Nektar Impact LX25 USB MIDI Controller Overview
Nektar Impact LX25 MIDI Controller Overview by GAKThe Nektar Impact LX25 is a compact 25 note USB keyboard and pad controller with support for most DAWs including Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Garageband, Logic, Reason, Sonar, Studio One and more. The LX25 is a professional MIDI controller keyboard at an affordable price, ideal for both jamming at home and performing live.
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- The 25-note velocity sensitive keyboard is un-mistakenly synth action with a medium tension. The full-size, piano-style keys are covered to protect against dirt and dust while also complementing the Impact LX25 design. With 4 velocity curves gradually increasing in dynamics there is choice for any playing style. If you don't need velocity, 3 fixed velocity levels to caters for a consistent output. Octave and transpose buttons as well as pitch bend and modulation wheels are within reach, so you quickly can shift the keyboard up or down as needed, or apply additional articulation with the wheels.
- 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 LX25's 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons.
- For groove and beat creation Impact LX25's 8 velocity sensitive pads makes life easy. 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 for 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.
- If you mainly want to use your DAWs MIDI learn features, Impact LX25 is easy to come to grips with.
- There are 2 non-overlapping, read-only presets on the Mixer and Instrument buttons so you can quickly switch between
- independent and unique setups. These presets are also used for Impact LX25's integrated DAW support.
- In addition, 5 user presets are programmed for GM compatible and "learn-friendly" setups plus they can of course be overwritten with your own settings.
- With the Impact LX25's "Null" function switched to on, parameter values are stored when you switch between presets so you avoid parameter jumping.
- Keyboard
- 25 note velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard
- 4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
- Pitch bend & Modulation assignable wheels
- Octave shift buttons
- Transpose shift buttons
- Foot switch pedal socket (sustain)
- System Requirements
- Class compliant (no driver needed): OSX and Windows XP or higher
- Daw Integration
- Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher
- Pads
- 8 velocity sensitive pads
- Note-learn
- Pads assignable notes and MIDI cc messages
- Load or Save to any of 4 pad maps
- Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 18 3/4"(L) x 10 1/2"(D) x 2 3/4"(H)
- Weight: 4 Lbs
- Controls
- 8 potentiometers
- 1 30mm fader
- 6 dedicated transport buttons
- 5 preset locations store control settings
- Integration files for major DAWs
- Connections
- Foot switch (sustain) 1/4" jack input (pedal not included)
- USB port for power and communication with computer
