Acorn Masterkey 25 - USB MIDI Controller w/PreSonus Studio One

The Masterkey 25 from Acorn is a 25-key, velocity sensitive USB MIDI controller, perfect for portable computer music creation while providing all the control needed for unfettered creativity. The keys have a dynamic and fast response ideal for programming bass lines, drums, or synthesizer lines. The keyboard ships with a copy of PreSonus Studio One Artist software, but is compatible with any standard MIDI software program.

Four assignable knobs and an assignable single fader provide real-time control of instrument or mix parameters, even while playing. Rubberized pitch bend and modulation wheels allow for further articulation. The three-digit LED display provides navigational feedback making it quick and easy to find the right menus for changing MIDI channels, sending out program changes, transposing or programming the real-time controls. Octave buttons instantly shift the keyboard range up and down.

The Masterkey 25 is USB class-compliant, which means that no drivers are needed for supported operating systems. Simply plug the keyboard into a USB port on the computer and the operating system does the rest. The included Studio One Artist software is a powerful recording and production platform that allows for working quickly and staying focused. It offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins, employs extensive use of drag-and-drop, and is easy to learn.

Masterkey 25

25-key, velocity sensitive synthesizer-style keyboard
Pitch bend and modulation wheels (assignable)
Single assignable fader
Octave shift buttons extend the range of the keyboard 4 octaves up and 3 octaves down
Three-character red LED segment display
Sustain foot switch input jack, auto-sensing (foot switch not included)
Quick-toggle between real-time functions Octave, Transpose, Program Change and MIDI Channel
Advanced MIDI functions
USB class-compliant - no driver needed

PreSonus Studio One Artist

Recording and production software
Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
Elegant single-window work environment
Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
Intuitive MIDI-mapping system
Real-time audio time-stretching and re-sampling
Automatic delay compensation
Advanced automation
Instantly configures to PreSonus audio interfaces
Compatible with ASIO, Windows Audio, and Core Audio compliant audio interfaces
Twenty-five 32-bit "Native Effects" and virtual instrument plug-ins
Over 4GB of third-party software, loops and instruments

Specs:

System Requirements	Mac PowerPC G4 1.25GHz, Intel Core Solo 1.5GHz processor (PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Xeon processor or better recommended) OS X 1GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended) DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Internet connection (for software authorization) PC Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion) processor (Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz EM64T or better, AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or better recommended) Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 1GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended) Low latency audio sound card DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Internet connection (for software authorization)
Power Requirements	USB Bus Powered
Dimensions (WxDxH)	18.5 x 7.5 x 2.3" (470 x 191 x 57mm)
Weight	4.2 lb (2kg)

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Acorn Masterkey 49 - USB MIDI Controller w/PreSonus Studio One

The Masterkey 49 from Acorn is a 49-key, velocity sensitive USB MIDI controller, perfect for portable computer music creation while providing all the control needed for unfettered creativity. The keys have a dynamic and fast response ideal for programming bass lines, drums, or synthesizer lines. The keyboard ships with a copy of PreSonus Studio One Artist software, but is compatible with any standard MIDI software program.

Four assignable knobs and an assignable single fader provide real-time control of instrument or mix parameters, even while playing. Rubberized pitch bend and modulation wheels allow for further articulation. The three-digit LED display provides navigational feedback making it quick and easy to find the right menus for changing MIDI channels, sending out program changes, transposing or programming the real-time controls. Octave buttons instantly shift the keyboard range up and down.

The Masterkey 49 is USB class-compliant, which means that no drivers are needed for supported operating systems. Simply plug the keyboard into a USB port on the computer and the operating system does the rest. The included Studio One Artist software is a powerful recording and production platform that allows for working quickly and staying focused. It offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins, employs extensive use of drag-and-drop, and is easy to learn.

