The Truth About The Nektar Impact LX61(One Year Later)

One year later and here's what I think about this board!
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[@Johnmike]

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[@NektarTechnology]

Hi John! Thanks for your user review. Great to see you are using the LX88 on a daily basis - and still liking it! :) You are right on the points you criticize, and in spite of the affordable price we of course want to keep improving our controllers! So you letting us know what you like - and what you don't - is a big help. We take all of our users' comments very seriously, and try to incorporate as much as possible in future products. On the new generation LX+88, which came out a couple months ago, we have already incorporated some of the points you mentioned (the balance white/black keys for instance). Cheers, Ralf//Nektar

[@Johnmike]

+NektarTechnology wow! That's awesome! Thanks for taking the time to check out my video! If there is an improvement I might need to get it and check it out and do a comparison review here on my channel!

[@poyrazelcin3213]

u guys are really cool for writing this

[@johnnymorell4974]

Nice. A reply from Nektar. Good to see ideas being taken on board, in order to improve future releases. Thanks!

[@gtamaster989]

That's awesome Nektar!

[@stanleyassor3172]

awesome Nektar, am just about ordering for the LX61

[@ryaaannnn]

These post reviews are really helping me out, thanks for doing these! I appreciate the view of someone who is a pianist and has specific demands of the feel and velocity (and noise hah) of the keys. I'm looking for something that travels well and feels good enough, so this is helping narrow the field.

[@lukegenesis]

Thanks John for the informative post review, Definitely help me decide on if I should get this.

[@luukipuuk3537]

Loved this review, as a piano player, I’m happy you adressed the cons of this keyboard. I am a producer, but want to just relax and play as well! Will definitely buying one of these. Great review

[@nihil1]

Excellent review - very helpful! (I'll be buying one in a few months - it seems exactly what I need)

[@hogscattle7877]

Wow! John. You give an excellent review for a serious pianist!

[@dadsonanand5820]

Thanks for the review, playing in church using ableton & kontakt - deciding between lx61 vs a61!

[@Steve-bo6ht]

Really appreciate this review John I'm just in the process of getting a new master keyboard for my studio and the Nektar LX61 is at the top of my list, I did want weighted keys and as you say in the video it's synth action which really is what I am familiar with and does not discourage me to much.

[@aaronfortsoniii7349]

Shot you a like just off the strength of the concept of the video. 1 year post review is a GREAT idea. Hope this idea catches on. Great job. ;)

[@Johnmike]

Aaron Fortson III Thanks!!

[@user-me7mm7gr1p]

I bought my LX61 after watching your video 2017.. 2 years ago! I have been having a blast in my DAW and still love my keyboard :D Great buy and thanks for the review

[@Johnmike]

Awesome!

[@remedyman2u]

Hi John. Thanks for this review. I purchased this after seeing your videos on it. It's an awesome controller for the cost. It works well with Logic Pro X. Thanks bro!

[@Taffer9876]

I just got the 49 today. A lot to learn. First time using anything like this. I like it a lot so far. Just trying to figure it out a bit. The key loudness will not matter to me, but I understand your position. It is like fingers making string noise on a guitar switching positions. Love your reviews.

[@sumchi3690]

Very good point my friend. Thanks I needed to hear that. And also I’m not bothered as I always use headphones.

[@mrnomore]

thanx for the vid. just bought the new version and agree with pretty much everything

[@MichelangeloVisconti]

Hi John and thanks for your review! I also own a Lx88+ and have the same "problem" with the keys. I love this keyboard but for play piano I agree is not the best. Still doesn't have found a controller like this with a very good keyboard piano quality (although not weighted).

