I want to acknowledge how you are still answering questions from 2020 despite this video being uploaded in late 2018. You are awesome, and I wish you well.
Oh oh. I am not sure how to fix it. If it is still working, then I think you should be okay. I am not sure if there is a setting in the menu that you can browse to see if the lights have been accideantally disabled. Apologies as I don't own this instrument anymore.
Hi there! I don't own the unit anymore, but during that short time that I have, it was working flawlessly. As it is a midi-controller, there is an initial set-up involved, which requires connecting it to a computer and assigning the buttons, knobs and faders to the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation software), which in my case was Mainstage 3. After that initial setup, everything worked smoothly and the keyboard was able to play the software sounds through the computer speakers that I was using at that time. Before buying I suggest you do a lot of research with regards to midi-controllers such as this one. It is not an instrument that you can use without a computer. Hope that helps!
Hi ! Great review ! I bought a nektar impact lx 25 plus and i have a MacBook Pro 13, that one with the thunderbolt 3 (usb c) ports. And i want to know if a need an external powered usb c hub or with an non powered hub it will be fine. Sorry for my bad inglish. I am from Argentina. Thanks !
Hi there! I guess the only thing you need is an adapter so you can plug the usb cable that came with this midi controller into the usb c port of your Macbook Pro. Hope that helps!
Also are you happy with non weighed keys? As a keyboard player? I'm a guitar player who needs some piano in his recordings, should non weighted keys make a difference in your opinion?
The keybed is semi-weighted, but not as weighted as a real piano. It has velocity sensitivity, which means if you press on the keys harder, the notes will be louder, or if you press it lightly the notes will be lighter. Hope that helps!
Still highly recommended. It’s very inexpensive yet capable. I think you can’t go wrong with this midi-controller, considering the affordable price. Hope that helps!
Hi there! I was using Mainstage as my DAW in this video. Yes, all the faders work; I just needed to assign them during initial set up. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
Hello sir do you have to use the USB to control the keybaord or can u use a normal keyboard adaptor and play. And does the keyboard have its own speaker or do u need to buy a seperate speaker.
Hello there! This particular keyboard is a midi controller meant to be used with a computer. It does not come with speakers and will rely on the speakers of a computer to generate sound. It comes with a USB cable that you can connect to a computer. No, you cannot use this as a stand alone keyboard; it has to be connected to a computer to control software instruments. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding oh thanks for the info in that case what's the best synth keyboard that's around the same price of the lx49 and doesnt rely on computer 😁
@@deepinsidedeez4960 OH that's a tough one to answer! Based on what I see online, I think a Yamaha Reface CP looks good, but since I don't use synth keyboards much I have no ready recommendation. As far as I know, most synth keyboards does not come built-in speakers, meaning you still have to plug it in to an amp or something.
what is name this effect from mainstage 3 ( 5:34 ) i haven't mac but i want use like this sound on kontakt or others. which sound group does this sound belong to? ( i meant like synth or synth+pad or something) i hope u understand me :)
I am using Worship Essentials by Abel Mendoza (Mainstage). It's one of the patches, arps and BMP may be the name. I don't own the rig anymore so I am just trying to remember.
Hi there! Thanks for checking out the video. I have since sold it, but I believe my laptop stand was this Quik Lok Laptop Tripod Stand: www.avshop.ca/dj-equipment-laptop-stands/quik-lok-lph-001-laptop-amp-multi-function-tripod-stand?gclid=Cj0KCQjwx7zzBRCcARIsABPRscNdoyLa2qukM1eJaOqLVRwx0e-pZVCDt9_GuXkI0ufaTlJgZAPRMhEaAoSPEALw_wcB I bought mine second-hand so I can only guess that would be the link for it. The version that used to have has a slide out tray for a mouse pad as well. You can google laptop tripod stand for more so you can find one that is more locally available for you. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding The Talkbox is a tube that you can plug in to a synthesizer to play notes and have them play while you mouth words, it’s hard to explain but if you look it up you’ll understand, I’m just curious if it can plug in to the synthesizer with the in and output.
@@bishopgamesandkicks9588 Thanks for describing what it is! This midi controller only has a USB port for plugging to a computer and a plug for sustain pedal. Other than that, no other input or output jacks. I use a Focusrite Scarlette audio interface when I was using it; maybe you can connect the Talkback with that setup.
Hi there! I may be playing one of the arpeggio pads in Mainstage. The one I was currently loaded during the demo was Worship Essentials by Abel Mendoza. It might be the "Arps & BPM" patch. Hope that helps, sorry if answer was a bit vague as I have sold this rig and using a different instrument now.
@@EasyyokeFilms Oh! The midi keyboard was great! It was durable and was really good! It's just that setting it up was a bit of a chore for me. Since the place that I go to don't have any PA systems that I can readily plug into, I had to bring my own. That means packing. up the midi controller, Macbook Pro, audio interface, a pair of monitor speakers, keyboard stand, laptop stand, cables and sustain pedal. I don't mind doing it during the early stages, but it does require that I arrive at the venue with enough time to be able to quickly set up, which I soon find to be a chore. I would have loved to have kept this unit, but moving into a Yamaha arranger keyboard, the wife would be mad at me for still keeping this one when I am not using it anymore, LOL! But this Nektar was great! I do miss playing with DAW and Mainstage, but I just had to decide which would be more convenient for me in this circumstance. Hope that answers your question and thanks for checking out the video!
Yes, you can! There is a foot switch port at the back for that. You need to assign it to your DAW before it is going to work, or at least I had to assign it initially with the one that I was using in this video, which is Mainstage.
HI there! Very hard to choose, but I ended up going with the one that is affordable and readily available (in stock for me, in our local music store) and that was the Nektar Impact LX49. I also prefer the faders of the this midi controller as opposed to knobs on the Alesis.
Hi. Thanks for your video. Really appreciated an unbiased review from an experienced musician on the matter. I am looking for a keyboard to create drum beats using a drum editor (primarily Cubase). Is this keyboard going to work with that? Because it doesn´t have any kind of midi connection as other controllers in this range also do not. Also it´s not a "mini" keyboard as some around and this is pleasing as it feels as I could use it for more stuff (I play guitar/bass) granted I could pick up on keys (lol) If you could shed your knowledge on the matter I would very much appreciate it. Thanks
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words, but I actually am just a novice and not an experienced musician. With regards to creating drum beats, I believe you can use those 8 pads that you see in the upper right part of the keyboard. You can probably reassign the functionality of those pads via Cubase. I am not familiar with that DAW, but I understand a bit that that can be done. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
I think it depends on what DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) you are using it with. The one I used during this unboxing was MainStage running Worship Essentials. The Worship Essentials has some arpeggiated patches.
Hi there! Both works great! I prefer the Nektar just because it is more affordable. The Alesis that I had developed a defective mod wheel so I had to sell it.
Hi thanks for your video. Do you prefer the keys of this one of those of the alesis? I am looking for a controller (49 or 61 keys) with keys as similar to piano as possible. Can you help me in this research? :)
Hi there and thanks for watching the video! With regards to the feel of both midi-controllers: they are okay. Not the same as a regular piano considering the price, but good enough that you can play with emotion, say if you hit the keys harder the notes will be louder and when you play softly, you can too. They will feel a bit plastic-like because of the toy-like build quality, but not too bad that you will not be able to play very good music. These are very, very light devices, so we cannot expect the same quality of action as those on a regular piano. But like I said, the sensitivity of the keys on these are very good that you can still play with emotion. The Nektar is more affordable than the Alesis, which was why I chose it over that model. 49-keys is very good if you want a really portable device. If you can afford a 61-key model that would be even better as you get that additional octave, and still be portable. In my opinion, you can not go wrong with either this Nektar or the Alesis. My suggestion is if you have a local music store that you can go to, best to try a demo unit that I have so you can get an actual feel of these devices. Best of luck to you and thanks again!