Masterkey 49

49-key, velocity sensitive synthesizer-style keyboard
Pitch bend and modulation wheels (assignable)
Single assignable fader
Octave shift buttons extend the range of the keyboard 4 octaves up and 3 octaves down
Three-character red LED segment display
Sustain foot switch input jack, auto-sensing (foot switch not included)
Quick-toggle between real-time functions Octave, Transpose, Program Change and MIDI Channel
Advanced MIDI functions
USB class-compliant - no driver needed

PreSonus Studio One Artist

Recording and production software
Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
Elegant single-window work environment
Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
Intuitive MIDI-mapping system
Real-time audio time-stretching and re-sampling
Automatic delay compensation
Advanced automation
Instantly configures to PreSonus audio interfaces
Compatible with ASIO, Windows Audio, and Core Audio compliant audio interfaces
Twenty-five 32-bit "Native Effects" and virtual instrument plug-ins
Over 4GB of third-party software, loops and instruments

Specs:

System Requirements	Mac PowerPC G4 1.25GHz, Intel Core Solo 1.5GHz processor (PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Xeon processor or better recommended) OS X 1GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended) DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Internet connection (for software authorization) PC Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion) processor (Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz EM64T or better, AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or better recommended) Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 1GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended) Low latency audio sound card DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Internet connection (for software authorization)
Power Requirements	USB Bus Powered
Dimensions (WxDxH)	31.5 x 7.5 x 3" (800 x 191 x 76mm)
Weight	7.2 lb (2kg)

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Acorn Masterkey 61 - USB MIDI Controller w/PreSonus Studio One

The Masterkey 61 from Acorn is a 61-key, velocity sensitive USB MIDI controller, perfect for portable computer music creation while providing all the control needed for unfettered creativity. The keys have a dynamic and fast response ideal for programming bass lines, drums, or synthesizer lines. The keyboard ships with a copy of PreSonus Studio One Artist software, but is compatible with any standard MIDI software program.

Four assignable knobs and an assignable single fader provide real-time control of instrument or mix parameters, even while playing. Rubberized pitch bend and modulation wheels allow for further articulation. The three-digit LED display provides navigational feedback making it quick and easy to find the right menus for changing MIDI channels, sending out program changes, transposing or programming the real-time controls. Octave buttons instantly shift the keyboard range up and down.

The Masterkey 61 is USB class-compliant, which means that no drivers are needed for supported operating systems. Simply plug the keyboard into a USB port on the computer and the operating system does the rest. The included Studio One Artist software is a powerful recording and production platform that allows for working quickly and staying focused. It offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins, employs extensive use of drag-and-drop, and is easy to learn.

Masterkey 61

61-key, velocity sensitive synthesizer-style keyboard
Pitch bend and modulation wheels (assignable)
Single assignable fader
Octave shift buttons extend the range of the keyboard 4 octaves up and 3 octaves down
Three-character red LED segment display
Sustain foot switch input jack, auto-sensing (foot switch not included)
Quick-toggle between real-time functions Octave, Transpose, Program Change and MIDI Channel
Advanced MIDI functions
USB class-compliant - no driver needed

PreSonus Studio One Artist

Recording and production software
Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
Elegant single-window work environment
Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
Intuitive MIDI-mapping system
Real-time audio time-stretching and re-sampling
Automatic delay compensation
Advanced automation
Instantly configures to PreSonus audio interfaces
Compatible with ASIO, Windows Audio, and Core Audio compliant audio interfaces
Twenty-five 32-bit "Native Effects" and virtual instrument plug-ins
Over 4GB of third-party software, loops and instruments

Specs:

System Requirements	Mac PowerPC G4 1.25GHz, Intel Core Solo 1.5GHz processor (PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Xeon processor or better recommended) OS X 1GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended) DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Internet connection (for software authorization) PC Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion) processor (Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz EM64T or better, AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or better recommended) Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 1GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended) Low latency audio sound card DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution Internet connection (for software authorization)
Power Requirements	USB Bus Powered
Dimensions (WxDxH)	35.4 x 7.5 x 3" (900 x 191 x 76mm)
Weight	7.5 lb (2kg)

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Arturia KeyLab 49 USB MIDI Controller

The 49-key keyboard controller is made for performance and maximum expression, with velocity and aftertouch in addition to high quality knobs, faders, assignable switches and 16 of the best feeling pads around.

This premium controller gives you full access to our Analog Lab software; its pre-assigned controls make it the perfect solution for plug and play sound creation. Once the software is connected to the keyboard, you can put your mouse away and experience a workflow that is like using a traditional hardware synthesizer.

