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Nektar Impact LX25 Plus 25 Key USB Keyboard Controller
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A great little controller!

By: synaptic flow      Submitted: 5/30/2021

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Product Rating Product Review I bought this controller for FL Studio and for it's feature set. It's awesome to get drum pads and control knobs on a controller at this price range. Notice how the control knobs are offset from each other? This is great because they are further apart from one another and your hand won't be cramped trying to turn one of the knobs. This is a problem with controllers where the knobs are across from each other in a straight line. They are always too close together. The keys on this controller are quite decent. If you're an electronic dance music musician, it's all you need. They don't have the quality, weight, or action of an expensive piano or keyboard controller but they get the job done for people who don't need weight keys. There's a lot of quick synth stabs and all kinds rapid bass hits in a lot of dance music, and keys like this are good for that. They have a quick and light touch. What I appreciate the most is this can be setup to work with FL Studio in no time. Full instructions on how to do so were included with the controller. There are countless controllers to choose from but a lot of them do not work with FL Studio with as much functionality as this one. If they can, you often have to try to program to do so and that can be a pain. Thankfully Nektar has done that work for you. I recommend this controller for the feature set and price, but also if you are tight on space. I'm going to admit that I eventually sold this controller and bought the Nektar Impact LX49 because I loved the idea of having those nice faders to work with. I love the LX49 but I also wish I had kept this controller. It would have been nice to use it for certain situations or to carry around with me. I might have to buy it again!
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Great value

By: Alan      Submitted: 3/18/2021

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Wanted a small controller with a few features. This checked all the boxes. I’m no pianist, but it’s nice to add color and this unit makes it easy.
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Great with GarageBand

By: Paul      Submitted: 8/1/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I bought this to use as a controller for GarageBand instruments. I’be only had it for a little while, but so far it’s done exactly what I need it to do. I’m not a keyboard player, and I only need it to play various sounds instead of trying to fumble around with the computer keyboard. I find it to be a much easier alternative. It integrates pretty easily with GarageBand.
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Compatible with Studio One!

By: Jeff H      Submitted: 7/28/2020

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review After researching many controllers, I finally came across the Nektar LX25+. There isn't much information out there that is clear-cut regarding working with Studio One specifically. I can tell you it integrates perfectly and works great. The board has a great keyboard feel. The keys are full size. I play piano and feel right at home on these keys. It also has 8 pads and the feel is great! It is a perfect size for recording on the go and will fit into your backpack. I use mine in the studio and it is a great addition. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a great controller for Studio One. It works with many other DAWs as well. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
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Fantastic for a newbie like me

By: Wally Groove      Submitted: 5/6/2020

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Product Review After days of research via youtube, keyboard players and project studio owners, I was on the verge of purchasing an Akai controller. For some reason, I think I watched one more youtube video which recommended this Nektar and I instantly changed my mind. It was not in stock at that time, which gave me even more time to research it more and when I finally received it, I knew I had made the correct decision. I am new at using a DAW, plugins, etc, but I was able to get the Nektar integrated into Studio One v.4 very quickly. I am still learning the device but it does exactly what is is supposed to do and I look forward to utilizing all its capabilities. Thank you AMS!
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Awesome product.

By: Nico      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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Product Review Great product and very easy to use and install. Super happy with the product and American Musical. I recommend this product and their services.
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Great for Studio One DAW

By: Wally Groove      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.

Product Review Integrated quickly with S1 DAW. Nice size and feature packed for the price. My first keyboard controller and I think it is exactly what my studio needs. Thank you AMS.
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Great MIDI For the Price

By: Mansah B.      Submitted: 1/10/2020

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Began making beats around April and wanted to improve my workflow a bit so I didn't have to use my keyboard all the time. Saw all the good reviews for this MIDI keyboard and after owning it for about 7 months, I can most definitely say I am satisfied and happy with this controller. It was easy to setup, was able to integrate right into my DAW (Logic Pro X), and the learning curve of learning the controller wasn't too difficult. A few video tutorials and breakdowns and you're on your way. Keys are of good quality. Not as weighted as a real piano of course but still great for a $130, the housing and foundation of the entire keyboard is pretty durable, the 8 pads are a great touch, overall, it's just a great controller for the price. Beginner to intermediate, I would definitely recommend this Keyboard controller!
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Sturdy and learner friendly

By: Freddiecoldcuts      Submitted: 9/10/2019

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Product Review To be honest, this is my first MIDI keyboard I have ever owned. I took two MIDI classes years ago in college and enjoyed them so much that I decided to get into creating music once again. Set up was easy and simple, no hassles at all. The housing is sturdy and the keys feel nice.The drum pad feature is great and is absent in other keyboards in the same price range. Plus the added Bitwig 8 track and compatibility with other DAW makes it extremely versatile.
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Perfect for beginners

By: James Kelly Pulley      Submitted: 9/9/2019

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8 people found this review helpful.