Hello @Danboarding. Thanks for the unboxing video. I am a keyboardist and I am planning to buy a MIDI keyboard. I have a few questions and doubts below, can you help me out? 1. Is Nektar Impact LX 49 worth it? In your opinion is it only good for people to produce music all the time? 2. I mostly travel here and there and I dont settle at one place all the time. I have plans on buying a midi keyboard. I checked Akai Mk Mini, Nektar Impact gx49, lx49, lx 25 and alesis. Basically I am looking for Midi keyboard where we can carry it all around while travelling in flights and something like that. Whats your advice. 3. Does this keyboard work well in FL studio. 4. Any drawbacks.
Hi there! I believe this midi controller is worth it, as it is very inexpensive and is a good entry point to midi controllers. It is very portable and light so no problems with bringing it with you on gigs. I am sure it can work with every DAW out there, including FL Studio. One minor drawback would be is that it feels kind of cheap owing to the price. It feels plastic-ey, compared to some high end keyboard like, say, a Yamaha PSR-SX700 (unfair comparison as the Yamaha I have is an arranger keyboard that cost hundreds more). But during the time I owned this keyboard I was very happy with how light it was. It may feel plastic-ey because of the lightness, but it held well and did not break apart on me. It is built really well. Hope that answers your questions. It would be good if a local music store in your area has it so you can feel it out yourself. Good luck!
Hi there! I was very happy using the Nektar during the time that I had it. I used it a lot to play praise and worship songs for our Bible studies. Although it sounded great, I had to sell it because it is a bit of a chore to set up. Don't get me wrong; the unit itself is very, very portable! Unfortunately, since we only do Bible studies in the homes of my fellow worshippers, I had to bring not only the keyboard but the macbook pro, cables, keyboard stand, laptop stand, monitor speakers, etc. I had to sell it so I can buy a different instrument (which is a Yamaha PSR-S keyboard). Nowadays I only bring that new instrument and a keyboard stand, which is much easier for me. I never got a chance to review the Nektar against a Novation 49. I was initially thinking of buying the Novation as I see a lot of good reviews for it, but the Nektar was more affordable at that time. I still highly recommend the Nektar Impact LX49+. If it was for home use only, I would have kept it, and if the places that I go to to play had some form of PA systems, then that would have lessen my pack. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
@@Danboarding thanks for this .. i am more concern of the feel of the keys how does it in you as a professional keyboardist? i just received my novation im so disappointed as it does not meet and the price is not matching with the quality i am expecting.. or maybe i just tried berhinger already thats why i cannot take this kind of quality anymore.. its more like an amateur level.
@@DhidzLang I think I may have mentioned in the video that the product feels plastic-key, as expected for a product that is in this price range. It does feel like a toy and I am sure it is not anywhere near the feel of the Berhinger that you mentioned. But it sure is very inexpensive and a great way for any amateur to get if they want to try out DAWs and midi controllers.
hi thanks! can u describe what color it is? it looks like shiny black but i can't tell. it's one of those colors that you can't tell from photos/videos.
Hi there! It's actually not shiny black, but more matte graphite, or a very dark shade of grey in color. You can see the difference compared with the black keys of the keybed. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
@@Danboarding it does thanks alot :) what do you think of the keys? i wanted to get this or the nektar gx49 but there are some reviews that say it is really hard to press, or cheap plastic. i'm not sure if they are paid or exaggerating, what is your opinion? otherwise i might go with novation launchkey. thanks
@@venasm The keys are okay. They do feel plastic-ey; the whole unit is actually very light. They do feel a bit cheap, but that does not take away from how well it works. The keys, they are semi-weighted, but don't expect the same resistance as a real piano when pressing down on the keys. I guess it's a matter of which controller layouts you prefer. I was also considering the Novation Launchkey, but this was the model that was readily available in my local store and has a much lower price than the Novation or an M-Audio. Hope that helps!
Hi there! Thank you for your video. For now, I confuse to choose Alesis V or Nektar Lx. I think you already have experiences for both of them. Tell me your recommendation for me to buy and also the reason. Thank you very much :)
They are both good! Layout is a bit different The Alesis has the drum pads on the left while the Nektar is on the right. I don't use the pads much, which is why I went with the Nektar. The Alesis has turn knobs while the Nektar has faders. I prefer the faders, which again is why I went with the Nektar. They are both have the same, plastic-ey build quality that makes them both very light and portable, but the Nektar is slightly more lower cost than the Alesis. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with both of these. I guess it's only a matter of which layout you prefer. I hope that helps, and good luck with your buying decision!
@@sabdanira6690 Velocity is pretty much the same on both. I vaguely remember that velocity can be adjusted on both keyboard; I never did adjust it during the time that I owned it and was happy with the way it was playing out-of-the-box.
It's a midi controller, no speakers, so you have to connect it to a computer. Your computer needs to have a digital audio interface, or DAW. This is the instrument to control that DAW. There are a lot of software there that work with this. I only know Mainstage, which is one of them. Good luck!
Hi there. This might be a bit complicated if you are a beginner. There are other, inexpensive entry-level digital keyboards in the market such as those from Yamaha or Casio that might suit you. Be aware that this is a midi-controller, meaning you need to connect it to a computer to control digital audio workstation applications. It does not have a speaker and needs to use the speaker that is connected to a computer. However, if you are aware of that fact, then yes, this is a good midi-controller.
Nice Explanations Sir, I have purchased lx61+ , but I am stucked in something to map, there’s a button in middle of digital display and knobs called PAGE. Above it there’s two indicator lights “default and user”. I unable to use them or turn them on. I think those are for preset control. But I am unable to mapp it by myself. I am flstudio user.Please help,Thanks in advance. 😊😊
Hi Sandeep! Those buttons may not be mappable. I remembered trying to use them myself (with Mainstage) but when it would not work, I decided to just choose another button. Hope that helps!
Hi there! No, it does not work with an iPad or an iPhone. You have to connect it to a computer such a Macbook or an iMac or a PC. You will also need what's called a digital audio workstation (DAW) program to be able to play sounds and music. The one I am using here is Mainstage, running on a Macbook Pro. The keyboard itself does not have speakers and sound output will come from the computer's speakers that the keyboard is connected to. I hope that answers your question. CORRECTION: It can work with an iPad, but you need an adapter to be able to connect to the iPad via the Apple Camera Connector Kit, which needs to be purchased separately.
@@jessievelez3649 I am not sure. I haven't tried using a mid controller with an iPad before. Maybe it can, but I have not tried it. Sorry if I can't give you a straight answer as I've only connected this one to a computer. CORRECTION: It can work with an iPad, but you need an adapter to be able to connect to the iPad via the Apple Camera Connector Kit, which needs to be purchased separately.
Hi there! It is a midi controller, so I think you just need to connect it via USB to a computer to power it up and to send midi to your DAW. I hope that helps!
