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Nektar Impact LX88+ 88-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 412 ratings
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Brand Nektar
Number of Keys 88
Connectivity Technology MIDI, USB
Special Feature Backlit
Model Name Impact LX+

About this item

  • 88-Keys Semi-Weighted Controller: The 88 note velocity sensitive keyboard is a semi-weighted action with medium tension. Carefully balanced with even and dynamic response, the Impact LX88+ offers 4 velocity curves that gradually increase in dynamics so there is a match for any playing style
  • Nektar Daw Integration: The Impact LX88+ software integration supports most of the popular DAWs. A common workflow gives access to many of the functions you are most likely to need when recording and performing with your Impact LX88+. The best part is that it�s all done for you. Simply complete the installation process and start making music
  • Powerful Control Center: There are nine 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons, and 8 encoders at the center of LX88+�s control panel. Each control is fully programmable to send any MIDI CC message for use with hardware or software MIDI products
  • Velocity Sensitive Pads: For groove and beat creation, the Impact LX88+�s 8 velocity-sensitive pads make life easy. Calibrated to trigger at a light touch, finger drumming is suddenly well within reach with a nice and even velocity response
  • Transport and Navigation: The 6 dedicated transport buttons are always within reach and mapped to control Cycle, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play, and Record

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
412 global ratings

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Customers like the ease of use, value, and controls of the audio midi controller. For example, they mention it integrates very well with their Logic Pro Daw, Presonus Studio One, and FL Studio. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, sound quality, and speed.

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63 customers mention44 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it has a really nice feel to the keys, and a very realistic feel of the acoustic piano with weighted keys. They are also impressed with how well it works for the price, and say it's the best keyboard they've ever had. However, some say that it'll be great for the basics, and the physical construction feels a bit creaky. Some customers also mention that the box was a little busted, and that the pitch wheel began acting erratically.

"...The 8 drum pads are very very very sensitive if they were any more sensitive just looking at them would trigger a note and them being multi-colored..." Read more

"...It may not be sexy, but it is super thin, seems pretty sturdy, especially compared to the smaller Nektar models, and has good integration with a..." Read more

"I use it with my Logic Pro Daw which integrates very well with it. Great board and so far I had no problems. and it seems it is well built." Read more

"...Well, to my great delight the keybed had a very nice feel. It was very quiet. The knobs, switches and sliders also have a quality feel...." Read more

26 customers mention24 positive2 negative

Customers find the audio midi controller easy to use. They say it integrates well with their DAW, and is workable. Some customers also say that it works seamlessly with FL Studio and Ableton Live. Overall, most are satisfied with the superb capability at a low price.

"...Package came in mint condition thank God, everyting on it works perfectly...." Read more

"This keyboard does its job well...." Read more

"...It is compatible with most DAWs as at least a generic MIDI controller, and many popular ones have more specific presets for it as well...." Read more

"I use it with my Logic Pro Daw which integrates very well with it. Great board and so far I had no problems. and it seems it is well built." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the audio midi controller. They say it has good construction value.

"...All in all, I think it's an awesome deal at its price point...." Read more

"...MIDI/DAW controller for modern music production, the value proposition here is really strong...." Read more

"...But for 88 keys and lots of DAW controls it is still a good value and I would recommend it to anyone in this price range." Read more

"...a lot of angles for me - 88 keys, assignable faders and buttons, and low price. This Nektar LX88+ product didn't disappoint...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers like the controls of the audio midi controller. They say the DAW controls are nice, and the many types of controllers and functions are great. They also say it controls MainStage very well, and has numerous MIDI controls. Customers also mention that the board is great with all of the features they need. They appreciate the assignable faders and buttons, and say the knobs, keys, and pads feel sturdy.

"...with a semi weighted feel that actually has a very good compliment of assignable knobs, sliders and switches, the Nektar lx88+ gets two thumbs up..." Read more

"...sliders, knobs, pitch/mod wheel and drum pads along with useful DAW controls. I like the layout a lot...." Read more

"...is a great keyboard for those who want 88 keys, and many types of controllers and functions. But, you get what you pay for...." Read more

"...keyboard that satisfied a lot of angles for me - 88 keys, assignable faders and buttons, and low price. This Nektar LX88+ product didn't disappoint...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the audio midi controller. They say it has a good basic design, and the tiny LED display gives it a retro look. They also like the layout and the other lighting effects accentuate it well.

