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Nektar LX49+ User Manual

Nektar LX49+
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Nektar LX49+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys49
Key TypeSynth-action
Velocity SensitivityYes
Pads8
Faders9
Rotary Encoders8
Transport ControlsYes
ConnectivityUSB
Pedal Inputs1 x 1/4" (sustain)
AftertouchNo
TypeKeyboard Controller
Power SupplyUSB
CompatibilityMac, Windows
SoftwareBitwig 8-Track
Software IntegrationBitwig Studio, Cubase, Digital Performer, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Reason, Studio One

Summary

Nektar Impact LX+ Introduction and Features

Box Content Overview

Lists items included in the product packaging.

Impact LX49+/LX61+ Key Features

Outlines the primary features and specifications of the controller.

Minimum System Requirements

Details hardware and operating system requirements for proper function.

Getting Started with Impact LX+

Connection and Power Setup

Explains the initial steps for connecting and powering the device.

Nektar DAW Integration Guide

Guides on integrating the controller with supported Digital Audio Workstations.

Using as a Generic USB MIDI Controller

Describes using the device as a standard MIDI controller without DAW integration.

Keyboard, Octave, and Transpose Functions

Octave Shifting Explained

Details how to shift octaves using the dedicated keyboard buttons.

Octave Buttons for MIDI Control

Explains using octave buttons for MIDI program, channel, and preset changes.

Transpose Buttons for MIDI Control

Details using transpose buttons for MIDI program, channel, and preset changes.

Wheels and Foot Switch

Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels

Describes the function and assignability of the pitch and modulation wheels.

Foot Switch Connection and Use

Explains how to connect and properly use a foot switch pedal.

Controlling MIDI Software

Mixer, Instrument, and Preset Functions

Overview of the device's mixer, instrument, and preset recall capabilities.

Global Controls Overview

Function Buttons Operation

Shift, Snapshot, and Null Functions

Explains the Shift/Mute, Snapshot, and Null button operations.

Pad Learn and Setup Access

Details Pad Learn functionality and Setup menu access.

Impact LX+ Pad Features

Pad Maps and Pad Learn

Loading pad maps and assigning notes via Pad Learn.

Pad Configuration and DAW Integration

Pad velocity curves and dedicated DAW buttons.

Pad LED Color Indicators

Pads Maps Default Settings

Setup Menu Navigation

Assigning Controls to MIDI Messages

Control Assignment (C1) Details

How to assign MIDI CC numbers to specific controls.

MIDI Channel Assignment (D1) Details

How to assign MIDI channels to individual controls.

MIDI Assignment Types

Data 1 and Data 2 Values

Drawbar Functionality

Preset and Pad Map Management

Saving Presets and Pad Maps

Steps to save controller presets and pad configurations.

Loading Presets

How to load previously saved controller presets.

Global Functions and Options

Global MIDI Channel Configuration

Setting the global MIDI channel for device-wide communication.

Keyboard Velocity Curve Selection

Selecting keyboard sensitivity curves for expressive playing.

Pads Velocity Curves

Panic Functionality

Program Change Message Sending

Bank LSB Message Sending

Bank MSB and Low Power Mode

Bank MSB Messaging

How to send Bank MSB MIDI messages.

Low Power Mode Operation

How to enable and use the device's low power mode.

Memory Dump Functionality

Sending out a memory dump for backup

Process for backing up controller settings and presets.

Restoring a backup

Process for restoring controller settings from backup.

USB Port Setup Configuration

User Preset 1: GM Instrument

User Preset 2: GM Mixer 1-8

User Preset 3: GM Mixer 9-16

User Preset 4: Learn Friendly 1

User Preset 5: Learn Friendly 2

Factory Restore Procedure

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