Nektar Impact LX 61+ MIDI Controller

The Nectar Impact LX61+ offers lots of features, lots of performance—for not a lot of money. Based on Nektar’s Panorama series of controllers, Impact LX+ controllers are crammed with features.

Impact LX61+ lets you switch between Mixer, Instrument, and Preset modes—all pre-mapped by Nektar, so you don’t have to map the controller (or worry about third-party plug-ins). You can make music faster.

To make life even easier, the full version of Studio One Artist is included, making the LX a complete keyboard controller and software-integrated production solution. Ten different DAWs are supported with Nektar’s Intelligent Mapping: Cubase, Reason, Garageband, Logic Pro, Digital Performer, Studio One, Nuendo, FL Studio, SONAR, Reaper, and Bitwig.

Available in 25-key, 49-key, 61-key, and 88-key formats, all the Impact LX+ controllers offer an inexpensive way to play, control transport and navigation, and perform basic mix functions without ever leaving your keyboard.

Features:

• 61 smooth synth-action keys
• 8 pots
• 9 x 30-mm faders (1 on the LX25)
• 8 illuminated velocity-sensitive color pads
• Pitch bend and mod wheels
• Octave and transpose buttons
• 6 transport controls (Play, Record, Stop, Forward, Rewind, Cycle)
• 9 assignable buttons
• 5 preset locations to store control settings
• Clip and Send buttons
• USB MIDI I/O

Why We Like Impact LX+

This would be a great price for the keyboard. It would be very fair for the control surface itself. But combined—and then adding all of the pre-mapped MIDI functions—we think this is a remarkable deal for a single piece of gear that will streamline your whole creative process (see ya, mouse!). Great price, tons of features, and a real timesaver makes any of the Impact LX+ controllers a winner.