Nektar Impact LX61+

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Nektar Impact LX61+

Nektar

Impact LX61+

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 395186
Brand: Nektar
Model: Impact LX61+
Price: $174.90

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The Nektar Impact LX61+ is a fantastic entry point for producers and keyboardists looking for comprehensive DAW control without a huge investment. Its robust integration with popular DAWs and assignable controls make it a serious productivity booster, especially for those working in clip-based environments. It's a great choice for bedroom producers, songwriters, and anyone needing a compact and versatile MIDI controller.

Product Description

  • Nektar Impact LX61+
  • USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
  • With 61 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
  • 9 Fader 30 mm
  • 8 Rotary potentiometers
  • 9 Assignable buttons
  • 6 Transport buttons
  • Octave switch
  • Transpose buttons
  • Pitchbend- & modulation wheel
  • 4 Velocity curves plus 3 fixed Velocities adjustable
  • 8 pads touch-sensitive and four-color illuminated 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 much more
  • 5 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
  • Includes Software download Bitwig 8-Track
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): approx. 965 x 267 x 76 mm
  • Weight: 4.1 kg
PROS
  • • Solid plastic chassis offers surprising stability for the price.
  • • Excellent DAW integration significantly streamlines workflow.
  • • Responsive, velocity-sensitive keys provide a playable feel.
  • • Well-implemented pad-learn function simplifies custom mappings.
CONS
  • • Keys, while playable, lack the depth of a fully weighted action.
  • • Plastic faders feel a bit budget-oriented, lacking smooth precision.
  • • Limited onboard sounds; relies heavily on DAW integration.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Velocity-sensitive, synth-action
Pads 8 touch-sensitive, RGB backlit
Knobs/Faders 9 faders (30mm), 8 rotary potentiometers
Connections USB, Sustain Pedal (1/4 in), Expression Pedal (1/4 in)
Weight Approximately 7.7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a synth-action, meaning lighter and faster, but lacks the resistance and realism of a weighted piano. It's suitable for synth sounds and MIDI control, but not ideal for piano practice.
Being class-compliant, it should work with most DAWs, though the deep integration features might be limited. You'll likely need to map controls manually.
Absolutely! The pads are velocity-sensitive and the pad-learn function makes mapping drum samples and loops straightforward.

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