Nektar Impact LX49 mk3 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
The Nektar Impact LX49 mk3 puts expressive keyboard playing and focused DAW control in one practical setup. 49 full-size synth-action keys, dedicated DAW Looper, eight velocity-sensitive pads, and color LED buttons. All that makes it easier to shape parts, navigate projects, and stay connected to the music.
Keep Ideas Moving in Your DAW
Firstly, deep DAW Integration brings timeline navigation and loop creation directly to the controller. The dedicated looper can activate loop recording, automatically set loop points, and truncate them to the recorded part. The large encoder scrolls through the timeline, while the display bar position updates as the playhead or loop moves.
Hands-On Mixing and Instrument Control
Moreover, Mixer Mode assigns the eight encoders to DAW mixer channels, with control over volume, pan, solo, mute, and sends across channel banks. Instrument Mode reassigns the faders and encoders to the instrument on the selected track. Pre-mapped templates and custom mappings make detailed adjustments more direct.
Play More Freely from the Keyboard
Furthermore, Scale, Chord, Hold, and Transpose give keyboard players practical ways to simplify performance. Scale adjusts notes to the selected scale. Meanwhile, Chord can trigger chord types, inversions, and sub-octave voicings. Hold can provide legato or flexible sustain. Thus, leaving one hand free for other notes and controls.
Shape Drums and Detailed Parameters
Eight velocity-sensitive backlit pads are pre-mapped to common drum instruments and can be customised for other assignments. The global encoder remains available across Mixer, Instrument, and Preset modes, with standard MIDI or finer 10-bit resolution. Parameter values received from the DAW are reflected in the display as controls move.
Key Features
- 49 full-size synth-action keys for expressive playing
- Dedicated DAW Looper for hands-free loop creation and editing
- Eight velocity-sensitive backlit pads with customisable assignments
- Scale, Chord, Hold, and Transpose performance tools
- USB-C connection with bus power, host connection, and MIDI