Nektar Impact LX25+
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Nektar
Impact LX25+
Product Info
Article Number:
400073
Brand:
Nektar
Model:
Impact LX25+
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
