--- product_id: 37392570 title: "Impact LX25+" brand: "nektar" price: "SAR 921" currency: SAR in_stock: null reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/37392570-impact-lx25 store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 25 full-size velocity-sensitive keys Plug & play USB MIDI with DAW auto-mapping 8 backlit hyper-sensitive drum pads Impact LX25+ **Brand:** nektar **Price:** SAR 921 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your studio and stage game with the ultimate compact MIDI controller! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Impact LX25+ by nektar - **How much does it cost?** SAR 921 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/37392570-impact-lx25) ## Best For - nektar enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nektar brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Full-sized keys in a portable 25-key design perfect for on-the-go creativity. - • **Ready Out of the Box:** Includes Bigwig Studio 8-track DAW and sound package—start producing immediately. - • **Expressive Control Hub:** 8 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 knobs, 1 fader, and transport buttons put your performance at your fingertips. - • **Seamless DAW Integration:** Instantly control 11 popular DAWs with smart mixer and instrument modes—no setup headaches. - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Mac, PC, iOS, and even Android apps for ultimate flexibility. ## Overview The Nektar Impact LX25+ is a 25-key USB MIDI controller featuring velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, 8 backlit drum pads, and comprehensive DAW integration for 11 major software platforms. Designed for portability and professional control, it offers seamless plug-and-play compatibility across Mac, PC, iOS, and Android, bundled with Bigwig Studio DAW software to jumpstart your music production. ## Description NEKTAR IMPACT LX25+ : TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DAW AND VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS! The Impact LX25+ is a compact yet powerful MIDI keyboard controller - jam-packed with features that make it fun to create music and easy to set up. It works with any computer music application as well as offering comprehensive smart controller functionality, not even available on many premium products. With this instrument you are ready to make music in seconds: Plug in the included MIDI cable and let your Windows, OSX or iOS operating system take care of the rest. What's more, Impact LX+ hooks up automatically to your DAW: The included Nektar DAW Integration software turns Impact controllers into fully configured remote controls for 11 popular DAWs. Take control of mixer functions, tweak virtual instruments and navigate your projects. With Impact LX+ the hard work is done, so you can focus on your creativity! Review: Fits my bill - I play in a performance band and was looking for a portable full size Midi Keyboard for playing solo parts with various instrument settings. The Nektar IMPACT LX25+ fits the bill with its price point and functionality. As opposed to some negative reviews on the stiffness of the keyboard (I am a piano player), I found that the keys of the LX25+ are more resembling those from a good quality electronic keyboard (except for the lack of weighted action). We can also easily set the velocity curve with a wide range of sensitivity too fit our playing style. I would highly recommend setting this up as a first step., It would make the usage experience a lot more pleasant. The layout of the controls are better than my other Midi controllers / keyboard. We can easily change the octave, transpose to other keys, and changing the Midi channel with a press of a button (once it is properly configured) . Integration with my existing DAWs are smooth as silk. The keyboard is immediately recognized as soon as I plug it in my desktop PC and laptop with the DAWs launched. The Nektar website also has scripts available for integrating with Ableton (to a certain extend). This keyboard also works seamlessly with my Samsung Android App (I use Sound Camp) and external Midi sound module. The unit is a bit large than I expected but it still fits inside my backpack which is important for me to carry around. The 25 keys work fine for me as I am using it mainly for playing solos passages in the band without accompaniment. Overall , a great unit for performing solos live and arranging music with my DAWs. Review: Love it! Love it! Love it! - Great little keyboard, but with full-sized keys. I have two other controller keyboards. Both M-Audio, one is 49 keys, one is 61 keys. They're good, but this is great. Actually also might make one a better keyboard player, by forcing you to concentrate on just two octaves, rather than noodling around the length of a longer keyboard. With just two octaves, you can "see" patterns and chords easier. Though you can go up and down to full 88 keys with buttons. But two octaves at once is a good teaching exercise. And since it's smaller, it leaves room for a cat on my keyboard stand. And there's pretty much always a cat there now. (Stand is a board on a towel on a keyboard