCC regulations Part 15, SubPart B, Class B, test method ANSI C63.4: 2014. Dispose of product securely, avoiding exposure to food sources and ground water. Only use the product in accordance with the instructions.
  • Page 18 Designed by Nektar Technology, Inc Nektar Impact GXP 49 | 61 | 88 User Guide www.nektartech.com (Rev 2)

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