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- Page 1 User Guide www.nektartech.com www.nektartech.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sending Program Messages via Layer & Split Bank LSB (F2) Bank MSB (F#2) Sending Bank LSB/MSB Messages via Layer & Split Memory Dump (G2) Low Power Mode USB Port Setup (A2) MIDI Out from USB Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... - Page 3 For more information: www.nektartech.com/prop65 Impact firmware, software and documentation are the property of Nektar Technology, Inc and subject to a License Agreement. © 2016 Nektar Technology, Inc. All specifications subject to change without notice. Nektar is a trademark of Nektar Technology, Inc. www.nektartech.com...
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Page 4: Introduction
DAWs. This means that for supported DAWs, the setup work has largely been done and you can focus on expanding your creative horizon with your new controller. Nektar DAW support adds functionality that makes the user experience more transparent when you combine the power of your computer with Impact LX88+. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Nektar DAW Integration If your DAW is supported with Nektar DAW Integration software, you’ll need to first create a user account on our website and subsequently register your product to then gain access to the downloadable files applicable to your product. -
Page 6: Keyboard, Octave And Transpose
-/+ 12 semi tones Shift Octave up/down -/+ 2 Sends out MIDI program change messages 0-127 Change the Global MIDI Channel 1 to 16 Select any of the 5 control presets 1 to 5 Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 7: Layer & Split
MIDI channel assigned to the selected zone. The program number you are sending is indicated on the display. You can also send out a specific MIDI program change message. This is described in the Setup section. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 8: Wheels And Foot Switch
To correct that, do the following: • Switch the Impact LX88+ off. • Make sure your foot switch is connected. • Switch the Impact LX88+ on. The polarity of the foot switch should now be automatically detected. Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 9: Controlling Midi Software
16 unique setups and just change the MIDI channel to switch between them. A list of controller assignments for each of the 5 presets is available on pages 24-28. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 10: Global Controls
The 6 transport buttons in addition, are also global controls and assignments are stored over power cycling. As you change presets or adjust your preset controls, global controls remain unchanged. This makes sense since Transport and keyboard controls typically are set up to do one thing specifically. Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 11: Function Buttons
[Inst] followed by pressing [Shift}+[Null] to set the setting for each of these options. If you are using Nektar Integrated DAW support, please make sure to check the setup instructions for your DAW. Null is in some cases required to be off because Impact LX88+ uses a different method to avoid parameter jumping. -
Page 12: Pads
Setup Menu and go to page 21 for details about pad velocity curves. Clips & Scenes buttons The two Clips & Scenes buttons are reserved for Nektar DAW Integration and do not have a function otherwise. Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 13: What The Pads' Led Colors Tell You
Program: All pad LEDs are off except one that corresponds with the last sent MIDI Program message. The active pad is illuminated Or- ange. This enables you to always see at a glance which MIDI Program is active. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 14: Pads Maps Default Settings
Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Chan Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Map 4 Note Note No. Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Chan Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 15: Setup Menu
If you are not familiar with MIDI, we recommend you study MIDI before making control assignment changes to your keyboard. A good place to start is the documentation of the software you want to control or the MIDI Manufacturers Association www.midi.org. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 16: Assigning Controls To Midi Messages
You can also enter a specific selection (1-16) using the white number keys spanning G4–B5. Press Enter (C6) to accept the change. Note: If you want to assign a button to select a specific Global MIDI Channel, read about Assignment Types on the next page. Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 17: Assignment Types (E1)
Setup menu after making changes, those changes remain active. • You can also enter a specific value using the white number keys spanning G4–B5. Press Enter (C6) to accept the change. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 18: Fader Buttons And Pads Led Behavior
For example, if you primarily want to use the 8 LED buttons to select the Global MIDI channel, it means that only the button corresponding to the current channel will be illuminated yellow. The others will be off. Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 19: Drawbar On/Off (F1)
You can also enter a specific preset number (1-5) using the white number keys spanning A4–E5. Press Enter (C6) to load the selected Preset location (only applicable when loading using the number entry option). www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 20: Global Functions And Options
So if you exit the Setup menu after making changes, those changes remain active. • You can also enter a specific selection (1-7) using the white number keys spanning A4–G5. Press Enter (C6) to accept. Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 21: Pads Velocity Curves (D2)
Change the value in decrements/increments using the keys with the -/+ symbols screened above (C3/C#3). Press Enter (C6) to accept the change and send out the selected MIDI program message. • You can also enter a specific selection (0-127) using the white number keys spanning G4–B5(. Press Enter (C6) to accept the change. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 22: Bank Lsb (F2)
Make sure the Impact LX88+ is the output destination of the MIDI track containing the backup data. The display will read {SyS} when data is received. Once the data has transmission has been completed, the backup has been restored. Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 23: Low Power Mode
When the display reads {On} the MIDI output acts as a USB to MIDI interface. • The change is immediate so you can check if the setting is correct before leaving the Setup menu. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 24: User Preset 1 Gm Instrument
Global Control Change (Vibrato Rate) MIDI CC Global Control Change (Vibrato Depth) MIDI CC Global Note: B9 is assigned to MIDI cc 65 on all presets intended to be available for a global function Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 25: User Preset 2 Gm Mixer
MIDI CC CH Pan MIDI CC CH Pan MIDI CC CH Pan MIDI CC CH Pan Note: B9 is assigned to MIDI cc 65 on all presets intended to be available for a global function www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 26: User Preset 3 Gm Mixer
MIDI CC CH Pan MIDI CC CH Pan MIDI CC CH Pan MIDI CC CH Pan Note: B9 is assigned to MIDI cc 65 on all presets intended to be available for a global function Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 27: User Preset 4 "Learn Friendly" 1
MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global Note: B9 is assigned to MIDI cc 65 on all presets intended to be available for a global function www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... -
Page 28: User Preset 5 "Learn Friendly" 2
Global Fader Ctrl Msg Type Data 1 Data 2 Chan MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global MIDI CC Global Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com... -
Page 29: Factory Restore
• Make sure your Impact LX88+ is switched off. • Press the [Layer]+[Split] buttons simultaneously. • Switch your Impact LX88+ on. • Keep holding the buttons for 3 seconds, then release. www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide... - Page 30 Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com...
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