Making a Synth Tune with My Nektar Impact LX25+

Just a little video of me messing around with the functions of my new Nektar Impact LX25+ controller. And making a little synthpop tune in the process.
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[@Zhenmaster007]

i had a nektar years ago its great!

[@MagicPlants]

sick song! Really came together at the end! Love that spacy lead you were playing at 5:57

[@EricCPowellMusic]

There's a couple notes in the drums that don't hit quite right, I noticed. It was good for a demo though. Another commenter asked about what voice that lead is. I am going the check and get back here with what it is. Thanks for liking the song! Listen to some of my original music here on KZbin (or other platforms as listed in descriptions).

[@danielcalado7]

That is so awesome! Really cool and powerful sounds!

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Thanks! Listen to some of my original music here on KZbin (or other platforms as listed in descriptions).

[@meetwho]

Damn bro that was an amazing tune you made

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Really appreciate it. I'm sure I could refine it much more, plus some of the timing is off. But it was great for a little demo.

[@JacozaSlings]

I'm sold, been thinking about getting this one or the akai MKII and your video is making me swing towards Nektar, thing just looks neat as hell and at the same price of the MKII. Nice Video.

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Make sure you check out one in real life. I had an Akai MPK49 controller and was not happy with the feel of the touch sensitivity. It's weird and uses a different way to determine MIDI velocity. On this Nektar, I got it because I wanted a smaller board for travel. I like the big keys, but the feel of the keybed isn't the greatest. Feels a bit cheap. Like I said, make sure you try out what you are gonna buy.

[@BeastAF]

so sick!

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Thanks!

[@ashleyyorkie8867]

Are the sounds you’ve used all built in ? Awesome job 👏😊

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Not at all. The Nektar Impact LX25+ is only a MIDI controller, meaning it controls external software and/or hardware. The sounds in the video are soft synths on my computer (VSTs). And thank you!

[@TheMusicChanneljakerocks]

Awesome tune. Love it.

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Glad you like it!

[@clickbaitcabaret8208]

I've the same Midi with reaper. It does the job.

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Nice! Do all the functions seem to work well in Reaper too?

[@shahriarnobiniloy]

can you connect it to an interface that doesn't have USB input for Midi?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Unfortunately no. It does not have a standard 5-pin MIDI out connection.

[@synapticflow]

I plan on picking up this controller soon. It's hard to choose between this and the 49, but I don't have much work space. I wish SO BAD that this had a MIDI out. Then I could use it on the Microkorg. I despise mini keys. Nice tune by the way! It makes me think of goth synth wave.

[@EricCPowellMusic]

It's nice that the keys are full sized. I'm not in love with the feel of the keybed, though. Thanks for liking the music! You can listen to some of my original music here on KZbin (or other platforms as listed in descriptions).

[@virgobro2025]

Nice nest

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Thanks. Many years of work.

[@josenoenavarro109]

Very very good thank you for the video and appreciate if you can give me the link where I can get the drivers to install on my laptop it's a Windows old laptop the midi turn on when I connect to the laptop, laptop detected but it don't make anything like sounds or something

[@EricCPowellMusic]

I am afraid you are going to have to get in touch with Nektar to troubleshoot your problem. I'm using a Mac, but was able to download everything I needed from their website.

[@caveau4602]

Hello! I got the Impact LX 25+ too! One question: to enter the menu, press "Shift" + "Patch>". And that's ok. But to exit the menu and save the changes made, which keys should I use? Thanks in advance!

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Man, I am not sure. How about checking the Nektar website here? nektartech.com/user-guides-for-impact-series/

[@rollandjoeseph]

I think you hit the same keys you hit to get into the setting?

[@djadammm]

Hi, do these pads work if you just tap them or you need to click them like a button? Btw great video

[@EricCPowellMusic]

They are more like standard pads. You just tap them. You do not have to click them like a button.

[@agthaog1986]

i feel like tommy vercetti already lol. this midi is amazing i swear it always amazes me. hey bro, whats that plugin ur using? particularly the last sound

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Hey that last analog lead sound is the Hybrid 3 synth plugin using the preset "33 Hangar Melancholy." Other synth plugins used are the free TAL Noise Maker and BassStation. The drums are Logic ultrabeat. Hope that helps!

[@agthaog1986]

@@EricCPowellMusic helps alot and thanx man hyrbid is definitely a underrated synth thanx alot

[@6Silky]

regular show type beat

[@ShFred]

Hmph Hmph.

[@azazap4743]

Hi ! Great tune ! I plan to get one of this lx25 plus. It comes with arpegiattor?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Yes. I think it does. But check out the specs before you buy.

