Nektar Impact LX49+ 49-Key Full-Size Velocity-Sensitive USB Midi keyboard Controller with 8 Velocity-Sensitive LED Pads, Nektar Deep DAW Integration and Free Professional Recording Software Bundle
Product Description
More Control. More Creativity. More LX+
The Impact LX49+ USB MIDI controllers are jam-packed with intelligent and expressive performance control not even available on many premium products. Ever wanted a controller that hooks up automatically to your DAW? Impact LX+ does exactly that.
Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One takes Impact LX+ way beyond functionality normally offered by a USB MIDI controller keyboard. With Impact LX+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity.
NEKTAR DAW INTEGRATION
Impact LX49+ software integration supports most of the popular DAWs. A common workflow gives access to many of the functions you are most likely to need when recording and performing with your Impact LX+. The best part is that it’s all done for you: Simply complete the installation process and start making music! Impact LX+ DAW integration currently supports Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One. Buttons and controls are labeled so you don’t have to remember how they are assigned. That’s why Impact LX+ is a breeze to use but with enough extra features under the hood to challenge even the most experienced power user.
OCTAVE & TRANSPOSE BUTTONS
There is more to the 4 Octave & Transpose buttons than meets the eye. 4 functions are selectable on the fly so you can make important changes at any time, even while you play. A key combination makes assignment quick and easy. Choices include sending out MIDI Program Messages, change the Global MIDI Channel or select any of Impact LX49+’s 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons.
CONTROL CENTER
There is more to the 4 Octave & Transpose buttons than meets the eye. 4 functions are selectable on the fly so you can make important changes at any time, even while you play. A key combination makes assignment quick and easy. Choices include sending out MIDI Program Messages, change the Global MIDI Channel or select any of Impact LX61+’s 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons.
TOUCH SENSITIVE PADS
For groove and beat creation, Impact LX49+’s 8 velocity sensitive pads make life easy. Calibrated to trigger at a light touch, finger drumming is suddenly well within reach with a nice and even velocity response. Each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI cc message for use as MIDI trigger or toggle buttons. But the best part is the “Pad Learn“ feature, which allows you to just select a pad, play the note or drum sound you want on the keyboard and assignment is done. No complex menus for a task that’s essential to getting the most out of your pads. Assignments are stored over power cycling so you don’t lose your settings when you switch your system off for the night. In addition, 4 pad map locations can store your settings for future recall.
TRANSPORT & NAVIGATION
The 6 dedicated transport buttons are always within reach and mapped to control Cycle, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Press Shift to get access to alternate functions such as Goto L, Set L, Set R, Undo, Click and Mode. Dedicated Track up/down and Patch up/down buttons are located below the display.
USER PRESETS & PROGRAMMING MIDI
If you mainly want to use your DAW’s MIDI learn features, Impact LX+ is easy to come to grips with. There are 2 non-overlapping, read-only presets on the Mixer and Instrument buttons so you can quickly switch between independent and unique setups. These presets are also used for Impact LX+’s integrated DAW support. In addition, 5 user presets are programmed for GM compatible and “learn-friendly” setups plus they can of course be overwritten with your own settings. You for example could set up Impact LX+ for use with Pro Tools or Ableton Live, both of which have limited integration options. Using Impact LX+”s generic MIDI controller capabilities, setups can get you quite far. Here are links to setup examples. With the Impact LX’s “Null” function switched to on, parameter values are stored when you switch between presets so you avoid parameter jumping.
MIXER CONTROL
Press mixer and the first 8 Impact LX+ faders are assigned to control 8 channels of your DAWs mixer. The alternate Bank up/down function moves control assignments to the next or previous group of 8 channels. The 9th fader is assigned to the currently selected channel so you always know where to find it.
The buttons under the faders follow the channel assignment of their corresponding fader and can control Mute or Solo. Pan for the group of 8 channels controlled by the faders is handled by the 8 pots. Fader 9 is used for control volume of the current mixer channel as well as master volume.
To help you get the best out of your screen real estate, Impact LX also has shortcuts for opening and closing your DAWs mixer window so you can see what’s going on.
INSTRUMENT PRESET
The Instrument button assigns all controls to instrument parameters once an instrument track is selected in your DAW. Nektar mapping ensures this is done automatically, so you can start tweaking immediately. Better still, many devices and plugins are pre-mapped to match the blue control labels on the Impact LX49+.
BITWIG 8-TRACK INCLUDED
Bitwig 8-Track is included with every Impact LX+ so you can start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro from day one. Bitwig 8-Track gives you access to over 50 software instruments and effects for use on up to 8 audio or MIDI project tracks, and you can use any 3rd party VST plug-ins you might own, too. The ‘Bitwig Essentials Package’, a highly versatile handpicked selection of loops, clips and samples, is also included to help you get started. So put all that together and you have a powerful sketchpad for your musical ideas featuring the acclaimed workflow of Bitwig Studio.
CONNECTIVITY & APPLE iOS
As a low powered USB device, Impact LX49+ works with all USB devices that feature a Class compliant MIDI driver. This includes all version of Windows from XP and higher, Apple OS X 10.5 and higher plus Linux (as long as a USB MIDI driver package is installed).
And if you are often on the move you can easily hook your Impact LX61+ keyboard to an Apple iPad using the iPad’s optional USB camera connection kit (optional). Of course the Impact LX is powered by the iPad so you can work away for as long as your iPad remains charged.
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Keyboard (Velocity Sensitive)
25, synth action 49, synth action 61, synth action 88, semi-weighted, 3 zones
Pitch Bend / Mod Wheel
✓
✓
✓
✓
Octave Shift / Transpose
Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes
LED Pads (Velocity Sensitive)
8 8 8 8
Knobs (potentiometers)
8 8 8 8
Faders
1 9 9 9
Transport Controls / Buttons (Assignable)
Yes / – Yes / 9 Yes / 9 Yes / 9, illuminated
Foot Switch Connector / MIDI Out
Yes / – Yes / – Yes / – Yes / Yes
USB Bus-Powered / PSU Connector
Yes / – Yes / – Yes / – Yes / Yes
Nektar DAW Integration & PlugIn Control
✓
✓
✓
✓
NEKTAR DAW INTEGRATION: Carefully crafted DAW integration to give the best experience with your Nektar hardware. Comes pre-mapped and configured so you don’t have to spend hours assigning MIDI controls. DAW integration with Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Reason, SONAR, Studio One, FL Studio, and Reaper (includes Bitwig 8-Track)
PERFORMANCE & TRANSPORT CONTROLS: Modulation and Pitch Bend Wheels, Transpose and Octave-Shift Buttons, 8 performance pads (assignable Green/Orange/Yellow/Red) can easily be assigned to MIDI notes or messages.
PERFORMANCE & TRANSPORT CONTROLS: 9 control faders and 8 control pots give you lots of hands-on control. Faders and encoders show default parameter assignments for easier visual navigation.
COMPATIBILITY & SOFTWARE INCLUDED: Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS. Works with Apple iPad via camera connection kit (sold separately). Bitwig 8-Track DAW software included.