Nektar Impact LX49+

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Nektar Impact LX49+

Nektar

Impact LX49+

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 395176
Brand: Nektar
Model: Impact LX49+
Price: $148.50

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The Nektar Impact LX49+ is a surprisingly capable controller for the price, especially if you’re diving into DAW-based music production. It’s an ideal choice for bedroom producers, songwriters, and anyone needing a comprehensive control surface without a huge investment. The extensive controls offer a lot of hands-on flexibility for tweaking sounds and arranging tracks.

Product Description

  • Nektar Impact LX49+
  • USB MIDI controller keyboard
  • With 49 velocity sensitive keys
  • Extensive DAW integration incl. track-volume and -select
  • patch selection
  • Accomodates all popular DAWs including. Logic
  • Cubase
  • Studio One
  • Reason
  • Bitwig etc.
  • 9 Faders 30 mm
  • 8 Rotary potentiometers
  • 9 Assignable buttons
  • 6 Transport buttons
  • Octave switch
  • Transpose buttons
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheel
  • 4 Adjustable velocity curves plus 3 fixed velocities
  • 8 Velocity sensitive pads and four-colour illumination with 4 memory slots for pad mapping and pad learning function
  • Clip and scene buttons for clip-based DAWs
  • Advanced transport functions incl. Click
  • Locator
  • Go to etc.
  • 5 User presets with user-defined parameter assignments
  • Class Compliant for true plug-and-play
  • Powere via USB
  • Connectors: Sustain pedal
  • For WIN 7 or later
  • MAC OSX 10.7 or later
  • Incl. Bitwig 8-track software download
  • Dimensions: approx. 788 x 254 x 76 mm
  • Weight: 3.2 kg
PROS
  • • Solid plastic construction feels surprisingly robust for the price.
  • • Excellent DAW integration streamlines workflow significantly.
  • • The 30mm faders offer a more tactile and precise control experience.
  • • Velocity-sensitive pads are responsive and useful for drum programming.
CONS
  • • Keys, while velocity-sensitive, lack the depth and feel of a fully weighted action.
  • • The plastic casing, while sturdy, can feel a bit hollow and resonate at times.
  • • Limited aftertouch functionality restricts expressive playing potential.

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Key Features

Keys 49
Key Type Velocity-sensitive, Synth-action
Pads 8, velocity-sensitive, RGB illuminated
Knobs/Faders 9 Faders (30mm), 8 Rotary potentiometers
Connections USB, Pitch bend, Modulation, Sustain pedal input
Weight Approximately 7.7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nektar's integration is very good, but generally lacks the deeper, device-specific control NI offers; it's more universal and works well across a wider range of DAWs.
Yes, all faders and knobs can be assigned to MIDI CC messages, giving you control over external gear.
The synth-action keys are fine for light practice, but a weighted action would be far better for developing proper piano technique.

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