Novation Impulse 61 USB Controller Keyboard
Features
- 61 Keys
- 5 Pin MIDI Outputs
- Pressure-Sensitive Pads for Rolling Beats
- Ableton Live Lite Included
- Loopmasters Sample Library
Description
The Novation Impulse 61 USB Controller Keyboard is an ultra-responsive and expressive keyboard with loads of fully assignable controls. Designed for people who love to play keys, it's a pleasure to play and integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and other major music software. You can choose between a 61, 49 and 25-key version of Impulse. The only difference is that the 25-key sacrifices its faders to make it easier to carry around.
Our Most Expressive Keyboard
We specifically designed the Impulse keyboard to let you create truly expressive performances. Ultra-responsive with semi-weighted action and aftertouch, its full-size piano style keys adapt perfectly to any instrument you want to play, including organs, synths and pianos.
Produce Better Music
Mix and sculpt your sound using endless smooth-action knobs, low-profile 45mm faders, loads of buttons and a custom LCD screen. All controls work seamlessly with major music software and can be mapped to any parameter.
Do More with Your Drum Pads
Play drums in real time with pressure-sensitive pads for rolling beats, looping drum samples and designing arpeggios. These pads also function as multicoloured clip launchers in Ableton Live, so you can tell whether clip is loaded (yellow), playing (green), or recording (red).
Connect To Just About Anything
Impulse is class-compliant and USB bus-powered, so you can simply plug it into Mac or Windows and get started straight away, without the need for a power supply.
Impulse is gig-ready, too; 5 pin MIDI outputs allow you to connect to your favourite synth or module.
Make Music Straight Out of the Box
Ableton Live Lite comes in the box and integrates seamlessly with all the controls to provide:
- Mixer control (all channels)
- Transport control
- Clip launch (using Impulse's back-lit drum pads)
- Scene launch
- Plug-in/Device control
You’ll also get an impressive library of free samples from Loopmasters, as well as our Bass Station software plug-in, which recreates the sound of the legendary analogue bass synthesiser.
Impulse also gives you instant hands-on control of other major music software, including:
- Pro Tools: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control
- Logic: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control, Plug-in instrument/effects control (instant control of Logic's own plug-ins and 3rd party VST/AU plug-ins)
- Cubase: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control, Plug-in instrument/effects control
- Reason/Record: Mixer control, Transport control, Instant control of rack devices (Thor, Dr Octo Rex etc.)
- Cakewalk/Sonar: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control, Plug-in VST instrument/effects control
Loopmasters
Now expanded from 1GB to a whopping 4GB, the Loopmasters sample library included with every Novation Product is packed with professional quality, royalty-free loops and one-shots.
Encompassing all contemporary genres – from blues, funk and hip-hop to bass, techno and all flavours of house – and taking in a huge range of electronic and acoustic instrumentation, it’s everything you need to start making music today!
Specifications
Dimensions | 1022mm (40.2”) length x 332mm (13”) depth x 100mm (3.94”) height |
Power Requirements | Fully USB powered. Power Supply not included. |
Software Compatibility | Ableton Live Lite is included. Version 8 or greater is compatible. Impulse will work as a standard MIDI controller. |
Keys | 61 |
Hardware Specs | 25, 49 or 61 note velocity sensitive piano style keyboard with assignable aftertouch8 multi-colour large backlit velocity sensitive drum pads8 endless encoders (infinite rotation)9 sliders (49 & 61 note) 1 slider (25 note)6 dedicated transport controlsPitch bend and modulation wheels2 octave / transpose buttonsCustom blue-backlit LCD display6 function buttons (4 with LED indicators)4 control switch buttons with LEDs (49 & 61 note) 3 control switch buttons with LEDs (25 note)9 mute / solo buttons plus toggle button (49 & 61 note)Arpeggiator with tap tempo and rollUSB B 2.0DC power socketSustain pedal 1/4” jack socketExpression pedal 1/4” jack socketMIDI In and MIDI Out din socketsKensington security slot |
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Details
- Product: Novation Impulse 61 USB Controller Keyboard
- Manufacturer: Novation
- Model: NVIMPULSE61
- SKU: NVIMPULSE61
- RM Product #: 91442
- Warranty: 3 year manufacturer warranty