Nektar Impact LX25+ USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration

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Despite being only a 25-key controller, Impact LX25+ isn’t exactly a perfect travel buddy (like Akai MPK Mini MK2, for example), sitting at 18 in long and 10 in tall. It is important to only enable port 1 in the MIDI Devices window. If multiple ports are enabled Impact will not function correctly. Make sure your setup mirrors that of Image 2 and 6. Press mixer and the 8 Impact LX25+ pots are assigned to control 8 channels of your DAWs mixer. The alternate Bank up/down function moves control assignments to the next or previous group of 8 channels. Press the [Mixer] button and they switch to control pan.

The Alesis V25 is another keyboard that's pretty similar to the Nektar Impact LX25+. The main differences would be the size — since the V25 puts the drum pads along the line of its keys, it's shorter in height but longer in width (something you'll need to consider when deciding how to fit your controller on your desk). The V25 also only comes with 4 rotary knobs instead of the LX25+'s eight, and its keys are semi-weighted as opposed to the LX25+'s synth action keys.

HOW DOES IMPACT LX25+ MAP FOR YOUR DAW?

The larger keys also made it easier for me as a beginner keyboardist at the time. Going into this, I didn’t want my music to just be randomly pressing keys to make melodies. This is where the LX25+ was useful. Knowing that I can possibly play the real piano through it encouraged me to learn different aspects of music theory.

This means that the keys and pads work, but none of the controls and presets operate without configuration. The control center and navigation functionality on the LX25+ are perhaps the most impressive features of the controller. Overall the main advantages for the Nektar IMPACT LX25+ are its full-sized keys and wide range of mixer controls. The drum pads on the Impact LX25+ are ultra responsive, and the velocities can be adjusted to make it fit your playing style.The main downside of all the functionalities offered for the price is some loss of build quality. While the Nektar offers a solid body, the knobs and keys can sometimes feel a little unsteady. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered A 30mm faders and 8 pots are at the center of the Impact LX25+ control panel. Each control is fully programmable to send any MIDI CC message for use with hardware or software MIDI products. Used with Nektar DAW integration, the controls take on a life of their own, providing flexible pre-mapped DAW control giving you the best of both worlds. Control settings can be stored in any of the 5 Impact LX25+ presets for recall at any time. And if you switch Null on, any parameter values are stored when you change presets so you avoid parameter jumping.