Hi there! I have since sold it as I am using a Yamaha arranger keyboard nowadays. This midi keyboard is fine! It is very light and it works really well with DAWs. It's just that I needed something that I can easily bring and set up when I go to other houses to play praise and worship songs. If I am only desk-bound, meaning that I don't have to move the unit a lot, then I would have kept it, but was in need of an instrument that is more portable, sort of like bringing a guitar to a gig. I say that because the only negative I found with using a midi keyboard is that if you need to do a gig, yes, it is very light, but there is set up involved when you arrive at the place you are about to perform. Since I only do small Bible Study groups, I don't have a PA system that I can plug in to, so I needed to bring my own speakers. I also need to bring my laptop, audio interface, laptop stand, keyboard stand, cables and all. It was fine at first and I was able to generate really cool sounding music, but eventually the chore of setting it up and taking everything down and packing them became tiresome. That's the only con that I can say. The midi keyboard works really great during my time of owning it before deciding on getting an arranger keyboard instead.
@@Danboarding I see, so you sold it now because well, midi keyboards takes a lot of time to prep on stage right? Alright, I'll consider to buy this or other 49 keys controller. If possible, is there any other alternatives you can suggest? Thank you for the quick reply and explanation 🙏
@@billyendson6695 If there is an existing PA System or speaker system, it would be very convenient and would cut down on set up time. Similar price but slightly costing more is the Alesis one that I showed in the video. Both are really budget-friendly. There are some M-Audio brands but I never got to try them. Thanks for checking out the video!
Both are good keyboards. I guess it depends on your budget. I chose this one because at that time of my purchase it was more affordable than the Alesis. I also had experience using the Korg Nanokontrol2 with another keyboard and it works great, but I preferred the LX49+ because it is easier to set up (no need to bring a separate controller such as the Korg). My suggestion is to visit a music store in your area and see if they have the keyboards you mentioned on display so you can try them out yourself; sometimes getting a feel of how the instrument is will help in buying decision. Good luck!
@@Danboarding thank you! anyway, I decided to get the alesis.. mainly for 2 reasons. 1. my desk isnt that big, and alesis v49 isnt very big relatively.2. i probably wont be using all of those faders and things right now... so we can buy the nanokontrol later when we need it:)
It really depends on the DAW you use. If you use Ableton, definitely go with Oxygen. But if you use Logic, FLStudio, GarageBand or others, Nektar is way better as it is programmed to map automatically the whole set of controls to the listed DAWs (knods, faders, pads, etc). They're pretty similar in any other aspect.
Hi there! I think it only works with a computer, but I have not tried it with a smartphone. If you have the right cables and adapters, that it probably would, but I am just not sure as I have not tried it myself. Sorry for vague answer.
Hi, nice video. I'm looking for a masterkeyboard and I was thinking about a Nektar or Alesis or...I don't know. I really don't care about knobs, sliders, pads, ecc...'cause I have an external midi controller for this (Novation SLMkII). I just care about really good FEELING (touch and answer of the keys), so I don't want a toy like M-Audio, do you have any advise? Thanx in advance!
Hi Danny! In my short time with both keyboards, I find the Alesis, which costs more, has the better-feeling keybed. The Alesis feels more solid and less plastic-ey than the Nektar as well. Hopefully there is a music store near you that has both on display so you can try it out yourself. Thanks for checking out the video!
I think get whichever you can afford. I was fine then when I was using only 49 keys. There is a button in the board that can allow you to move up or down an octave should you need to.
Hi I have a question here, and it might sound stupid....I’m planning to buy this midi controller but can I plug my earphone in it so it won’t bother my neighbors? I’m still kinda confused that how this keyboard works...
Hi there. Yes, you can listen to it using an earphone. The midi controller itself does not have speakers. You need to plug it in to a computer via USB. You then need some kind of digital audio workstation to play software instruments using the midi controller. In my case I am using Mainstage 3. You will be able to control the sound by playing the keyboard of the midi controller. The sound will then come out of the speakers of your computer. If you want to listen through earphones, then you need to plug in a set of earphones to your computer's earphone jack. Hope that helps!
No, you cannot. It does not even have a speaker. It's a midi-controller, which controls music software on your computer. It's when you want something to control the digital instruments in the digital audio software in your computer.
@@paulo_00 I only used it with my DAW of choice, which was Mainstage, but I think running it with Bitwig would be enough as well. I guess when Nektar Instruments included the software with their midi controller, they had full faith in it. I did not try out the copy of Bitwig that came with the midi controller so my apologies as I can't give you more information about it.
@@pugalidamministriescuddalo8446 Specs of computer depends on the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that you are planning to use. You may have to check what DAW or software you are going to use with this so I will know the spec of the laptop that you are planning to get. Hope that helps!
@@pugalidamministriescuddalo8446 If you are buying second hand, make sure to bring your laptop with you so you can the keyboard into the computer to see if all the keys, knobs, faders etc. of the unit is working. This unit does not have a built-in speaker and you will need your computer to hear the sound.
@@tipmo1806 Worship Essentials (for patches) thatworshipsound.com/shop/bundles/worship-essentials-3/ DAW www.apple.com/ca/mainstage/ You can also search "Mainstage 3" to find it in the Apple website of your country/location. Hope that helps.
Great review! Does Worship Essentials come with the Nektar? Also, what feature/setting is the automatic accompaniment when you were just playing chords? Thanks
Thanks! No, Worship Essentials does not come with it (I bought it separately). The accompaniment that you hear during my chord playing was from Worship Essentials as well, which is a template that I use in Mainstage 3, a software instrument app.
Hi there! No, this midi controller is straight plug-and-play. I use Mainstage 3 and I record directly into it. I do use an audio interface for my speakers, though. That's where I plug my microphone in case I want to record vocals.
Hi there. I don't own it anymore as I sold it last year. Build quality is very plastic-key, but still solid, to be expected for the price range I guess. No creaks. Very light. Hope that helps!
I just got mine delivered today. I'm using mine primarily with Korg Gadget and it worked like a charm right out the box. No set-up or midi mapping needed to get the knobs, sliders registered. Based on that I imagine its pretty user friendly with any DAW.
@@ericparker163 That's great to hear, thanks for sharing your experience! In my case, I had to map the controls to Mainstage 3 and it worked really well.
They are both good. The Alesis costs more and has a more quality feeling keys. The Nektar is more affordable and feels more plastick-ey. The Alesis has more programmable buttons too. I would have kept my Alesis but the mod wheel on that one suddenly stopped functioning.
Hello Austin. I still like it and it still works great. A bit of a pain to bring along and to set up at a venue as I need to bring this, my laptop, keyboard stand, laptop stand, miscellaneous stuff. I ended up selling it as I find it's much easier for me to just bring my Yamaha keyboard with me. I still recommend it; it's just not for me at the moment.
What are your thoughts between the Nektar LX49+ and the Alesis VI49? I'm looking at buying a MIDI keyboard, and I'm debating between those two. I'm a music teacher, and I primarily use GarageBand and Logic Pro. Any input would be really appreciated! :)
They are both good! I also was able to try the Alesis but ended up buying the Nektar just because it is more affordable. You can't go wrong with whichever you choose. My buying decision was affordability and availability as well as my preferred layout, and the Nektar was readily available at my local music store. Layout wise, there are some differences. The Alesis has turn knobs instead of sliders for faders, and I preferred the sliders. Alesis has twice the number of trigger pads (Nektar only has 8 while Alesis has 16), but I don't use them much so again I went with the Nektar. Mod and pitch bend wheel on the Alesis is on top of the trigger pads, which are left of the keys. I like the wheels to be easily reached here in the Nektar. Build quality wise I think they are the same: quite plastic-ey and light, but probably what you can expect for the price range. I forgot what software bundle came with both, but it definitely will work with GarageBand and Logic Pro. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding Thank you so much for responding back so quickly! Does the Nektar and Alesis come preset with fader and knob functions, or is that something you had to manually input when you first set them up with your DAW? I really appreciate your thoughts, btw! You're amazing :)
@@VietBoy158 No problem, and thanks! I was using it with Mainstage. I had to manually set them up at first. It's not very difficult as Mainstage makes it easy, and probably will be the same with other DAWs. As for presets, I think the bundled software may have the presets for it. Hope that helps!