[@pierstheoneandonly]

John, seeing your thoughts on the Nektar keyboard action and touch sensitivity issues has minded me against pulling the trigger on a secondhand LX88. The updated model with the 'plus' designation may be more to my purpose. My experience of keyboard touch response disparity was with a Thomann 'Swissonic' 49 note midi controller keyboard. I bought two in order to have an organ style set-up with a Ferrofish module. Using them exclusively for organ, I remained unaware of a significant response differential between black and white keys until over a year later (when the warranty had expired) when I connected them up with a rhodes/piano sound engine. Curious that only one of the keyboards exhibited the problem. I put my position to Thomann who said they were unable to help.

[@ddavi00]

Great review, thanks

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

Very encouraging to hear that after a year of daily use, yours is standing up, as I just happened to buy an 88 key today! The noisy keys are not an issue at all. I have a real Baldwin piano, and when you step on the mute pedal to muffle the sound (for practice), the mechanical keys are just as noisy, even on a Baldwin! I was concerned that the all plastic build quality, and made in China (which probably means slave labor) might be an issue, but as I say, since you’re still cooking after a year of use, including travel, that’s very good to hear. I was very close to getting an AKAI 49 key, in the same price range, because it’s made in free Taiwan, and the build quality is great, with a metal chassis, but I opted for the NECTAR mainly because of the smooth plug and play integration with Logic Pro X and the full piano 88 keys (even though I have a real piano). I didn’t want any limitations. 👍👌

[@J3unG]

So...your requirement for a keyboard controller is whether or not it's made in what you think is a commie country? I guess you don't know that Taiwan is PART OF CHINA. It's never been NOT a part of China. You are an idiot. BTW...the keyboard noise should never be an issue. Playing a real piano has similar noise depending on the age and condition of the piano. It's not a big deal and really is not an issue. As far as I'm concerned, this thing is just fine for non-acoustic work. Sub $200 for a controller with faders, knobs and velocity pads is the shit. I'm buying one as a result of this review.

[@ThomasJackMoore]

Great video. Thanks.

[@Mahaveez]

Wow...I delayed my keyboard purchase for various random reasons...what a fortuitous choice!

[@kekiir]

helpfull content! thanks!

[@zelly8163]

I use the Lx 88 + as my second midi keyboard and it works well for its price. My main midi keyboard is the M-Audio Hammer pro 88 and in my IMHO it is perfect.

[@bthellam]

Got my LX61+ on Saturday. Either they fixed the issue or they have a bunch that miss quality control. My keybed was thankfully not very noisy! I am still deciding if I want to keep it or take it back for the GX61 instead. I might miss the pads and preset changer....

[@RibeiroBerdelhao]

Hey 👋🏽 thanks for your videos. They have been helpful with my Nektar Impact LX49+ I’ve a question about how to separate the first 8 keys 🎹 from de 8 pads I want to let my pads to be trigger to shot pads or strings in Ableton, but they kept assigned with the first 8 keys. Sorry for the confused explanation, but I tried my best. Regards from Portugal.

[@NoelBlair]

I have the same keyboards but have been having a problem with polyphony, like it overloads the midi information

[@fatbastardbeats]

I just discovered you, and man you're amazing. Doing a one year later review really helps me as someone who: Only a few days ago got into FL studio and music production, realised the potential of MIDI controllers and needed a cheap professional grade (from what it seems) keyboard to play around with. I was gonna go with buying this keyboard, but knowing my purpose for wanting a keyboard, would you make any recommendations?

[@Johnmike]

+Benis really depends on what your budget is...but this is a great board that has served me well over the past year

[@fatbastardbeats]

John Mike I went with this keyboard, it has all that I need and more. Keep up being awesome man

[@Johnmike]

Benis awesome! And thanks!

[@cub379]

+Benis did you get lx+ or the old lx?

[@fatbastardbeats]

Cub3 the lx+

[@thomastreppenhauerphotosho3972]

Hi John, thank you so much, great review. For me, even dynamics are really important. I want the same volume for every key when I play them with the same force... I don't want any notes to stick out when I play without me meaning it. So my question: is the Komplete Kontrol a61 better in this regard? I'm sure the Nectar has many good sides, too. But I'm focussed on this aspect a lot.

