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Reddit mentions of Nektar Impact LX61+ Keyboard Controller
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Nektar Impact LX61+ Keyboard Controller. Here are the top ones.
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USB MIDI controller keyboard with 61 velocity sensitive keys8 Hyper-Sensitive backlit padsMac, PC and iOS compatibleSoftware instruments automatically mapped to controlsIncludes Bitwig 8-Track DAW
Specs:
| Color | Dark Grey |
| Height | 2.9921259812 Inches |
| Length | 37.9921259455 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 61 Keys |
| Weight | 9.038952742 Pounds |
| Width | 10.5118110129 Inches |
That controller has pads, and I think it will be fine. But if you really want a 61-key controller with pads, then look at the Nektar Impact LX61+. You can get something cheaper if you don't need the pads (like the GX61), but LX61+ is one of the more affordable 61-key controllers with pads built-in. There's also the Alesis V61, but I would skip that one because it lacks dedicated transport controls (something I use often), and the VI61 is somewhat better (although more expensive).
Firstly, I'd strongly recommend against weighted keys for music production keyboard.
You're supposed to play many different instruments with it, synths, guitars, strings, drums. Weighted and semi-weighted keys would just slow you down and exhaust your fingers.
Secondly, keyboards are better than pads for finger drumming.
You'll have more and better organized keys under your fingers, and you'll be able to play drum patterns that can't be played with pads.
This video explains it well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlk9s5gPgXY
Since you're a pianist already, you'll do even better. Again, you'd want to use a keyboard with lighter keys for finger drumming.
I think Nektar Impact LX61+ or any other 61-key MIDI controller would do the job just fine. They're below $200.