Nektar

Nektar Impact LX61+ review

A 61-key USB MIDI controller with DAW integration, nine faders, eight encoders and eight pads. Best for budget producers wanting DAW integration with a longer keyboard. Price not published on the developer's site.

Key features

• 61 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys
• Nine 30mm faders and eight encoders
• Eight velocity-sensitive pads
• Six dedicated transport buttons
• Four velocity curves
• Nektar DAW Integration for major DAWs

Nektar Impact LX61+ alternatives

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  Arturia

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  Novation

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  VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported

Sources: nektartech.com