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Nektar Impact LX 88+ Note Semi-Weighted USB Keyboard Controller

w/ DAW Integration

£242.00

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SKU: IMPACTLX88PLUS

Nektar Software Bundle included with this controller!

Getting started in music or increase your own set up? Including a range of VST's from Cherry Audio, such as the PS-20, a virtual version of the legendary MS-20, that can make deep bass, but also screech in a harmonically beautiful way when you crank the resonance on the filter, the Stardust 201 emulates the RE-201,a tape echo that's unmatched and earned it's place on the musical hall of fame. Still need to record? Nektar have your back, a copy of Bitwig Studio 8-track DAW is included for you to start cracking out the tunes. All you need is a computer.

Including:

1. Cherry Audio PS-20 Synthesizer
2. Cherry Audio Mercury-6 Synthesizer
3. Cherry Audio Octave CAT Synthesizer
4. Cherry Audio DreamSynth DS-1
5. Cherry Audio Stardust 201 Tape Echo
6. Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW

How does it work?

1. Purchase a participating Nektar Controller
2. When you register your select controller with Nektar, you'll be provided the software bundle free of charge
3. Find more details here: Nektar Software Bundle

Terms and conditions:

Offer only valid with these select Nektar Controllers, Nektar Impact LX Mini, Nektar Impact LX25, Nektar Impact LX49, Nektar Impact LX61, Nektar Impact LX88, Nektar Panorama T4, Nektar Panorama T6, Nektar Impact GXP49, Nektar Impact GXP61 and the Nektar Impact GXP88.

Nektar are responsible for all promotion fulfilment and may end this promotion at any time.

Product Description

The Nektar Impact LX series offers a streamlined set of controller keyboards with deep integration with the most popular Digital Audio Workstations. The LX88+ is the updated Flagship model in the Nektar keyboard range with a full size 7 octave keyboard with semi weighted action and a range of performance and production controls to give a full piano experience without limitation of keys.

Now in its 2nd edition, The LX Plus builds upon it's predecessor; offering a streamlined set of controller keyboards with even deeper integration with the most popular Digital Audio Workstations and a faster, more intuitive workflow.

Integrated Control

The LX88+ features a 88-note Velocity sensitive keyboard, with semi-weighted keys to give the feel of a real piano. This is combined with your classic pitch and modulation controls, 8 velocity sensitive pads, 9 faders, 8 rotary encoders, transport controls and a range of other buttons including a set of octave and transpose controls so that you can change key or register at any time; giving you full tactile control of your performance, whether in the studio or out on stage. These responsive controls are combined with Nektar's well known integration to your favourite DAW so that the controller knows what you are doing at all times.

Unique to the 88 key version is the addition of split and layer buttons to play multiple instruments at once. Break the keyboard up into different sections of instruments or layer up your sound for a rich tone. To help you easily navigate your splits, the LX88 has a number of LEDs that light up to show you your current split points.

Plus New Features

The key change in the new LX+ series are the drum pads that have been re-designed to be much more sensitive; so that you can programme your beats with even more depth than before. Nektar are so proud of their new pads that they say they stack up well to even the most advanced, dedicated pad controllers out there.

The other major upgrades in this new series focus on making it even easier to navigate your session using the controller keyboard. This includes new quick select buttons, clear LED back lights for pads and various buttons, and support for even more DAWs like Cakewalk Sonar and MOTU Digital Performer. This means you can select your sounds and parameters quicker than ever before; making changes on the fly with complete confidence in your mix.

