Nektar Impact LX49+

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.

The 49 full-size note velocity sensitive keyboard is a synth action with a medium tension. With 4 velocity curves gradually increasing in dynamics there is choice for any playing style. If you don't need velocity, 3 fixed velocity levels to caters for a consistent output. 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.

Nine 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons and 8 encoders are at the center of Impact LX49'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.

8 velocity sensitive pads makes life easy. 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.

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 Instrument button assigns all controls to instrument parameters once an instrument track is selected in your DAW

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.
 
Nektar DAW Integration supports Bitwig 8-Track, so using Nektar Impact LX+ and Bitwig 8-Track together is a fantastic combination. If you are just starting out, you will find it’s the perfect way to take your first steps in the world of digital music creation. And if you’re already familiar with using computer software, then you’ll be amazed at what this combination has to offer!

Specifications:

Keyboard

• 49 note 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

• Dimensions: 31 5/8"(L) x 10 1/2"(D) 3 "(H)
• Weight: 7 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

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