With Keylab 49, you get unparalleled access to over 5000 sounds that come from the most classic synthesizers and keyboards of all time. A new Multi mode allows you to layer these sounds to be played at the same time with the addition of effects, layer/split functions and a Chord mode.

In addition, the keyboard and controls (like all of the Keylab series) can be easily used with any other music software you want

MAIN FEATURES:

Includes Analog Lab software with 5000 synth sounds.
All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (mini V, Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS, SEM V and Jupiter-8V) and from Wurlitzer V, our recreation of the classic 200A electric piano. These TAE® powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality.
Fast preset sorting so you quickly find your sound: by Instrument, by Type (Bass, Pads, Leads…), by Characteristics (long, bright, dark …).
In-depth Preset Editing available for the owners of the Arturia Classic Synthesizers (Mini V, CS-80 V, etc.). Edit your sounds on the original instruments within Analog Lab.
More than 200 Multi patches organized by musical genres, each made of two different synth patches with effects, layers and splits …
Straightforward editing, with a complete array of parameters for tweaking sounds, directly assigned to the controls of the Keylab 49.

Hardware Specifications :

Keyboard : 49 semi weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch
Ultra thin 49 keys with full action effect and velocity sensitivity
Controls : 2 clickable encoders, 6 transport switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, two banks of 10 encoders, 9 sliders, 1 volume encoder and 10 assignable switches.
Connectors : MIDI in & out, USB, Sustain pedal, Expression pedal, Aux footswitch, Breath controller inputs.
High quality aluminum and wooden chassis construction.
32 digit LCD screen.
Use with Analog Lab or with any other MIDI software.
Product dimensions : 791x298x70 mm - Net weight : 6.5 Kg

PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS

Windows: Seven/Eight
Mac OS X: 10.6 or higher
Works in standalone, VST 2.4 & VST 3, 32 & 64bit, RTAS and AU 32 & 64 bit formats.

REQUIRED CONFIGURATION

PC/Windows: 2 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU Multiple cores required
Mac (Intel only) : 2 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU, Multiple cores required

PROTECTION

internet connection required to authorize the product.

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Arturia KeyLab 61 USB MIDI Controller

PRO GRADE HYBRID SYNTHESIZER

Keylab 61 is a 61-note MIDI keyboard with velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keys that is designed to easily integrate into any studio and stage environment. Packed with the Analog Lab, the 61-key controller offers unparalleled hands-on experience over the 5000 TAE® synthesizer presets.

The 61-key keyboard controller is made for performance and maximum expression, with velocity and aftertouch in addition to a set of knobs, faders and pads, as well as full connectivity on the back panel (like expression and sustain).

This premium controller gives the fullest access to our Analog Lab software; its pre-assigned controls make it the perfect solution for plug and play sound creation. Once the software is connected to the keyboard, you can put your mouse away and experience the same workflow as on a traditional hardware synthesizer.

With Keylab 61, discover a new depth of access to the synth patches so you can really get in and customize the huge library of internationally designed presets. A new Multi mode allows several sounds to be played at the same time with the addition of effects, layer/split functions and a Chord mode.

In addition, the keyboard (like all of the Keylab series) can be easily used in any other software context.

MAIN FEATURES:

Includes Analog Lab with 5000 synth sounds
All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (mini V, Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS, SEM V and Jupiter-8V) and from Wurlitzer V, our recreation of the classic 200A electric piano. These TAE® powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality.
Fast filter the presets to your requirements: by Instrument, by Type (Bass, Pads, Leads…), by Characteristics (long, bright, dark …).
In-depth Preset Editing available for the owners of the Arturia Classic Synthesizers (Mini V, CS-80 V, etc.). Edit your sounds on the original instruments within Analog Lab.
More than 200 Multi patches organized by musical genres, each made of two different synth patches with effects, layers and splits …
Straightforward editing, with a complete array of parameters for tweaking sounds, directly assigned to the controls of the Keylab 61

Hardware Specifications :

Keyboard : 61 semi weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch
Ultra thin 61 keys with full action effect and velocity sensitivity
Controls : 2 clickable encoders, 6 transport switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, two banks of 10 encoders, 9 sliders, 1 volume encoder and 10 assignable switches.
Connectors : MIDI in & out, USB, Sustain pedal, Expression pedal, Aux footswitch, Breath controller inputs
High quality aluminum and wooden construction
32 digits LCD screen
Functions as an universal MIDI controller
Use with Analog Lab or with any other MIDI software.
Product dimensions : 878x298x70 mm - Net weight : 7.3 Kg

PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS

Windows: Seven/Eight
Mac OS X: 10.6 or higher
Works in standalone, VST 2.4 & VST 3, 32 & 64bit, RTAS and AU 32 & 64 bit formats.