stand). PROS: --Solid build. Keys are good. Pads have an amazing feel. --Can control your DAW - almost makes a soft synth into a hardware synth. --You can sit across the room and play it, without being a slave to sitting at a computer. Once auto-mapped, you can change pre-set patches on a softsynth. And on some, you can control some of the parameters. Plus, play keys and drum pads. (M-audio is the other keyboard that can do that, but not nearly as easily and elegantly as this one does.) --Easy to map your DAW (download software from manufacturer's site after registering) --Pretty lights that change color on the pad when you play them! Looks trippy in the dark. CONS: --Keys are kinda stiff. Some people might hate it. Probably not good if you have hand pain issues. On the other hand, playing it may actually strengthen your hands. --Keys are physically kinda loud when you press them. Make a dull thud sound. EDIT AFTER 2 WEEKS OF PLAYING IT A LOT: The keyboard dull thud got much less after a little while. And I think the keys are still stiff, but my hands actually got stronger playing it (!), so it's not an issue now. I dig the feel. Someone else here said it takes two buttons to remotely change synth patches but that's not true on Cubase. Just takes one at a time, going up or down the list in your DAW from this keyboard. All in all I'm very happy with it. It's a heck of a lot of controller for 100 bucks. ## Features - High quality MIDI controller keyboard designed for performers and producers wanting tactile instrument control. 25 full-size synth-action velocity-sensitive keys, 8 back-lit hyper-sensitive drum pads, 1 faders, 8 knobs, 6 transport buttons, pitch bend, modulation + octave & transpose buttons + sustain pedal socket. - Nektar DAW integration for most popular DAWs with Mixer and Instrument modes - Comprehensive MIDI functionailty. Compatible with all MIDI music software applications - Mac, PC and iOS Compatible - Includes Bigwig Studio 8-track DAW + sound content package ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01M0KBF9F | | Best Sellers Rank | #46,931 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #161 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers | | Color Name | Dark Grey | | Compatible Devices | Computer (desktop/laptop), Tablet | | Connector Type | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,567) | | Date First Available | September 22, 2016 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | Apple ARM, Apple silicon | | Instrument Key | Any | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 4 pounds | | Item model number | Impact LX25+ | | Material Type | Plastic | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 16 | | Musical Style | Any Style | | Number of Keyboard Keys | 25 | | Product Dimensions | 18.34 x 10.5 x 2.34 inches | | Size | 25 Keys | | Standing screen display size | 2.34 | | Supported Software | Bitwig, Cakewalk, Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Studio One | | Voltage | 240 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nektar - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Model Name:** Impact LX+ - **Number of Keys:** 25 - **Special Feature:** Backlit ## Images ![Impact LX25+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IJlEkOYAS.jpg) ![Impact LX25+ - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s+rfu4jxS.jpg) ![Impact LX25+ - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g9QVLKyES.jpg) ![Impact LX25+ - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ugVTcl+dS.jpg) ![Impact LX25+ - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vUCgpgWIS.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you plug headphones with out a computer** A: No. You need a computer to use it. Pretty much anything described as just a "MIDI Controller" will only send control information to music software on a computer. **Q: Does a USB cable come with it?** A: Yes, but even if it didn't, it uses a standard USB type B to type A cable. **Q: Will it work with cakewalk sonar home studio?** A: Yes, Impact ill work with the latest versions Sonar Home Studio and Sonar Platinum. More information about Impact DAW integration can be found here: http://www.nektartech.com/impact-lx49-61-plus.html **Q: What is the height of the controller, including the knobs?** A: I just measured mine and it is just a hair over 2.5 inches from the bottom of the controller to the very top of the knobs. