These keyboards can control your DAW – and have a built-in trackpad to replace your mouseNUX is launching three new keyboard controllers with built in track pads, so you can say goodbye to your desktop mouse.
The NUX NTK is available with either 37, 49, or 61 keys. The lineup marks the brands’ first series of USB keyboard controllers, which are designed to make working with your DAW much more seamless, and streamline your desktop setup.

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All three models have buttons for DAW transport control, plus a range of pre-configured presets for simple integration with DAWs such as Cubase (Cubase LE is included with all models), Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Ableton Live, Studio One, FL Studio, and GarageBand. There’s also a memory slot for a custom DAW configuration, plus a MIDI mode on each model, allowing users to configure controls via the keyboard using its display and push encoder, or through the included software editor.
Each keyboard hosts two wheels for pitch bend and modulation, and has nine programmable faders. The 49- and 61-key models also have eight rotary knobs, with the mighty 61-key NTK being the only keyboard in the range to feature eight velocity-sensitive pads, plus a Bank A/B button. All three keyboard controllers also feature a five-pin MIDI output and a sustain pedal jack, alongside USB-B connectivity.
Take a closer a the NTK-61 model in the video below:

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To find out more head over to NUX. Official pricing details and availability are yet to be confirmed.
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