[@CristobalBragagnolo]

Hey mate, thanks for thr video. Im deciding between this nektar and the akai mini for the ipad on the go (im traveling arround) and this adds some points to the nektar

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Probably too late of a reply for you, but the Nektar isn't really that small. It's small enough for me, the Akai Mini might be better for traveling.

[@Gracebeliever077]

0:22 How about Acid Pro 10??

[@EricCPowellMusic]

No idea man. Sorry.

[@Gracebeliever077]

@@EricCPowellMusic I've since discovered it does work with Acid Pro 10. Thanks, though.

[@KRisziFicaTion]

Would you recommend this over Akai mini Mpk mk2?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

I don't know. I had an MPK49 and the build quality seemed better. But I really did not like how the velocity touch worked. Still. The Akai is probably better.

[@RayoBravo]

which software are you using?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Logic Pro X

[@sevenaa]

I am not professional in music. If I take this keyboard, can I solve it? Or is it too much for me?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

I wouldn't say that any keyboard will make you "professional" or "good." It's not about the gear as much as it is about learning and listening and practicing. I'm not sure this is the controller for you if you are just starting out, but if you find a great deal I say go for it.

[@JesseVAyers]

What is the name of the keyboard organ with the flashing green lights?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Roland System 8. Very nice synth in a lot of ways. Also emulates Jupiter 8, Juno 106, and JPX3. I have quite a bit of trouble getting it to play nicely with my DAW and the patch management is terrible. But wonderful sounds and look.

[@yxg3_b240]

Eric C. Powell Music What DAW does It Have Issues With ? // I’d like to use it for Logic Pro

[@timothytang3739]

what soft are u using? i have a LX88 and im still figuring out

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Just using Logic Pro X on Mac. It's pretty much plug and play.

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0]

Hey, I am a real beginner here. Looking for a good DAW. Gonna end up spend my money on a microphone rig (blue yeti, a stand, and pop filter coming to about $60) and this controller. Really tight on a budget. Currently using Garage Band for iOS? Any suggestions?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

I know it's been a while since you posted. I use Logic Pro X (only for Mac OS). Starting out without a lot of cash, I would suggest Studio One cuz it's cross-platform and the entry level is FREE. If you are not using a computer, I've heard Auxy is great for iOS at auxy.co (Check out DarwinMcD at open.spotify.com/artist/0fpxWguhgkdpSNp22ohecN)

[@rollandjoeseph]

I have Reaper $60.- for the license, can't be beat! Very user friendly

[@sukhbirandeverything]

Help needed. Brother i use the same midi. But lately when i press the play button it takes me to the starting of the track and when i press the record button it starts playing without recording. The loop button does nothing. Any idea what is up with that. Regards

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Not sure I can help. This setup is exactly how it worked when I connected it to my Mac laptop and Logic Pro X. It kinda sounds like your mapping needs to be adjusted. I suggest googling the words "Nektar 25," "mapping" and your DAW to see what solutions are online.

[@nothingisevil]

hey man how is the key feel on this Midi ?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Honestly, it's a little clunky. Kind of cheap feeling which you can literally hear in the video. But I bought it used for a good price and I wanted a small controller but with full-sized keys.

[@yxg3_b240]

What’s the one lighting green ?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

The green one is a Roland System-8. Nice retro sounding board.

[@pradish.417]

What software you use ? FL studio!!!?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Naw man, I use Logic Pro.

[@bedection]

He said logic at the beginning of the vid 💀 I swear a lot of these people probably don’t even have a computer and wanna make beats 😂

[@trollingisasport]

Muh man! What vst and preset you using for that sexy lead at the end?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

I'm gonna need to check back in my settings for that. I am thinking it's a Logic Pro synth setting.

[@rubenmaldonado2522]

wow, impressive

[@EricCPowellMusic]

I use Mac and Logic Pro X.

[@NimithKona]

Is it built-in speaker?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

No speaker. It is only a controller, which means it does not produce any sound. It controls other devices that make sounds, like a synthesizer or in my case a computer DAW.

[@erngkmn]

Keys like grand piano? So large?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

I know, but if you are gonna actually play... You can't do it on mini-keys. :-)

[@summon9fire]

Have you used it before with Ableton Live?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

No man, but I would guest the workflow would be about the same.

[@juancruz8105]

the pads haves any problem? (sorry for my english)

[@EricCPowellMusic]

They work. And they are better than the pad on my previous controller, the Akai MPK49. Man, those were terrible.

[@lordoftheflings]

damn those keys sound loud and flimsy as hell

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Yes. They are loud and clunky, but they seem really sturdy. Def not my fave keybed.

[@BoomBang101]

@@EricCPowellMusic do they feel nice when playing?

[@EricCPowellMusic]

Not my favorite feel. I bet the newer Nektars have better feeling keybeds.