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Size: 49 keys
Features
- 49 note velocity sensitive "clean action" keybed.
- Global encoder, 8 x full-resolution encoders, 8 faders, 8 LED buttons, 8 dynamic pads with looper button.
- Scale, Chord and Hold performance features.
- Nektar custom DAW integration for Ableton Live Suite, Bitwig Studio, Cakewalk/Sonar, Cubase (13 or higher), FL Studio, Garageband, Nuendo,, Logic Pro (10.8 or higher), Reason, Reaper and Studio One (5 or higher).
- Native Instruments NKS support. Works in any DAW and is compatible with thousands of plugins.
- Software bundle includes NI Komplete Select 15 , Bitwig Studio 8-track DAW and MOK Miniraze plugin synth.
Description
The Nektar Impact LX49 mk3 MIDI controller keyboard is designed for seamless integration with your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and MIDI music creation software. It offers powerful performance tools like Scale, Chord, Hold, and Transpose functions, perfect for enhancing creativity and simplifying complex playing for both novice and experienced keyboard players. For Beat Makers The LX49 mk3 features eight velocity-sensitive pads ideal for finger drumming. You can easily build and evolve your kits using the “pad learn feature”: simply hit a pad, then play a key. Settings can be stored in eight pad maps, easily recalled with the arrow button next to the pads. Precision Control For hands- on control, the LX49 mk3 boasts nine full-resolution encoders that allow precise parameter adjustments in a single rotation. The large encoder handles both precision control and menu navigation. The main control panel also includes eight faders and nine LED-illuminated buttons, all fully MIDI programmable. Your settings can be saved in presets for instant recall. Nektar DAW Integration The Impact LX49 mk3 comes with Nektar's custom DAW integration for a wide range of popular software, including: Ableton Live Suite Bitwig Studio Cakewalk/Sonar Cubase (13 or higher) FL Studio Garageband Nuendo Logic Pro (10.8 or higher) Reason Reaper Studio One (5 or higher) This powerful integration provides a streamlined workflow for supported DAWs, allowing you to easily navigate tracks, channels, and timelines, control transport functions, and manage your mixer and instruments. New DAW Integration Features Beyond standard transport, mixer, and instrument controls, new features enhance your workflow: Looper and Timeline Navigation: Use the LED buttons to set loop lengths or move the playhead. The "Loop Record" function lets you record freely, automatically setting loop points, truncating parts perfectly, and beginning playback - all with a single button press. Global Control: The large encoder offers control over parameters regardless of the selected mode. Adjust channel volume/pan, instrument cutoff/resonance, or set it to "Selected Parameter" to control any DAW or plugin parameter by simply clicking to select, then controlling. This provides a satisfying tactile experience when moving between instrument and effect parameters, even with multiple plugin windows open. Automatic Default Instrument Control: Parameters are automatically mapped according to the silkscreened labels, simplifying setup. Fine Control: Enjoy UI-precise control with up to 10-bit resolution. Display Feedback: Get direct feedback from your DAW, showing exact plugin and DAW parameter values. NKS Control Standard The Impact LX49 mk3 also supports the NKS control standard developed by Native Instruments. This allows for preset selection and control of thousands of compatible plugins within any DAW. Implemented in partnership with NI, the LX49 mk3 is set up to select presets, map pages, and control the eight parameters assigned on each page. As an added bonus, a Komplete Select 15 license is included in the Impact LX49 mk3 software bundle.
Brand: Nektar
Number of Keys: 49
Connectivity Technology: MIDI, USB
Special Feature: Click and control - selected parameter control., Incredible looper feature compatible DAWs, Synth-style keybed See more
Product Dimensions: 10.7"D x 31.6"W x 2.75"H
Item Weight: 4.18 pounds
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 31.6 x 2.75 inches
Item model number: LX49mk3
Date First Available: July 15, 2025
Color Name: Black
Compatible Devices: Laptop, PC, Tablet, iPhone/Android phone
Connector Type: USB
Hardware Interface: USB Type C
Supported Software: MIDI capable instruments, DAWs, Scoring etc.
Instrument Key: Any
Number of Keyboard Keys: 49
Size: 49 keys
Hardware Platform: Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone
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