Компания Nektar обновили клавиатуру,а колесо питч и модулыцию забыли подписать под колесами на клавиатуре,или они подумали,что люди сами догадаются,вроде и мелочь но факт😂
@@Danboarding, one little question about the nektar Impact lx saga. Are the keys velocity sentity? In other words, when you play with more strength, it plays louder, and the other way around?
The Nektar company updated the keyboard, and they forgot to sign the pitch wheel and modulation under the wheels on the keyboard, or they thought that people would figure it out for themselves, it seems like a trifle but a fact😂
LOl I never knew that they updated the keyboard. I don't own this one anymore as I decided to get into arranger keyboards and digital pianos. Thanks for the info though!
And tell me please, since you have used Nektar Impact 49+, will it suit me for writing music in the style of Trance / Uplifting Trance, or what else can you recommend to me?
@@ВолодимирНінько I am not a true musician, but I believe that you can use any instrument to achieve the style of music that you want. A midi-controller works in conjunction with a digital audio workstation (DAW) software on a computer. You can probably experiment with a lot of digital instruments to create the Trance/Uplifting Trance music that you plan to write. I believe there are a lot of software instruments out there such as pads and all that you can use to achieve your music. My apologies if I can only give you a generalized answer as I am not a true musician and I am just a hobbyist! I hope that helps!
Hi there! Unfortunately, I don't have any of those and don't know how to play them. The ones I have are worship essentials only for this keyboard. Sorry.
Hi there! Yes, volume sliders can be assigned to a different function. I use Mainstage and from there I can re-assign a volume slider to a different function. Hope that helps!
i bought 2 days ago and returned it immediately. the keybed is terrible. just horibble. stiff and springy. tense. like a bad toy. too bad because the connectivity is quite nice as well as the routing options
Yup, it's pretty much how I felt with mine, but nothing I was not expecting considering the price. I still would highly recommend it to anyone just getting into midi controllers and DAWs, just because it is so affordable. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I want to acknowledge how you are still answering questions from 2020 despite this video being uploaded in late 2018. You are awesome, and I wish you well.
Thank you very much for your kind words!
never sell out. love your honesty
Thank you for your kind words and thanks for checking out the video!
I just got this keyboard but the pads don't light up any suggestions on how to fix it..I've got the LX61+
Oh oh. I am not sure how to fix it. If it is still working, then I think you should be okay. I am not sure if there is a setting in the menu that you can browse to see if the lights have been accideantally disabled. Apologies as I don't own this instrument anymore.
Great video I just bought one; thanks for an informative video. Nice playing as well.
Thank you for your kind words! I am actually not a trained musician and just play using chords. Have fun with your new keyboard!
Great review!! Just ordered mine so excited!!
Thank you! Great to hear you are getting one as well!
@@Danboarding Thank you!! Just received it, setting it up using bitwig! Wow the keys feel really nice!!
Hello.......Is this keyboard can use adaptor for power?
I believe it is USB bus powered.
Hello, is it still working perfectly? And what's its performance when you use it first time. Please give me your opinion. I also want to buy
Hi there! I don't own the unit anymore, but during that short time that I have, it was working flawlessly. As it is a midi-controller, there is an initial set-up involved, which requires connecting it to a computer and assigning the buttons, knobs and faders to the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation software), which in my case was Mainstage 3. After that initial setup, everything worked smoothly and the keyboard was able to play the software sounds through the computer speakers that I was using at that time. Before buying I suggest you do a lot of research with regards to midi-controllers such as this one. It is not an instrument that you can use without a computer. Hope that helps!
Hi ! Great review ! I bought a nektar impact lx 25 plus and i have a MacBook Pro 13, that one with the thunderbolt 3 (usb c) ports. And i want to know if a need an external powered usb c hub or with an non powered hub it will be fine.
Sorry for my bad inglish. I am from Argentina.
Thanks !
Hi there! I guess the only thing you need is an adapter so you can plug the usb cable that came with this midi controller into the usb c port of your Macbook Pro. Hope that helps!
Also are you happy with non weighed keys? As a keyboard player? I'm a guitar player who needs some piano in his recordings, should non weighted keys make a difference in your opinion?
The keybed is semi-weighted, but not as weighted as a real piano. It has velocity sensitivity, which means if you press on the keys harder, the notes will be louder, or if you press it lightly the notes will be lighter. Hope that helps!
Hi, do u still recomend it, or there's another better in the range of price? Nice video bro
Still highly recommended. It’s very inexpensive yet capable. I think you can’t go wrong with this midi-controller, considering the affordable price. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding thank u so much bro
Which plugin did u use on video ? All faders and potancy working correctly with any plugins ? Great video thanks a lot ! :)
Hi there! I was using Mainstage as my DAW in this video. Yes, all the faders work; I just needed to assign them during initial set up. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
Hello sir do you have to use the USB to control the keybaord or can u use a normal keyboard adaptor and play. And does the keyboard have its own speaker or do u need to buy a seperate speaker.
Hello there! This particular keyboard is a midi controller meant to be used with a computer. It does not come with speakers and will rely on the speakers of a computer to generate sound. It comes with a USB cable that you can connect to a computer. No, you cannot use this as a stand alone keyboard; it has to be connected to a computer to control software instruments. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding oh thanks for the info in that case what's the best synth keyboard that's around the same price of the lx49 and doesnt rely on computer 😁
@@deepinsidedeez4960 OH that's a tough one to answer! Based on what I see online, I think a Yamaha Reface CP looks good, but since I don't use synth keyboards much I have no ready recommendation. As far as I know, most synth keyboards does not come built-in speakers, meaning you still have to plug it in to an amp or something.
@@Danboarding Oh that's fine I have a amp and thanks for the info
what is name this effect from mainstage 3 ( 5:34 ) i haven't mac but i want use like this sound on kontakt or others. which sound group does this sound belong to? ( i meant like synth or synth+pad or something) i hope u understand me :)
I am using Worship Essentials by Abel Mendoza (Mainstage). It's one of the patches, arps and BMP may be the name. I don't own the rig anymore so I am just trying to remember.
Thanks for the review. By the way, what type of stand are u using for your laptop? Any links if you bought it online? Thanks G
Hi there! Thanks for checking out the video. I have since sold it, but I believe my laptop stand was this Quik Lok Laptop Tripod Stand: www.avshop.ca/dj-equipment-laptop-stands/quik-lok-lph-001-laptop-amp-multi-function-tripod-stand?gclid=Cj0KCQjwx7zzBRCcARIsABPRscNdoyLa2qukM1eJaOqLVRwx0e-pZVCDt9_GuXkI0ufaTlJgZAPRMhEaAoSPEALw_wcB I bought mine second-hand so I can only guess that would be the link for it. The version that used to have has a slide out tray for a mouse pad as well.