REQUIRED CONFIGURATION

PC/Windows: 2 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU, Mulitple cores required
Mac (Intel only) : 2 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU, Multiple cores required

PROTECTION

internet connection required to authorize the product.

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IK Multimedia iKeys Pro 37 Key Controller

IK Multimedia iRig iKeys Pro 37 Key Controller

iRig KEYS PRO gives you the best of both worlds. It’s a super-compact, bus-powered, “plug and play” MIDI controller that you can use anytime and anywhere. Yet despite it’s small footprint, if offers full-size, velocity-sensitive keys, allowing for a realistic playing feel. With its 37-key (3-octave) keyboard, you can play legitimate two-handed parts. What’s more, it has loads of pro performance features, and comes with cables and software for iOS devices — Lightning and 30-pin — and for Macs or PCs.

iRig KEYS PRO is equally useful as a portable MIDI keyboard or studio controller, and a perfect solution if you want a single keyboard to use in both situations. Connect it to your Mac or PC for use with your DAW and computer-based software instruments, and easily carry it around with you to use whenever and wherever you want with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

An ultra compact controller with full-size keys and pro features

For maximum playing comfort and versatility, iRig KEYS PRO includes modulation and pitch-bend wheels. It’s also equipped with an expansion jack, allowing you to connect a sustain pedal for an even more realistic piano playing experience, or an expression pedal for controlling continuous parameters like volume, tremolo, vibrato, rotary speaker speed and more (pedals not included).

iRig KEYS PRO features an easy-to-use control panel that gives you 5 backlit soft-touch buttons and one Volume/Data knob. You will find Program and Octave up/down buttons plus a Set button that allows you to store up to 4 different setups for the complete iRig KEYS PRO configuration. An Edit mode is also available to transpose the keyboard, send specific program change messages, customize touch sensitivity, change MIDI channel, reassign Vol/Data knob MIDI control change and access to other useful MIDI functions in a flash.

All these parameters can be stored in Sets using the Set button and recalled in a snap, to allow for quick sound switching and easy control of various instruments or apps on the fly.

Size matters

When it comes to portability, iRig KEYS PRO is the leader in its class. Compared to 11 of its closest competitors — all compact MIDI controllers with full-size keys playable with 2 hands — iRig KEYS PRO is the smallest in width and height, and among the smallest in depth. It gives you an unbeatable combination of compactness, convenience, and pro features.

Weight matters

In addition to being the smallest in its class, iRig KEYS PRO is also the lightest. In fact, it's 20% lighter than it's lightest competitor, and almost 45% lighter than the average weight of its 11 closest competitors.

So not only is iRig KEYS PRO significantly smaller than any other keyboard of its type, it's also a whole lot lighter. When it comes to portability, there's no comparison. iRig KEYS pro is the hands-down winner.

iRig KEYS PRO is small and light enough to take with you almost anywhere. Because it’s bus powered — meaning it gets its power from the device it’s plugged into (iOS or Mac or PC) — you don’t have to limit your music making to places where you have access AC power. Jam, produce or practice at the beach or in the woods, out in a field or at the bus stop — anywhere, really. And when you're somewhere with where there is AC power, you have the option of powering iRig KEYS PRO through it’s USB port.

Lightning strikes…right out of the box

iRig KEYS PRO comes with lightning, 30-pin and usb cables

When we say iRig KEYS PRO is “plug and play,” we’re not kidding around. Because it comes with both Lightning and 30-pin iOS cables, you can plug it in right out of the box, no matter if you have one of the latest Apple devices or an older generation iPad, iPhone or iPod touch (see our Specs page for compatibility details). The included USB cable lets you connect to your laptop or desktop Mac or PC, so we’ve got all the bases covered.

