Nektar Impact LX88+

Nektar Impact LX88+ – Full-Size 88-Key MIDI Controller with DAW Integration

The Nektar Impact LX88+ delivers expressive performance and advanced control in a single USB-powered interface. Featuring a semi-weighted 88-key keybed with selectable velocity curves, comprehensive DAW control, pads, faders, knobs, and an intuitive layout—ideal for studio production and live workflows alike.

Hauptmerkmale

• 88 Semi-Weighted Keys: Velocity-sensitive with four adjustable curves and three fixed levels for a tailored playing experience.
• DAW Transport & Zones: Play, stop, record and more via dedicated buttons. Split, layer, and transpose your key zones on the fly.
• Control Suite: Nine 30 mm faders, eight rotary encoders, and nine assignable buttons give hands-on control over your DAW and plugins.
• Velocity Pads: Eight velocity-sensitive pads with four-color LEDs, pad mapping, pad learn, and support for clips/scenes workflows.
• Deep DAW Integration: Pre-mapped controls for Bitwig, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Reason and more—no manual mapping required.
• Preset-Speicher: Save and recall five user presets for instantly switching control layouts.

Vorteile

The Impact LX88+ eliminates manual setup—giving you plug-and-play workflow with expressive keys, knobs, pads, and transport controls. It brings your production to life with tactile control during performance or studio sessions.

Technische Daten

• Tasten: 88 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive (4 curves + 3 fixed)
• Pads: 8 velocity-sensitive, multi-colour LEDs, 4 pad maps
• Regler: 9 faders, 8 encoders, 9 assignable buttons, 6 transport buttons
• Zonen: Split, layer, and transpose functions, with LED feedback
• Presets: 5 user memory slots for control layouts
• Anschlüsse: USB (bus-powered), MIDI out, footswitch input
• Abmessungen: Approx. 127.6 × 27.9 × 8.9 cm
• Gewicht: Approx. 8.2 kg

What’s in the Box

• Nektar Impact LX88+ controller
• USB-Kabel
• Bedienungsanleitung

Einsatzbereiche

Perfect for keyboardists, producers, and live performers who want expressive control with instant connectivity. Ideal for mixing, plugin tweaking, sketching ideas, or full performances without needing a mouse.

Kompatibilität

USB class-compliant—plug-and-play with macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS. Fully integrated DAW control in major applications, plus MIDI output for hardware setups.

Vor- und Nachteile

✅ Vorteile:

• Expressive semi-weighted keybed with customizable velocity response
• Extensive tactile controls for deep DAW and plugin interaction
• Automatic DAW mapping means you can focus on music—not setup
• Full-size design with sturdy build and performance features

⚠️ Nachteile:

• Large footprint and weight—a significant presence on small desks or during transit
• No aftertouch—limited expressiveness for advanced techniques

The Nektar Impact LX88+ delivers playable feel, hands-on control, and intuitive workflow—perfect for creators who value performance and productivity in one sleek MIDI solution.