Novation Impulse 49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller (49-Key)

Express yourself on 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch. This MIDI controller comes packed with drum pads and sliders that map to Ableton and other DAWs.

Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers. As well as a precision keyboard, drums pads and a full control surface, it comes with an updated version of Novation's award-winning Automap control software - Automap 4 - which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple. Impulse also comes with Ableton Live Lite, Novation's Bass Station synth and a 4GB Loopmasters sample pack.

Learn more with this video from Novation:


Feel Galore

The ultra-responsive keyboard is semi-weighted with aftertouch so it feels like a musical instrument. Impulse enables highly expressive playing styles due to its high scan-rate. This means it sends very accurate information about your playing style to your music software, translating subtle differences in dynamics extremely effectively. You can add further character to your performance with the pitch and modulation wheels. The 8 drum pads are perfect for sketching beats and triggering samples, but they do so much more: All 8 are back-lit with multi-coloured LEDs which means they can step through arpeggiator sequences, allowing you to warp and change the pattern in real time! There is also a beat roll function, which enables you to improvise with drum patterns on the fly. In addition to this, the drum pads can be used to trigger clips in Ableton Live. They light up yellow if a clip is loaded, green if it is playing and red if it is set to record.

Stay in Control

Impulse is designed to give you full hands-on control read more of your music-making software. The knobs, faders and buttons give you control over your DAW's mixer as well as plug-in instruments and effects. The included Automap control software has been designed solely to connect hardware controls to your software - even VST/AU/RTAS instruments and effects that don't come bundled with your DAW. The large custom LCD screen shows important information about what you are controlling. Impulse has transport buttons that allow you to play, stop, record, loop and move forwards and backwards in your software.

Impulse can be USB powered from your computer or if you want to power it independently you can use a simple USB power adapter (not included). There are expression and sustain pedal inputs on the rear panel, and it has MIDI in and out ports so you can use it as a USB-MIDI interface. This means that you can control external MIDI instruments with Impulse, and you can also use it to enable your music software to trigger external MIDI instruments.

Learn more about the Novation Impulse in this overview demo:


Features

- Precision semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
- Professional control surface gives you full control of your DAW including mixer, transport and plug-in instruments and effects
- Novation's Automap control software makes it fast and simple to assign knobs, faders and buttons to your music software
- Back-lit drum pads allow you to warp arpeggios and improvise with rhythm patterns - they also launch clips in Ableton
- Large LCD screen displays control information
- Hardware design is tough and rugged
- Comes with Ableton Live Lite, Novation's Bass Station synth and a 4GB Loopmasters sample pack
- USB powered, with expression and sustain pedal inputs as well as MIDI in and out ports for connecting external MIDI instruments
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Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 15.75 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 36 x 16 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): IMPULSE 49

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-431-2609

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted October 20, 2017 by Brian S

"Simply Amazing!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Let me start by saying that I’ve played several different midi controllers in recent years, so I’ve gathered a lot of information on the different features and “feel” they each have. Before I purchased my Novation Impulse 49 from zZounds I went by Guitar Center to check it out again, and I’m so glad I did! To play it is to love it!! This keyboard feels Incredible! The semi-weighted keys are Perfect! Just the right resistance, feel to the touch, playability, etc.! These aren’t the ‘super light’ and cheap feeling synth action keys that are very prevalent on the market... The keys feel like a ‘true’ Piano! The overall quality, substantial feel and looks of this keyboard controller are also very high quality. The reviews I read were SPOT on re: quality, fit and finish, and the super easy and useable Automap software that the Impulse comes with. If you’re looking for a Great midi controller keyboard that feels & looks Amazing, get this piece of gear - you will be extremely happy you did! And, of course, zZounds service and support make it an even smarter buy. : )
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