You can google laptop tripod stand for more so you can find one that is more locally available for you. Hope that helps!
is there a headphone plug? so i can use it which headphones connected to it while on my pc
No headphone jack on the unit itself. You will plug your headphones to your earphone jack of your PC instead. Hope that helps!
Would I be able to plug a Talkbox in the instrument?
I am not sure as I actually don't know what a Talkbox is.
@@Danboarding The Talkbox is a tube that you can plug in to a synthesizer to play notes and have them play while you mouth words, it’s hard to explain but if you look it up you’ll understand, I’m just curious if it can plug in to the synthesizer with the in and output.
@@bishopgamesandkicks9588 Thanks for describing what it is! This midi controller only has a USB port for plugging to a computer and a plug for sustain pedal. Other than that, no other input or output jacks. I use a Focusrite Scarlette audio interface when I was using it; maybe you can connect the Talkback with that setup.
@@Danboarding Ok Tysm just wanted to be sure before I bought your a life saver and you deserve a new sub😁👍
Hi dude...what is the intrument you’re using at 5:35?
Hi there! I may be playing one of the arpeggio pads in Mainstage. The one I was currently loaded during the demo was Worship Essentials by Abel Mendoza. It might be the "Arps & BPM" patch. Hope that helps, sorry if answer was a bit vague as I have sold this rig and using a different instrument now.
Danboarding no worries. Thanks for replying. Stay safe and healthy, fellow stranger.
@@zobotrombie Thanks, and you as well.
@@Danboarding Hello why did you sell it. Was it durable or the midi keyboard was not good enough?
@@EasyyokeFilms Oh! The midi keyboard was great! It was durable and was really good! It's just that setting it up was a bit of a chore for me. Since the place that I go to don't have any PA systems that I can readily plug into, I had to bring my own. That means packing. up the midi controller, Macbook Pro, audio interface, a pair of monitor speakers, keyboard stand, laptop stand, cables and sustain pedal. I don't mind doing it during the early stages, but it does require that I arrive at the venue with enough time to be able to quickly set up, which I soon find to be a chore. I would have loved to have kept this unit, but moving into a Yamaha arranger keyboard, the wife would be mad at me for still keeping this one when I am not using it anymore, LOL! But this Nektar was great! I do miss playing with DAW and Mainstage, but I just had to decide which would be more convenient for me in this circumstance. Hope that answers your question and thanks for checking out the video!
Where the sound come from ?
Can the sound come from the headphones if we plugged the aux into it
I have not tried it, but yes, you probably can use headphones if you plugged into the AUX.
hey man can u connect a sustain paddle for that midi keyboard?
Yes, you can! There is a foot switch port at the back for that. You need to assign it to your DAW before it is going to work, or at least I had to assign it initially with the one that I was using in this video, which is Mainstage.
@@Danboarding Thank you so much for your fast reply :)
Where did you get the stands holding the keyboard and macbook?
HI there! I forgot the exact brand as I had sold it already, but it is a laptop stand. Here is a link for something similar: amzn.to/36aZUOU
Nektar lx 49 vs Alesis v 49 whos better? U have all of that, what ur prefer?
HI there! Very hard to choose, but I ended up going with the one that is affordable and readily available (in stock for me, in our local music store) and that was the Nektar Impact LX49. I also prefer the faders of the this midi controller as opposed to knobs on the Alesis.
which program are you using?
I am using Mainstage.
I can use it with Logic Pro X or Garageband?
and if it works with them, i need also a DAW ?
I haven't tried it with any other DAW other than Mainstage. It probably will work as it is a midi-controller.
Thank you, but if i've understand, the DAW is an program like Garageband, Fl Studio, Ableton ecc ?
@@bebomoroni9147 Yes, that is right.
@@Danboarding Thanks!
Hi . I hav a doubt bro...
When we plug in usb in laptop.. does midi display gets on in the display???
Or should we hav to install drivers too??
I am not sure what you mean, but I think it's always best to install the drivers as required, especially for Window laptops. Good luck!
Hi. Thanks for your video. Really appreciated an unbiased review from an experienced musician on the matter. I am looking for a keyboard to create drum beats using a drum editor (primarily Cubase). Is this keyboard going to work with that? Because it doesn´t have any kind of midi connection as other controllers in this range also do not. Also it´s not a "mini" keyboard as some around and this is pleasing as it feels as I could use it for more stuff (I play guitar/bass) granted I could pick up on keys (lol) If you could shed your knowledge on the matter I would very much appreciate it. Thanks
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words, but I actually am just a novice and not an experienced musician. With regards to creating drum beats, I believe you can use those 8 pads that you see in the upper right part of the keyboard. You can probably reassign the functionality of those pads via Cubase. I am not familiar with that DAW, but I understand a bit that that can be done. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
@@Danboarding Thank you
Hello can changing a drum sound?
I have not tried it, but I believe you can.
Does it have an arpeggiator?
I think it depends on what DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) you are using it with. The one I used during this unboxing was MainStage running Worship Essentials. The Worship Essentials has some arpeggiated patches.
@@Danboarding Alright. Thanks"
Hello there, after a year what are your overall conclusions between the Alesis and the Nektar, what about the pads? Saludos
Hi there! Both works great! I prefer the Nektar just because it is more affordable. The Alesis that I had developed a defective mod wheel so I had to sell it.
Hi thanks for your video. Do you prefer the keys of this one of those of the alesis? I am looking for a controller (49 or 61 keys) with keys as similar to piano as possible. Can you help me in this research? :)
Hi there and thanks for watching the video! With regards to the feel of both midi-controllers: they are okay. Not the same as a regular piano considering the price, but good enough that you can play with emotion, say if you hit the keys harder the notes will be louder and when you play softly, you can too. They will feel a bit plastic-like because of the toy-like build quality, but not too bad that you will not be able to play very good music. These are very, very light devices, so we cannot expect the same quality of action as those on a regular piano. But like I said, the sensitivity of the keys on these are very good that you can still play with emotion. The Nektar is more affordable than the Alesis, which was why I chose it over that model. 49-keys is very good if you want a really portable device. If you can afford a 61-key model that would be even better as you get that additional octave, and still be portable. In my opinion, you can not go wrong with either this Nektar or the Alesis. My suggestion is if you have a local music store that you can go to, best to try a demo unit that I have so you can get an actual feel of these devices. Best of luck to you and thanks again!
@@Danboarding thank you very much for your replay, it was very helpful!!!
@@domenicocamassa3010 Happy to be of help! Good luck!
Thats midi is working on fl studio right?
I have not tried it with FL Studio but I believe, yes, it does.
Hello @Danboarding. Thanks for the unboxing video. I am a keyboardist and I am planning to buy a MIDI keyboard. I have a few questions and doubts below, can you help me out?
1. Is Nektar Impact LX 49 worth it? In your opinion is it only good for people to produce music all the time?
2. I mostly travel here and there and I dont settle at one place all the time. I have plans on buying a midi keyboard. I checked Akai Mk Mini, Nektar Impact gx49, lx49, lx 25 and alesis. Basically I am looking for Midi keyboard where we can carry it all around while travelling in flights and something like that. Whats your advice.