"...What I WILL say, is the keys on the 88 definitely feel sturdier and nicer...." Read more

"...Appearance wise, it does look quite nice. The tiny LED display gives it a retro look, and the other lighting effects accentuate it well...." Read more

"...I like the layout a lot...." Read more

"...The keyboard looked awesome and the keys were nice like a I expected ( not piano keys ) it is long but very light...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the audio midi controller. They mention that it's fairly compact for an 88 key MIDI controller with the amount of keys. Some say that the semi weighted keys are full size and quiet. They also mention that the keyboard is long but very light. Some customers also mention the keyboard fits great in the Output Platform keyboard tray.

"...It says the keys are semi-weighted, but I might take issue with this. They really don't feel that semi-weighted compared to my 49...." Read more

"...It's also fairly compact for an 88 key MIDI controller with the amount of knobs and sliders it has...." Read more

"...the product itself - for the price it seems to have good action, is compact and light...." Read more

"...The keyboard is nice and heavy (this can be a good or bad thing depending on your perspective), and as far as I can tell, all of the dials, sliders..." Read more

13 customers mention4 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi controller. Some mention it has a great sound and is very quiet, while others say that some keys are very noisy and make strange springing noises. The black keys tend to play louder than the white ones, and the keyboard bounces in a very noisy way. Some customers also mention that the lower key will rattle a slight bit.

"...though, black verses white velocity are not neutral, the black keys tend to play louder than the white ones with similar amounts of pressure, but I..." Read more

"...Well, to my great delight the keybed had a very nice feel. It was very quiet. The knobs, switches and sliders also have a quality feel...." Read more

"I think it's a good product but some keys are very noisy and If you want to practice quietly that's a bit annoying...." Read more

"...you're using headphones that's not a problem, but if not, the noise is really annoying...." Read more

8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the audio midi controller. Some mention that the velocity feels even, responsive, and good synth action, while others say that the velocities are inconsistent and not very accurate. The various velocity curve presets are mostly ineffective at compensating for this problem.

"...about the black keys, but they feel good to me - and the velocity feels even.The sliders for Organ drawbars - work flawlessly!..." Read more

"...The various velocity curve presets are mostly ineffective at compensating for this problem and even on the softest preset it’s still surprisingly..." Read more

"...is pretty cool not entirely sure how to use it.. But its very responsive played double time and it handle it on multiple pads. I'm loving it so far." Read more

"...to use for piano/harpsichord/staccato sounds because the velocities are a bit inconsistent and isn't very accurate at times, however, pads/sampling/..." Read more

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My second highest C key is something like a centimeter higher than the rest of the keys on the board. I was able to stuff a piece of folded paper into the crevice at the top of the key, in order to make it level with the others (which luckily didn't upset the key's responsiveness). That issue aside, I like the keyboard (speaking as an untrained aspirant pianist who wanted a decent entry level instrument). It's got a nice "feel" to it; I like way the keys respond (I did change the velocity settings from whatever they were when I got it, to whichever one I've got it on now). The keyboard is nice and heavy (this can be a good or bad thing depending on your perspective), and as far as I can tell, all of the dials, sliders and buttons, and drumpads work, though I'm not yet sure if I'll get much use out of them.
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MR7King
5.0 out of 5 stars From 5 Stars To 3. There's No Way To Cover All The Good This Controller Is Capable Of
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017
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After about 2 years it starts playing the notes out of pitch
Moving it from 5 to 3 stars