[@Johnmike]

A61 is more balanced IMO

[@JasonWelchMusic]

Debating between the LX88 and the KONTACKT S88 (for Alecias keys and strummed acoustic 2) Im curious if the price difference is worth it.

[@therealjackfisher]

I have been watching stuff on your channel for quiet some time. I dont play keys but I still need some sort of reliable controller because my Fishman Triple play guitar to MIDI pickup, works only when it feels like it wants to work. I also want something with drumming pads, and this controller is very cheap, so I was wondering, would you recommend this for a key noob like me? I will probably upgrade to something better after some time but I just want something to start with for now and this looks more interesting then akai MPKmini. I was also looking at M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3. This one dont have drum pads, but people realy like using it. Its a very simple keyboard and slightly less clicking sounds.

[@user-nf8jj7pz6c]

Hello John, I appreciate that you've dealt with Novations and Arturia essential, why Nektar as the workhorse? Now I'm stumped between an LX and the new GXP88 caught between control versus feel. Any insight? BTW- I fiddled with the ArturiaEss49- keys felt like an old school toy in the attic.

[@Johnmike]

I’m getting a nektar Gxp in soon so I’ll be able to tell you how that feels

[@xras66]

best explanation

[@venomgamingtamil1639]

Hey my nektar lx 61 bender automatically jumping any solution for this ???

[@Editing72337]

Thank you forthe review its been very helpful. Are the keys as deep as a yamaha psr e363? I find these keys a wee bit too big for my small fingers!!

[@Johnmike]

Haven’t played that keyboard to be able to comment on that...but these keys are reasonably size...not as big or wide as regular piano keys

[@casadasmelodias3379]

Hy Jonh Mike velocity curve some time depend on the pluggin piano your are using try pianissimo. And tell me about the fillings

[@Moonskycity]

Hey! Great video. Had a quick question. Can the pads do more than just play drum/key sounds on logic? For example, can it trigger loops or sound clips on logic?

[@Johnmike]

Depends on how you have it mapped but it’s possible

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

I knew I needed a fully weighted midi board. Maybe the roland fa

[@sanjaysajeev9037]

How does the keys feel ?

[@TwickenStep]

i noticed its hard to hit the black keys softly on the nektar se49 too

[@shawndoe6843]

Why did they change the design this one looks beautiful all black with that red line I can’t find it online

[@MichaelHadac]

I just got this new Nektar LX61, but can't get a sound out of it. I'm trying to setup it in REAPER but no midi connection. New computer, new LX61 and not a beep.. Hope I can get it going. Anything else I should open in Reaper? It has power and I get signal when I hold both control buttons and restart, so how can I bring it to life? Thanks for your help.. Michael.

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

I bought this myself, I have loads of keyboards, but this is a controller keyboard for DAW and Cubase, and so has a different purpose. I saw your other video was a 49 key version so you must have upgraded.

[@theforeheaddrummer5755]

Is there anyway to fix the velocity curve

[@chadharris7439]

Hello, hopefully you will get this sooner than later.. is this good for a beginner player just learning how to play and beginner for production/small live set.. someone selling one for $100

[@decariusspells9817]

Thanks so much for this. it helps with my upcoming decision. If this is 7/10 per your perspective. What would be your 10/10 all-in-one solution with the same ability as this piece? I'll be using it mostly to control Ableton for live stem occasions. But still want the all-in-one capability. And I wonder if the PLUS version has improved many components of the piece.. thanks Bro, Pastor D.

[@Johnmike]

Decarius Spells 10/10 would be something like this with 88 weighted keys and all the controls that's on it...and cost less than $500 lol(hadn't found anything like that in that price range...but they didn't do anything different on the new version besides add colored pads and buttons

[@woah5829]

What do you think should i get this or alesis V61?

