User's Manual

www.nektartech.com Nektar Impact LX88+ User Guide 5

Getting Started

Connection and Power

The Impact LX88+ is USB Class compliant. This means there is no driver to install to get the keyboard set up with your computer. Impact

LX88+ uses the built-in USB MIDI driver which is already part of your operating system on Windows and OS X.

This makes the first steps simple:

• Locate the included USB cable and plug one end in to your computer and the other in to your Impact LX88+

• If you want to connect a foot switch to control sustain, plug it in to the 1/4” jack socket on the back of the keyboard

• Set the power switch on the back of the unit to On

Your computer will now spend a few moments identifying the Impact LX88+ and subsequently you will be able to set it up for your DAW.

An optional 9V 600mA DC power supply can be connected to the DC power socket on the back of the LX88+, if you plan to use the keyboard

without a computer.

Nektar DAW Integration

If your DAW is supported with Nektar DAW integration software, you’ll need to first create a user account on our website and subsequently

Start by creating a Nektar user account here: www.nektartech.com/registration

Next follow the instructions given to register your product and finally click on the “My Downloads” link to access your files.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to read the installation instructions in the PDF guide, included in the downloaded package, to ensure you don’t miss

an important step.

Using Impact LX88+ as a Generic USB MIDI Controller

You do not need to register your Impact LX88+ in order to use your controller as a generic USB MIDI controller. It will work as a USB class

device on OS X, Windows, iOS and Linux.

However there are several additional benefits to registering your product:

• Notification of new updates to your Impact LX88+ DAW integration

• PDF download of this manual as well as the latest DAW integration files

• Access to our email technical support

• Warranty service