Nektar Impact LX Mini Ableton Integration (using MaxForLive)

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TimChandler
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Nektar Impact LX Mini Ableton Integration (using MaxForLive)

Post by TimChandler » Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:30 am

Hello all,

I'm really pleased to be able to introduce Nektar Impact LX Mini integration For Ableton Live Suite. The integration has been developed entirely using MaxForLive. It's really quite fantastic the possibilities MaxForLive brings to hardware integration.

LX Mini's integration focuses on production specifically - creating, editing and reorganising clips, and selected track control with quick access to device/plugin parameters - which means you find yourself automating a lot more.

There are also some handy workflow-boosting User Options such as 'auto-arm selected track', 'auto-trim recorded clips' and 'auto-arm automation when recording'

The videos linked below demonstrate the main functions (and uses) of the integration:

OVERVIEW (mainly covers device control and creating user maps for any device/plugin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aceHDteeFkM

CLIP RECORDING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuT6p5R23Yw

SCENES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfepqzamlGs&t=105s

dirkdigles
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Re: Nektar Impact LX Mini Ableton Integration (using MaxForLive)

Post by dirkdigles » Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:36 pm

This is great - well done.

I'm thinking about picking up a Nektar GXP49. Reason being is it has aftertouch and pedal support, and I'm more interested in keybed quality than additional controls.

Would the GXP49 need similar integration? Or would it work out-of-the-box well enough?

TimChandler
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Re: Nektar Impact LX Mini Ableton Integration (using MaxForLive)

Post by TimChandler » Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:55 pm

GXP49 will work out of the box for all the needs you list above.

The transport controls, track navigation, selected track volume knob, arranger loop controls, click and undo work via our script. You can download that from your account when you register the controller at www.nektartech.com.

There's no M4L plugin for the GXP series as there's no deeper level mapping.

dawscholar
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Re: Nektar Impact LX Mini Ableton Integration (using MaxForLive)

Post by dawscholar » Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:02 pm

dirkdigles wrote:
Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:36 pm
This is great - well done.

I'm thinking about picking up a Nektar GXP49. Reason being is it has aftertouch and pedal support, and I'm more interested in keybed quality than additional controls.

Would the GXP49 need similar integration? Or would it work out-of-the-box well enough?
Just recently got the GXP49. And I find it surprising that there are so few reviews of this keyboard. Semi-weighted keys and aftertouch at this price are rare. I know Samson makes a model that has these features but I was worried about QC issues. Also if you want a more portable option GXP49 is better. I believe it is only slightly bigger than the keystation models of maudio.
Since Live cannot map program change messages easily, I did try creating a max4live device for working with the program change buttons on this. https://maxforlive.com/library/device/8 ... gramselect

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