Nektar Impact LX MK3 MIDI keyboard controller – 88 keys

• Available in 25, 49, 61 and 88 key versions all featuring redesigned keybeds • 9 full-resolution encoders with parameter control in one rotation • 8 faders, 8 velocity sensitive pads, 9 LED illuminated buttons, 22 additional buttons • 1/4″ TS footswitch jack, USB-C connection and power • Nektar custom DAW integration for Ableton, Cubase, Logic Pro and more • Native Instruments NKS support works in any DAW, compatible with thousands of plugins, Introducing the Nektar Impact LX MK3 MIDI keyboard controller The Nektar Impact LX MK3 MIDI controller keyboards combine an expressive, redesigned keybed with 9 full-resolution encoders, 8 faders, 8 velocity sensitive pads and tons of buttons to give you instant access to performance or DAW integration features. New performance features include Scale, Chord and Hold with Nektar custom DAW integration bringing the best out of controls with innovative new features and a workflow tailored to compatible DAWs. Impact LX MK3 also supports Native Instruments NKS control standard which ensures compatibility with thousands of plugins even in DAWs not supported by Nektar DAW integration. With Impact LX MK3 the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity. Feel every note The newly redesigned keybed is truly worthy — smooth, responsive, and built for expressive play. With minimal friction and a firm touch, it lets you connect more deeply with your instruments. Paired with pitch bend and modulation wheels, plus a footswitch input for sustain, you’ve got everything you need to shape your sound with nuance and emotion. Effortless control at full resolution The encoders are the foundation of control and constantly in use. So their solid and precise performance is important. You get near-enough a full resolution in one rotation without skipping a step. Working seamlessly with Nektar DAW integration you get relative control which means no parameter jumping or pickup functions to worry about. Precision at your fingertips: global encoder & display feedback If you had to pick just one control, the large global encoder would be it. Offering the same benefits as the other encoders but with added precision, thanks to its larger surface, it’s your ultimate tool for fine-tuning. The best part? It works independently of mode selection and has a bunch of powerful options with Nektar DAW integration. Faders – mix or envelope control Faders provide a truly unique control experience, evoking the satisfying tactile feel of mixing or adjusting envelope parameters. On Impact LX MK3 that’s exactly what the faders are designed for. Little is left to the imagination with silkscreen added above the faders to indicate their default assignments. MIDI programming right from the board Impact LX mk3 is a MIDI controller that augment functionality with Nektar DAW integration. It’s still a MIDI controller of course and you can program controls in Preset mode directly from the hardware. In Setup mode, use the large encoder to select menu options and program MIDI messages immediately. All settings are stored over power cycling with options to additionally store in 5 presets and 8 pad maps. Build your kits, non-stop! For groove and beat creation, 8 velocity sensitive pads make life easy. Calibrated to trigger at a light touch, finger drumming is a reality, with a nice and even velocity response. The "Pad Learn" feature allows you build kits as you go. Hit a pad, play a key. It’s that easy. In fact, keep Pad Learn on and let your kit evolve with your music. Non-stop! Nektar DAW integration, customised for your DAW - Create loops or navigate your DAW using the LED buttons. - Record freely and have the looper automatically create your loop. - Click any parameter and control it instantly. Nektar DAW integration is beyond anything you have seen before. Innovative new features builds on our previous work and give you the best possible workflow with your DAW. With Nektar DAW integration you can: - Full mixer control including channel volume, pan, sends, mute and solo. - Control plugin instruments. - Seemless switch to NKS control on track selection. - Navigate tracks and DAW functions. Nektar custom DAW integration is designed for Ableton Live Suite (11 or higher), Bitwig Studio 5 (or higher), Cakewalk/Sonar, Cubase (13 or higher), FL Studio, Garageband, Nuendo, Logic Pro (10.8 or higher), Reason, Reaper and Studio One (5 or higher). Find out more about Nektar's DAW integrations here. Impact performance tools The Impact LX MK3 offers powerful performance tools that benefit both beginners and advanced players. Features like the Scale function allow musicians to explore adventurous melodic ideas without constant concern for key choices. With Scale acting as a creative safety net, notes are kept neatly within the chosen scale. Keep it within the Scale Even for experienced players, the Scale function provides comfort by ensuring you’re unlikely to play a “wrong” note. If a key is played outside the selected scale, it’s automatically adjusted to play the nearest note within the scale. This isn’t just useful; it’s incredibly fun! Experiment with chromatic runs and discover unique note re-triggering patterns you’d likely never achieve without Scale mode. Crafting Chords and intervals Whether you’re a chord expert or just starting, the LX MK3’s built-in Chord function offers endless inspiration. Think of it as an advanced interval feature that allows you to trigger more notes than your fingers press.You can play octaves, 3rds, or 5th harmonies, and even add a sub-octave (-1 or -2 octaves below the played notes) to create massive chords. Alternatively, keep it simple by selecting from the pre-defined chord menu. Two user locations are available for capturing and recalling your custom chord creations. Smart chords: Scales and Chords combined Combine the Scale and Chord functions for “Smart Chords” that ensure you never play notes outside the selected scale. For instance, if a major chord type is selected with a C tonic, playing an A key will automatically trigger an A minor chord, keeping everything harmonically consistent. By combining Scales and Chords, you can be playing lead parts with harmonies including entire chords that change whenever you play a new note. Creative sustain with Hold The Hold feature is like having an extra hand and there are both a simple and a more advanced option. In its default mode, playing one or more notes on the keyboard will sustain them until the next note is played. The second hold option allows notes to be sustained while you continue to play the rest of the keyboard normally. You can add or remove notes from the held sustain so your drone or chord can evolve over time. Native Kontrol Standard The Native Instruments NKS control standard is implemented in thousands of plugins with controller mapping ready to go. From Impact LX MK3 you can change presets, select map pages and of course use the 8 encoders to adjust parameters. NKS works in any DAW, with or without Nektar DAW integration. NKS ensurs virtual instruments are precisely and consistently connected to Impact LXMK3. This means immersive and expressive playability with no disruptions to your workflow. There’s no need to waste time mapping plugins, everything is ready to go, the moment you switch on. Included software package The Nektar Impact LXMK3 comes with a powerful software bundle to get you started, including the Komplete Select 15 package from Native Instruments – a collection of synths, sampled instruments and effects, available in three curated editions (Beats, Band and Electronic) to suit different genres and workflows. Also included is the Miniraze synth by MOK, offering unique, wave-sliced sounds with seamless LXMK3 integration, and Bitwig Studio 8-Track, featuring over 50 instruments and effects plus loops, clips and samples. Together, these tools provide everything you need to start creating music straight away.