[@flowmaka]

Great review john. How does this play compared to the Native Instruments A61? Are the A61 keys springier?

[@Johnmike]

More like a bit “clunkier”

[@antman0216]

I recently watched a vid where you can change the velocity curve to give a more piano feel. not sure if that helps.

[@Johnmike]

Yea I covered that in my first video about this board...it doesn’t

[@deadmanwalking7001]

If someone makes a keyboard around 200-300 $ with those features and fully quality weighted keys it would destroy competition it would be best seller.

[@RogueConstantine]

plus the vst's you got to pay for is crazy.. but there are some good options like the arturia keylab or the m-audio code 61.. arturia 88 has hammer keys..

[@anthonybradford5555]

the lx49

[@gorsignups]

I mean, even the keyboard on the ESQ1 seems to be better. That they can't find a modern solution to making even slightly better key-action is just the sign of the times. Everyone seems to be happy with the MP3 of keyboard action.

[@911truthfarmer]

Thanks Mr JM. I didn't realize what a noisy keybed this thing had. Definitely a huge con.

[@freakrohawke7022]

I'm replacing my MPK mini with this after testing it for a couple days. I think this will do much better job longterm. Thanks for the review!

[@royrmatthew834]

Hi sir.. what about using this midi key on Sunday key? Is it sound clear?

[@semi0indian]

how to assign keys and pads on separate midi channels ? i want to play fpc and nexus together on fl studio.

[@Johnmike]

+Nav San its in the setup menu...I figured out how to do it when I looked in the Manual...if you don't have the manual..you can find it on google...it's only a couple of steps if I remember correctly

[@abimaelroamba4879]

Please help me ⁉️⁉️ How to active the fort octave of impact Lx61+ ??? C to G is mute 😥😥😥

[@wudewu]

Hey John, would the 88-key be different you think? I looked at the specs. according to them the 88-key is semi weighted?

[@Johnmike]

T P yes it is...it has semi weighted keys so it will have a different feel

[@carlosrelampago2279]

I have one but on my Vista system, I can't get it working at 100 percent. It gets really slow.

[@Zullespianogram]

Awesome review John. Im wondering if there's a real jack on the keyboard for sustain pedal?

[@Johnmike]

Yes

[@richardthomas7041]

but how to use a pedal is a mystery

[@snakestyalrj4247]

What is the name of the song he plays? in ther beginning pf the video?

[@steamsteam6607]

Your hands are big man I had this but I'm replacing it with a Korg microkey as I can just reach an octave. Also the keys are terrible. So there is no reason to keep the board as I have no use for the buttons and faders (yet) either.

[@cloudsmiles1]

Hi! I'm a beginner at learning to play the piano. I'm wondering if the Nektar LX61 would be a good piano to learn to play piano on? I've read a lot and it seems the majority prefer the weighted keys, however, my budget only like 200 dollars. What would you suggest? I am planning also to use the keyboard with program such as Logic pro x.

[@OhKrezy]

hi which one did you get?

[@harveyspecter7243]

Good day! Please could you help me with one issue? I have a MIDI KEYBOARD NECTAR IMPACT Lx61, from the settings of which the pedal turned off. How I can turn it on?

[@richardthomas7041]

I want to know this also..seems off in default.

[@tamer27antepli]

You can adjust the dynamic issue in your daw settings

[@VojtechKriz-vo8jc]

sry for digging up an old comment but i'm considering buying this - just from the various videos i really like the keybed, but the loudest notes have sounded very aggressive and grating in the few videos ive seen. is that what you meant? if yes, could you please explain how exactly does 'adjusting this' work? do you like set a velocity ceiling somewhere inside the default daw (or controller) settings, or do you just have to shrink the whole velocity range? i guess what im asking is whether limiting the velocity works more like a compressor or more like a limiter. im just thinking whether its workable for someone who wants to play a whole gig with this on stage, or whether changing these settings would compromise the expression of the keybed too much.

