Description
The Nektar Impact LX49 mk3 is a feature-rich MIDI controller built for modern music producers who demand detailed control without the bulk. Featuring 49 responsive synth-action keys, it offers a natural playing feel for melodic work and chord progressions. This model adds 8 faders and 9 full-resolution encoders, making it ideal for hands-on control of your DAW mixer and instrument plugins. Nektar’s custom DAW integration and Native Instruments NKS support ensure that the LX49 mk3 becomes the heart of your creative setup, whether you’re working with synths, samplers, or full orchestral libraries. With Scale, Chord, and Hold functions, you can experiment fearlessly, staying in key and crafting complex harmonies effortlessly.
Key Features:
- Full DAW Control Surface:
With 8 faders, 8 encoders, and 9 LED buttons, you gain direct access to mix, navigate, and automate without ever reaching for your mouse. - Performance Features for Creative Flow:
Use Smart Chords and Scale mode to trigger harmonically correct notes and chords, freeing your mind for creative exploration. - Instrument Plugin Integration:
Works seamlessly with NKS-enabled instruments and provides powerful parameter control and preset browsing directly from the hardware.
Inspiring Control for Modern Producers:
The LX49 mk3 delivers a best-of-both-worlds approach, combining traditional MIDI control with cutting-edge software integration. Its responsive keybed and comprehensive control layout ensure fast, expressive music creation, whether you’re sequencing beats or mixing stems.
Workflow-Centric DAW Integration:
Nektar’s smart integration system lets you control mixer parameters, transport functions and plugins directly. With LED feedback and one-click parameter selection, the LX49 mk3 turns your DAW into a tactile instrument, removing barriers between inspiration and production.
Flexible Setup and Studio-Ready Tools:
The LX49 mk3 offers a footswitch input, 8 custom pad maps, and support for 5 user presets, letting you adapt the controller to your personal workflow. Its robust build and included software suite make it a professional choice from the first session onward.
Specifications:
- Keys: 49
- Key type: Synth-action
- Pitch bend and mod wheels: Yes – 2 wheels
- Encoders: 1 large encoder and 8 regular
- Faders: 8 (30mm)
- LED fader buttons: 9 LED buttons (4 colours)
- Pads: 8 velocity-sensitive
- Pad maps: 8
- Foot switch input: Yes (1/4″ TS)
- MIDI output socket: No
- NI NKS compatible: Yes
- Nektar DAW integration: Yes
- Dimensions: 80.2 x 27 x 7 cm
- Weight: 3.1 kg