What’s more, iRig KEYS PRO is Core MIDI compatible, so you don’t need to download drivers or any helper software or apps, just plug in and go. It couldn’t be easier.

All this plus free apps and software, too!

It wouldn’t be a complete plug-and-play experience without iOS instrument apps and Mac/PC software instruments to play through, so, naturally, we give you those too. For iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, you get SampleTank Free, our award-winning multi-part sound module, which is great for both production and live performance. You also getiGrand-Piano FREE, a piano module with gorgeous sound and ultra-low latency for realistic feel. You can expand both apps with sounds from IK’s massive collection, via convenient in-app purchase.

For the Mac or PC user, we give you SampleTank 2L, our fully featured and expandable sonic workstation, which comes with a hefty 2 GB sound library. Run it as both a standalone application and as a plug-in inside your favorite DAW software, and control it with iRig KEYS PRO.

Features

37 velocity-sensitive full-sized keys (a 3 full octaves range plus one note)
Modulation and pitch bend wheels
Volume/Data knob (assignable)
Octave/Program Up/Down back-lit, soft-touch buttons
SET button to store and recall 4 different customized setups
Input for an optional sustain or expression pedal
Core MIDI (iOS) and USB class compliant (Mac/PC) - plug and play
Powered from the iOS device or Mac/PC USB
Comes with SampleTank FREE iOS and iGrand Piano FREE apps (download from the App store)
Comes with free Mac/PC virtual instrument: SampleTank 2L (download from IK User Area)
Includes Lightning, 30-pin and USB cables

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Nektar Impact LX88 88 Key USB MIDI & DAW Controller Keyboard

The Nektar Impact LX88 is an 88-key, semi-weighted velocity-sensitive USB controller keyboard that provides an affordable yet fully featured solution for music makers. A major feature is the intelligent mapping, where the keyboard already comes pre-mapped and configured for most major DAWs.

Multiple modes for navigation are available allowing the user to switch between mixer, instrument, and preset views. Five presets memory locations are provided for storing custom setups. Further navigation options include track change, patch change, and a plug-in button that opens or closes the currently controlled plug-in window on the DAW's display.

Additional features include eight velocity-sensitive pads that also can be used as MIDI buttons. A pad-learn function enables pad presets to be programmed quickly by just pressing the target note on the keyboard. Four pad memory locations store these settings for later recall, completely independent of the preset settings. The LX88 ships with a USB cable.

Keyboard

88-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard
4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
Pitch bend & Modulation assignable wheels
Split and Layer buttons to activate and deactivate zones
Transpose shift buttons
Foot switch pedal socket (sustain)

Pads

8 velocity sensitive pads
4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
Note-learn
Pads assignable notes and MIDI cc messages
Load or Save to any of 4 pad maps

Controls

8 potentiometers
9 30mm faders
9 assignable buttons
6 dedicated transport buttons
5 preset locations store control settings
Integration files for major DAWs

Nektar DAW Integration Support

Presonus Studio One
Bitwig Studio
Cakewalk Sonar
Steinberg Cubase & Nuendo
MOTU Digital Performer
Image-Line FL Studio
Apple GarageBand
Apple Logic
Cocos Reaper
Propellerhead Reason

Specs:

System Requirements	Class Compliant (No Driver Needed): OS X and Windows XP or higher
DAW Integration	Mac OS X 10.7 or higher Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher
Connections	Foot switch (sustain) 1/4" jack input (pedal not included) MIDI Out (can be routed from LX88 or from DAW) USB port for power and communication with computer
Dimensions (L x W x H)	52.2 x 13.4 x 6.3" / 132.5 x 34.0 x 16.0 cm
Weight	19.8 lb / 9.0 kg

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Nektar Impact LX49 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

More Control. More Creativity.

The Impact LX49 is a budget USB MIDI controller that delivers performance way above its class.
From the 49 note velocity sensitive keyboard, 8 velocity sensitive pads to the rubberized fader caps
and low-profile design, Impact LX49 feels, looks, performs and is supported like a class act.
DAW integration with most of the popular DAWs makes it easy to get going and a breeze to set up.
With Impact LX49 the hard work is done*, so you can focus on your creativity.