[@llice]

John, help me please. Nektar lx 88 or M Audio 88? Nektar is more expensive, of course. But would it be a good investment? or is it something simpler for home studio?

[@Johnmike]

I would go for the nektar...I hated the feel of the M audio keys

[@Darksector88]

You just saved me money. The dynamic velocity issue is a no go for me, it's been my issue with every semi weighted keyboard I've owned. Anyone have an idea for a good midi controller that is 3.5 inches high or less that won't have this issue? Weighted or not, doesn't matter. It needs to be light too, I'll be putting it on a rollout tray under the top part of my desk/workstation.

[@silxbeats]

Same....not being able to control the velocity independently is a big no for me to

[@arnoldjanssen1803]

Hi John, first excuse for my english but I try..(I’m from Holland). I have the same keyboard and have a fix for the noisy keys. I open Up the keyboard and looked where the keys hit the bottom of the keyboard. Where the keys hit, there is a thin black stroke. I remove it and clean it with nail remover. I bought a strip that we use for windows to keep the cold outside. I don’t know the word in english. It is 3 mm thick. i replace it on the spot of the black stroke. Close the keyboard eind voila......no noisy keys. Maybe you can do something with my idea. Good luck and best regards from Holland.

[@Johnmike]

Nice! Awesome!

[@spijkermanw]

Hey Arnold, Hoe heet het in het Nederlands? Groet, Wessel

[@mauriziomauricone]

Wessel Spijkerman tochtstrip?

[@silxbeats]

Damn your English is good buddy💯

[@arnoldjanssen1803]

@@spijkermanw ...inderdaad, tochtstrip. Het klinkt raar maar door dit er op te plakken zijn de keys bijna geruisloos. Goede oplossing toch?

[@mstrclassy]

Let me ask, I'm planning on buying this to make music but do you need all that extra equipment you have with you? Meaning I just want to use my laptop and keyboard will that work?

[@Johnmike]

Yup you can easily use it with just that

[@jasoncovington1889]

Hey John Mike. Question, is it (LX 88) integrated with MainStage?

[@Johnmike]

Not directly but it can be mapped easily

[@TheKidThatCould]

This is gonna sound dumb but what happens to the values of those faders when you switch modes. For example if you have the volume at 40 in instrument mode if you click the mixing button does the master volume of the mix now sit at 40% since the physical location of the fader hasn’t moved

[@Johnmike]

Depends on the software you use...some daws have a setting to either “catch” the fader where you move them from...so if in software the volume is a 80 but your fader is at 40 when you switch to mixing...when you touch it the software fader will instantly move to 40...

[@ItsTommiii]

what do you think about the Rhodes stuff with this keyboard? How well does it play?

[@Johnmike]

+It's A Tommy it plays really good for Rhodes and synth patches

[@ItsTommiii]

ayy, Thank you so much and may God bless you!

[@andreipavel4389]

What midi keyboard would you recommend for playing piano?

[@Johnmike]

Depends on budget...

[@oridoron7]

As more as I see your videos, as much as I get confused. I need a Midi Keyboard (61) with hammer weighted keys. Doesn't need any smart faders or pads, just a pitch bend wheel, and Transpose button. I NEED IT TO BE DURABLE (not like the M-audio you had turned to be problematic). Hope I 'm not asking too much. Any recommendations?

[@Johnmike]

Ha ha I understand! There currently isn't a 61-key keyboard on th market that has weighted keys. You'll have to pick up an 88key board for that. I don't really know of any minimalistic 61-key boards out there...the pads, faders, and tons of buttons have become the standard now.

[@oridoron7]

John Mike Have to make room for on my desk I guess... Thanks man!! You are something!

[@andyhugie1647]

do you think the 88 key would be different as far as the key feel

[@Johnmike]

+macattac yes I've read that it is

[@adanhernandez7850]

You can’t expect any 61 key board to give you good piano action. If you wanted piano action with higher velocity, you needed to get the LX88 instead.

