Nektar Impact LX49+ 49-Key USB Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration

The Impact LX49+ and LX61+ 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.

IMPACT LX+ CONTROLLER KEYBOARD
The 49 or 61 note velocity sensitive keyboard is a synth action with a medium tension. The full-size, piano-style keys are covered to protect against dirt and dust while also complementing the Impact LX+ design. With 4 velocity curves gradually increasing in dynamics there is a choice for any playing style. If you don’t need velocity, 3 fixed velocity levels cater for a consistent output. Octave and transpose buttons as well as pitch bend and modulation wheels are within reach, so you can quickly shift the keyboard up or down as needed, or apply additional articulation with the wheels.

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 LX+’s 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons.

CONTROL CENTER
Nine 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons and 8 encoders are at the center of Impact LX+’s control panel. Each control is fully programmable to send any MIDI CC message for use with hardware or software MIDI products. Used with Nektar DAW integration, the controls take on a life of their own, providing flexible pre-mapped DAW control giving you the best of both worlds. Control settings can be stored in any of the 5 Impact LX+ presets for recall at any time. And if you switch Null on, any parameter values are stored when you change presets so you avoid parameter jumping.

Technical Specifications

Keyboard
49 note (61 on LX61+) velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard
4 velocity curves + 3 fixed
Pitch bend & Modulation wheels
Octave shift buttons
Transpose shift buttons
Controls
8 potentiometers
9 30mm faders
9 assignable buttons
6 dedicated transport buttons
5 preset locations store control settings
Page button (for Nektar DAW Integration only)
Nektar DAW Integration for major DAWs
Pads
8 velocity sensitive pads
Each pad LED illuminated with 4 color options: Green, Yellow, Orange and Red
4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
Note-learn
Pads assignable notes and MIDI cc messages
Load or Save to any of 4 pad maps
Clips and Scenes LED buttons
Connections
1/4” TS jack foot switch input (MIDI Assignable)
USB port on rear panel, and USB bus powered
Connects to iPad via Apple Camera Connection Kit (not supplied)
Weight & Dimensions
Impact LX49+:
Dimensions: 31 5/8”(L) x 10 1/2”(D) 3 “(H)
Weight: 7 Lbs
Impact LX61+:
Dimensions: 38”(L) x 10 1/2”(D) 3 “(H)
Weight: 9 Lbs
System Requirements
USB Class compliant, no driver is needed for:
Apple iOS, Apple OSX, Windows XP, or higher, Linux (MIDI driver software required)
Nektar DAW Integration
Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher