🎹 Nektar Impact LX25+ mk3 MIDI Controller Keyboard

Overview

Take your music production further with the Nektar Impact LX25+ mk3 – a compact yet powerful 25-key MIDI controller keyboard engineered for today’s producers and performers. Featuring a newly redesigned synth-action keybed, 8 velocity-sensitive pads, 9 encoders, and seamless DAW integration, the LX25 mk3 gives you hands-on control over your virtual instruments, plugins, and mixes.

With full Nektar DAW integration and support for Native Instruments NKS, this controller is more than just MIDI – it’s a creative hub designed to optimise your workflow in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, Reason, Reaper, Studio One, and more.

Key Features

• 🎹 Expressive 25-key synth-action keybed – responsive and designed for creative play.

• 🎛 9 full-resolution encoders + global encoder – fine-tuned parameter control.

• 🥁 8 velocity-sensitive pads – perfect for beats, samples, and triggering.

• 🎚 Mixer & transport control – faders, pan, mute, solo, loop, and record at your fingertips.

• 🔌 Native Instruments NKS support – instant plugin mapping across thousands of instruments.

Performance Tools

• Scale Mode: play confidently without hitting wrong notes.

• Chord Mode: trigger complex harmonies with one key.

• Hold Function: sustain notes and chords creatively.

• Pad Learn: build kits instantly, no menu diving.

• Looper & Transport: record, navigate, and loop with dedicated buttons.

What’s Included

• Nektar Impact LX25+ mk3 MIDI Controller Keyboard

• Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW software (50+ instruments & effects)

• Native Instruments Komplete Select 15 (choose from Beats, Band, or Electronic editions)

• MOK Miniraze plugin synth

• USB-C cable

• Quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What DAWs does the Nektar Impact LX25+ mk3 support?

The LX25 mk3 offers deep integration with Ableton Live Suite, Bitwig Studio, Cubase (13+), FL Studio, Logic Pro (10.8+), Reason, Reaper, Studio One (5+), GarageBand, Cakewalk/Sonar, and Nuendo. It also works as a standard MIDI controller in any DAW.

Can I use the Nektar LX25 mk3 with Native Instruments plugins?

Yes. The LX25 mk3 supports the NKS standard from Native Instruments, meaning it integrates seamlessly with Komplete Kontrol and thousands of compatible plugins.

Does the Nektar Impact LX25 mk3 include software?

Absolutely. It comes bundled with Bitwig Studio 8-Track, MOK Miniraze synth, and Native Instruments Komplete Select 15 (choose from Beats, Band, or Electronic editions).

Is the Nektar LX25 mk3 compatible with Mac and Windows?

Yes. The LX25 mk3 works with macOS, Windows, and even iOS devices (via adapter). It connects via USB-C and is bus-powered, so no external power supply is needed.

What is the difference between the LX25, LX49, LX61, and LX88 models?

The main difference is the number of keys and physical controls. The LX25 has 25 keys and no faders, while the LX49, LX61, and LX88 add 8 faders and larger keybeds. The LX88 also features a semi-weighted, piano-style keybed.

Compare the mk3 range:

• Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol 

• Bitwig Studio