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Nektar Impact LX Mini 25-key Keyboard Controller

25-key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller with Pre-mapped DAW Configurations for Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cakewalk, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro X, Mixcraft, Nuendo, Reason, Reaper and Studio One
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Take Your Impact LX Mini on the Road!

If you want the power of the Impact LX+ series without the extra keys and faders, the LX Mini is for you. Based on the award-winning Panorama and LX49+/LX61+ before it, the Nektar Impact LX Mini USB MIDI controller uses intelligent mapping to give you hands-on control of your DAW session. Take advantage of the instrument mode to take control over parameters in your DAW and virtual instruments. The Impact LX Mini's synth-action keys give you a smooth, precise feel. In fact, all controls on the LX Mini — including the knobs and performance pads — feel great. At Sweetwater, we especially enjoy the Part 2 feature that allows you to shift octaves, transpose, layer octaves, or switch to differing MIDI channels. Plus, two built-in arpeggiators take your musical creations to the heights of dynamic brilliance!

The keyboard controller done right

The Impact LX Mini's 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard sports a silky synth action with firm 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. The octave and transpose buttons appear in the dedicated Part 2 section.

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.

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 LX Mini 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 LX Mini 25-key USB MIDI Controller Features:

  • 25-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
  • 4 pad maps give you a total of 32 possible note assignments
  • 8 control pots give you lots of hands-on control
  • 2 built-in arpeggiators inspire dynamic musical creation
  • Full transport controls

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Keyboard Controller
  • Number of Keys: 25
  • Type of Keys: Mini-keys
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Pads: 8 x Velocity-sensitive Pads
  • Other Controllers: 4-way Pitchbend/Modulation Joystick
  • Encoders/Pots: 8
  • Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/8" (footswitch)
  • MIDI I/O: USB
  • USB: 1 x Micro-B
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • Software: Bitwig 8-track
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.5 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Power Supply: USB bus powered
  • Height: 1.49"
  • Width: 15.35"
  • Depth: 7.28"
  • Weight: 2.20 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LXMini

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Rated 5/5

Little but Mighty

This little controller is super responsive, the keys feel nice for a mini & so do the pads. Everything feels good & not cheap even though everything except for the pads are plastic, it's nice plastic. For the money this is a great buy! The photo I added shows how Reason V12 recognizes the device & it is also pre-mapped for a lot of functions that you can use or change to whatever you want. It also comes with the full version of Bitwig which costs as much as the controller so its a win/win
Rated 5/5

The right controller for me

I was looking for a controller for Reaper and when I saw that the Nektar Impact LX Mini advertised Reaper as one of the compatible DAW's along with low price and positive reviews, I decided to give it a try. I am glad I did. This has made work flow much easier and at the same time, as a bonus, I got a few velocity sensitive pads to do drum fills with EZ Drummer. The directions were very easy, all downloads and connections were straightforward. I can highly recommend this device if you want an inexpensive controller and your DAW is supported.
Music background: Playing and recording music is my hobby.
Rated 5/5

The Best Midi Controller

All the features work great with Reaper DAW. Easy to set up right out of the box the mini keyboard work well and the 2 built-in arpeggiators are a great. A lot of bang for the buck I highly recommend this midi controller if you're looking to buy one for working in your DAW.Neuter support A Plus.
Music background: Bassist home recording
Rated 5/5

Perfect solution for creating or quick fixes the studio

Very high quality keys and sensitive expressive pads. I use this during recording and mixing to quickly pop in some missing percussion using Impact or EZ-Drummer, adding some pads, strings or keys with EZ-Keys or with the virtual instruments in Studio One Pro. The small footprint let it fit right on the keyboard shelf on my desk. Awesome creativity tool. Wish I had bought this much sooner!!
Music background: singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, producer
Rated 5/5

Love this thing

Very inspiring little keyboard to play.
Made 4 songs with it already.
A lot of cool things to fiddle with.
I use it for synth bass , leads , etc.
Works fine in Reaper and no issues controlling parameters in my vst instruments with it. Really fun in Surge.
Music background: Sound engineer/drummer
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