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DAW integration
Looper and timeline navigation
Designed to augment the power of supported DAWs, Impact LX mk3 includes unique timeline options enabling fast
navigation, as well as loop creation, throughout a project. Activating loop record via the dedicated Impact LX mk3 looper
button is a creativity boosting experience in a linear DAW. With loop recording complete, loop points are automatically
set, perfectly truncated to the part and playback begins. Artists no longer need to decide the length of a loop before
recording starts and can move on to immediate overdub or record the next part much quicker.
Fine control and displaying parameter values.
The Impact LX mk3's global encoder offers precise parameter control at either standard MIDI or a finer 10-bit resolution.
This fine control option, pioneered on the Nektar Panorama CS12, delivers a level of UI-precise control that's typically
not possible from a controller keyboard.
To support this accuracy, Impact LX mk3 receives parameter values directly from your DAW, with the display updating
instantly as controls are moved. For example, if a parameter is centered at 0 with +/- values on either side, the display
will reflect that. Similarly, if values range from 20-20kHz, the display shows that range. These formatted values provide
comfort during use and are especially helpful when dealing with detailed parameter adjustments.
NKS support: The control standard that works in any DAW.
Native Instruments developed the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) which is now implemented in thousands of plugins,
including the entire NI Komplete Select bundle included with Impact LX mk3. Navigating presets, plugins and control
pages can all be done from Impact LX mk3 with the 8 encoders dedicated to page parameter control. Working alongside
Nektar DAW integration, Impact LX mk3automatically switches to NKS control whenever it’s detected when selecting a
track. The experience can be augmented by combining NKS with the global encoders selected parameter feature and
the Nektar “grab” mode controlling other parameters using the faders.
Pads: Mapped to drum and percussion plugins.
The 8 pads are freely assignable to send any MIDI note or MIDI cc message. DAWs that include drum and percussion
instruments are in addition pre-mapped so the pads immediately send the right notes, with the associated arrow
buttons selecting banks to cover all drum sounds available.
Mixer mode: 8 channel mixing.
With 8 channel control surface mixing Impact LX mk3 controls volume, pan, solo and mute with LED colors used
throughout to identify solo, mute and arm status. The global encoder can control the currently selected tracks’ channel
volume while the 8 encoders control the track’s 8 sends.
Instrument mode: Default mapping and customization.
Selecting Instrument Mode reassigns the faders and eight encoder controls to directly control the instrument hosted on
your selected track. Many popular instruments come pre-mapped, with controls clearly labeled on the unit, eliminating
guesswork. The LX mk3 also allows you to temporarily override Instrument Mode assignments to work with other
parameter sets. Plus, customized mapping can be created and saved directly from Impact LX mk3
, on most DAWs
