Nektar Impact LX25+ USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integratio
NEKTAR IMPACT LX25+ : TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DAW AND VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS!
The Impact LX25+ is a compact yet powerful MIDI keyboard controller – jam-packed with features that make it fun to create music and easy to set up. It works with any computer music application as well as offering comprehensive smart controller functionality, not even available on many premium products. With this instrument you are ready to make music in seconds: Plug in the included MIDI cable and let your Windows, OSX or iOS operating system take care of the rest.
What’s more, Impact LX+ hooks up automatically to your DAW: The included Nektar DAW Integration software turns Impact controllers into fully configured remote controls for 11 popular DAWs. Take control of mixer functions, tweak virtual instruments and navigate your projects. With Impact LX+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity!
- 25 note velocity sensitive full-size keyboard
- Works with all MIDI music applications
- 8 hyper-sensitive LED pads for drum programming
- Fully programmable realtime controls, 5 user presets
- Smart controller functionality with Nektar DAW Integration for 11 DAWs
- Connect via USB to Windows, OSX, Linux (Ubuntu) or Apple iOS devices (iOS req. camera connection kit)
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KEYBOARDThe Impact LX+ has a 25 note, full-size velocity sensitive keyboard and lets you choose between 4 velocity curves that cater for different playing styles including a soft and hard touch. Dynamic and expressive, it is calibrated for all styles of music. Dedicated buttons for octave and transpose buttons as well as pitch bend & modulation wheels are within reach, so you can quickly shift the keyboard or apply additional articulation as needed. Better still, the 4 buttons can be assigned to control additional functions such as Global MIDI channel, MIDI program or LX+ user preset select. | POWERFUL CONTROL CENTERImpact LX25+ features programmable real-time controls: 1x 30mm fader and 8x potentiometers. Each control is fully programmable to send unique MIDI messages and can be stored in any of the 5 user presets. So you can control up to 5 different devices and switch between them seamlessly, in addition to DAW integration. If you switch “Null” on, any parameter values are stored when you change presets so you avoid parameter jumping. Used with Nektar DAW integration, the control options increase substantially, providing flexible pre-mapped DAW control giving you the best of both worlds. | PADS FOR BEATS & GROOVESThe 8 pads are great to play. Dynamic and sensitive, they are ideally suited for finger drumming. Assign sounds or MIDI notes to the pads is quick and easy with Impact’s unique “Pad Learn“ feature: Activate, just hit a pad to select, and press a key on the keyboard to assign the MIDI note. Done! You can save your setups in 4 Pad Maps for recall at any time. With Nektar DAW Integration active, the pads are automatically mapped in Reason or Bitwig for instance and provide a true drum machine feeling, including visual feedback using the pads’ colors. |
Nektar DAW Integration takes Impact LX+ way beyond the functionality normally offered by USB MIDI controller keyboards: Give the mouse or trackpad a break and navigate projects, control the mixer or tweak plugins directly from Impact LX+. To help you make the most out of your screen real estate, LX+ also has shortcuts for opening and closing your DAW’s mixer window. And the best is, that there is no complicated setup or programming: Our powerful pre-configured setups take care of mapping everything for you. DAW internal devices are pre-mapped, and factory maps for many popular 3rd party instrument plugins are also included. Simply install and start making music!
DAW INTEGRATION SUPPORTS:
Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reason, Reaper, Sonar & Studio One.