[@tachojoelakon4866]

What's the brand of mixer you use right there howmuch is it and how about the condenser mic

[@Johnmike]

Link to it in the description of the video

[@AkshatMehrotra07]

are the keys on its 88 version different than the 61 version?

[@baldrsdreams9727]

Yes. The 61 version is synth action, the lx 88 is semi weighted. I suppose the 88 is a tiny bit quieter (less clacking) but not enough so to be a selling point. It's a hell of a keyboard, you won't find a better one in that price range as of this posting, but it's still not a professional instrument.

[@tonylancer7367]

Hey John, have you had an experience with M-Audio in a similar category with this Nektar?

[@Johnmike]

Not totally sure what you're asking

[@tonylancer7367]

John Mike I mean have you used a 61 key M-Audio(that shares the same category with this Nektar)? Which do you prefer(if you have)?

[@Johnmike]

I had the 88-key m-audio which has the same keys that the 61-key does...I prefer the feel of this over the m-audio

[@BuffPuffer]

Thanks for the reviews! I'm leaning toward a Nektar product after watching this. Do you have any other recommendations for a MIDI keyboard with a quality synth action keybed?

[@Johnmike]

Depends on your budget but the Native Instrument S61 is nice

[@sarys73]

ty for the vid. The clicky keys look like I'm gonna have to pass on this one. Next up The Impulse.

[@devonking9586]

Hey bro, do you know how to use imaschine 2 with the impact lx 49+ to start and stop tracks ?

[@Johnmike]

Devon King not possible

[@devonking9586]

John Mike 😩😭

[@poyrazelcin3213]

John mike do you think smoking 4:20 is cool?

[@israelsprince]

I started to buy this, but I don't I like the volume difference between the black keys and whited keys. I think I'll fine something else. Thanks for the video. It helped a lot.

[@NektarTechnology]

Hi Michael! Just a quick one - we have launched the new LX+88 a couple months back, it replaces the LX and it's got a new keyboard mechanism. John's criticism is absolutely justified - and as we want to keep improving our controllers, we take all your feedback in and try to incorporate as much as we can. So it would be worth, double-checking, if you like it better!

[@yoonicornman]

"LX" are the old ones and any keyboard with "LX+" (such as LX61+, LX88+ etc...) have the new system

[@NektarTechnology]

Yes - see below. :) Thanks to SY for stepping in. Prices are pretty much the same. Please check with your local dealer! Best from Nektar!!

[@MrMusicopath]

i wanna kill myself..... i just bought lx88 a couple of weeks ago and then i read THIS.......

[@rahuljha4629]

dear bro... it seems u don't have knowledge of swaras. you must learn Indian classical music I m sure u'll love all the keys..

[@ARGON023]

DZIĘKUJE! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU,THANK YOU. THE ONLY TRUE AND HONEST OPINION ON KZbin

[@jabinjayakumar1193]

Nektar lx61+ or Arturia keylab 49 which one would you suggest to buy ?

[@Johnmike]

I would go for the Arturia

[@jabinjayakumar1193]

The reason ?

[@Rustam3469]

Hi John. Great video. Can you tell me what is the advantage of an 88-key midi controller over those with less number of keys? Does it matter when composing and recording a music ? Thank you.

[@Johnmike]

Depends on what type of composer you are...if you are a pianist and will be playing a lot of full piano tracks then you need 88-keys...but if you are just doing synth work, programming or beat making...it’s not necessary

[@patricksmith4424]

I have found that 61 keys is limited in the bass section, a few more keys down there make a huge difference for bass lines. 73 keys would be ideal but nobody seems to make those for controller keyboards.

[@meaviad]

does it work with mainstage? I mean - with all the integration stuff?