3. Does this keyboard work well in FL studio.
4. Any drawbacks.
Hi there! I believe this midi controller is worth it, as it is very inexpensive and is a good entry point to midi controllers. It is very portable and light so no problems with bringing it with you on gigs. I am sure it can work with every DAW out there, including FL Studio. One minor drawback would be is that it feels kind of cheap owing to the price. It feels plastic-ey, compared to some high end keyboard like, say, a Yamaha PSR-SX700 (unfair comparison as the Yamaha I have is an arranger keyboard that cost hundreds more). But during the time I owned this keyboard I was very happy with how light it was. It may feel plastic-ey because of the lightness, but it held well and did not break apart on me. It is built really well. Hope that answers your questions. It would be good if a local music store in your area has it so you can feel it out yourself. Good luck!
hello 2020 just wanderin if your still happy with nektar? compare it to NOVATION 49?
Hi there! I was very happy using the Nektar during the time that I had it. I used it a lot to play praise and worship songs for our Bible studies. Although it sounded great, I had to sell it because it is a bit of a chore to set up. Don't get me wrong; the unit itself is very, very portable! Unfortunately, since we only do Bible studies in the homes of my fellow worshippers, I had to bring not only the keyboard but the macbook pro, cables, keyboard stand, laptop stand, monitor speakers, etc. I had to sell it so I can buy a different instrument (which is a Yamaha PSR-S keyboard). Nowadays I only bring that new instrument and a keyboard stand, which is much easier for me.
I never got a chance to review the Nektar against a Novation 49. I was initially thinking of buying the Novation as I see a lot of good reviews for it, but the Nektar was more affordable at that time. I still highly recommend the Nektar Impact LX49+. If it was for home use only, I would have kept it, and if the places that I go to to play had some form of PA systems, then that would have lessen my pack. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
@@Danboarding thanks for this .. i am more concern of the feel of the keys how does it in you as a professional keyboardist? i just received my novation im so disappointed as it does not meet and the price is not matching with the quality i am expecting.. or maybe i just tried berhinger already thats why i cannot take this kind of quality anymore.. its more like an amateur level.
@@DhidzLang I think I may have mentioned in the video that the product feels plastic-key, as expected for a product that is in this price range. It does feel like a toy and I am sure it is not anywhere near the feel of the Berhinger that you mentioned. But it sure is very inexpensive and a great way for any amateur to get if they want to try out DAWs and midi controllers.
What software are you using with this keyboard please
Hi there! I was running Abel Mendoza's Worship Essential via Mainstage 3 on a Mac. Hope that helps!
hi thanks! can u describe what color it is? it looks like shiny black but i can't tell. it's one of those colors that you can't tell from photos/videos.
Hi there! It's actually not shiny black, but more matte graphite, or a very dark shade of grey in color. You can see the difference compared with the black keys of the keybed. Hope that helps and thanks for checking out the video!
@@Danboarding it does thanks alot :) what do you think of the keys? i wanted to get this or the nektar gx49 but there are some reviews that say it is really hard to press, or cheap plastic. i'm not sure if they are paid or exaggerating, what is your opinion? otherwise i might go with novation launchkey. thanks
@@venasm The keys are okay. They do feel plastic-ey; the whole unit is actually very light. They do feel a bit cheap, but that does not take away from how well it works. The keys, they are semi-weighted, but don't expect the same resistance as a real piano when pressing down on the keys. I guess it's a matter of which controller layouts you prefer. I was also considering the Novation Launchkey, but this was the model that was readily available in my local store and has a much lower price than the Novation or an M-Audio. Hope that helps!
Hi there! Thank you for your video. For now, I confuse to choose Alesis V or Nektar Lx. I think you already have experiences for both of them. Tell me your recommendation for me to buy and also the reason. Thank you very much :)
They are both good! Layout is a bit different The Alesis has the drum pads on the left while the Nektar is on the right. I don't use the pads much, which is why I went with the Nektar. The Alesis has turn knobs while the Nektar has faders. I prefer the faders, which again is why I went with the Nektar. They are both have the same, plastic-ey build quality that makes them both very light and portable, but the Nektar is slightly more lower cost than the Alesis. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with both of these. I guess it's only a matter of which layout you prefer. I hope that helps, and good luck with your buying decision!
@@Danboarding thanks for answering. How about the velocity? Are those good?
@@sabdanira6690 Velocity is pretty much the same on both. I vaguely remember that velocity can be adjusted on both keyboard; I never did adjust it during the time that I owned it and was happy with the way it was playing out-of-the-box.
@@Danboarding thank you very much! You're very kind, you posted several years ago but still answering :)
@@sabdanira6690 Happy to be of help, thanks for checking out the video!
Hi can this midi controller connect to my mobile? I used FL studio mobile.
I am not sure as I have not tried it out. I've only connected my midi controller to a computer and not to a smartphone.
Sir is it compatible with android phones? Planning to buy midi keyboard like this. May i get some response pls
No, it does not work with smartphones. It has to be connected to a computer.
Can you play any sound with it? Which features that the software include? İs there a source that i can read or watch ? Thanks in advance.
It's a midi controller, no speakers, so you have to connect it to a computer. Your computer needs to have a digital audio interface, or DAW. This is the instrument to control that DAW. There are a lot of software there that work with this. I only know Mainstage, which is one of them. Good luck!
@@Danboarding thank you for the quick answer.
I m a beginner, (meaning willing to learn keys) will this help?
Hi there. This might be a bit complicated if you are a beginner. There are other, inexpensive entry-level digital keyboards in the market such as those from Yamaha or Casio that might suit you. Be aware that this is a midi-controller, meaning you need to connect it to a computer to control digital audio workstation applications. It does not have a speaker and needs to use the speaker that is connected to a computer. However, if you are aware of that fact, then yes, this is a good midi-controller.
Nice Explanations Sir, I have purchased lx61+ , but I am stucked in something to map, there’s a button in middle of digital display and knobs called PAGE. Above it there’s two indicator lights “default and user”. I unable to use them or turn them on. I think those are for preset control. But I am unable to mapp it by myself. I am flstudio user.Please help,Thanks in advance. 😊😊
Hi Sandeep! Those buttons may not be mappable. I remembered trying to use them myself (with Mainstage) but when it would not work, I decided to just choose another button. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding ok Sir thanks a lot for your reply and make it clear. 😊
I don't know about keyboards or piano but I have a question..this nektar lx49 can use to iPad or iPhones?
Hi there! No, it does not work with an iPad or an iPhone. You have to connect it to a computer such a Macbook or an iMac or a PC. You will also need what's called a digital audio workstation (DAW) program to be able to play sounds and music. The one I am using here is Mainstage, running on a Macbook Pro. The keyboard itself does not have speakers and sound output will come from the computer's speakers that the keyboard is connected to. I hope that answers your question.
CORRECTION: It can work with an iPad, but you need an adapter to be able to connect to the iPad via the Apple Camera Connector Kit, which needs to be purchased separately.
Thank you sir..i think keystation 49 can use iPad or iPhone I am right?if I will install apps effix?
@@jessievelez3649 I am not sure. I haven't tried using a mid controller with an iPad before. Maybe it can, but I have not tried it. Sorry if I can't give you a straight answer as I've only connected this one to a computer.
CORRECTION: It can work with an iPad, but you need an adapter to be able to connect to the iPad via the Apple Camera Connector Kit, which needs to be purchased separately.
how good is integration with fl studio and ableton?
Hi there! I only have tried it with Mainstage, but I bet the integration with other DAW should be good!
It is has midi in/out?
Hi there! It is a midi controller, so I think you just need to connect it via USB to a computer to power it up and to send midi to your DAW. I hope that helps!
