

I could play quite expressively with it, although – I could feel that it’s not as pleasant to play on, compared to my usual MIDI controller, the Novation Launchkey 49 (YouTube video). The feel of playing on the SE49 felt alright. I don’t know what you’ll do with a MIDI controller without velocity-sensitive keys. Let’s talk about some key features you’ll find on the Nektar Se49. Varied, 4 x Sensitivity Curves, 3 x Fixed Having owned and tried the two MIDI controllers above, I felt the SE49’s quality is somewhere between the Samson Carbon (stiff keys) and M-Audio keystation (I loved the feel of the keys on this one). Samson Carbon 49 – ($88) Watch my review here.Sure – there are a few 49-key MIDI controllers in the market around the $99 price tag as well, such as: It connects with your computer (Mac and PC) or iPad, without needing any driver installation.

Watch me make produce a short music riff with the Nektar SE49 in the video above.įirst off, the Nektar SE49 cost only USD84.99.
