Nektar SE49

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic MIDI Controller for Beginners and Pros Alike I recently purchased the Nektar SE49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, and it has quickly become an essential part of my home studio setup. The build quality is impressive, especially considering the affordable price. The keys feel responsive and comfortable to play, offering a good balance between weight and sensitivity. One of the standout features of this controller is the seamless integration with DAWs. Setting it up with my software was a breeze, and the dedicated controls for transport, volume, and other parameters work flawlessly right out of the box. The Nektar DAW integration is a huge time-saver, allowing me to focus more on making music rather than fiddling with settings. For a 49-key controller, the SE49 is compact and lightweight, making it easy to transport if needed. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile MIDI controller, whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your existing setup. Overall, the Nektar SE49 offers exceptional value for money, with a combination of quality, functionality, and ease of use that's hard to beat. I highly recommend it to any musician or producer!

I have a home studio, using Studio One DAW and use this keyboard to add additional instruments such as piano, strings and persussion...works well connecting to the PC using the USB cable which is included. Good additional controllers for intensity and volume etc. Very happy with this purchase.

Good: It works, just works. Bad: Bitwig DAW (which I like as a software) is severely limited and is pricey to unlock. I tried to get into this pre internet, bought a few books and got nowhere. Twenty plus years later and off work for a bit, I decided to dust off the old midi keyboard to find time and more specifically Windows had left it far far behind, so bought myself the SE49. One month later and I have gone straight down the Software Synth Rabbit hole. Trying to recreate all the classic songs and sounds, from the 70s and early 80s. The keyboard is all I need for my limited skill set, everything you wish is out there for free, I was hoping for a synthesiser and now have more than I can wave a stick at! With Youtube as a guide, you will soon be up and running. It will even give you keyboard lessons and teach you how to play songs of your choice correctly. Wan't to get into making and playing music on the cheap then just go for it, plug it into your computer and off you go! One of the best buying decisions I have made ever, now excuse me while I vanish back down that music production wormhole, trying to recreate that bass synth sound from bedsitter.

I've made some hits on this keyboard. Does it feel like a NORD? No. The keys aren't properly weighted, but they have some bunce to them. Nothing like a real piano of course. But I have problem, playing them for recording. I would never use them at a live show though. The Nord's made for that.

Excellent for the money. As a music producer, this is ideal. The 49 keys feel very good, semi weighted. The pitch bend and modulation wheel also very good. Useful fader, and another excellent feature is there's no need for a separate power supply, which is especially useful to simply connecting iPhone or Ipad (this keyboard uses less than 100mA.) Nektar is a good and honest company for selling a product like this at such a competitive price. There’s software too, but I have already have my favourite DAW. In a perfect world there would be some more faders or rotary to map midi controls. Other than that, this is no doubt the best midi keyboard for the money. I also have a Novation MK3 which has 25 mini keys and requires separate power supply, yet that had plenty of dials, drum pads, and a TRS midi type A out... anyway, the 49 Key Nektar keyboard exceeded my expectations since it arrived today. Highly recommended

Perfect size for what I want it for. The keys feel like they have a little bit of spring to them too. Great if you don't have the desk space for a full keyboard, this is only about 6-7cm high and extremely lightweight so you can treat it like a guitar and just grab it when you need it. Very happy with it! Comes with some software too but never used it. Works fine with Ableton and Native Instruments products out the box. Excellent value!

Look, realistically you get what you pay for here. Squeaky keys, feels like it would snap in half, and does in fact even flex a little in the body. I bought it because I needed something cheap with bigger keys than my APK Mini, and it fits those two criteria - for me, it does enough. But beware, if you buy this expecting a good bit of kit you'll be sorely disappointed.

Great keyboard! Ready to use straight out of the box. I like the useful transpose button as well a very cool feature!

I was in the market for a very basic, no-frills, lightweight keyboard controller in the $100 price range and initially chose a competing brand because it seemed very popular on Amazon. The keyboard itself was okay, especially for the price, but the keys weren't very good: cheap plastic and very wobbly. I asked Google AI if there was another option with a better keybed in this price range, and it suggested the Nektar SE-49. I was skeptical that the keys would be any better, especially since the Nektar is actually less expensive than the competition. However, I couldn’t have been more pleased or impressed. The Nektar SE-49’s keybed is noticeably better than the first one I ordered—more solid, slightly quieter, and with a more “premium” feel—and all at a lower price. In my opinion, the SE-49 also looks nicer and more contemporary in its design. The keyboard was sold and shipped by Sweetwater Sound, whom I also want to acknowledge for their fast shipping and excellent packing. Don’t waste your time buying and returning an inferior product. The SE-49 is fantastic and, in my opinion, your best possible choice.

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lo compre hace tiempo,buen precio,perfecto si te inicias en la producción midi y eres novato como yo,tienes que mirar en la web del fabricante para cambiar sensibilidad de las teclas,un teclado sencillo,viene con un cable usb para conectar,llevo ya bastante con el y sin problemas,lo peor quizás para mi las teclas aveces resbaladizas.(cuaidado con los tacos de goma que soportan el teclado por abajo,se despegan,me paso,y los pege algunos)

Ótimo teclado

The keys feels fantastic to play, they have just the right weight to them. The buttons are also easy to use without silly key combinations and overall feels solid without being too heavy. Highly recommended.