Impact LX mk3: The MIDI keyboard that goes beyond MIDI.
Impact LX mk3 MIDI controller keyboards combine an expressive, redesigned keybed with 9 full-resolution encoders, 8 faders, 8 velocity sensitive pads and tons of buttons to give you instant access to performance or DAW integration features. New performance features include Scale, Chord and Hold with Nektar custom DAW integration bringing the best out of controls with innovative new features and a workflow tailored to compatible DAWs. Impact LX mk3 also supports Native Instruments NKS control standard which ensures compatibility with thousands of plugins even in DAWs not supported by Nektar DAW integration. With Impact LX mk3 the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity.
Feel Every Note
The newly redesigned keybed is truly worthy — smooth, responsive, and built for expressive play. With minimal friction and a firm touch, it lets you connect more deeply with your instruments. Paired with pitch bend and modulation wheels, plus a footswitch input for sustain, you’ve got everything you need to shape your sound with nuance and emotion.
Effortless Control at full resolution
The encoders are the foundation of control and constantly in use. So their solid and precise performance is important. You get near-enough a full resolution in one rotation without skipping a step. Working seamlessly with Nektar DAW integration you get relative control which means no parameter jumping or pickup functions to worry about.
Precision at Your Fingertips: Global Encoder & Display Feedback
If you had to pick just one control, the large global encoder would be it. Offering the same benefits as the other encoders but with added precision, thanks to its larger surface, it’s your ultimate tool for fine-tuning. The best part? It works independently of mode selection and has a bunch of powerful options with Nektar DAW integration.
Faders – mix or envelope control
Faders provide a truly unique control experience, evoking the satisfying tactile feel of mixing or adjusting envelope parameters.
On Impact LX mk3 that’s exactly what the faders are designed for. Little is left to the imagination with silkscreen added above the faders to indicate their default assignments.
MIDI programming right from the board
Impact LX mk3 is a MIDI controller that augment functionality with Nektar DAW integration. It’s still a MIDI controller of course and you can program controls in Preset mode directly from the hardware.
In Setup mode, use the large encoder to select menu options and program MIDI messages immediately. All settings are stored over power cycling with options to additionally store in 5 presets and 8 pad maps.
Customized for your DAW
Nektar DAW integration is beyond anything you have seen before. Innovative new features builds on our previous work and give you the best possible workflow with your DAW.
With Nektar DAW integration you can:
- Create loops or navigate your DAW using the LED buttons
- Record freely and have the looper automatically create your loop
- Click any parameter and control it instantly
- Full mixer control including channel volume, pan, sends, mute and solo
- Control plugin instruments
- Seemless switch to NKS control on track selection
- Navigate tracks and DAW functions
Nektar custom DAW integration is designed for Ableton Live Suite, Bitwig Studio, Cakewalk/Sonar, Cubase (13 or higher), FL Studio, Garageband, Nuendo,, Logic Pro (10.8 or higher), Reason, Reaper and Studio One (5 or higher).
