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Reddit mentions of Nektar Midi Controller (IMPACT LX25+)

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Reddit mentions: 6

We found 6 Reddit mentions of Nektar Midi Controller (IMPACT LX25+). Here are the top ones.

Nektar Midi Controller (IMPACT LX25+)
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Premium midi controller with 25 expressive synth-action keys, on-board pitch bend and modulation wheels for performances8 Hyper-Sensitive backlit padsMac, PC and iOS compatibleSoftware instruments automatically mapped to controlsIncludes Bitwig 8-Track DAW
Specs:
ColorDark Grey
Height2.34 Inches
Length18.34 Inches
Number of items1
Size25 Keys
Weight4 Pounds
Width10.5 Inches

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Found 6 comments on Nektar Midi Controller (IMPACT LX25+):

u/entropy_pool · 5 pointsr/digitalelectronics

\> What if software could sense a light touch of a button differently than strong push?

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You are describing MIDI. While you might not use MIDI for what you want to do, there is no reason why you would not use the same information flow, software architecture, and sensors. Most basic midi controllers will give you velocity of the press (which correlates to pressure on the note attack) and fancier ones will give you "aftertouch" which is the pressure sustained on the button after attack. Some MIDI controllers will even give you aftertouch pressure as well as two dimensional directionality so that you can control one aspect of the sound rolling your finger side to side on the key and another param. Musicians are pretty picky about feel, and responsiveness of these kinds of things, so they way they build them will likely be helpful. So for example, tear apart one o these https://www.amazon.com/Nektar-IMPACT-LX25-Impact/dp/B01M0KBF9F/ref=sr_1_8?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1543533709&sr=1-8&keywords=midi+keyboard.

u/tPRoC · 4 pointsr/makinghiphop

arturia minilab mk2

if you want full size keys try this or this

stay away from the launchkey it has terrible keys that feel like ass, it's only good if you want the clip launching features for ableton

the akai mpk mini is okay while it lasts but eventually the keys will break off. not might, will. Akai also just released an updated version of this controller, no idea if the keys are any more reliable on it though.

$200 is a bad amount of money to spend. either go cheap ($100) or go expensive with midi controllers and get something like this or this, everything "mid range" feels like ass for the price you pay & you will be disappointed with it.

u/DevlinRocha · 1 pointr/makinghiphop

I'm definitely not looking to go above 49 keys atm. I've been using my computer keyboard to produce music at this point and I am no piano player, so 25 will probably be enough to start but maybe I should make the jump to 49 now so it's a little future proof. Unfortunately I don't have a nice enough laptop that I would want to produce with or I'd take the 25 for mobility alone.

Interesting you say that about the quality of the pads, /u/dillpickle108 says pretty much the exact opposite as you. I've also read online that Novation makes great products but you're the second person ITT now to say otherwise, maybe I should avoid them, but the Impulse especially looked really great.

The biggest thing I'm worried about with the Akai is that it doesn't have a screen for selecting the channel and all that, which seems really useful - as do the wheels on the side of the others. It looks great tho and I like the size and position of the drum pads. I'm curious what you think of the Nektar? Seems to have the best of everything I want with the lower price tag, a little worried about the quality tho and I don't enjoy the look of it as much, but that's hardly important.

u/rooh62 · 1 pointr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

I have just realised that I linked the wrong keyboard. Instead of the Akai, it would be this Nektar Impact LX25+ USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with DAW Integration https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M0KBF9F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i5-OCbTX36NHS . Does that sway your decision at all?

u/empathetical · 1 pointr/edmproduction

Honestly this will be good for starting out. https://www.amazon.com/Nektar-IMPACT-LX25-Impact/dp/B01M0KBF9F

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This is what I use. Bought it at a pawn shop for $80 https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Oxygen-25-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B00IWTZZ8S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=m-audio+oxygen+25+mk+iv&qid=1572493501&sr=8-3

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Either one is great for beginning. Don't blow 4k on a bunch of stuff. keep an eye on sales for plug in's too. I have got a few good ones that cost me no more then $15 on sale. Hybrid 3 was on sale the other day for a few bucks. Get it if it still is. Also black friday/cyber monday is coming up. I also got a serum subscription for $10 a month.

u/djfrodo · 1 pointr/reasoners

Nektar IMPACT LX25+

The integration of the Nektar line with Reason is incredible. Basically it allows you to switch banks in any of the instruments using the keyboard (no mouse). It auto maps all of the dials and pads as well. Yes it's got some stuff you seemingly won't use, but it's well built and pretty amazing for $100.