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TRANSPORT & NAVIGATIONNavigate your projects: The 6 dedicated transport buttons are always within reach and mapped to control Cycle, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Dedicated Track up/down and Patch up/down buttons are located below the display. Press “Shift” to get access to alternate functions such as Goto L, Set L, Set R, Undo, Click and Mode (implementation details depend on the DAW). | MIXER CONTROLPress “Mixer” and the 8 Impact LX+ encoders are assigned to control 8 DAW mixer channels. The alternate Bank up/down function moves assignments to the next or previous group of 8 channels. Channel mute can be controlled holding “Mixer” and pressing one of the 8 pads. Pan for the selected group of 8 channels is handled by holding “Mixer” while turning the 8 pots. Fader 9 adjusts volume for the currently selected mixer channel as well as master volume. There are even shortcuts to open and close your DAW’s mixer window from Impact LX+, so you can make the most out of your screen real estate and instantly see what’s going on. | INSTRUMENT CONTROLIn “Instrument” mode, you can control virtual instruments directly from the hardware. Nektar mapping takes care of assignments automatically. Many DAW devices and plugins are pre-mapped to match the screened blue control labels, so you can start tweaking right away. The knobs are assigned to typical oscillator and filter parameters, but when you hold “Instrument” while turning a pot, you can also tweak amp and filter ADSR envelopes. In many DAWs, the Page button gives access to a second page of knob assignments. Nektar “Grab” lets you assign parameters to controls instantly: Simply hold “Shift” while moving the instrument parameters you want to control, followed by moving the knob you want them assigned to. Done! Some DAWs even support saving grabbed parameters to a Nektar map for future use. |
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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 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 1.81 kg |
| Dimensions: | 46.58 x 26.67 x 5.94 cm; 1.81 Kilograms |
| Model: | Impact LX25+ |
Sehr gut ausgestattetes Midi-Keyboard mit praktischen “Transport-Kontroll-Buttons” – Play, Stop, Zurck usw. – Velocity-Curve lsst sich sehr gut anpassen – sowohl die von den Tasten als auch von den Pads – beides separat! Was mir noch sehr gut gefllt: Der Support hat innerhalb von wenigen Stunden geantwortet!
En mi opinin es el mejor en su tamao, tiene todas las funciones desde pads, teclas, 1 fader que yo utilizo para automatizar pistas y knobs multifuncion que puedes asignar segn lo que permita tu Daw.
My husband LOVED this thing he’s using it almost daily
I needed a smaller midi keyboard with midi controllers and this one did a great job, it is very useful for when you have smaller midi channels and is a great help with the midi controllers it has. It also comes with some pads which allows for easy drum notation.
It’s size makes it easy to fit on a desk and I can just grab it when I need it.
Now I realise writing a review the same day I got this is silly as u know what but I’m gonna come back later on when I’ve got to grips with this beautiful piece of kit and rewrite it. It is a really sweet looking bit a kit tbf and for the price It’s a gem.
My problem right now is I’ve never used something like this before and all the lingo in the manual is like reading double Dutch atm. Youtube? Thank fook for it bcos we can find plenty of great informative videos on there to help us newbies to learn about these MIDI Controllers.. ..
The manufacturers packaging is 1st rate too. There was a little cut/gash near the back end of the box but the white snowy foam stuff saved it for me. Or at least so far that’s how it looks. I never liked buying these kinds of things online bcos I’ve worked in warehouses like these before and I know how packages are treated, and some idiots love to smash other ppls stuff to pieces.
This came looking great tbf so I’m thankful to Amazon for that.. If it don’t work I will be back onto them.. U know it AMAZON..
I’m very new to music production, but having previously purchased the Nektar SE25 I have slowly increased my knowledge base, and skills. So I decided to aim a little higher with this model. Since both come with a free copy of Bitwig 8 track studio I was already set up to go. I also use FL Studio which like Bitwig is very easy to map with the fader and the 8 rotary switches, the instructions are quite comprehensive if you have a basin comprehension of midi systems. After a short play around and a fairly steep learning curve, I was of and creating music. The controls are all quite tactile and you definitely get a feel for what you are attempting to achieve. The keyboard has 25 normal size keys which also function well and their sensitivity can be easily altered as described in the brief manual. Recording,play, and stop are all controlled by a control bank located just above the keyboard. This can obviously also been done using your DAW, but these controls save time. The drum pads can be mapped to most drum VST plug ins and their sensitivity can also be changed quite easily. The drum pads make creating a beat very easy and a whole lot of fun. As always you get what you pay for, this is not perfect,but it is very good, and excellent value for money.
A nicely constructed keyboard. It’s working great with my Cubase and Cakewalk daws. The instructions could be a ‘lot’ better (thank goodness for YouTube) but, once you understand the functions, it works a treat. The two octave range means you’re using the octave buttons a lot but, compared to more expensive midi controllers, there’s a lot for the money.
Ottima tastiera, non risulta “plasticosa” al tatto ed i pads hanno un ottima risposta e sono facilmenti programmabili con differenti feeds per meglio adattarsi al vostro modo di suonare. Ottimi i knobs e le rotelle che hanno un’escursione molto morbida. Pienamente soddisfatto!
Now if my husband can figure it out. It will be great.
Buscaba un teclado pequeo que fuera cmodo y a la vez verstil. Hace slo unos das que lo tengo pero estoy muy contenta con la compra.