KEYBOARD

The 49 note velocity sensitive keyboard is un-mistakenly synth action with a medium tension. The full-size, piano-style keys are covered to protect against dirt and dust while also complementing the Impact LX49 design. With 4 velocity curves gradually increasing in dynamics there is choice for any playing style. If you don't need velocity, 3 fixed velocity levels to caters for a consistent output. Octave and transpose buttons as well as pitch bend and modulation wheels are within reach, so you quickly can shift the keyboard up or down as needed, or apply additional articulation with the wheels

OCTAVE & TRANSPOSE BUTTONS

There is more to the 4 Octave & Transpose buttons than meets the eye. 4 functions are selectable on the fly so you can make important changes at any time, even while you play. A key combination makes assignment quick and easy. Choices include sending out MIDI Program Messages, change the Global MIDI Channel or select any of Impact LX49's 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons.

PADS

For groove and beat creation Impact LX49's 8 velocity sensitive pads makes life easy. Each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI cc message, for use as MIDI trigger or toggle buttons. But the best part is the "Pad Learn" feature which allows you to just select a pad, play the note or drum sound you want on the keyboard and assignment is done. No complex menus for a task that's essential for getting the most out of your pads. Assignments are stored over power cycling so you don't lose your settings when you switch your system off for the night. In addition, 4 pad map locations can store your settings for future recall.

USER PRESETS & PROGRAMMING MIDI

If you mainly want to use your DAWs MIDI learn features, Impact LX49 is easy to come to grips with.
There are 2 non-overlapping, read-only presets on the Mixer and Instrument buttons so you can quickly switch between independent and unique setups. These presets are also used for Impact LX49's integrated DAW support.
In addition, 5 user presets are programmed for GM compatible and "learn-friendly" setups plus they can of course be overwritten with your own settings. With the Impact LX49's "Null" function switched to on, parameter values are stored when you switch between presets so you avoid parameter jumping.

DAW CONTROL

Impact LX49 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 LX49. The best part is that it's all done for you. All you have to do is complete the installation process and start making music. Impact LX49 DAW integration currently supports Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One. DAWs are different and the Impact LX49 DAW integration caters for each DAWs uniqueness while maintaining a common workflow. Relying on your computer screen for constant feedback, important and essential windows related to what you are controlling can be open and closed as needed, right from Impact LX49. The following is a brief overview of the common workflow.

TRANSPORT & NAVIGATION

The 6 dedicated transport buttons are always within reach and mapped to control Cycle, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Press Shift to get access to alternate functions such as Goto L, Set L, Set R, Undo, Click and Mode*. Additional alternate DAW functions include Track up/down and Patch up/down to change your instrument patches are available via the display buttons.

MIXER PRESET

Press mixer and the first 8 Impact LX49 faders are assigned to control 8 channels of your DAWs mixer. The alternate Bank up/down function moves control assignments to the next or previous group of 8 channels. The 9th fader is assigned to the currently selected channel so you always know where to find it. The buttons under the faders follow the channel assignment of their corresponding fader and can control Mute or Solo. Pan for the group of 8 channels controlled by the faders is handled by the 8 pots. To help you get the best out of your screen real estate, Impact LX49 also has shortcuts for opening and closing your DAWs mixer window so you can see what's going on.

INSTRUMENT PRESET

The Instrument preset assigns all controls to instrument parameters once an instrument track is selected in your DAW. Using Nektar mapping, a typical control layout places amp and filter envelopes on the faders and the parameters that have the biggest impact on the instruments sound, on the pots. This means you often have filter cutoff and resonance on pots 1 and 2 for example. Using a unique Impact LX49 "grab" mode you can quickly assign parameters for individual instruments to controls and create the setup you want. The hardware is done, but flexibility remains.

STUDIO ONE™ ARTIST

Studio One™ Artist is a powerful recording and production platform that lets you work quickly and stay focused on your inspiration. Incredibly easy to learn, it offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins and delivers features not normally found in entry-level DAWs. Access powerful editing tools without wading through menus. Load and save audio clips, MIDI files, effects, and VIs by drag-and-drop. Need an instrument, effects plug-in, or drum loop? Just drag what you need from the content Browser, drop it into the arrangement, and everything is taken care of.

