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Take control of your DAW with the Nektar Impact LX49 USB MIDI controller. Based on their award-winning Panorama, Nektar's Impact LX49 uses intelligent mapping to give you hands-on control over your session immediately. Switch between Mixer, Instrument, and Preset modes for a fast workflow. The labeled faders and encoders show default instrument parameter assignments, helping you keep your eyes off your computer screen. The Impact LX49 's 49 synth-action keys give you a smooth, precise feel, as do its pitch and mod wheels. In fact, all controls on the LX49 - including the knobs, faders, and performance pads - feel great.





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Nektar Impact LX49 49-key USB MIDI Controller at a Glance:


The keyboard controller done right


Ample control capabilities


Includes Bitwig 8-Track DAW software


The keyboard controller done right





The Impact LX49 's 49-note velocity-sensitive keyboard sports a silky synth action with medium tension. This makes it perfect for playing just about any type of part. To suit your playing style, you get four velocity curves that gradually increase in dynamics. For certain types of synth parts requiring consistent output, there are three fixed velocities. Pitch bend and modulation wheels are properly placed to your left, with the octave and transpose buttons above them.





Ample control capabilities





Nektar hit it big with their Panorama range. Now they've done it again - at a more affordable price. The streamlined Impact series of controllers offers intelligent mapping and tight integration with most popular DAWs, preset mixer and plug-in modes, transport and navigation controls, MIDI programming capabilities, and five user presets.





Includes Bitwig 8-Track DAW software





From sketching and arranging musical ideas to final mixdown and even live performance, Bitwig DAW software gives you a powerful toolset and fast workflow. The Nektar Impact LX25 comes with Bitwig 8-Track DAW software, which features the entire collection of Bitwig Studio devices for use on up to eight project tracks with audio or MIDI. Take it from Sweetwater - when you're looking for a streamlined, distraction-free work platform, Bitwig is hard to beat.





Nektar Impact LX49 49-key USB MIDI Controller Features:


49-key USB MIDI controller with intelligent mapping for major DAWs


Comes pre-mapped and configured so you don't have to spend hours assigning MIDI controls


DAW integration with Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Reason, SONAR, Studio One, FL Studio, and Reaper (includes Bitwig 8-Track)


8 performance pads (assignable Green/Orange/Yellow/Red) can easily be assigned to MIDI notes or messages


9 control faders and 8 control pots give you lots of hands-on control


Faders and encoders show default parameter assignments for easier visual navigation


Full transport controls


The Nektar Impact LX49 is an excellent controller and a great value!