Coming to the features, I love the tight integration it has with garage band. I don’t even need the keyboard and mouse anymore.
As for the keyboard quality, I love the weighted keys, as well as the touch sensitivity. Also love the fact that these are full sized keys. Overall, 10/10. Recommended.
The Nektar was delivered right on time and I was pleased with the physical build. It’s exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, following all the set-up instructions the controller does not respond correctly when plugging in via USB. Windows displays a “last usb device has malfunctioned and is not working properly”. I’ve researched and exhausted all possible solutions and still receiving same message. Having covered all possible fixes I might have to return the unit as it just might be a hardware issue. It’s a shame because I really want this to work! I’ll even return and buy again. I’m even looking at the full size version. The box had some minor bumps and nicks so maybe possibly dropped? I’ll be looking at how to properly set up a return through Amazon shortly. Hopefully we can get this sorted out! I reached out to Nektar but no response yet..
Thanks,
Jim
This thing is epic grate through cubase and cakewalk and bandlab works flawlessly easy integration and midi programing if needed keys feel good pads are sensitive grate transport controls and 8ch mixer functions for mixing its grate well worth the money
With seamless DAW integration and keys that accurately simulate the feel of a real piano this device has been welcome addition to my workflow. It’s light so easy for making music on the go and excellent customer service. Proves you don’t need to break the bank to upgrade your hardware.
Great product! Strong build quality, easy to use and the keys feel great compared to the other controllers in this price range.
Very compatible and easy to use with Reason. Big plus for me.
Price to performance is unmatched in this range.
Perfect Budget keyboard…,without compromising the key size and its feel…
I liked it very much….
I love this! All the controls and wheels feel great and the keys are perfect for playing fast lines.
Bastante bueno para su precio, los pads son responsivos al tacto al igual que el teclado y puedes configurar la presin necesaria. Son compatibles con muchos programas. Es demasiado grande para un escritorio pequeo pero las teclas de tamao normal ayudan.
I use REAPER as my DAW and this is the perfect tool for my music production!!
All the keys are well mapped no problems of remapping midi via software, as NEKTAR does it for you with the customized drivers!
It’s a quality product – but beware of damaged ones. As i got a damaged ones initially with keys popped out, but Amazon replaced it promptly.
Es un gran producto. Una buena combinacin entre controlador midi para tocar instrumentos y un controlador para el daw. Para Ableton tiene funciones limitadas pero suficientes, en Reaper es bastante ms poderoso. Excelente producto por su precio.
A well constructed product purchased for portability and integration with Reaper. most importantly full sized keys, which for their price point have a good action and feel.
Great little keyboard that fits on the desk for on the fly editing of music.
Nice full size keys and decent functionality. Assignable keys and controls for DAW compatibility.
Not happy with the velocity of the keys and none of the velocity curves fit my playing.
Keys are a bit clumpy and springy but reasonable.
Overall, it does what it’s designed for and I’m happy.
I’ve seen other reviews saying the keys are stiff or whatever but I love this thing. Not keyboard player though but it’s easy to play for my needs and plug and play in Logic Pro on a 2021 MacBook. There is one download to get from the website to really make it work seamlessly but will work on a basic level without. Great deal for the price in my opinion.
I’m using this as a DAW keyboard and plugin controller using Reaper. Setup is very easy, instructions clear and easy to follow. Very impressive quality and feature set for a reasonable price, I can’t find any fault with it at all.
Uno dei motivi per cui ho scelto questa tastiera era la compatibilit con Studio One, stato facilissimo. Si accede sul sito del fabbricante e si scaricano le impostazioni che rendono il controller 100% compatibile con il DAW. Velocizza tantissimo il processo di registrazione e di edizione. I fader sono 100% operativi con i VST della PreSonus. Poi per i singoli plug-in installati forse bisogna che uno si sappia adeguare e impostare i vari fader, ma non un problema. L’unica pecca l’eccessivo ingombro del controller per essere di solo 25 tasti.
Integrated seamlessly with my DAW. No fuss. Very happy with this. Nice solid build quality and the keys feel good. Love it.
For the price the Impact LX25+ is well worth it in my opinion. I highly recommend this product at this particular price. It’s not overwhelming and will not break the bank but will allow you to have a lot of fun.
The free Bitwig software is a big plus and relatively user friendly if you want to jump straight in and have a play about. Works perfectly with Reaper for me to after downloading the necessary file(s).
