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Nektar Impact LX49+ 49-key Keyboard Controller

49 key USB MIDI keyboard controller with velocity sensitivity featuring 9 faders, 8 velocity sensitive pads, and integration for DAW control
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Nektar Impact LX49+ 49-key Keyboard Controller
49 key USB MIDI keyboard controller with velocity sensitivity featuring 9 faders, 8 velocity sensitive pads, and integration for DAW control

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Product Description

The Impact LX49+ USB MIDI controller keyboards is jam-packed with intelligent and expressive performance control not available on many premium products. Ever wanted a MIDI controller that hooks up automatically to your DAW? Impact LX49+ and LX61+ do exactly that.

Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Cakewalk, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason 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 or 61 note velocity sensitive keyboard is a synth action with a medium tension. 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 an octave or semitone 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 the Impact LX49+ and LX61+ control panel. Each control is fully MIDI 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. All MIDI controller 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.

PADS

For groove and beat creation, Impact LX’+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.

NEKTAR DAW INTEGRATION

Impact LX49+ and LX61+ software DAW integration sets it apart from other MIDI controllers. We write our own DAW integration and therefore are able to optimize interaction with your DAW and ensure supports for 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 Bitwig, Cakewalk, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason 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.

TRANSPORT & NAVIGATION

Six 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.

MIXER CONTROL

Press mixer and the first 8 Impact LX+ faders are assigned to control 8 channels of your DAWs mixer. An alternate Bank up/down function moves control assignments to the next or previous group of 8 channels. Importantly, the selected track so 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.

BITWIG STUDIO 8-TRACK INCLUDED

Bitwig 8-Track is included with your Nektar controller 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.

FEATURES NKS SUPPORT

This controller unlocks seamless control of over 2,000+ NKS instruments and effects. It enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators’ minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings. The Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle is included free, packed with synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects suited to your genre of choice to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS.

FIVE CHERRY AUDIO PLUGINS INCLUDED

No kidding! Nektar is also including 5 Cherry Audio plugins with your purchase. Not 5 demo plugins but full versions that can be loaded in any DAW as well as Bitwig Studio 8-Track. The bundle contains:

  • Mercury-6 - a model of the classic Jupiter 6 synth.
  • PS-20 - inspired by the MS-20.
  • OctaveCat - a n approachable monophonic synth based on the original.
  • DreamSynth - with digital and analog style waveforms akin to products developed in the late 80's/early 90's.
  • Stardust 201 - a classic tape echo with all the advantages of digital.

NEKTAR IMPACT LX49+ FEATURES:

  • 49 note velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard
  • 4 velocity curves + 3 fixed
  • Pitch bend & Modulation wheels
  • Octave shift buttons
  • Transpose shift buttons
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

  • USB Class compliant (no driver needed)
  • USB Power Requirement: 500 mA (100 mA in low power mode)
  • 9 V DC Power Requirement: 600 mA
  • Impact LX+: Apple iOS, Apple OSX 10.5 or higher, 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

More Information

Condition New
Package Contents Impact LX49+ Keyboard, USB cable, user guide, Bitwig Studio 8-Track License card
Width 31.7 in
Height 3 in
Depth 10.5 in
Input Connectors 1/4-inch TS
Computer Connection USB
MIDI Connections Out, USB
Number of Keys 49

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