[@Johnmike]

Aviad M yes it does

[@meaviad]

thanks for the quick reply! god bless u

[@BEIZII]

Alesis v61 or naktar impact lx61

[@anzatzi]

Pllus one for playing at church!

[@neelenpatten2959]

The keys sound quite noisy....

[@313_ABH]

Guys are the kays heavy or soft in the press ??

[@Johnmike]

No it’s semi weighted...so they aren’t heavy

[@313_ABH]

@@Johnmike 🙏🏻🌹

[@Fufuman94]

Hey John Mike, what happened to Musician's mondays

[@Johnmike]

+Mar94 it's coming back this week....had a few things to come up these last few Mondays

[@Fufuman94]

John Mike oh great! I really want to know how to conduct a live recording.

[@dbeadsmore]

Saw this from Chris Pallas on the Nektar users FB group. I haven't tried it yet but it might be the answer to uneven velocity on black keys: I finally found a solution where with a plugin first in your chain in your DAW you can adjust the sensitivity of the black keys to your liking! For Reaper users things are very simple: Just download this JSFX here and copy it in your Reaper resources (Options --> Show REAPER resource path in explorer/finder --> Copy the downloaded file under folder "Effects" --> Restart Reaper and you can find the plugin under the JS plugins with the name "NEKTAR Black Keys Velocity Fixer") stash.reaper.fm/v/40501/NEKTAR%20Black%20Keys%20Velocity%20Fixer For non-Reaper (but still VST) users you should download and install ReaPlugs from here www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ in order to be able to use the ReaJS plugin. After installing it, also download the file here stash.reaper.fm/v/40501/NEKTAR%20Black%20Keys%20Velocity%20Fixer and copy it to the folder where you installed ReaPlugs (usually VSTPlugins folder as usual) under JS/Effects directory. Now you should be able to see & choose the script named "NEKTAR Black Keys Velocity Fixer" when you open ReaJS plugin in your DAW under the "Load" menu in the MIDI category. And now you can enjoy your Nektar keyboard to its fullest!

[@brytonmassie]

It may be good for other things but as someone who solely does piano I find it hot trash cause of the noise, velocity issues, and small keys, makes it much harder to play. That velocity issue gets worse with time and eventually you have to turn off velocity.

[@thedude8463]

Arturia keylab61 or nektar lx61 ? Please lemme know I'm buying today! Please replyyy !!!!

[@Johnmike]

Keylab

[@deniz-gunay]

@@Johnmike do you mean keylab essential or mk2

[@Johnmike]

@@deniz-gunay either one would be better than the nektar

[@deniz-gunay]

@@Johnmike waow! I didn't know nektar was so bad :d thank you so much :)

[@tamilnilavan8721]

Which midi is best in 49 keys version, alesis v49 or oxygen 49 or impact

[@kanny8742]

m audio...................go for it.trust me.

[@SurasakKerdsin]

Thank you for video, the different dynamic between black and white keys is an issue and I made up my mind not to buy this one.

[@baldrsdreams9727]

That was fixed with a firmware update.

[@millmoormichael6630]

Thanks, I’m looking for a midi controller with real piano feel on the keys, I guess this ain’t it, thanks!

[@sandyfraser100]

bit dissapointed in the way you put the keyboard across.was expecting a bit better than that the amount of folk so easy pleased by the vid made me laugh so thankyou for that.As simeone who has played and tought the keyboard.for almost 60 years.you will have to up your gain.😶

[@dpedrosoliano]

this or alesis v61

[@Johnmike]

Only tried the Alesis at guitar center...but I liked the feel of this better

[@MassimoSangiorgi]

does it work good with Reaper ?

[@Johnmike]

Yes

[@melchizspurgeondaniel2885]

Novation impulse or m audio code or this one......help me out...

[@ernstzjw6971]

Novation for ableton/logic, m audio for generally though i feel like its overpriced but looks cool

[@ChazSeamus28]

61 keys for 200 bucks aint bad though