I’d describe myself as a “relatviely experienced amateur”, I’ve played around a bit with various DAWs over the years and am comfortable with software and musical keyboards in general but by no means an expert. There are surely functions that I haven’t even noticed so far, but I can say with even the basics of the 2 octave keyboard, 8 pads, pitch shifter and vibrato thingy I’ve had so much fun and already spent a few full days happily entraced in the process.
Again, for the money, you can’t go wrong!
Me gust mucho que sea muy barato y con muchos potencimetros, que pueden ser asignados para diferentes knobs tanto en el DAW como los plugins del mismo.
Se trata de que se aprenda cmo se utiliza el aparato, as que debes darte tiempo para aprender a utilizarlo segn tu DAW
Usando FL Studio s se puede instalar de manera nativa solo hay que arreglar algunos detalles para usarlo al 100
Y sobre los pads, yo creo que son fciles de usar pero no los recomiendo para crear beats si ya se cuenta con la herramienta del channel rack como en FL Studio, pueden utilizarlo ms bien para samples con el FPC, aunque es un poco tardado el setup.
100% recomendado para el rango del precio, tiene muchsimas funciones y es intuitivo, pero para sacarle el jugo hay que aprender todas sus funciones, est hecho de plstico pero no se siente frgil, es un poco grande as que contmplalo para tu espacio.
Excelente calidad a la vista y al tacto. La verdad este controlador es una ganga por la calidad y funcionalidades que tiene. Incluso me tema que tendra que utilizar alguna interfase por aquello de la energa que requiere pero para mi sorpresa la conect directo a un iPad y funciona a la perfeccin y sin latencia perceptible.
Bought this for my husband and this is his review.
The Nektar Impact LX25+ far exceeds my expectations, it is well made and looks expensive, visually you only see a fraction of it’s capabilities, but most of the buttons and keys are multi functional, it can send all LSB, MSB CC and Program Change messages – and it’s all powered by the iPad, (its a good idea to use a usb powered hub to save the iPad battery).
I specifically bought it so that I could use it on my lap with my iPad whilst comfortably sitting on my recliner. I also initially wanted to be able to operate Cubasis3 transport controls using the transport controls on the keyboard, but sadly this feature has not yet been implemented in Cubasis. The rotary controls are already mapped to operate all the controls of almost all my synths within Cubasis with ease and precision, you can create your own midi maps and save them as presets.
Money definitely well spent.
got this to use on imac and logic pro x and it works great very happy with i
I use it with GarageBand on a Mac , it works great, you have to download the driver files and then off you go.
Not exactly plug and play, but still easy to set up. Comes with a basic version of Bitwig, but the set up/integration and control mapping is amazing.
My son requested for a midi keyboard for xmas. This is the next best thing based on the reviews for budget midi keyboards. Native kontroler is the best but more expensive.
Phenomenal bit of kit, took a while to set up with my studio one in that transport and knobs didn’t work, but after downloading a different zip to the one recommended in instructions it worked well. I’d read the knobs were infinity, but they are not. Keys are also a little too firm but you get used to it. For the money, really happy with it and it does exactly what it’s meant to do.
I love nektar products and this is no exception. It’s well built, looks beautiful, great layout and has everything you need in a compact controller with full size keys and nice drum pads. If I had more room I would get the 88 key. This is perfect in the meantime. You won’t find a better 25 key controller with full size keys and drum pads and this many knobs for this price.
This is a great compact controller. It installed very easily, and works great. DAW integration was so simple, I thought I must be doing something wrong. Only downside is that I wish I would have bought a bigger version.
Controlador bastante flexible en cuanto a la operacin con diferentes DAWs. Yo lo he usado con Live 10, Reason, Ardour y Bitwig, en todos una vez configurado funciona a la perfeccin para controlar la barra de transporte o parmetros de los plug-ins. El teclado funciona correctamente sin necesidad de configuracin alguna.
Para los que utilizan Linux para audio tambin funciona a la perfeccin (probado en Manjaro).
Es de plstico de buena calidad, as que creo que durar varios aos.
Tastiera molto bella, il ritorno dei tasti (grandi come quelli di un piano) e molto buono, il sw in dotazione ad 8 tracce (ero abituato alle 128 tracce del mio Amiga 500), nel 2020 mi aspettavo software pi evoluti, magari con 3 o 4000 strumenti , ma ho scoperto che anche Software DAW da 1000 euro hanno sempre limitazioni…
La tastiera ben fatta, ha 8 pad programmabili (quando scoprir come farlo sar pi contento)…
Tutto sommato rispetto alle altre tastiere mute mi parsa la migliore, quindi 5 stelle meritate.
combine with a decent DAW, Studio One in my case and for entry level enthusiast, price cant be beat for all you get.
