Nektar SE25 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, Black, 25 Mini Keys

I wanted a small keyboard for basic note entry in Cubase and was quite surprised at what a good job it does for under £40. The key action is not brilliant but it's very useable and you have a choice of 3 velocity curves. Push 2 buttons and the transport feature is enabled (and works well with Cubase 10 - an exe file is supplied which automatically configures the midi ports and control options). It will play / record / stop and fast forward / rewind. Push 2 other buttons together and I can then select tracks in Cubase - other functions are available and the parameter controlled is easily configurable. If you take 10 minutes to read the short manual and learn how the buttons work then it is quite intuitive and unlocks a surprising amount of functionality considering that the device has a tiny footprint.I'd recommend this for note entry and control in a cheap, useable package.

Very nice Keyboard with plenty of functions to play with.Functions missing on more expensive models.You get your own 8-Track Studio so you can start making music right out of the box.This is ideal for beginners its very compact so easy to useworth the price for the DAW alone.

Very light portable midi keyboard with 2 octaves of small keys, (doesn’t do sound). Not bad quality in the build either. A bit plasticky(is that a word) but doesn’t affect performance. Buttons are small but good rubber quality. If you need something portable that you can use anywhere with your Ipad or laptop then this is great kit for the price. Keyboard is fine for laying down a midi track but don’t plan on reciting “Moonlight Sonata” on a live recording. Has some really good functionality such as pitch bend, sustain, octave control, layering notes and midi functions such as volume control panning and latching.I consider myself pretty tech comfortable but I did find this kit a bit difficult to program and it took me some time to follow the instructions which could have been easier to follow.All considering, if you want some basic midi keyboard input that doesn’t require all ten digits(both hands) and you have a restricted budget or just starting with midi then this kit is just the ticket. Worth more than its price tag, so very god value.

Small desk sizes and storage will benefit from a small keyboard controller. The portability will helps me to avoid borrowing other keyboards which can be dirty or faulty. Additionally can be used to control a different octave from a second keyboard and offers extra MIDI functionality. I have not been able to learn to switch the channels but it claims to be able to. Unfortunately the instructions aren't too clear on documentations online. Can't be helped for a cheap keyboard anyway.

On its own, a dumb keyboard but connected to a computer hosted DAW, an incredibly versatile instrument. When I bought it I was concerned that my large fingers would be a hindrance but it's been fine. I use the Studio One DAW where multiple tracks can be set up as different instruments. When you register the instrument with Nektar, you can download software that enables the keyboard to control some functions of the DAW. With this installed, you can move up or down the tracks with a simple button press, effectively switching instrument. I'm very impressed.

Great bit of kit for the price.

Good for people who wants travel with it, otherwise its a toy, everything about it feels cheap.

Not a rugged product...