Neither Korg nanoKEY Studio nor Nektar Impact GX61 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 86 MIDI Controller expert endorsements , however neither Korg nanoKEY Studio nor Nektar Impact GX61 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither MIDI Controller received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 or other critically acclaimed MIDI Controllers of this month.
For reference, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 received 4 endorsements this month, from Music Critic (7 Jan 2023), The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019) Prime Sound (15 Feb 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | Music Radar  | Gearank  | Keyboard Kraze  | Music Critic  | The Guitar Junky  | Spy  | E-Home Recording Studio  | Digital Piano Judge  | Prime Sound  | Consordini  |
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| 1 | - | $92 |  Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software. | - | - | - | 7
| 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $117 |  Korg nanoKEY Studio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -
| - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $110 |  Nektar Impact GX61 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Korg nanoKEY Studio 
Nektar Impact GX61 Customers like Nektar Impact GX61 way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Nektar Impact GX61
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Nektar Impact GX61, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Korg nanoKEY Studio.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling midi controller receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Nektar Impact GX61 ranks higher than that and Korg nanoKEY Studio ranks lower than that.
| Korg nanoKEY Studio | |
| Nektar Impact GX61 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling MIDI Controller |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Nektar Impact GX61 is more popular than Korg nanoKEY Studio
It's fairly safe to say that Nektar Impact GX61 is a more popular midi controller than Korg nanoKEY Studio, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Korg nanoKEY Studio and Nektar Impact GX61 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | $110 |
In comparison:
Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note ranks #38 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.0 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Nektar Impact LX25 Plus | $120 |
In comparison:
Nektar Impact LX25 Plus ranks #31 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Arturia MiniLab MkII | $109 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 | $119 |
In comparison:
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 ranks #33 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | Music Radar | Gearank | Keyboard Kraze | Music Critic | The Guitar Junky | Spy | E-Home Recording Studio | Digital Piano Judge | Prime Sound | Consordini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $92 | Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software. | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $349 |  Akai Pro MPK249 The Akai Pro MPK249 is a MIDI controller keyboard with 49 semi-weighted keys, a range of controls, and excellent build quality, making it a reliable choice for musicians and producers. | - | - | - |
3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $109 |  Arturia MiniLab MkII The Arturia MiniLab MkII is a compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller with 25 mini-sized keys, 16 assignable knobs, and USB connectivity, making it a versatile option for musicians and producers on-the-go. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| 4 | - | $110 |  Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
- Step-record as easily as typing. A keyboard with 25 backlit keys that illuminate
- More freedom to produce music, via USB or wirelessly
- Lightweight and compact design can be placed anywhere and easily transported
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- Enhance Your Workflow: Nektar DAW integration gives access to many of the functions you are most likely to need when recording and performing with your Impact GX. The best part is that it’s all done for you: Simply install the integration software for your DAW and start making music! The Buttons are labeled so you don’t have to remember how they are assigned
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Korg nanoKEY Studio is a well-known and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arturia Keystep or Akai MPD218 .
Korg nanoKEY Studio is $63 less expensive than an average MIDI controller ($179.99).
Nektar Impact GX61 is a popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note or Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 .
Nektar Impact GX61 is $70 less expensive than an average MIDI controller ($179.99).
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