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Nektar Impact LX61 - User Manual

Nektar Impact LX61
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Table of Contents

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Nektar Impact LX61 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys61
Transport ControlsYes
TypeKeyboard Controller
Pads8
Faders9
SoftwareBitwig Studio 8-Track
OS CompatibilityWindows, macOS
Power SupplyUSB Powered
ConnectivityUSB
Software CompatibilityLogic
Pedal Inputs1 x 1/4" (sustain)
USBYes (USB 2.0)

Summary

Introduction

Box Content

Lists items included in the Impact LX box.

Impact LX Features

Details the specifications and capabilities of the Impact LX controllers.

Minimum System Requirements

Lists the hardware and software requirements for using the Impact LX and Studio One Artist.

Getting Started

Connection and Power

Explains how to connect the Impact LX to a computer and power it on.

Nektar DAW Integration

Guides users on installing and setting up Nektar DAW integration software.

Register for Updates

Encourages product registration for updates and support benefits.

Installing and Setting Up Studio One Artist

Installation

Details the installation process for Studio One Artist and Impact LX integration.

Studio One Pro

Mentions that the setup process is similar for Studio One Pro users.

Studio One Artist and Impact LX Working Together

All Working Fine?

Provides steps to verify if the Impact LX is correctly set up with Studio One Artist.

Transport

Explains the function of the transport buttons and their shift functions.

Studio One Mixer Control

Open;Close the Studio One Mixer Window

How to open and close the Studio One mixer window using the Impact LX.

Channel Volume & Pan

Controls mixer channel volume and pan using faders and pots.

Mute & Solo

Uses fader buttons for mute and a combination for solo functions.

Banks Over (1-8), (9-16) etc

How to bank over to control subsequent groups of mixer channels.

Master Volume

Controls the master volume of the Studio One mixer.

Studio One Instrument Control

First-time Setup

Guides initial setup for controlling instruments with Impact LX.

Open;close the Instrument Window

How to open/close the instrument GUI window.

Changing Patches and Controlling an Instrument

Controls instrument patches and parameters using Impact LX.

Viewing Assigned Controls

Shows how to view assigned controls and their current values in Studio One.

Customizing Plug-in Mapping

Information on customizing plug-in mapping within Studio One.

Navigating Insert Plug-ins

How to navigate between insert plug-ins on a track.

Studio One Impact Drum Instrument

Learning Studio One Impact Sounds to the Pads

Assigns Studio One Impact sounds to pads using the Pad Learn function.

Mixing Studio One Impact Drum Sounds

Uses faders and pots to control volume for Studio One Impact drum sounds.

Keyboard, Octave and Transpose

Octave Shift (not applicable to LX88)

Explains how to shift octaves using the Octave buttons.

Program, MIDI Channel and Preset Control with the Octave Buttons (not applicable to LX88)

Uses Octave buttons to control Program, MIDI Channel, and Presets.

Transpose, Program, MIDI Channel and Preset Control with the Transpose Buttons

Uses Transpose buttons for similar control functions.

Layer & Split (Impact LX88 only)

Layer

Describes how the layer function works on the LX88.

Split

Describes how the split function works on the LX88.

Setting the Split point

How to set the split point on the LX88.

Setting Octave and MIDI Channel with Transpose Buttons

How to set octave and MIDI channel for layer/split.

Sending MIDI Program Messages

Sending program messages via layer/split.

Wheels and Foot Switch

Pitch bend and Modulation Wheels

Details the use of pitch bend and modulation wheels.

Foot Switch

How to connect and use a foot switch pedal.

Switching Wheels and Foot Switch On;Off for Layer & Split (LX88 only)

Controls wheels/foot switch for layer/split zones on LX88.

Controlling MIDI Software

Mixer, Instrument and Presets

Overview of presets for controlling MIDI software.

Controlling MIDI Software (cont)

Global Controls

Explains global controls that are not stored in presets.

Function Buttons

Shift;Mute

Describes the Shift/Mute button functionality.

Snapshot

Sends current control status as a snapshot.

Null

Manages parameter takeover to avoid jumping.

Pad Learn

Allows learning pad assignments.

Setup

Accesses setup menus for configuration.

Pads

Pad Maps

How to load and save pad setups (maps).

Pad Learn

Allows learning pad assignments.

Programming MIDI Messages to Pads

Using pads as MIDI switch buttons.

Pad Velocity Curves

Options for pad velocity curves.

Pads Maps Default Settings

Setup Menu

Control Assignment

Assign MIDI CC numbers to controls.

MIDI Channel Assignment

Assign MIDI channels to controls.

Assignment Types

Define assignment types for controls.

Data 1 and Data 2 Values

Set Data 1 and Data 2 values for assignments.

Drawbar On;Off (F1)

Save Presets and Pad Maps

How to save user presets and pad maps.

Load a Preset

How to load saved presets.

Global Functions and Options

Global MIDI Channel

Sets the global MIDI channel for the keyboard.

Setting the Layer & Split MIDI Channels (LX88 only)

Sets MIDI channels for layer and split zones on LX88.

Keyboard Velocity Curves

Selects keyboard velocity curves for response.

Pads Velocity Curves (D2)

Panic

Sends 'all notes off' and resets controllers.

Program

Sends MIDI program change messages.

Sending Program Messages via Layer & Split (LX88 only)

Sends program messages for layer/split on LX88.

Bank LSB (F2)

Bank MSB

Sends Bank MSB MIDI messages.

Sending Bank LSB;MSB Messages via Layer & Split (LX88 only)

Sends bank messages for layer/split on LX88.

Memory Dump

Backs up and restores controller settings via sysex.

MIDI Out from USB (LX88 only)

USB Port Setup

Configures USB port settings for DAW communication.

Setting the Virtual USB Port for Layer & Split (LX88 only)

Sets virtual USB ports for layer/split on LX88.

User Preset 1 GM Instrument

User Preset 2 GM Mixer 1-8

User Preset 3 GM 9-16

User Preset 4 “Learn” Friendly 1

User Preset 5 “Learn” Friendly 2

Factory Restore

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