Experts prefer Nektar Impact LX25 Plus over Native Komplete Kontrol M32
On 15 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 88 MIDI Controller expert endorsements .
Currently, Nektar Impact LX25 Plus received 2 endorsements from Prime Sound (1 Nov 2024) and The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019). Meanwhile, Native Komplete Kontrol M32 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Nov 2024
Prime Sound ranked Nektar Impact LX25 Plus as #3 Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Nektar Impact LX25 Plus Best Value... ... ... Source: primesound.org - On 17 Mar 2019
The Guitar Junky ranked Nektar Impact LX25 Plus as #4 Rank MIDI Controller ... ... #4 out of 5 Nektar Impact LX25 Plus ... ... Source: www.theguitarjunky.com
As can be seen below, Nektar Impact LX25 Plus is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Native Komplete Kontrol M32 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | higherhz.com  | guitarandmusicinstitute.com  | Gearank  | Keyboard Kraze  | Sweetwater  | Equipboard  | Music Radar  | Music Critic  | Prime Sound
| The Guitar Junky |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $99 |  Akai MPK Mini MK3 The Akai MPK Mini MK3 is a highly regarded MIDI controller that offers a range of features and functionality, including 25 mini-sized keys, programmable knobs, and a compact and lightweight design, making it a reliable and versatile option for musicians and producers. | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Akai Pro MPK249 The Akai Pro MPK249 is a MIDI controller keyboard with 49 semi-weighted keys, a range of controls, and excellent build quality, making it a reliable choice for musicians and producers. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $109 |  Arturia MiniLab MkII The Arturia MiniLab MkII is a compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller with 25 mini-sized keys, 16 assignable knobs, and USB connectivity, making it a versatile option for musicians and producers on-the-go. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
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Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Music Radar | 100 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by T3 | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by makebeats101.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 2 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by makebeats101.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 32 compact keys to control all your instruments and effects
- Sleek and solid design, fused with professional production features
- Comes with a powerful software package, including synths, basses, drums, effects – plus Ableton Live 10 Lite
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From Seller:
- POWERFUL CONTROL CENTER: Impact LX25+ features programmable real-time controls: 1x 30mm fader and 8x potentiometers. Each control is fully programmable to send unique MIDI messages and can be stored in any of the 5 user presets. So you can control up to 5 different devices and switch between them seamlessly, in addition to DAW integration
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