Nektar SE25 | USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black

(4.5/5)For what it is and what it's supposed to do, it's essentially perfect. The build quality and sensitivity are fine considering the price. I was looking to get the smallest keyboard available with keys that are big enough to feel actually playable (with accuracy) and without the extra stuff common to portable MIDI keyboards (touch pads, rotary knobs, etc), and that's what I got. For the most part, the only spatial features are essential ones, and it incorporates those in the smallest amount of space possible. The programmable features are a bonus.I haven't had any issues with it, but I've used it lightly. If you lose the micro USB cable that comes with it, find a replacement that delivers MIDI data, as the more common charge cables do not.Regarding cons, the keys get a bit noisy when you play with force, but not to the point where it's genuinely irritating. The only things I'd like to see different about it are changing the USB port to USB-C, and possibly incorporating two small wheels (or one reassignable wheel) for pitch bend and modulation without extending its length. The current pitch bend buttons aren't touch-sensitive so they can only crudely simulate pitch bending.Most importantly, it's not visually distracting (hence the title). I've never understood the trend of adding a bunch of rainbow lights to keyboards.

Cool lil keyboard . Nice action and connects too my computer without issues . I use it with transcribing software and ableton live as well. The keys are touch sensitive as well.

Great on the go midi controller

Great quality, works well for the price and is compatible with Logic Pro, but really confusing for a beginner, even with instructions. I still don't have all the effects straightened out.

I thought, it will feel very plasticy and cheap. I tried similar items returned them because they felt like baby toys and I always hit a random wrong note into my play. However , this is plastic but it still feels very responsive. Of course I hit the wrong keys too but I can control it much better. Its small desk size helps me to put quick notes into my DAW. I actually take this thing very serious. I’m very picky when it comes to hardware. Great product. Works for what it’s built for.

A perfect small form-factor midi controller. Excellent build quality for price. The keys feel great, and it doesn't have a bunch of extra dials and controls that you'll never use. 10/10

I wanted a super portable keyboard that was easy to travel with. This is just what I needed to keep me writing while I'm on the road.

The keys aren't weighted but the springs are too strong and the keys are stiff, almost sticky. It's small, though.