User Manual

6 Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide www.nektartech.com
The Impact LX88 keyboard is velocity sensitive so you can play the instrument expressively. There are 4 different velocity curves to choose
from, each with varying dynamics. In addition, there are 3 fixed velocity settings.
We recommend you spend a little time playing with the default velocity curve and then determine if you need more or less sensitivity. You
can learn more about velocity curves and how to select them on page 20.
Changing Transpose, Octave, Program, MIDI Channel and Preset
with Transpose Buttons
The Transpose buttons can be used to send out MIDI program messages, change the Global MIDI channel or select the Impact LX88+’s
control presets - in addition to changing the default transpose setting.
To change the buttons function:
• Press the two Transpose buttons simultaneously.
• The display will now show the current assignment abbreviation for a little over 1 second.
• Press the Transpose up or down button to step through the options.
Below is the list of the functions that the Transpose buttons can be assigned to control. The Display column shows the text abbreviation
for each function as they appear on the Impact LX88+ display. The function remains assigned to the buttons until another function is selec-
ted. After power cycling the default function is selected.
Display Function Value range
trA Transpose the keyboard up or down -/+ 12 semi tones
Oct Shift Octave up/down -/+ 2
PrG Sends out MIDI program change messages 0-127
GCh Change the Global MIDI Channel 1 to 16
PrE Select any of the 5 control presets 1 to 5
Keyboard, Octave and Transpose