Compact. Powerful. Control.

At the heart of the GXP88 is a redesigned and carefully balanced keyboard action. The 88 full-size, semi-weighted keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch offer a firm touch and good playability.

The GXP88 is well equipped for all live and studio requirements, with compact dimensions and a low weight of just 8.2 kg. The features include pitch bend & modulation wheel, connections for 2 footswitches and an expression pedal, USB and MIDI out.

For standalone operation with midie expanders, the GXP88 can be operated with an external power supply.

The sleek and clear control panel, based on the successful Nektar Impact GX series, enables extended DAW integration with advanced transport control, track selection and volume control as well as options for opening/closing DAW windows and navigating songs. 14 freely assignable illuminated RGB buttons for direct MIDI programme and bank selection simplify operation and enable dynamic live performance.

The new key repeat engine provides an intuitive real-time tool for creating inspiring drum parts and is directly controllable via the GXP88's illuminated RGB buttons: once the mode is activated, the buttons allow direct selection of repeat rates, accent, interval, swing and routing from aftertouch or modulation to velocity. The second encoder becomes a dedicated tempo control, unless the synchronisation is set to external MIDI clock.

In combination with the Nektarine software, the Impact GXP88 gains powerful masterkey functionality: up to 16 VST or AU instrument plug-ins can be loaded into the software's 16 slots for simultaneous use. GXP88 allows direct patch access for hybrid or software-based keyboard setups via the RBG patch buttons and the ability to define keyboard ranges, layers and splits for all hosted plugins. All plugin settings and combinations can be saved in a single multi-patch. Nektarine can be used as a VST, AU or AAX plugin in any compatible DAW or as a standalone application.

Nektar DAW integration includes Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and StudioOne.