@@Danboardingusb and midi thats two different things 😅
@@DayKurniawan Then no, I think this does not have midi out. The only ports available are the ones that is shown when I showed the back of the unit.
Hi, after two years, is everything still works perfect? What kind of cons do you experience with it? Thanks 🙏
Hi there! I have since sold it as I am using a Yamaha arranger keyboard nowadays. This midi keyboard is fine! It is very light and it works really well with DAWs. It's just that I needed something that I can easily bring and set up when I go to other houses to play praise and worship songs. If I am only desk-bound, meaning that I don't have to move the unit a lot, then I would have kept it, but was in need of an instrument that is more portable, sort of like bringing a guitar to a gig. I say that because the only negative I found with using a midi keyboard is that if you need to do a gig, yes, it is very light, but there is set up involved when you arrive at the place you are about to perform. Since I only do small Bible Study groups, I don't have a PA system that I can plug in to, so I needed to bring my own speakers. I also need to bring my laptop, audio interface, laptop stand, keyboard stand, cables and all. It was fine at first and I was able to generate really cool sounding music, but eventually the chore of setting it up and taking everything down and packing them became tiresome. That's the only con that I can say. The midi keyboard works really great during my time of owning it before deciding on getting an arranger keyboard instead.
@@Danboarding I see, so you sold it now because well, midi keyboards takes a lot of time to prep on stage right? Alright, I'll consider to buy this or other 49 keys controller. If possible, is there any other alternatives you can suggest? Thank you for the quick reply and explanation 🙏
@@billyendson6695 If there is an existing PA System or speaker system, it would be very convenient and would cut down on set up time. Similar price but slightly costing more is the Alesis one that I showed in the video. Both are really budget-friendly. There are some M-Audio brands but I never got to try them. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@Danboarding Noted, I'll look about it. Thanks again for explaining 👍
should i buy this or should i buy alesis v49?
also i will be buying a korg nanokontrol2 with alesis only
Both are good keyboards. I guess it depends on your budget. I chose this one because at that time of my purchase it was more affordable than the Alesis. I also had experience using the Korg Nanokontrol2 with another keyboard and it works great, but I preferred the LX49+ because it is easier to set up (no need to bring a separate controller such as the Korg). My suggestion is to visit a music store in your area and see if they have the keyboards you mentioned on display so you can try them out yourself; sometimes getting a feel of how the instrument is will help in buying decision. Good luck!
@@Danboarding thank you! anyway, I decided to get the alesis.. mainly for 2 reasons. 1. my desk isnt that big, and alesis v49 isnt very big relatively.2. i probably wont be using all of those faders and things right now... so we can buy the nanokontrol later when we need it:)
@@nanananananana112 Good choice! I am sure you will love it!
Hey, nice video. I was wondering if getting this nektar or the m-audio oxygen, both 49 keys, I´ll be great if you could help me
Thanks! Either of those two midi controllers should be good. I went with the Nektar because it was slightly more affordable than the M-Audio.
It really depends on the DAW you use. If you use Ableton, definitely go with Oxygen. But if you use Logic, FLStudio, GarageBand or others, Nektar is way better as it is programmed to map automatically the whole set of controls to the listed DAWs (knods, faders, pads, etc). They're pretty similar in any other aspect.
Hi! Can it connect to phone via OTG cable?
Hi there! I think it only works with a computer, but I have not tried it with a smartphone. If you have the right cables and adapters, that it probably would, but I am just not sure as I have not tried it myself. Sorry for vague answer.
Hi, nice video. I'm looking for a masterkeyboard and I was thinking about a Nektar or Alesis or...I don't know. I really don't care about knobs, sliders, pads, ecc...'cause I have an external midi controller for this (Novation SLMkII). I just care about really good FEELING (touch and answer of the keys), so I don't want a toy like M-Audio, do you have any advise? Thanx in advance!
Hi Danny! In my short time with both keyboards, I find the Alesis, which costs more, has the better-feeling keybed. The Alesis feels more solid and less plastic-ey than the Nektar as well. Hopefully there is a music store near you that has both on display so you can try it out yourself. Thanks for checking out the video!
is 49 keys enough or should i get 61?
I think get whichever you can afford. I was fine then when I was using only 49 keys. There is a button in the board that can allow you to move up or down an octave should you need to.
do you recommend it? i'll buy one LX61+ ?
Yes, highly recommended for anyone looking for an inexpensive yet capable midi controller.
Great explanation! thanks a lot i wanted to know if i can get nektar se 49
It's very affordable!
How do I set it up??
You will need a computer running some version of a DAW, a set of good speakers, and maybe an audio interface.
where do you buy that stand for laptop?
I bought it second hand, but you can google search Quik Lok Laptop Tripod Stand. Hope that helps.
@@Danboarding thank u for good info
i will get mine for christmas ^^
Congrats, I am sure you will like it!
I'm getting one too. I've had an M Audio Axiom 25 and it has been nothing but a pain in the arse
@@joecantdance494
Did you get it?
Differences between the LX49 and the LX 49+???
Daniel Cole Hi there. Sorry, no idea of the difference between the two. Maybe the plus model is the latest one.
Sir, I see no power cord? Please tell me this is not battery operated?
Hi Scooter! This is a midi keyboard, so it is USB powered by a computer.
@@Danboarding yeah, lol, just saw that...sorry silly question....my bad! thank you for your video.
@@scooterjam1 All good! Thanks for checking out the video!
How do you trigger (channel out) to a rack module?
This was not a joke, it is a question.
OH! Sorry as I have no experience using it with a rack module.
@@Danboarding I have other workstations which work off of USB however this controller does not connect to these racks. Thank you for your response.
Hi I have a question here, and it might sound stupid....I’m planning to buy this midi controller but can I plug my earphone in it so it won’t bother my neighbors? I’m still kinda confused that how this keyboard works...
Hi there. Yes, you can listen to it using an earphone. The midi controller itself does not have speakers. You need to plug it in to a computer via USB. You then need some kind of digital audio workstation to play software instruments using the midi controller. In my case I am using Mainstage 3. You will be able to control the sound by playing the keyboard of the midi controller. The sound will then come out of the speakers of your computer. If you want to listen through earphones, then you need to plug in a set of earphones to your computer's earphone jack. Hope that helps!
Can you play this by itself? Without a computer or controller
No, you cannot. It does not even have a speaker. It's a midi-controller, which controls music software on your computer. It's when you want something to control the digital instruments in the digital audio software in your computer.
Ok thx
Does the keyborad come with any software?
It includes Bitwig DAW.
@@Danboarding Nice! Does it worth? I mean if I had no other software, only worked on Bitwig. Is Bitwig enough?
@@paulo_00 I only used it with my DAW of choice, which was Mainstage, but I think running it with Bitwig would be enough as well. I guess when Nektar Instruments included the software with their midi controller, they had full faith in it. I did not try out the copy of Bitwig that came with the midi controller so my apologies as I can't give you more information about it.
@@Danboarding Thank you so much!
Hello brother,is it possible to use this midi with Windows..?
Hello brother! I am sure you can use it with Windows. Most DAW works with Windows anyway, I believe. Hope that helps!
Hello brother,will u pls suggest wat kind of Windows laptops will support to this midi..?
Brother I don't have that much cash to buy this new midi ...so I planned to buy this in second hand....so wat r the things I have to check...?
@@pugalidamministriescuddalo8446 Specs of computer depends on the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that you are planning to use. You may have to check what DAW or software you are going to use with this so I will know the spec of the laptop that you are planning to get. Hope that helps!