Le DAW fourni avec est limit, il s’agit de la version 8 tracks de Bitwig, c’est dire 8 pistes maximum. C’est bien pour dbuter, dcouvrir la MAO et/ou le logiciel, mais on est vite limit avec a.
Test et fonctionne avec Bitwig, donc, LMMS, Cakewalk, Reaper et Studio One. Pour Bitwig, son intgration est parfaite, pour les autres il sera ncessaire de toucher plus ou moins la configuration pour adapter des raccourcis mais rien de fastidieux. Des “pilotes” sont disponibles sur le site de Nectar, aprs enregistrement du produit, pour l’intgration des contrles.
The midi controller is perfect for travelling. It’s integration with DAW’s is pretty nice, and although ableton is not its primary goal (some secondary options accessed by pushing a “shift” button don’t work here) I can’t really complain. Keys are synth-keys regardless of looks, still happy with it.
I love this thing. Beautifully responsive, perfectly laid out, well and solidly built, no wobbly knobs, and the keys are perfect velocity sensitive. It may be plastic but the case is good. I do wish there was a metal option. Maybe one day I’ll fabricate one haha
Consegna Amazon top come al solito. Uso Cubase e WIn10: tastiera letta subito, versatile e molto facile da gestire nel collegamento dei pad ai tasti cui corrispondono le note dei diversi suoni delle drum VST.
Non do 5 di valutazione unicamente per il ritorno dei tasti della tastiera (non pesata) in quanto mi sarebbero piaciuti pi morbidi, ma gusto personale, probabilmente a molti piace cos.
lo que mas me ha funcionado son los botones de control al momento de estar grabando y editando, te permite navegar entre los tracks/pistas, adelantar pausar o parar la reproduccin, yo lo uso con el garage band y va perfecto, hay que tomar en cuenta que no es tan porttil, si lo que buscas es portabilidad este es algo complicado transportarlo en una mochila
otally excellent and reliable delivery..all sealed in its box and working perfectly..totally recommendable..greetings
Buscaba un teclado midi pequeo y robusto para comenzar a crear pistas y este Nektar ha cumplido mis expectativas totalmente, las teclas son con un poco ms de peso que las de cualquier teclado, es robusto pero ligero e incluye un software para crear msica bastante intuitivo (es de un trabajadorde ableton que mont su propio software), aunque con Ableton va genial, lo recomiendo si te estas iniciando en este sector de composicin o eres aficionadx.
I don’t use any Apple products so I don’t have GarageBand. I used a couple different DAWs (Cakewalk, FL Studio) and I found their controls a bit clunky and unintuitive. The I noticed a card with a product key for Bitwig 8Track together with the user manual (I almost missed it). After using Bitwig for a while, I found I liked it. I’m not fighting with the interface to do what I want and I find that it integrates a lot better with the LX25 than FL Studio does. I mention this because I realized that the software I chose really affected my experience with this MIDI controller, a lot.
Anyway, now I have no problems and I’m really enjoying making music with this thing.
Excellent midi keyboard. Small learning curve with all the internal settings and presets but fairly easy to figure out with a bit of playing around.
The digital display makes it very intuitive to work around the settings and presets and the overall layout of the keyboard is very well thought out.
Can’t recommend this highly enough, get one whilst you can!
Daw integration did not work with cakewalk by bandlab(which is not sonar) but by using the act utility it works well
De vraies touches full size, toucher leger, mais va va.
L’ensemble est assez volumineux sur le bureau, mais vraiment agreable a utiliser.
Alimentation directement via l’USB, pas de transo, c’est tres apprciable.
This will not instantly make you a better producer, but if you buy the right software and put in the time, this keyboard will be a great addition to your set up. Using it to master making music with Maschine 2.0.
Es un poco ms grande de lo que esperaba pero se siente de muy buena calidad. Tiene demsadas funciones para un principiante. Puede ser un reto configurarlo y sacarle provecho a todas sun funciones. Excelente precio!
Great Seller, and Even a Greater Product!! Thanks So Much!! It Works Great With PRESONUS STUDIO ONE!!!