- Using the Nektar Impact as a standard MIDI controller<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Integrating the Nektar Impact with your DAW<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Using presets with your Nektar Impact<\/strong><\/a>
- How to save your Impact presets<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Register the Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before we get up and running, the first thing you\u2019ll need to do is register the device with Nektar. Once you register your Impact, you\u2019ll gain access to all DAW integration files you will need to have full DAW control using your Nektar Impact. You\u2019ll also get a free copy of Bitwig 8-Track Studio<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMPORTANT:<\/strong> If you\u2019re only using the Impact as a generic MIDI controller, skip this section and go to Connect the Impact<\/a><\/strong>. If you don\u2019t register the Impact, however, you won\u2019t receive notifications for Impact software and hardware updates, DAW integration files, and an extended warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n- Log into your Nektar account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have one, you can create it here<\/a>.<\/li>
- Click My Account<\/strong>, enter the Serial Number located on the bottom of the Nektar Impact, then click Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Select the OS and DAW that you\u2019re using, then click Submit<\/strong>. <\/li>
- Choose the correct DAW and OS when prompted as that will be the only DAW integration download on your account page.
- You can always change the DAW and OS by clicking the EDIT <\/strong>button and selecting another DAW or OS.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick the image to register your Nektar Impact<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nConnect the Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now that your Nektar Impact is registered, the next step is to connect and integrate it with your DAW. You can use your Nektar Impact as a standard MIDI controller, connect it to and iOS device using an Apple Camera Adapter<\/a>, or you can control your DAW just by using your Impakt! This is particularly useful since you won\u2019t need to go back and forth between your Nektar Impact and your keyboard and mouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMPORTANT: <\/strong>If you\u2019re connecting your Impact to an iOS device, you will need to enter Low Power Mode<\/em>. To do this, Enter the Setup <\/em>menu (Press<\/em><\/strong> [<\/em>Shift<\/em><\/strong>]+[<\/em>Patch ><\/em><\/strong>]<\/em>) and black Low Power Mode<\/em> key (G#4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nUsing the Nektar Impact as a standard MIDI controller<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re using multiple DAW\u2019s or just want to play without fussing with menus, you can just plug it into an available USB port and start playing. The Impact is bus-powered, which means it\u2019s powered directly by your computer, and is also class-compliant, which means no additional driver software is necessary. All you\u2019ll need to do is go into your DAW\u2019s MIDI hardware setup menu and set it as your primary MIDI input. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMPORTANT: <\/strong>If you\u2019re experiencing connectivity issues or if the Nektar Impact isn\u2019t powering on, first try disconnecting and reconnecting the device. If it still isn\u2019t working correctly, try a different USB port or USB cable. Also, be sure to check out our article about Resolving MIDI Device Issues on PC and Mac<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMIDI keyboard setup guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFL Studio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cubase<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nAbleton Live<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reason<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nPro Tools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bitwig Studio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nStudio One<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital Performer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Integrating the Nektar Impact with your DAW<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Nektar Impact can control almost everything within your DAW. Before you connect your Impact to the computer, you\u2019ll need to download and install the Integration file<\/em> from your Nektar account page<\/a>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n- Go to your Nektar account page<\/a> and download the integration file for your DAW.<\/li>
- Navigate to your Downloads <\/em>folder then extract the installer file.
- PC: <\/strong>Right-click the .zip<\/strong> folder and choose Extract All<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Mac<\/strong>: Double-click the zip <\/strong>file,<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Open the installation folder, run the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>
- Connect your Nektar Impact to your computer and power it on (if you haven\u2019t done so already)<\/em>.<\/li>
- Click the DAW you\u2019re using below to complete your setup.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nNektar Impact DAW integration guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBitwig<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
FL Studio<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studio One<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nCubase\/Nuendo<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reaper<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ableton Live<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nDigital Performer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reason<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GarageBand<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nLogic<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonar<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nCreating presets with your Nektar Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One great thing about the Nektar Impact is that you can create five user presets for later recall for things such as MIDI CC#<\/a> and mixer controls. Presets are very useful, especially if you\u2019re working on multiple projects or using multiple DAWs which require different CC<\/a> messages. To make changes to a user preset, you\u2019ll need to be in the Setup <\/em>menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Press Preset<\/strong>, then press the Shift <\/strong>+ Patch ><\/strong> (Setup)<\/em> <\/strong>to enter the Setup<\/em> menu.
- You should see three blinking dots and S.E.t. <\/em>On the flight.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Press the keys and pads you want to change the parameters.
- For a full list of MIDI controls that can be changed, visit the owner\u2019s manual here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How to save your Impact presets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019re finished, follow these steps to save your preset. If you need to back up your saved presets when performing a factory reset, check out our article here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Press the F3 <\/strong>key so the screen shows SAu<\/strong>, then press Enter <\/strong>(Last C key on your Impact)<\/em>.<\/li>
- Use the +\/-<\/strong> buttons to select the preset you want to save to, then press Enter.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated content<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n - Use the +\/-<\/strong> buttons to select the preset you want to save to, then press Enter.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Press the F3 <\/strong>key so the screen shows SAu<\/strong>, then press Enter <\/strong>(Last C key on your Impact)<\/em>.<\/li>
- Press the keys and pads you want to change the parameters.
- You should see three blinking dots and S.E.t. <\/em>On the flight.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Mac<\/strong>: Double-click the zip <\/strong>file,<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Navigate to your Downloads <\/em>folder then extract the installer file.
- Go to your Nektar account page<\/a> and download the integration file for your DAW.<\/li>
- Click My Account<\/strong>, enter the Serial Number located on the bottom of the Nektar Impact, then click Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Log into your Nektar account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have one, you can create it here<\/a>.<\/li>
- Integrating the Nektar Impact with your DAW<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
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