Nektar announces new Impact LX+ USB MIDI controller keyboards

Nektar has announced its new range of Impact LX+ USB MIDI Controller Keyboards, to be available in stores end of July, 2016. The Impact LX49+ and LX61+ USB MIDI controllers are jam-packed with intelligent and expressive performance control not even available on many premium products. Ever wanted a controller that hooks up automatically to your DAW? Impact LX+ does exactly that.

Nektar DAW Integration custom designed for Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One takes Impact LX+ way beyond functionality normally offered by a USB MIDI controller keyboard. With Impact LX+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity.

Impact LX+ features

Nektar DAW Integration for Bitwig Studio/8-Track, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One.
49 or 61 note full size, ultra-dynamic velocity sensitive keybed.
Pitch bend and Modulation wheels.
Octave and transpose buttons.
3 digit LED display.
9 faders.
9 fader buttons.
8 pots.
Mixer and Instrument buttons with LED indicator for Nektar DAW Integration.
Preset button with LED indicator for generic MIDI control.
5 user configurable presets.
Page button with two LED’s for Nektar DAW integration switch between User and Default mapping..
Default Instrument mapping screen printing in blue for Nektar DAW Integration.
Dedicated Track and Patch buttons.
6 Transport buttons with additional shift functionality.
8 hyper sensitive pads, LED backlit with 4 color options.
4 pad maps.
Clips and Scenes buttons for Nektar DAW Integration.
Foot switch socket.
Power on/off button.
USB connector.
USB class compliant compatible with OS X, Windows, Linux and iOS (via camera connection kit).
Full version of Bitwig 8-Track included.
The Impact LX49+ and LX61+ are shipping during the last week of July from all major resellers worldwide for MSRP $199.99 USD/179.99 EUR/£139.99 GBP for the Impact LX49+, and $299.99 USD/199.99 EUR/£169.99 GBP for the Impact LX61+.