Nektar Impact LX88+ USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 88-Key
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With 88 keys, transport/synth controls, faders, pads, and easy DAW integration, the Impact LX88+ is for anyone seeking the best in USB/MIDI keyboard control.
Overview
The Nektar Impact LX88+ is a unique USB MIDI controller keyboard designed for keyboard players looking for extra reach. It's jam-packed with intelligent, expressive performance control and hooks up automatically to your DAW! If you prefer to control MIDI hardware, use the build-in MIDI Out as well as the extensive MIDI programing options. Impact LX88+ does it all, and more.
Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for most of the popular DAWs, takes Impact LX88+ way beyond functionality normally offered by a MIDI controller keyboard. With Impact LX88+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity.
The Impact LX88+ is custom-designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One.
Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for most of the popular DAWs, takes Impact LX88+ way beyond functionality normally offered by a MIDI controller keyboard. With Impact LX88+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity.
The Impact LX88+ is custom-designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One.
Specs
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
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 50.25" (L) x 11" (W) x 3.5" (H)
- Weight: 18 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
- 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
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 50.25" (L) x 11" (W) x 3.5" (H)
- Weight: 18 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
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://nektartech.com/support/
Web: https://nektartech.com/support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
(4 ratings)
Submitted February 8, 2019 by John E in Baltimore, MD
"Great Product for the Price point, don’t bother trying to resell though."
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Honestly I loved this product and I didn’t want to get rid of it until the F2-C2 keys started malfunctioning. I reached out to Nektar support via the website and I have a new one being shipped out to me after 3 days. Hopefully the new one does well.
Sound
No sound - it’s a midi controller. You have to hook it up to a DAW to get sound.
Features
Best features - Semi weighted keys and Backlit pads + 9 smooth faders. About the Semi weighted keys: If you’re a keyboard player get a digital piano. Simple. Semi weighted keys suck. Hammer action is more expensive and heavier to carry so this is a happy medium. My F2-C2 keys started giving higher velocities after 5 months of light - to - moderate use. Had to contact Nektar support to get a new one - grateful for that warranty!
Ease of Use
Very easy to get going! Literally a plug and play in Logic. If you’re in Reason and you set it up initially, you may never have to reach for a mouse for a loooong time. Transport controls are excellent.
Quality
Solid build. Feels heavy when lifted. Unfortunately the keys - esp lower end keys - could be stronger/have more resistance.
Value
The product doesn’t hold its value well, wish it did. Folks don’t want to buy it at around the same price point it was bought - more like 50% off the price it was bought.
Manufacturer Support… read more
Support is excellent. Don’t try calling - you’ll get nowhere. Go through the website/email and you will be fine. You will get a response in 36 hrs guaranteed.
The Wow Factor
This product is great honestly. Wish I didn’t have to return it but the F2-C2 keys misbehaved so I had to get a new unit. The drum pads are awesome. If you assign the faders , your mixing process will be streamlined to the T.
Musical Background:
Keyboard for 5 years.
Musical Style:
Christian, hip hop, read less
Sound
No sound - it’s a midi controller. You have to hook it up to a DAW to get sound.
Features
Best features - Semi weighted keys and Backlit pads + 9 smooth faders. About the Semi weighted keys: If you’re a keyboard player get a digital piano. Simple. Semi weighted keys suck. Hammer action is more expensive and heavier to carry so this is a happy medium. My F2-C2 keys started giving higher velocities after 5 months of light - to - moderate use. Had to contact Nektar support to get a new one - grateful for that warranty!
Ease of Use
Very easy to get going! Literally a plug and play in Logic. If you’re in Reason and you set it up initially, you may never have to reach for a mouse for a loooong time. Transport controls are excellent.
Quality
Solid build. Feels heavy when lifted. Unfortunately the keys - esp lower end keys - could be stronger/have more resistance.
Value
The product doesn’t hold its value well, wish it did. Folks don’t want to buy it at around the same price point it was bought - more like 50% off the price it was bought.
Manufacturer Support… read more
Support is excellent. Don’t try calling - you’ll get nowhere. Go through the website/email and you will be fine. You will get a response in 36 hrs guaranteed.
The Wow Factor
This product is great honestly. Wish I didn’t have to return it but the F2-C2 keys misbehaved so I had to get a new unit. The drum pads are awesome. If you assign the faders , your mixing process will be streamlined to the T.
Musical Background:
Keyboard for 5 years.
Musical Style:
Christian, hip hop, read less
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