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Off the bat I had a little issue with Bitwig and the LX88+ integration (even the 8 Track) but once the support time emailed me that was that.
Package came in mint condition thank God, everyting on it works perfectly.
The keys though, black verses white velocity are not neutral, the black keys tend to play louder than the white ones with similar amounts of pressure, but I have the same issue with my Keystation (which I still love but not as much as the LX88+) and it has not stopped me from making music so no stars will be knocked off for that.
The 8 drum pads are very very very sensitive if they were any more sensitive just looking at them would trigger a note and them being multi-colored surely doesn't hurt, but the main reason I wanted pads were to save the keys from the abuse of drumming, I just never expected them to be this great, Nektar deserves a sixth star 🌟 for that.
I won't go too deep on the knobs and the slides or I'll be typing forever, I actually can't believe I was using my mouse to adjust my mixes for so long, the very very first time using sliders it was quite evident that I would never go back to mouse mixing ever again, I'd rather buy a backup Lx+ than to mouse mix, the same can be said for the knobs they make mixing a total joy. Though they are all plastic they don't feel cheap Nektar deserves a seventh star 🌟 for that. I am going to assume there is no note repeat on this device because I haven't seen any on it or in any of the reviews done for the LX88+ (so note repeat and even velocity response on black vs white keys would be things I need the most on the LX line)
I haven't really taken advantage of LX88+ ability to adjust the Vsts I have but I haven't had this thing long enough to fully get to everything.
This thing is not just a keyboard when you think about it, it's more like a universal remote for the studio.
The reason I titled my review (There's No Way To Cover All The Good This Controller Is Capable of) is because as your abilities grow so does the keyboards functions reveal that it can perform tasks to make every process easier
I was anxious to get my hands on my very own LX88+ and NEKTAR SURPASSED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS (even after watching tons of Youtube videos LX88 related) my expectations were still surpassed.......
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cp
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Bang for your Buck
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
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This keyboard does its job well. It may not be sexy, but it is super thin, seems pretty sturdy, especially compared to the smaller Nektar models, and has good integration with a variety of DAWs. It says the keys are semi-weighted, but I might take issue with this. They really don't feel that semi-weighted compared to my 49. I am used to performing on a Yamaha S90es, so I'm used to fully weighted, piano action keys- I think I would be able to tell a reasonable difference between the 49 and 88 if the keys really are semi-weighted. What I WILL say, is the keys on the 88 definitely feel sturdier and nicer. This keyboard fits great in the Output Platform keyboard tray if you have that desk.

All in all, I think it's an awesome deal at its price point. Not the best 88-key MIDI keyboard on the market by far, but it's a solid choice if you're not looking for tons of bells and whistles and nice hammer-action keys.
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Joshua
4.0 out of 5 stars Great entry-level 88 key MIDI controller.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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At the time of purchase, the Novation Launchkey 88 was not available, and I would have chosen that instead.

The Nektar Impact LX88+ is wonderful in terms of compatibility with software and simplicity. It does not offer many of the "fancier" features that other entry-level 88 key MIDI controllers offer, but it's just enough that you can get to work really quickly and not be limited by features.

The keys leave you with something to desire. While they definitely work and are definitely "semi-weighted", I'm not really a fan of the springiness. I find myself recording voice messages to send to my friends, and the sound of the keys bouncing back into place is almost as loud as the music itself.

Appearance wise, it does look quite nice. The tiny LED display gives it a retro look, and the other lighting effects accentuate it well.

It is compatible with most DAWs as at least a generic MIDI controller, and many popular ones have more specific presets for it as well.

