Nektar Impact LX61+

The Impact LX61 USB MIDI controller delivers performance way above its class. With velocity-sensitive pads, rubberized fader caps and a low-profile design, it feels, looks, performs to professional expectations, and is supported the way performance deserves. Integration with popular DAWs makes it easy to set up. KEYBOARD This 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard features synth action with medium tension. The piano-style keys are covered to protect against dust while complementing the design. With 4 velocity curves increasing in dynamics, any playing style can be accommodated. Octave and transpose buttons, as well as pitch bend and modulation wheels are within reach, so can shift the keyboard up or down as needed, or apply articulation with the wheels.OCTAVE & TRANSPOSE BUTTONSThere is more to the 4 Octave & Transpose buttons than meets the eye. 4 functions are selectable on the fly so can make important changes at any time, even while play. A key combination makes assignment quick and easy. Choices include sending out MIDI Program Messages, change the Global MIDI Channel or select any of Impact LX's 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons. PADSEach pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI cc message, for use as MIDI trigger or toggle buttons. The Pad Learn feature allows to just select a pad, play the note or drum sound want, and assignment is done. Assignments are stored over power cycling so don't lose settings when switch system off. DAW CONTROLImpact LX61 software integration supports most popular DAWs. A common workflow gives access to many of the functions are most likely to need when recording and performing with Impact LX. Impact LX DAW integration supports Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One. Relying on computer screen for constant feedback, important and essential windows related to what are controlling can be open and closed as needed, right from Impact LX61. TRANSPORT & NAVIGATIONThe 6 dedicated transport buttons are always within reach and mapped to control Cycle, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Press Shift to get access to alternate functions such as Goto L, Set L, Set R, Undo, Click and Mode*. Additional alternate DAW functions include Track up/down and Patch up/down to change instrument patches are available via the display buttons. No other entry-level DAW is this easy to use, yet offers unlimited tracks and plug-in instantiations, extensive use of drag-and-drop, and in-depth editing features. Additionally, Bitwig 8-Track is included with the Impact LX USB keyboard.