@@pugalidamministriescuddalo8446 If you are buying second hand, make sure to bring your laptop with you so you can the keyboard into the computer to see if all the keys, knobs, faders etc. of the unit is working. This unit does not have a built-in speaker and you will need your computer to hear the sound.
What is the name of DAW you used
Aveg AG Hi there! I am using patches from Worship Essentials by Abel Mendoza, with Mainstage 3 as the DAW.
@@Danboarding thank for reply. can you share the link?
@@tipmo1806 Worship Essentials (for patches) thatworshipsound.com/shop/bundles/worship-essentials-3/
DAW www.apple.com/ca/mainstage/
You can also search "Mainstage 3" to find it in the Apple website of your country/location. Hope that helps.
@@Danboarding thank you
How about the keys . Are they weighted keys
Hello there! They are semi-weighted keys, not like the ones from a proper digital piano or a real piano. They are quite touch and pressure sensitive.
Great review! Does Worship Essentials come with the Nektar? Also, what feature/setting is the automatic accompaniment when you were just playing chords? Thanks
Thanks! No, Worship Essentials does not come with it (I bought it separately). The accompaniment that you hear during my chord playing was from Worship Essentials as well, which is a template that I use in Mainstage 3, a software instrument app.
Does this not require a midi interface to record?
Hi there! No, this midi controller is straight plug-and-play. I use Mainstage 3 and I record directly into it. I do use an audio interface for my speakers, though. That's where I plug my microphone in case I want to record vocals.
@@Danboarding Perfect! Thank you.
Whats the build quality like after 2 years?
Hi there. I don't own it anymore as I sold it last year. Build quality is very plastic-key, but still solid, to be expected for the price range I guess. No creaks. Very light. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding yes it helped...gonna go for something else..thanks bro
Can you use it via Android ?
No, it will not work with a smartphone. It has to be connected to a computer.
i like your voice, also very informative thanks
Thank you very much for your kinds words and thanks for checking out the video!
Good review.
Thanks
Thanks for checking out the video.
how much cost brother
I am not sure how much it cost nowadays; Google is your friend!
is this compatible with fl studio?
I am not sure, I haven't tried fl studio, but I believe it is compatible.
I just got mine delivered today. I'm using mine primarily with Korg Gadget and it worked like a charm right out the box. No set-up or midi mapping needed to get the knobs, sliders registered. Based on that I imagine its pretty user friendly with any DAW.
@@ericparker163 That's great to hear, thanks for sharing your experience! In my case, I had to map the controls to Mainstage 3 and it worked really well.
¿que recomiendas? ¿Alesis o nektar?
They are both good. The Alesis costs more and has a more quality feeling keys. The Nektar is more affordable and feels more plastick-ey. The Alesis has more programmable buttons too. I would have kept my Alesis but the mod wheel on that one suddenly stopped functioning.
5 months later how do you feel about it?
Hello Austin. I still like it and it still works great. A bit of a pain to bring along and to set up at a venue as I need to bring this, my laptop, keyboard stand, laptop stand, miscellaneous stuff. I ended up selling it as I find it's much easier for me to just bring my Yamaha keyboard with me. I still recommend it; it's just not for me at the moment.
Nektar LX49 o Akai MPK49?
Sorry, I have not tried out the Akai MPK49.
What are your thoughts between the Nektar LX49+ and the Alesis VI49? I'm looking at buying a MIDI keyboard, and I'm debating between those two. I'm a music teacher, and I primarily use GarageBand and Logic Pro. Any input would be really appreciated! :)
They are both good! I also was able to try the Alesis but ended up buying the Nektar just because it is more affordable. You can't go wrong with whichever you choose. My buying decision was affordability and availability as well as my preferred layout, and the Nektar was readily available at my local music store. Layout wise, there are some differences. The Alesis has turn knobs instead of sliders for faders, and I preferred the sliders. Alesis has twice the number of trigger pads (Nektar only has 8 while Alesis has 16), but I don't use them much so again I went with the Nektar. Mod and pitch bend wheel on the Alesis is on top of the trigger pads, which are left of the keys. I like the wheels to be easily reached here in the Nektar. Build quality wise I think they are the same: quite plastic-ey and light, but probably what you can expect for the price range. I forgot what software bundle came with both, but it definitely will work with GarageBand and Logic Pro. Hope that helps!
@@Danboarding Thank you so much for responding back so quickly! Does the Nektar and Alesis come preset with fader and knob functions, or is that something you had to manually input when you first set them up with your DAW? I really appreciate your thoughts, btw! You're amazing :)
@@VietBoy158 No problem, and thanks! I was using it with Mainstage. I had to manually set them up at first. It's not very difficult as Mainstage makes it easy, and probably will be the same with other DAWs. As for presets, I think the bundled software may have the presets for it. Hope that helps!
Compatible with Pro Tools?
Yes, I believe it is compatible with Pro Tools.
Bodacious!
LOL Thanks!
Компания Nektar обновили клавиатуру,а колесо питч и модулыцию забыли подписать под колесами на клавиатуре,или они подумали,что люди сами догадаются,вроде и мелочь но факт😂
Bella Om 🎶👍
Thank you!
Qual é o VST usado?
Mainstage 3, running Worship Essentials by Abel Mendoza.
@@Danboarding Oh, thanks. Hugs from Brazil.
Great review!!! You have helped me very much. Of course, like!!
Thank you very much! Happy to be of help!
@@Danboarding, one little question about the nektar Impact lx saga. Are the keys velocity sentity? In other words, when you play with more strength, it plays louder, and the other way around?
@@mateogarciarodriguez9903 Yes, they are velocity sensitive. Hope that helps!
The Nektar company updated the keyboard, and they forgot to sign the pitch wheel and modulation under the wheels on the keyboard, or they thought that people would figure it out for themselves, it seems like a trifle but a fact😂
LOl I never knew that they updated the keyboard. I don't own this one anymore as I decided to get into arranger keyboards and digital pianos. Thanks for the info though!
thanks to you, too.
And tell me please, since you have used Nektar Impact 49+, will it suit me for writing music in the style of Trance / Uplifting Trance, or what else can you recommend to me?
@@ВолодимирНінько I am not a true musician, but I believe that you can use any instrument to achieve the style of music that you want. A midi-controller works in conjunction with a digital audio workstation (DAW) software on a computer. You can probably experiment with a lot of digital instruments to create the Trance/Uplifting Trance music that you plan to write. I believe there are a lot of software instruments out there such as pads and all that you can use to achieve your music. My apologies if I can only give you a generalized answer as I am not a true musician and I am just a hobbyist! I hope that helps!
Thank you very much, your advice will help me a lot. Have a nice day and mood. Best regards.
Play Indian ton please
Hi there! Unfortunately, I don't have any of those and don't know how to play them. The ones I have are worship essentials only for this keyboard. Sorry.
Wondering if the volume slider is assignable to a different function.
Hi there! Yes, volume sliders can be assigned to a different function. I use Mainstage and from there I can re-assign a volume slider to a different function. Hope that helps!
i bought 2 days ago and returned it immediately. the keybed is terrible. just horibble. stiff and springy. tense. like a bad toy. too bad because the connectivity is quite nice as well as the routing options
Yup, it's pretty much how I felt with mine, but nothing I was not expecting considering the price. I still would highly recommend it to anyone just getting into midi controllers and DAWs, just because it is so affordable. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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