Product Detail
The Nektar Impact LX49+ is a top - notch 49 - key USB keyboard controller. It comes with intelligent and expressive performance controls that many premium products lack. With its Nektar DAW Integration designed for major DAWs like Bitwig, Cubase, and Logic, it goes far beyond the typical functionality of a USB MIDI controller keyboard. This allows you to focus on your musical creativity without the hassle. The 49 - note velocity - sensitive keyboard has synth action with medium tension. Its full - size, piano - style keys are dust - protected and match the sleek design. You have 4 velocity curves and 3 fixed levels to suit any playing style. Octave, transpose buttons, pitch bend, and modulation wheels are easily accessible. The 4 Octave & Transpose buttons offer 4 selectable functions on the fly, and assignment is a breeze. At the control center, there are 9 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons, and 8 encoders. Each control is programmable to send MIDI CC messages. With Nektar DAW integration, the controls provide flexible pre - mapped DAW control. Control settings can be stored in 5 presets, and when you switch Null on, you avoid parameter jumping. Technical specs include a 49 - note velocity - sensitive keyboard, 8 potentiometers, 9 30mm faders, 8 velocity - sensitive pads with 4 color - illuminated options, and more. It has a 1/4” TS jack foot switch input, USB port, and can connect to an iPad via Apple Camera Connection Kit. Impact LX49+ measures 31 5/8”(L) x 10 1/2”(D) x 3 “(H) and weighs 7 Lbs. It's USB Class compliant with minimal system requirements for various operating systems, and the DAW integration works on Mac OS X 10.7 or higher and Windows Vista and above.
Using the Nektar Impact LX49+ is easy. First, connect it to your computer or iPad (you'll need an Apple Camera Connection Kit for iPad). Since it's USB Class compliant, most systems won't need a driver, but Linux requires MIDI driver software. Once connected, start your preferred DAW, and the Nektar DAW Integration will automatically link up. You can use the 49 - key keyboard to play music. Adjust the velocity curves to match your playing style, or choose a fixed velocity level. Use the octave and transpose buttons to change the pitch quickly. The pitch bend and modulation wheels add extra expression to your notes. At the control center, use the faders, buttons, and encoders to control your MIDI hardware or software. You can program each control to send MIDI CC messages according to your needs. Save your control settings in one of the 5 presets so you can recall them later. When switching presets, turn on Null to avoid parameter jumping. For the pads, you can assign notes and MIDI cc messages, and choose from 4 different LED colors. You can also load or save to 4 different pad maps. As for maintenance, keep the keyboard clean. Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth to protect the keys from dirt and dust. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you use the foot switch, make sure the 1/4” TS jack connection is secure.
