Impact LX Mini - USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with Nektar DAW Integration Black

I mostly bought this because it kind of resembled a Bass Station 2 and I’ve been wanting one of those, but can’t justify buying another synth. What I got was a really great and compact but full featured midi controller that I use to control my software synths and plugins, in conjunction with another small knob based controller I can pretty much map most plugins, and where I need most with on board 16 knobs (2 banks) on the LX Mini. Unique feature is the part2 function, and dual arpeggiators which you can get some performance mileage out of. It’s been a delight to use for my projects.

I have a Panorama P6 in my home studio and wanted some of the same features & DAW interoperability when on the road. This lil guy does everything I need, and works great w/Logic controls out of the box. I wish the keys had a little smoother response/sturdier feel, but in a tiny thing with this many controls & for being able to work on tunes in tight spots, it’s great! Not having to hit finger origami key combos on the laptop to get ideas down quick is what I was looking for and Nektar delivers.

You will love it! Right features for my uses and many others I'm sure.

Cool device and works well, but I hardly ever use it.

I have been using this with Ableton Live Standard for some months now. For me, its main purpose is to allow me access to the computers that reside across the room while I am occupied at my drum kit. I really just wanted convenient access to whatever DAW controls I could accommodate. Though not wireless itself, generally I combine its use with a separate wireless standard computer keyboard in my setup. I still have to connect via a very long USB cable, but I suspect that there is a wireless workaround I haven't yet discovered. Based on my reading and YouTube tutorials I've seen, I understand that there are many more features that almost completely remove the need for the computer keyboard. It's very light, obviously compact, and I just can't get over how well it helps to streamline my workflow. Considering the mini format, one might assume it's missing features present in larger controllers, but it is actually loaded with more than its older sibling, the Impact LX25+, which I also use. There are a couple of extremely small items that I would prefer to be different. First, the ports are on the left side of the instrument. In my setup, that means the cables get slightly twisted in order to allow being tucked around the drum heads. I really don't want to put pressure on those ports, since it's almost certain that the associated solder joints/welds will break. I would prefer these ports to be in the back, as is common in other keyboards of similar configuration. Second, the USB connection point is not the C version that is common nowadays. For the uncommon occasion that I would want to pair this with a mobile DAW, I will need to adapt from the older version. Bluetooth is not an option on this keyboard. The keys are small, but a non-issue in my setup. They are useable, and sufficiently sensitive for my application. If I were to intend to use the keyboard more heavily, I would find the keys too small for comfortable performance. They are suitable for the Mini form though. I would definitely recommend this keyboard, and I would be tempted to purchase a second one for using remotely with a laptop.

What is there not to like? The keyboard is so much better than the AKAI MPK Mini. The AKAI MPK Mini has the worse keyboard ever. I have broken it many times and I'm not hard on a keyboard. The keyboard on this is really nice. It's firm and feels solid in comparison. I will admit that AKAI MPK Mini is super easy to setup midi routing because it has a direct software interface. This keyboard does not have software where you can program the keys. Instead you have to go through a lot of different steps to program each button. It takes long to program because I split the keyboard up in many ways for special routing to lights etc. Other than that, this keyboard is perfect for what I do.

This is the best midi keyboard I've had integration wise. I had the best M-Audio oxygen pro and I like this better. I'm using bitwig

This is yet another gimmicky convoluted piece of garbage that includes so much useless functionality that the basics get lost within all the gimmick. After installing the drivers for each DAW, and several factory resets, it would still have a mind of its own with Cubase, Reason and Bitwig. Like when you are just trying to use the mod/pitch sticks, yet for some weird reason it just doesn't seem to work, on any DAW, ever. The drum pads do not reach max velocity either, even if you hit them with a hammer. It is now where it belongs, on its way to the landfill with the rest of the trash. Good riddance.

I'm a recent convert to Nectar.Have a Pacer, a Panorama T6 and now this added Gem of a product. For Logic I thoroughly recommend Nektar as they are a fantastic company.The DAW integration is beautiful.Maybe you can't alter the mapping of its instruments but... Transport, knobs and pads...ALL great.Sliders and Nektarine are for its bigger brothers.The pre-mappings are great.The Mini is well made and the keybed is fine.It doesn't have Nektarine as that is on the larger products.The value here is admirable.

Es un excelente Teclado, la integración con los programas es impresionante, sobre todo con Bitwig que viene incluido sin costo adicional, he probado varios DAWS peo para mi Bitwig se los lleva a todos, es moderno e intuitivo...En fin, la Marca Nektar es sinónimo de calidad a buen precio, y super amigable con la mayoría de DAWs también tengo el Impac GX 49 y lo mismo, son excelentes controladores MIDI, espero sea útil mi opinión, gracias por leerla.

whoa! smaller than I thought! turned out to be perfect for on my desk even beside my keyboard and mouse. This was instantly compatible with my DAW (Bitwig) and I really couldn't be happier for that price.

Nothing too fancy. Get's the job done and the price/quality ratio is on point.

Werkt direct met Logoc X pro alle versie. Alleen de toetsen maken een klik lawaai als je ze indrukt. Dat is niet fujn