Novation Impulse 25 Keys USB bus-powered MIDI Controller Keyboard – Robust, ultra-responsive, full-size piano keyboard with aftertouch and velocity-sensitive pads – works on Mac or Windows
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- Ultra-responsive semi weighted keyboard with aftertouch
- Full DAW/plug-in control surface with 8 knobs, 1 fader and button
- Automap 4 control software enables instant hands-on access to your DAW and plug-ins
- Multi-function drum pads enable you to warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch clips in Ableton Live
- Includes downloads for: Ableton Live Lite, Novations Bass Station synth, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, and a Loopmasters Sample Pack. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products
Description
Novation’s ultra-responsive, highly expressive 25-key MIDI keyboard hosts a comprehensive array of fully assignable controls, integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro Tools and other major music software, and is built to be a true player’s instrument.
Brand: Novation
Number of Keys: 25
Connectivity Technology: USB
Special Feature: full size piano style keys
Model Name: Impulse 25
Number of Keys: 25
Connectivity Technology: USB
Additional Features: full size piano style keys
Instrument Key: Any
Compatible Devices: PC, Synthesizer
Supported Software: Ableton, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reason, HUI
Connector Type: MIDI
Keyboard Description: Ergonomic
Control Type: Keyboard Controller, DJ Controller
Platform: Windows 8
Human Interface Input: Keyboard
Hardware Platform: Mac/Windows
Instrument: Keyboard
Total USB Ports: 1
Control Method: Touch
Mixer Channel Quantity: 9
Noise Control: None
Color: Grey/Red
Product Style: 25 Keys
EU Spare Part Availability Duration: 3 years
Brand Name: Novation
Model Name: Impulse 25
Model Number: AMS-IMPULSE-25
Included Components: Impulse 25, USB cable
Model Year: 2014
UPC: 714573527511 210000046377 815301000402
Manufacturer: Novation
Global Trade Identification Number: 02
Item Type Name: MIDI Software
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Unit Count: 1 Count
Warranty Description: 2 years.
Size: medium
Item Weight: 7.7 pounds
Material Type: Stainless Steel
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I have been using this product now for months, and I must say I like it. Pros: 1. The feel of the keyboard is really stable. The keys feel nice with enough action to actually feel a little like real keys. I wouldn't say it's weighted (even semi) as much as I'd say there is a little bit of tactile response, like the difference in a typewriter vs. a mechanical keyboard. I personally like it, although full weight would be perfect. The pads are stable and faders and knobs feel pretty robust. 2. The Automap software does make it easy to get started. BUT please follow this if you're on a Mac: ALWAYS start the Automap Server application before you open your DAW and AFTER you've plugged in the controller. As long as I follow that rule, Automap works like a charm. If you accidentally open your DAW before launching the Automap server, you'll have to completely delete and re-install the software. Just a heads up!! 3. Bundled AddictingKeys and Addicting Drums 2 are great. Be aware!! you get a copy of the software but only get to choose 1 kit! In fact, if you plan to use the addicting drums software (which I found I actually really loved), you may want to skip registering and just buying the software bundle when it goes on sale. You'll save yourself a lot of money. If you do what I did, you'll only get 1 kit and have to buy more separately. Good news is the software goes on sale frequently. Cons: 1. The pads, as others have mentioned, do have some weird sensitivity to them in that you'll frequently push and get duplicate notes recorded. I've found them useful for scratch work but I wouldn't use them live to trigger anything. However, due to my usage, I don't need them for that reason, so you may be able to toggle the sensitivity to get it to work, I just haven't spent the time to do it. 2. There appears to be a lot of functionality in the whole middle section of the controller, but other than hard-coding it in, automap doesn't let you use that to toggle between plug-ins in the default condition with Logic Pro. I found it really odd that they had a preset on-board for GarageBand and like 6 other DAWS but not Logic. I personally have gotten by just fine without it, as I only use it for writing music and less for production/live. I'd like to test the functionality because I want to use it for MainStage some day. I'll update if I figure out the best way to use it. Overall, I am happy with this product for the relative price. I'll update more but so far it does what I need and probably a lot more that I don't.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018 by Nic
