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Experts recommend Nektar Impact LX88 Plus more than Novation Launchpad Pro
As of 7 Mar 2024, experts prefer Nektar Impact LX88 Plus over Novation Launchpad Pro, but both MIDI Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Nektar Impact LX88 Plus received 2 recommendations: from Keyboard Kraze (8 Feb 2024) and Music Radar (31 Oct 2023). By contrast, Novation Launchpad Pro received only 1 recommendation from E-Home Recording Studio.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Feb 2024 Keyboard Kraze ranked Nektar Impact LX88 Plus as #11
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Nektar Impact LX88 Plus Best Budget 88 Key Controller... ... ... Source: keyboardkraze.com - On 31 Oct 2023 Music Radar ranked Nektar Impact LX88 Plus as #11
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 16 Nektar Impact LX88 Plus The best piano-sized controller... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - E-Home Recording Studio ranked Novation Launchpad Pro as #6
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Novation Launchpad Pro A Pad Controller for Ableton Live... ... ... Source: ehomerecordingstudio.com
After counting and adding up the 93 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Nektar Impact LX88 Plus outranks Novation Launchpad Pro. This is not to say that Novation Launchpad Pro is a bad option. Like Nektar Impact LX88 Plus, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Novation Launchpad Pro somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Novation Launchpad Pro
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Novation Launchpad Pro, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Nektar Impact LX88 Plus.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling midi controller receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Both Nektar Impact LX88 Plus and Novation Launchpad Pro receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Nektar Impact LX88 Plus |
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Nektar Impact LX88 Plus ranks #43 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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Novation Launchpad Pro |
In comparison:
Novation Launchpad Pro ranks #26 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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Median best-selling MIDI Controller |
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8.7 Great
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Novation Launchpad Pro is more popular than Nektar Impact LX88 Plus
It's fairly safe to say that Novation Launchpad Pro is a more popular midi controller than Nektar Impact LX88 Plus, based on its 2,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Nektar Impact LX88 Plus and Novation Launchpad Pro | |||||
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Akai Pro MPK249 | $349 |
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9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Akai Professional MPK225 | $300 |
In comparison:
Akai Professional MPK225 ranks #12 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews | |
Akai Professional MPD226 | $225 |
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Akai Professional MPD226 ranks #61 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.5 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
M-Audio Oxygen 49 MK IV | $267 |
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M-Audio Oxygen 49 MK IV ranks #20 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | Consordini | Prime Sound | Digital Piano Judge | E-Home Recording Studio | Spy | The Guitar Junky | Music Critic | Keyboard Kraze | Gearank | Music Radar |
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1 | - | $92 | 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. | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - |
2 | - | $349 | 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 | - | - | - |
3 | - | $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. | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
4 | - | $110 | Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | - | 2 | - | - | - | 5 | 8 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
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- without a score: 1
Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 13
- 88-Keys Semi-Weighted Controller: The 88 note velocity sensitive keyboard is a semi-weighted action with medium tension. Carefully balanced with even and dynamic response, the Impact LX88+ offers 4 velocity curves that gradually increase in dynamics so there is a match for any playing style
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- Our Deepest Ableton Live Integration – Quickly launch clips and scenes, access mixer, device and transport controls, and quantise, duplicate and double, all without touching your mouse — making it easier and more tactile to control your performances. Capture MIDI makes sure you never miss an idea so you keep in the creative flow.
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Nektar Impact LX88 Plus is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Alesis V25 or Cme Xkey Air .
Nektar Impact LX88 Plus is $142.56 more expensive than an average MIDI controller ($177.43).
Novation Launchpad Pro is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Nektar Panorama T6 61 or Roland A49 .
Novation Launchpad Pro is $122.56 more expensive than an average MIDI controller ($177.43).