The Nektar Impact LX61+ 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboardfrom Nektar Impact LX61+ 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboardis a 61-key, velocity-sensitive USB controller keyboard featuring intelligent mapping, allowing you to manipulate integral aspects of all major DAWs from the controller. Its piano-style keys respond with a medium tension, and four velocity curves are available along with three fixed-velocity levels for instances where consistent output is required.

Octave and transpose buttons are available, as well as pitch-bend and modulation wheels. Eight velocity-sensitive pads allow you to finger-drum in the MPC style, though each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI CC message for use as MIDI-trigger or toggle buttons. This keyboard includes the Bitwig 8-Track DAW for music creation, and allows for optional connection with iOS devices

61 Velocity-Sensitive Keys    4 Velocity Curves and 3 Fixed Velocities    8 Velocity-Sensitive Trigger Pads    8 Control Pots and 9 Faders    Modulation and Pitch Bend Wheels    Transpose and Octave-Shift Buttons    Full Transport Controls    Bitwig 8-Track Included    Compatibility with Apple iOS    Intelligent Mapping for Major DAWs

Nine faders, nine MIDI buttons and eight encoders line the top of the 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 provide seamless but flexible operation over most DAWs. Personalized settings can be stored in any of the five Impact LX+ presets for recall at any time. If you switch Null on, any parameter values are stored when you change presets so you avoid parameter jumping.

For groove and beat creation, this keyboard boasts eight velocity-sensitive pads, calibrated to trigger at a light touch, and suitable for finger-drumming, providing an even velocity response. Each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI CC message for use as a MIDI trigger or to toggle buttons. The "Pad Learn" function allows for easy assignment: simply select a pad, play the note or drum sound you want on the keyboard, and the assignment is completed. Assignments are stored over power cycling so you don't lose your settings when you switch your system off. In addition, four pad-map locations can store settings for future recall.

Press mixer and the first eight faders are assigned to control the eight channels of your DAW's 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, controlling Mute or Solo and Pan (via eight associated pots). Fader 9 is used for control volume of the current mixer channel as well as master volume. The MIDI controller also offers shortcuts for opening and closing your DAW's mixer window.

As a low-powered USB device, this keyboard works with all USB devices that feature a Class-compliant MIDI driver. You can also hook the keyboard to an Apple iPad using the iPad's optional USB camera-connection kit (available separately).

Bitwig 8-Track is included with your purchase, giving you access to over 50 software instruments and effects for use on up to eight audio or MIDI tracks, and providing third-party plug-in support as well. Bitwig also offers a selection of loops, clips, and samples.

Supports multiple DAWs right out of the box including Reason, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, GarageBand, Sonar, Bitwig, Reaper, FL Studio, Studio One, Digital Performer (installation required).

• Pitch-bend and modulation wheels
• 2 transpose buttons (assignable also to program, MIDI channel and preset -/+)
• 2 octave-shift buttons (assignable also to program, MIDI channel and preset -/+)
• 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with four velocity curves plus three fixed options
• Pads can be assigned notes and MIDI CC messages
• 8 function buttons
• 9 faders with 30mm throw
• 8 control pots
• 9 assignable buttons
• 6 transport buttons for cycle, rewind, forward, stop, play, record
• 5 preset memory locations
• 4 pad memory locations

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with Ableton Live 9 Lite?

A: It will, and nicely...Great controller for the price. Knobs work great for your various effect and mod sends. Go to website for specific DAW platforms, (including Ableton). Nektar products are quite functional with many capabilities for the price. Enjoy!

Q: 2. Does this come with a cable?

A: Yes it comes with a USB cable.

Q: 3. Can this be used to replace an Auturia controller (like a Minilab) in Auturia software?

A: Arturia Software Instruments are compatible with all midi controllers, so the Nektar Technology Impact LX49+ 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard will work.

Q: 4. does it come with a sustain pedal?

A: This unit does not include a sustain pedal. Here's a recommendation for a sustain pedal B&H # AUFPP1L.

Q: 5. will it work through usb c adapter to a macbook pro?

A: Yes, the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller will work when used with a USB-C adapter to connect to a MacBook Pro Laptop Computer.

Q: 6. Will this work with ProTools?

A: Yes, you can set up the Impact LX25+ controller for use with Pro Tools.

Q: 7. With the 49 key, I want to program the first 10 keys as shortcuts in Musescore, so I'm wondering if there is there a way to acces an octave below or up?

A: There are octave up and octave down buttons that will shift the keyboard one, two or three octaves lower and one, two, three or four octaves higher. Here is a link to the user manual - see page 5 for the information regarding octaves and transposing: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/617697.pdf

Q: 8. Can this be used as an extension to another keyboard?

A: The Nectar SE49 is a MIDI controller, so it could be sent digital information from another MIDI-enabled keyboard and act as an extension of that keyboard.

Q: 9. Will this work on an android tablet with a mini-USB to USB adapter?

A: I highly doubt it. There are special drivers you need to install with this keyboard so it really isnt likely they would support an android tablet. Plus it is powered over USB so it wouldnt provide enough power through micro USB.

Q: 10. Are the rotary controls on this continuous encoders, or pots that stop at each end?

A: The rotary controls on the Nektar Technology Impact LX49+ 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard have pots that stop at each end. They are not continuous.