Nektar Impact LX88+

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USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

With 88 velocity-sensitive keys
Extensive DAW integration incl. track volume and track select, patch selection and much more
Adaptations to all common DAWs incl. Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Reason, Bitwig and others
9 Fader 30 mm
8 Rotary potentiometers
9 Assignable buttons
6 Transport buttons
Octave-switch
Transpose-keys
Pitch bend & modulation wheels
4 Velocity curves plus 3 fixed velocities selectable
8 Velocity and four-colour illuminated pads with 4 storage locations for pad mapping and pad learn function
Clip and scene button for clip-based DAWs
Advanced transport functions incl. click, locator, go to, and others
5 Storage locations for sets with user-defined parameter assignments
Class compliant for true plug'n'play
USB powered
Connections: Sustain pedal, USB, Midi Out, optional AC adapter (not included)
For WIN 7 or later, MAC OSX 10.7 or later
Dimensions: approx. 1276 x 279 x 89 mm
Weight: approx. 8.2 kg
Incl. software download Bitwig 8-track

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3-Year Thomann Warranty

Available since October 2016

Item number 400076

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Hammer Action Keys No

Aftertouch No

Split Zones 2

Layer function Yes

Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes

Rotary Encoder 9

Fader (Amount) 9

Pads 8

Display Yes

MIDI interface 1x Out

Sustain Pedal Connection Yes

USB-port Yes

Mains Operation Yes

Bus-Powered Yes

Dimensions 1276 x 279 x 89 mm

Weight in kg 8,2 kg

Speacial Features N/A

£237

All prices incl. VAT

Delivery free of charge expected between Tuesday, 26.11. and Wednesday, 27.11.

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Couldn't ask for a better product, great price

harm-xx 18.02.2019

I want to start learning piano and after months of research, this was the best option I found for this price range.
Pros:
- I've never used an accoustic piano so I can't compare and get into technical details but I can say it is a quality material, the keys feel great.
- 88 keys
- A lot of features
- Great price

Cons:
In terms of functionality of the item I have no complaints. These are a few small problems that I had...
- The USB cable is very short, I had to buy a USB extension cable.
- I can't connect it to my iPad. I bought an "apple connection kit" only for this purpose but it won't work. The piano lights turn on but there is no sign of it in the iPad.
- Had some difficulties setting it up on PC and a delay problem with a few programs like Synthesia, but with Bitwig (the software that comes with the piano) it works very well.
- It's light but it takes a lot of space.
- Customer support snubbed me twice, and I only had simple questions. Although it must be said, in shipping and handling, everything was correct. But for advice or information they really don't seem to care much.
- Keep in mind that you only get the keyboard and a short USB cable. I had to separately buy a pedal, piano stand, dust cover, and USB extension cable. My advice would be to buy the accessories at the same time. In time they really become necessary.
That's about it, the product itself is very good. Overall I'm happy with my purchase. I hope this was helpful.
Good luck!

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Amazingly cheap yet packed with features

dm34987 30.04.2019

I bought it as a replacement for my M-audio Oxygen88 (which is probably the biggest MIDI keyboard ever), so I would be able to fit it in a retractable shelf under my studio desk. The keyboard has a small footprint and it's very convenient to store under the desk.

The action of the keys is much better than one would expect from this price range, I have no trouble playing dynamic piano parts, though weighted keys do make a difference. But if you are a media composer as I am, you'll find these keys perfectly good enough for 99% of your work (unless you are Shostakovich, in that case, good luck)

The DAW integration seemed complicated at first, but once you get a grip of it, it speeds up your workflow. I still use mouse and keyboard a lot, but find all these additional transport keys and controls very handy, especially when I'm auditioning the mix and want to do some quick level changes.

The biggest surprise was the pad area, and the way pads are assigned and programmed. It's very easy to lay out your drums over 8 coloured pads, and I find myself using pads all the time when creating drums.

In two words, "best buy"

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Perfect for songwriting

hermonassa 19.08.2017

I'm using it as a multi-purpose midi controller for everything I can't record with my guitar. E.g. creating midi drum tracks, string sections and piano riffs.

Pros
The action and feel of the keys. At this price point, it's hard to find something better. Seems to be well built, have had no issues so far. Easy to use as well.

Cons
None

All in all, it's an excellent songwriting and recording tool for your home studio.

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Nice and Effective

Anonymous 03.01.2017

I'm a sound designer, not a real keyboardist, so had no real need to weighted keys at all, but I needed a midi controller that seamlessly interact with all DAWs and softwares I use (many, due to my job) when I'm playing and programming, without any annoying issues: here it is.
The only thing you should take care is to switch it off and on, only once!, to make it recognize the polarity of your sustain pedal, then you're done.
It's very easy to switch from different velocity response profiles, that are suitable for all needs.
It works well, flawflessly, for the money spent it's a real good device

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