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Nektar Impact LX49+

Legacy since 2025
Released 2016

Budget-friendly 49-key controller with deep DAW integration for almost every host, eight pads and a nine-fader mixer section.

Replaced by Impact LX49 mk3

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Nektar
Status
Legacy
Released
2016

Keyboard

Keys
49
Key size
Full
Key action
Synth-action
Aftertouch
None
Keybed
Nektar synth-action

Controls

Pads
8
Faders
9
Knobs / encoders
8
Display
LCD
Pitch / mod
Wheels

Connectivity

USB
USB-B
MIDI ports
DIN out
CV / Gate out
No
Bluetooth MIDI
No
Pedal inputs
Sustain
USB bus powered
Yes

Features & software

Features
DAW transport
Bundled software
Bitwig 8-Track

Size & weight

Colours
Black
Dimensions (W × D × H)
806 × 282 × 82 mm
Weight
3.4 kg

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