Nektar Impact LX88+ 88-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

The Nektar Impact LX88+ is a professional 88-key USB MIDI controller keyboard built for musicians, producers, and performers who demand full-range playability and powerful DAW control. Featuring semi-weighted keys, multiple zones, real-time faders and knobs, and deep integration with leading DAWs, the LX88+ bridges performance and production in one versatile package.

Key Features

• 88 full-sized, semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys with 4 selectable velocity curves and 3 fixed velocity settings.
• Split, Layer, and Transpose modes allowing up to 3 independent MIDI zones simultaneously.
• 8 velocity-sensitive pads with multi-colour LEDs, assignable for drums, samples, or triggering loops.
• 9 assignable 30 mm faders, 8 rotary knobs, and 9 assignable buttons for complete control of mixer and plugin parameters.
• Dedicated transport section with buttons for Play, Stop, Record, Rewind, Forward, and Cycle.
• Pitch-bend and modulation wheels for expressive performance.
• ¼″ sustain pedal input and 5-pin MIDI output for external gear.
• USB bus-powered operation (class-compliant) with optional 9V DC adapter for standalone use.
• Deep DAW integration with automatic mapping for Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Studio One, Reason, and Reaper.
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS (via USB adapter), and Linux.

Specifications

The Impact LX88+ offers 88 full-sized, semi-weighted keys with a smooth, responsive action ideal for both piano and synth performance. Its extensive control surface features 9 faders, 8 knobs, 9 buttons, and 8 pads for total DAW command. Users can split the keyboard into up to 3 zones for multi-instrument control or layer sounds for performance flexibility.

Connectivity is via USB Type-B for both power and MIDI data, with a 5-pin MIDI output and a ¼″ pedal input for sustain or expression. The controller is fully bus-powered via USB, requiring no external power supply for standard computer use.