Full list of new features

  • All the features of the legacy Impact LX models
  • Default standard mapping of Instruments across DAWs
  • Labeling of faders and pots show default instrument parameter assignments
  • Re-designed pads increases sensitivity dramatically. We believe performance stack up even against the best dedicated pad controllers
  • LED backlit pads with 4 colors Green, Orange, Yellow and Red for greater user transparency
  • Clips and Scenes LED buttons for DAWs with clip based playback options
  • LED’s added to Mixer, Instrument and Preset buttons to make it clearer which mode is currently selected
  • Page button adds Default and User page doubling pot control assign options with Nektar DAW Integration
  • Cakewalk Sonar support now saves map files
  • MOTU Digital Performer support now reads map files
  • Includes Bitwig 8-Track

Specifications

Keyboard
88 note, velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
4 velocity curves + 3 fixed
Pitch bend & Modulation wheels
Transpose shift buttons
 
Controls
8 potentiometers
9 30mm faders
9 assignable buttons
6 dedicated transport buttons
5 preset locations store control settings
Page button (for Nektar DAW Integration only)
Nektar DAW Integration  for major DAWs

Pads
8 velocity sensitive pads
Each pad LED illuminated with 4 color options: Green, Yellow, Orange and Red
4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
Note-learn
Pads assignable notes and  MIDI cc messages
Load or Save to any of 4 pad maps
Clips and Scenes LED buttons
 
Connections
1/4” TS jack foot switch input (MIDI Assignable)
MIDI Out (can be routed from LX88 or from DAW)
USB port on rear panel, and USB bus powered
Connects to iPad via Apple Camera  Connection Kit (not supplied)
Power supply socket (PSU optional) 9v 600mA, center positive,  2.1mm barrel connector

Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions: 50.25" (L) x 11" (W) x 3.5" (H)
Weight: 18 Lbs
 
System Requirements
USB Class compliant, no driver is needed for:
Apple iOS, Apple OSX, Windows XP, or higher, Linux (MIDI driver software required)
 
Nektar DAW Integration
Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher

Ollie Mason author picture

Written by Ollie Mason

Specifications
Brand
Nektar
Key Action
Semi Weighted
Key Size
Full Size
Number of Keys
88
Connectivity
USB

Customer Reviews

5.0

9 reviews

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Trusted Customer18th May 2021

This is a MIDI keyboard. It will only play music if you connect it to a DAW on your computer etc. It is pretty much as advertised. Full piano length. Various buttons, knobs and faders that allow you to control various aspects of your DAW. Set up is easy. The LX88+ is recognised by my Mac by plugging in the attached USB lead (this both powers the LX88+ and allows the transfer off MIDI data - were you to want to connect it to a sound module or synth via a MIDI cable you might want to purchase the additional power unit). The controls are configured for the DAW by running the bit of software downloaded from the Nectar website. Sorted! It makes the best of the keyboard patches in Logic so I can play the Mellotron, Piano, Hammond sounds on a full keyboard - nice! It's a robust all plastic construction. Good value from Anderton's. Only point to consider is that the keyboard action is fine for me but may not be to everyone's taste tho this goes for most keyboards.

Value 5Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer17th May 2021

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

Trusted Customer16th Mar 2021

A good MIDI controller, which was a simple plug-and-play installation - no faffing about.

Value 5Looks 4Sound 5

Paul Chapman17th Nov 2020

Fantastic quality especially when you consider the price point.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer22nd Jul 2020

Best bit of kit I have bought in years, and a bargain!!!

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer10th Jul 2020

Mr Michael Coltham16th Jun 2020

Does everything it was meant to do and more. Build quality is good. easily connects to Studio One with great integration.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5

Trusted Customer16th Jun 2020

We love it - but haven't fully explored everything on it yet

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5

Trusted Customer24th Jun 2019

This is a really nice 88-key controller keyboard. I would describe the action as being medium to firm. You can toggle between three velocity curves: soft, medium, and hard; plus two fixed velocity settings, which in my world, is plenty (no after-touch, though). This would be enough to more than justify the purchase price, but where the Nektar seriously scores, is its integration with your DAW (Cubase, in my case). Basically, you can run your DAW from the keyboard: record, undo, tweak patch parameters, etc. etc. All in all, terrific value for money.

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