It's also fairly compact for an 88 key MIDI controller with the amount of knobs and sliders it has. You could get one with less buttons, but who wants that? :)
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Blues & Rock Guitarist Recording Artist
5.0 out of 5 stars Great 88-Key Keyboard
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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I use it with my Logic Pro Daw which integrates very well with it. Great board and so far I had no problems. and it seems it is well built.
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TedH
5.0 out of 5 stars Owned for 1 year. Still pleased.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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Before purchasing this keyboard I had read several reviews regarding the original lx88 model. Reviews were generally quite positive with mainly one common issue. The keybed was noisy. That was a significant enough problem for me, if that was the case. However, before ordering I read that Nektar had addressed the issues of their buyers of the original lx88. And made the necessary improvements. I use my keyboard controllers for live gigging. I wanted a keyboard controller that had all the controls that my M-Audio Axiom had. But, until now the only 88 note keyboards that offered all the knobs, sliders and switches, had a fully weighed keyboard action. And, I wanted a semi weighted action. So, I was hoping the Nektar lx88+ would be the answer to my prayers. I ordered it hoping that Nektar had really addressed the noisy keybed issue that was present on the original lx88. Well, to my great delight the keybed had a very nice feel. It was very quiet. The knobs, switches and sliders also have a quality feel. I have waited to write this review until I owned this controller for a while. I have had it now for exactly 11 months. All keys, and controls still have the same quality feel as when I first opened the box. And, I play it almost every day. I have been playing keyboards for well over 40 years. If you are looking for an 88 note controller with a semi weighted feel that actually has a very good compliment of assignable knobs, sliders and switches, the Nektar lx88+ gets two thumbs up from me.
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Zain
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent build and amazing value for first full keyboard for music production
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2021
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I forgot initially this is a midi keyboard so you need to hook this up to a computer first and then into your recording program or DAW (GarageBand, Ableton, Logic Pro etc.) it’s amazing usb powers this entire keyboard up!

It was my first time using drum pads but they are so fun to use and very good quality. I can’t stress this point is this piano feels very sturdy and should last a long time. I also needed to buy a sustain pedal to get more expression from the piano playing. I found one for $30 at my local music store.
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Danny
5.0 out of 5 stars Great piece of kit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2022
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I wanted a full size keyboard to replace my ageing Korg M1, I decided to go for a weighted version this time. I have had the Keyboard for about a year now and absolutely love it, it's improved my playing and I love being able to access control functions on the fly. I bought it partly for the drum pads but to be honest rarely use that function.
In conclusion I would highly recommend this product, it is simple to operate and a great buy for someone who needs a full size piano that's light weight but delivers.
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GB
5.0 out of 5 stars Nach wie vor super zufrieden...😃
Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2021
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Schon mein 2. Nektar Impact LX 88+, beide Controller sind nach wie vor im Einsatz und stellen mich absolut zufrieden.
Ich nutze sie im Verbund mit Cubase 11 Pro, Native Instruments Komplete 13 Ultimate Collectors Edition und vielen weiteren hochwertigen VSTs wie Keyscape, Arturia, Spitfire, Soundiron, Toontrack usw.
Erfreulicherweise sind die Schieberegler u.a. auch für die Mixing Section mit der linken Hand bedienbar, so wird während des "on the fly Spiels"
der einfache Zugriff auf Lautstärken und On/Off Funktionen der verschiedenen VST Instrumente ermöglicht. Bei viele anderen Anbietern sind die Schieberegler meist mittig oder rechts angeordnet. Bedeutet, die "rechte Spielhand" muss beim Nektar LX 88+ während des Livespiels für schnelle Justierungen nicht zum Einsatz kommen, sondern die meist ohnehin inaktivere linke Hand.
Das klappt sehr gut und unterstützt den Live Workflow merklich...
Die Tastatur ist durchaus zufriedenstellend, auch wenn es sich nur um leicht gewichtete Tasten handelt. Gerade für Orchester Libraries, also Strings, Brass usw. ist die Halbgewichtung sogar vorteilhaft und lässt sich hervorragend spielen. Natürlich auch für Piano & Co, hierfür stehen mir aber auch vollgewichtete Keyboards anderer Hersteller zur Verfügung.
Man sollte sich bei seinen Bewertungen immer auf das Preis Leistungsverhältnis beziehen und das ist beim Nektar LX88+ kaum zu toppen. Also sehr empfehlenswert, gut zu handeln, mit diversen Einstellmöglichkeiten. Eine After Touch Funktion hätte natürlich noch weitere Vorteile, aber... hätte, hätte, Fahrradkette... 😅 Man kann halt nicht alles für rund 240 Euro haben...😉
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Pietro
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottima
Reviewed in Italy on May 23, 2021
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Tastiera che vale ogni centesimo speso . Robusta e di facile configurazione .
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Elio
5.0 out of 5 stars .
Reviewed in Spain on October 24, 2019
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La sensibilidad que tiene me la pone tiesa, no digo mas
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