Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller

The Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller is jam-packed with intelligent and expressive performance control not even available on many premium products. With 88-keys keyboard, the Impact LX88+ hooks up automatically to your DAW. Offering way beyond normal functionality, this USB MIDI controller keyboard lets you focus on your creativity.

The Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller offers Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One. Ever wanted a controller that hooks up automatically to your DAW? The Nektar Impact LX88+ does exactly that. With Nektar Impact LX88+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity.

The 88 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 Nektar Impact LX88+ 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.

Split, Layer & Transpose Buttons
The Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard can send on up to 3 zones at the same time. Press Layer to add the layer zone and split to add the split zone. When split or layer is active, the corresponding LED button is lit so there is no confusion. Each zone can be programmed to send on it's own unique MIDI channel with essential settings either pre-programmed or adjustable during performance. This is where the 2 Transpose buttons below the Split and Layer buttons come in. Four 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 with the LED display telling you which function you have selected. Choices include sending out MIDI Program Messages, change the Global MIDI Channel or select any of the Nektar Impact LX88+'s 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons. Pressing either split or layer while pressing the Transpose buttons will change the setting currently assigned for the corresponding zone. Neat!

Control Center
Nine 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons and 8 encoders are at the center of the Nektar Impact LX88+'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 Nektar Impact LX88+ 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, the Nektar Impact LX88'+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. The 4 color LED illumination not only looks good but also indicate which pad map is currently loaded and can even tell you which type of MIDI message each pad sends. With Nektar DAW Integration, the pads are automatically mapped in for example Reason and Bitwig.. The two Clips and Scenes buttons are used in Bitwig to trigger...., Clips and Scenes. In Reason, a clever control of Reason's location points create a similar experience with scenes triggering of any Reason song.

Nektar DAW Integration
The Nektar Impact LX88+ software integration supports 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 Nektar Impact LX88+. The best part is that it's all done for you: Simply complete the installation process and start making music! The Nektar Impact LX61+ DAW integration currently supports Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One. Buttons and controls are labeled so you don't have to remember how they are assigned. That's why the Nektar Impact LX88+ is a breeze to use but with enough extra features under the hood to challenge even the most experienced power user.

Mixer Control
Press mixer and the first 8 Nektar Impact LX88+ 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 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, the Nektar Impact LX88+ also has shortcuts for opening and closing your DAWs mixer window so you can see what's going on.

Instrument Presets
The Instrument button assigns all controls to instrument parameters once an instrument track is selected in your DAW. Nektar mapping ensures this is done automatically, so you can start tweaking immediately. Better still, many devices and plugins are pre-mapped to match the blue control labels on the Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller.

Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller Features

• Keyboard:
  • 88 note, velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
  • 4 velocity curves + 3 fixed
  • Pitch bend & Modulation wheels
  • 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)
  • MIDI Out (can be routed from LX88 or from DAW)
  • USB port on rear panel, and USB bus powered
  • Connects to iPad via Apple Camera Connection Kit (not supplied)
  • Power supply socket (PSU optional) 9v 600mA, center positive, 2.1mm barrel connector

Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller Specifications

• Weight & Dimensions:
  • Dimensions: 50.25" (L) x 11" (W) x 3.5" (H)
  • Weight: 18 Lbs
• System Requirements:
  • Class Compliance: USB Class compliant, no driver is needed for:
  • Operating Systems: Apple iOS, Apple OSX, Windows XP, or higher, Linux (MIDI driver software required)
• Nektar DAW Integration:
  • Mac: Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
  • Windows: Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher

Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller Includes

• Nektar Impact LX88+ Keyboard Controller
• Printed User Guide
• A Standard USB Cable
• DVD Containing DAW Installation Files And Full Version of Presonus Studio One Artist