{"product_id":"nektar-impact-lx61mk3-61-key-keyboard-controller","title":"Nektar Impact LX61 mk3 61-Key Keyboard Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNektar Impact LX61 mk3 61-Key Keyboard Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is powerful USB MIDI controller keyboard designed to deliver deep DAW integration and expressive performance. Featuring a newly redesigned 61-key keybed, full-resolution rotary encoders, velocity-sensitive pads, and advanced creative tools like Scale, Chord, and Hold modes, the LX61 mk3 is built to keep you focused on making music. Native Instruments NKS compatibility and Nektar's custom DAW integration make controlling instruments, plugins, and your entire production environment effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eFEEL EVERY NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly redesigned keybed is truly worthy — smooth, responsive, and built for expressive play. With minimal friction and a firm touch, it lets you connect more deeply with your instruments. Paired with pitch bend and modulation wheels, plus a footswitch input for sustain, you’ve got everything you need to shape your sound with nuance and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eEFFORTLESS CONTROL AT FULL RESOLUTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe encoders are the foundation of control and constantly in use. So their solid and precise performance is important. You get near-enough a full resolution in one rotation without skipping a step. Working seamlessly with Nektar DAW integration you get relative control which means no parameter jumping or pickup functions to worry about.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003ePRECISION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: GLOBAL ENCODER \u0026amp; DISPLAY FEEDBACK\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you had to pick just one control, the large global encoder would be it. Offering the same benefits as the other encoders but with added precision, thanks to its larger surface, it’s your ultimate tool for fine-tuning. The best part? It works independently of mode selection and has a bunch of powerful options with Nektar DAW integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eFADERS – MIX OR ENVELOPE CONTROL\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFaders provide a truly unique control experience, evoking the satisfying tactile feel of mixing or adjusting envelope parameters. On Impact LX mk3 that’s exactly what the faders are designed for. Little is left to the imagination with silkscreen added above the faders to indicate their default assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_4\"\u003eMIDI PROGRAMMING RIGHT FROM THE BOARD\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImpact LX mk3 is a MIDI controller that augment functionality with Nektar DAW integration. It’s still a MIDI controller of course and you can program controls in Preset mode directly from the hardware. In Setup mode, use the large encoder to select menu options and program MIDI messages immediately. All settings are stored over power cycling with options to additionally store in 5 presets and 8 pad maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_5\"\u003eBUILD YOUR KITS, NON-STOP!\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor groove and beat creation, 8 velocity sensitive pads make life easy. Calibrated to trigger at a light touch, finger drumming is a reality, with a nice and even velocity response. The “Pad Learn“ feature allows you build kits as you go. Hit a pad, play a key. It’s that easy. In fact, keep Pad Learn on and let your kit evolve with your music. Non-stop!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_6\"\u003eKEEP IT WITHIN THE SCALE\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEven for experienced players, the Scale function provides comfort by ensuring you’re unlikely to play a “wrong” note. If a key is played outside the selected scale, it’s automatically adjusted to play the nearest note within the scale. This isn’t just useful; it’s incredibly fun! Experiment with chromatic runs and discover unique note re-triggering patterns you’d likely never achieve without Scale mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_7\"\u003eSMART CHORDS: SCALES AND CHORDS COMBINED\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCombine the Scale and Chord functions for “Smart Chords” that ensure you never play notes outside the selected scale. For instance, if a major chord type is selected with a C tonic, playing an A key will automatically trigger an A minor chord, keeping everything harmonically consistent. By combining Scales and Chords, you can be playing lead parts with harmonies including entire chords that change whenever you play a new note.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_8\"\u003eCREATIVE SUSTAIN WITH HOLD\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hold feature is like having an extra hand and there are both a simple and a more advanced option. In its default mode, playing one or more notes on the keyboard will sustain them until the next note is played. The second hold option allows notes to be sustained while you continue to play the rest of the keyboard normally. You can add or remove notes from the held sustain so your drone or chord can evolve over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nektar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451395666023,"sku":"513320","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/nektar-impact-lx61mk3-61-key-keyboard-controller_513320_1.jpg?v=1787097079","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/nektar-impact-lx61mk3-61-key-keyboard-controller","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}