At mixdown, process your tracks using more than 20 high-quality Native Effects; Studio One's cutting-edge mix engine delivers stunning results. Studio One makes it easy!
No other entry-level DAW is this easy to use, yet offers unlimited tracks and plug-in instantiations, extensive use of drag-and-drop, and in-depth editing features. Best of all, Studio One Artist is included with the Impact LX49 USB keyboard

SPECIFICATIONS

Keyboard

49 note velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard
4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
Pitch bend & Modulation assignable wheels
Octave shift buttons
Transpose shift buttons
Foot switch pedal socket (sustain)

Pads

8 veoloicy sensitive pads
4 velocity curves plus 3 fixed
Note-learn
Pads assignable notes and MIDI cc messages
Load or Save to any of 4 pad maps

Controls

8 potentiometers
9 30mm faders
9 assignable buttons
6 dedicated transport buttons
5 preset locations store control settings
Integration files for major DAWs

CONNECTIONS

On the back of Impact LX49 you find the connection points including:

USB port for power and data connection to your computer
Foot switch jack, assignable (pedal not included)
On/off switch

Weight & Dimensions

Dimensions: 31 5/8"(L) x 10 1/2"(D) 3 "(H)
Weight: 7 Lbs

System Requirements

Class compliant (no driver needed): OSX and Windows XP or higher

Daw Integration
Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, Windows Vista, 7 & 8 or higher

$159.99

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Nektar Impact LX49+ 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Nektar's Impact LX49+ is a 49-key, velocity-sensitive USB controller keyboard featuring intelligent mapping, allowing you to manipulate integral aspects of all major DAWs from the controller. Its piano-style keys respond with a medium tension, and four velocity curves are available along with three fixed-velocity levels for instances where consistent output is required.

Octave and transpose buttons are available, as well as pitch-bend and modulation wheels. Eight velocity-sensitive pads allow you to finger-drum in the MPC style, though each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI CC message for use as MIDI-trigger or toggle buttons. This keyboard includes the Bitwig 8-Track DAW for music creation, and allows for optional connection with iOS devices

Faders

Nine faders, nine MIDI buttons and eight encoders line the top of the control panel. Each control is fully programmable to send any MIDI CC message for use with hardware or software MIDI products. Used with Nektar DAW integration, the controls provide seamless but flexible operation over most DAWs. Personalized settings can be stored in any of the five Impact LX+ presets for recall at any time. If you switch Null on, any parameter values are stored when you change presets so you avoid parameter jumping.

Pads

For groove and beat creation, this keyboard boasts eight velocity-sensitive pads, calibrated to trigger at a light touch, and suitable for finger-drumming, providing an even velocity response. Each pad can be assigned any MIDI note number or MIDI CC message for use as a MIDI trigger or to toggle buttons. The "Pad Learn" function allows for easy assignment: simply select a pad, play the note or drum sound you want on the keyboard, and the assignment is completed. Assignments are stored over power cycling so you don't lose your settings when you switch your system off. In addition, four pad-map locations can store settings for future recall.

Mixer Control

Press mixer and the first eight faders are assigned to control the eight channels of your DAW's mixer. The alternate Bank up/down function moves control assignments to the next or previous group of 8 channels. The 9th fader is assigned to the currently selected channel so you always know where to find it. The buttons under the faders follow the channel assignment of their corresponding fader, controlling Mute or Solo and Pan (via eight associated pots). Fader 9 is used for control volume of the current mixer channel as well as master volume. The MIDI controller also offers shortcuts for opening and closing your DAW's mixer window.

Connectivity and iOS Capability

As a low-powered USB device, this keyboard works with all USB devices that feature a Class-compliant MIDI driver. You can also hook the keyboard to an Apple iPad using the iPad's optional USB camera-connection kit (available separately).

Includes Bitwig 8-Track

Bitwig 8-Track is included with your purchase, giving you access to over 50 software instruments and effects for use on up to eight audio or MIDI tracks, and providing third-party plug-in support as well. Bitwig also offers a selection of loops, clips, and samples.

Many DAWs Supported

Supports multiple DAWs right out of the box including Reason, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, GarageBand, Sonar, Bitwig, Reaper, FL Studio, Studio One, Digital Performer (installation required).