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits my bill *by L***E on August 22, 2018* I play in a performance band and was looking for a portable full size Midi Keyboard for playing solo parts with various instrument settings. The Nektar IMPACT LX25+ fits the bill with its price point and functionality. As opposed to some negative reviews on the stiffness of the keyboard (I am a piano player), I found that the keys of the LX25+ are more resembling those from a good quality electronic keyboard (except for the lack of weighted action). We can also easily set the velocity curve with a wide range of sensitivity too fit our playing style. I would highly recommend setting this up as a first step., It would make the usage experience a lot more pleasant. The layout of the controls are better than my other Midi controllers / keyboard. We can easily change the octave, transpose to other keys, and changing the Midi channel with a press of a button (once it is properly configured) . Integration with my existing DAWs are smooth as silk. The keyboard is immediately recognized as soon as I plug it in my desktop PC and laptop with the DAWs launched. The Nektar website also has scripts available for integrating with Ableton (to a certain extend). This keyboard also works seamlessly with my Samsung Android App (I use Sound Camp) and external Midi sound module. The unit is a bit large than I expected but it still fits inside my backpack which is important for me to carry around. The 25 keys work fine for me as I am using it mainly for playing solos passages in the band without accompaniment. Overall , a great unit for performing solos live and arranging music with my DAWs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! Love it! Love it! *by M***S on June 23, 2018* Great little keyboard, but with full-sized keys. I have two other controller keyboards. Both M-Audio, one is 49 keys, one is 61 keys. They're good, but this is great. Actually also might make one a better keyboard player, by forcing you to concentrate on just two octaves, rather than noodling around the length of a longer keyboard. With just two octaves, you can "see" patterns and chords easier. Though you can go up and down to full 88 keys with buttons. But two octaves at once is a good teaching exercise. And since it's smaller, it leaves room for a cat on my keyboard stand. And there's pretty much always a cat there now. (Stand is a board on a towel on a keyboard stand). PROS: --Solid build. Keys are good. Pads have an amazing feel. --Can control your DAW - almost makes a soft synth into a hardware synth. --You can sit across the room and play it, without being a slave to sitting at a computer. Once auto-mapped, you can change pre-set patches on a softsynth. And on some, you can control some of the parameters. Plus, play keys and drum pads. (M-audio is the other keyboard that can do that, but not nearly as easily and elegantly as this one does.) --Easy to map your DAW (download software from manufacturer's site after registering) --Pretty lights that change color on the pad when you play them! Looks trippy in the dark. CONS: --Keys are kinda stiff. Some people might hate it. Probably not good if you have hand pain issues. On the other hand, playing it may actually strengthen your hands. --Keys are physically kinda loud when you press them. Make a dull thud sound. EDIT AFTER 2 WEEKS OF PLAYING IT A LOT: The keyboard dull thud got much less after a little while. And I think the keys are still stiff, but my hands actually got stronger playing it (!), so it's not an issue now. I dig the feel. Someone else here said it takes two buttons to remotely change synth patches but that's not true on Cubase. Just takes one at a time, going up or down the list in your DAW from this keyboard. All in all I'm very happy with it. It's a heck of a lot of controller for 100 bucks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great 25 KB Integrates great with FL Studio 11 only on 64Bit *by A***A on August 13, 2020* In my opinion this is the best 25 key keyboard controller on the market . The build quality is great, has decent weight to it which I like. THIS IS NOT a cheap tiny 25 key designed to fit anywhere, They have the Nectar SE25 for that. People typically say the keys are not sensitive at all, and very loud Keys when played. Those are not as important to me honestly and Who wouldn’t love a soft weighted keyboard for the price right? Well sadly they don’t exist , M-audio’s controllers feel great, quiet and soft but the reliability is the big part. Their controllers Ive heard had the ghost key issues where the black keys playing even tho it’s not being pushed down. The Nectar Impact works reliable, midi functions are a breeze, keys are semi weighted, and the drum pads are good enough to work with I’m not much of a fan of them. The keys and build quality really do the job for me tho. However the icing on the cake is the DAW integration. After registering your product you can choose which DAW you’ll use it with then you could download the files to have the knobs and pads already mapped out accordingly. Most keyboards could do this however you have to map it out one by one, for each DAW you use. The whole package all in one really helps your productivity. I strongly recommend the impact line, I bought the 49 keys impact after this which I would so recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - Nektar Impact LX25 Plus 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller - co2CREA Hard Travel Case replacement for Nektar Impact LX25+ Premium Midi Controller - SABRENT 4 Port USB 2.0 Data Hub with Individual LED lit Power Switches [Charging NOT Supported] for Mac & PC (HB-UMLS) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/37392570-impact-lx25](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/37392570-impact-lx25) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*