Product Review This midi board has been great for learning hooks up to fl studios with no problem easy and to use.
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Compactablity

By: Paul      Submitted: 6/18/2019

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Product Review The Nektar impact LX25 Plus 25 Key USB Keyboard came great during times when there was not enough room for a bigger keyboard. It responded great. I had no issues and I am glad I added this into my studio. Great piece of equipment for studios that like to be mobile as well.
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Great travel keyboard

By: Robert C.      Submitted: 5/8/2019

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Product Review I love my LX88+ and I needed the LX25+ for on-the-go music-making and travel. It has the same great DAW integration as the other Impact LX keyboards and most of their controls. You can also use different velocity settings (selected from four curves and three fixed) for the keybed and the pads. It's missing the other eight faders, but adding those would have obviously increased the size of the keyboard. The full-size keys don't feel as nice as those on the LX88+, and the pads are smaller. Still, those things are not dealbreakers. The Impact LX25+ is a great travel keyboard with tons of useful features.
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Excellent choice for multiple DAWs!

By: Ronnie Lee      Submitted: 4/28/2019

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review In building my first setup, I’ve experienced some growing pains in trying to find an “all in” controller, that can lock in and fully intergrate with the 3 DAWs that I use: Ableton, Studio One and Gargeband.. This is my fourth controller and I very much wished I had started with this one first.. would have saved myself a few months.. Out of the box, easy setup and true intergration across all three platforms that I use.. The keys have a nice weight to them and overall it feels like a $800 Maschine or APK product versus a $125 controller. Awesome product!
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Exactly what I needed!

By: Steve K      Submitted: 4/26/2019

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Product Review I was looking for a no-nonsense 25 key controller that I could tie exclusively to a synth via MIDI RX for live performance. I only had room on my second tier for a 25 key controller and this fit the bill perfectly. I really like the action of the keys. The shipping was super fast. I ordered the controller and two days later I was playing it. The payment plan is a very attractive option for purchasing musical equipment. AMS is now my go to music store
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It’s awesome

By: Jody Hass      Submitted: 3/6/2019

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Product Review It is so professional at a cheap price
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Superb Rock solid product!!!

By: David Pavlovsky      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Absolutely awsome!!! Works fantastic with the Cubase 10 pro i purchased here as well!!! Love the payment plan options!!! MY WIFE CANT EVEN TELL WHEN I SPEND MONEY ON GEAR!!! NOW THATS A WIN WIN!!!
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Beyond Expectations

By: Lehara      Submitted: 1/11/2019

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Just a fantastic little keyboard controller right out of the box. Add Bigwig 8 Track, and its a no-brainer for the up and coming bedroom producers out there like myself. Quality build, pro feel, and of course, coupled with the customer service and easy financing of AMS and how can anybody say no??!!
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I love this thing, Well worth the money

By: Nicholas Cunningham      Submitted: 12/27/2018

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I love all the features on this controller. Especially the ability to control my DAW production system through the controller
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Great Buy

By: Pleased Buyer      Submitted: 10/11/2018

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I currently own a roland and maudio midi keyboard but I needed something smaller because I travel a lot. I needed something I could put in my luggage the was cheap but worked at pro standards. I use cubase Pro 9.5 to write film scores for short films and to record/mix songs of different types. I downloaded the patch from nektar website for cubase and the controller worked flawlessly. I can play instruments, control vst instruments, control the mixer, tranport, etc. with no setup required. It works better than my bigger more expensive roland and maudio midi keyboard controllers which both require setup. Maudio requiring the most time. I am going to buy Nektar's bigger version to replace my other keyboard controllers. Do not hesitate if you need an inexpensive midi controller with professional specs.
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I love this piece of gear

By: Timothy Trujillo      Submitted: 8/4/2018

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Product Review Great piece of gear easy to use after I got it set up, had a little difficulty setting it up!!!!
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Perfect!

By: Shane      Submitted: 7/23/2018

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review The feel of the keys is better than I expected. With the features this has and auto setup for several of the most popular daw's, this is hard to beat for someone needing a small midi keyboard.
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Love this thing

By: Robbie      Submitted: 3/28/2018

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Product Review This keyboard was exactly what I needed. I needed a small, simple solution to play some synth lines in my band. It’s small, feels good and was easy to set up in Mainstage.
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Awesome! I use it almost everyday!

By: Joe      Submitted: 10/23/2017

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Product Review Best mini midi I have owned, does just what I need it to do.
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What a controller very nice

By: Rick Goodwin      Submitted: 10/20/2017

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Product Review Time to upgrade to 61 keys loving it should be in every studio
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Works great with SONAR Artist! (But not LE versions.)

By: IdentityCrisisTim      Submitted: 1/16/2017

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I've been using Cakewalk SONAR since version 8.5. I was wanting control surface features for mixing and transport controls. When I learned of Nektar's DAW-specific integration software, I sold my Alesis Q25 and paid the difference for the Impact LX25+. It was the only product in its class that promised integration with SONAR. I was disappointed when the Impact LX25+ software for SONAR did not work with my SONAR LE edition. Nektar tech support tried to help, but only upgrading SONAR LE to the current Artist edition solved the problem. Wish I'd known about that up front, but it was worth the cost. By default, the 8 knobs control track level; holding the Mixer button turns the knobs into Pan controls. Basic light-duty synth action keyboard. Pad and key velocity seems a little inconsistent but is easily adjusted. I set all velocity to value of 100. Very happy with my purchase, and paying it off over three months makes the decision that much easier.