Nektar Introduces the Impact LX Mini Keyboard Controller

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"The new Impact LX Mini USB MIDI Controller Keyboard offers a host of realtime performance tools, including 2 independent Arpeggiator/Repeat engines, Nektar's "Part 2" feature for momentary setup changes, hyper-sensitive LED drum pads, joystick, foot-switch socket - and of course an expressive 25 note mini-keyboard with velocity. Add to that universal compatibility with any MIDI music software on Mac OS, Windows, iOS (requires optional camera kit) and Linux (requires installation of JACK and ALSA).

Nektar DAW Integration including plugin instrument control for most popular DAWs turns the controller into an even more powerful instrument for mobile production. DAW integration is included for:

Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cakewalk, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Studio One. Also includes template setup for Pro Tools.

In short: Great news for your backpack! :)"

FEATURES & SPECIFICATONS

25 velocity-sensitive mini keys

4 velocity curves (soft, default, hard 1, hard 2) + 3 fixed values

Joystick for pitch bend, 2 modulation controls (MIDI assignable)

Footswitch jack 1/8″ (adapter to 1/4″ included)

Octave up/down buttons with LED indicators

Transpose via Shift + Part 2 buttons

Part 2 LED buttons (assignable to momentary keyboard shift, transpose, layering MIDI notes and switching MIDI channels (includes Latch option)

7 transport buttons for DAW integration or MIDI assignable

Shift button activates secondary level for a total of 14 accessible MIDI button functions (plus 3rd level for another 7 functions with Nektar DAW Integration)

8 velocity-sensitive LED Pads (4 pad maps)

8 pots (x2 via Page button, functionality changes according to mode)

Volume pot with LED settings indication (MIDI-assignable)

Nektar DAW integration support*

Nektar DAW Integration for Impact LX Mini currently supports: Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cakewalk, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Studio One. Includes template setup for Pro Tools.

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Nektar Aura Beat Composer - NAMM 2020

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Bedroom Producers Blog

"Nektar Aura Beat Composer presentation at NAMM 2020."

Introducing Nektar AURA Beat Composer

Published on Jan 15, 2020 NektarTechnology

"See AURA in action: AURA is Nektar's new powerful beat creation and performance instrument. Hardware features like 16 hyper-sensitive RGB illuminated pads, color TFT display, an on-board step sequencer, a flexible pad repeat engine and incredible plugin control, make beat creation in any VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible DAW-environment a fun experience with true groove-box feeling. Paired with the included Nektarine 2.0 software, AURA becomes a plugin control powerhouse for VST, VST3 and AU plugins.

AURA can also be used in stand-alone mode with external MIDI devices. Custom Nektar DAW integration adds extended transport control, track selection, project navigation and more. Nektar DAW Integration software is included for Ableton Live Suite, Bitwig, Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Studio One and Sonar/Cakewalk."

And the Press Release:

NAMM 2020: NEKTAR ANNOUNCES AURA BEAT COMPOSER

Nektar AURA is a powerful beat creation and performance instrument. Featuring 16 hyper-sensitive RGB illuminated pads, an on-board step sequencer, a flexible pad repeat engine and incredible plugin control, AURA brings an exciting drum-machine-style workflow to any DAW or external MIDI setup.

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