Nektar Impact LX25+

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Nektar Impact LX25+

Nektar

Impact LX25+

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 400073
Brand: Nektar
Model: Impact LX25+
Price: $97.90

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The Nektar Impact LX25+ is a surprisingly capable little controller. It's perfect for producers, beatmakers, and those needing a portable solution for triggering samples or controlling software instruments—especially if you’re on a budget and want deep DAW integration without a ton of fuss.

Product Description

  • Nektar Impact LX25+
  • USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
  • With 25 velocity-sensitive keys
  • Extensive DAW integration incl. Track volume and select
  • patch selection and much more
  • Adaptations to all common DAWs including Logic
  • Cubase
  • Studio One
  • Reason
  • Bitwig and others
  • 1x Fader (30 mm)
  • 8x Rotary potentiometers
  • 9x Assignable buttons
  • 6x Transport buttons
  • Octave switch
  • Transpose buttons
  • Pitchbend and modulation wheel
  • 4x Velocity curves plus 3 fixed Velocities adjustable
  • 8x Velocity-sensitive and four-colour illuminated pads with 4 memory locations for pad mappings and pad-learn function
  • Clip and scene buttons for clip-based DAWs
  • Advanced transport functions incl. Click
  • Locator
  • Go to
  • and more
  • 5x Spaces for sets with user-defined parameter assignments
  • Class-Compliant for true plug-and-play
  • Power supply via USB
  • Connections: Sustain Pedal
  • For WIN 7 or later
  • MAC OSX 10.7 or later
  • Dimensions (W x TXH): approx. 476 x 267 x 69 mm
  • Weight: 1.8 kg
  • Incl. Software download Bitwig 8-Track
PROS
  • • Excellent DAW integration simplifies workflow significantly.
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for travel and small spaces.
  • • Velocity-sensitive pads offer responsive performance for drums/samples.
  • • Solid plastic build feels surprisingly robust for the price point.
CONS
  • • The 25 keys limit complex chord voicings and piano parts.
  • • Fader travel feels a little short, lacking premium smoothness.
  • • Assignable buttons could benefit from more tactile feedback.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 25
Key Type Velocity-sensitive, mini keys
Pads 8 velocity-sensitive, RGB illuminated
Knobs/Faders 1 fader (30 mm), 8 rotary potentiometers
Connections USB (Class-Compliant)
Weight Approximately 1.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

They require a bit of adaptation, but most find them usable with practice; it's definitely more suited to simpler parts.
Yes, the pad-learn is generally reliable across DAWs, including Ableton, though some fine-tuning might be needed for complex mappings.
No, the Impact LX25+ is a USB MIDI controller and requires connection to a computer or mobile device to function.

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