This is my second MIDI keyboard. My first one is a very cheap Behringer 49 and I already gave it as a gift to one of my friend. But Impulse 61 is a really fantastic MIDI keyboard + controller. First, the touch and feeling of the keys are good. The semi-weighted keys are excellent. Besides, pads and keys all have channel aftertouch, so that when you press the key or the pad down, you can push it even harder to create a series of channel aftertouch MIDI events, which is good if your soft-syn can support channel aftertouch. I use Windows 7 64bit and Sonar X1. I found the Automap 4 is very compatible with Sonar. Only one question is that you have to run Sonar as administrator. If you don't, Automap won't work properly and the keyboard cannot recognize the DAW. If you use other DAWs or use it on Mac, I cannot guarantee it will work perfectly. If you use popular VSTs, such as those from NI, you don't have to configure anything. For other plug-ins, you can create several pages for the mapping of the faders and encoders, so that they can actually control all of your plug-in's parameters. There are two switches to change the controllers from the plug-in mode to mixer mode, and, to traditional MIDI mode. I bought M-audio's sustain pedal and Alesis F2 expression pedal. Both of them can work perfectly with Impulse. If you want to use expression pedal for this keyboard, make sure to go to the website of Novation to check out which one is compatible, since not every expression pedal will be fully functional when used with Impulse. Overall, the quality is excellent. It is especially good and suitable when used in a music studio. I only create music at home and never go outside for live performance. 61-keys version may not be good for stage performance, since it is too heavy and bulgy.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2011 by Erwin
Style: 25 Keys
I purchased this keyboard to start working more with MIDI sample packs and add some more depth to my recordings and I was duly impressed with the quality of this controller. The most impressive thing for me was the key feel; the semi-weighted, closed front keys have a very authentic feel and action to them which makes them very pleasing to play. Since I use Ableton, all of the controls were easily mapped and fully functional with very little setup necessary; it was very much a plug and play experience. My only qualms: 1. The Automap software was fairly useless and also installed Bonjour on my system, but a couple of quick uninstalls and that was resolved. 2. The feel of the drum pads. They feel very stiff to me and did not articulate quite the way I was expecting, needing more force to get the right sound out of them than I was expecting. However, I do understand that these pads are not designed with the same feel as non-keyboard style MIDI controllers (such as the Novation Push and the Native Instruments Mashine) and once I used them for a little while, I became more accustomed to the feel they had. Bottom line, this is a great controller and one to seriously consider if you are in the market for a keyboard style MIDI controller.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014 by kerrick
This is the 2nd midi controller I've bought for my studio. I bought it to replace (as a step up) one that I've had for a number of years. So far, I absolutely love it. First time purchasing a Novation controller, but I'm impressed. PROS: - The AutoMap software that accompanies Novation controllers is great. Its the software interface that between the controller and your DAW. AutoMap (out of the box) already has templates for all the 3rd party plug-ins in my system as well as those built into Logic Pro X. - I can use the existing templates in AutoMap as starting points and customize the controls to suit my needs, if I want. - The 8 rotary knobs and 8 sliders offer plenty of control for what I need to do. - The knobs and sliders feel solid to the touch, with a great tactile feel to them. - The built-in arpeggiator is a nice add for simple grooves, though software arpeggiators offer a larger range of options. - The semi-weighted keys are SUPER for a board in this price range. - I really like the USB connection. The midi connections are for controlling other hardware, if needed. - The menus are actually helpful and straightforward rather than cryptic. Important! CONS: I can't stop playing it!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014 by KDub
I was trying to decide between this and the Launchkey for a fairly cheap MIDI controller with some neat features. Still haven't actually played with a launchkey in person (in retrospect I think maybe I should have) but here are my thoughts on the Impulse: -- keybed feels great and comfortable. For some reason it feels like there are fewer keys than on my old m-audio keystation but I think it's just because the impulse has much more going on up top. -- the drum pads feel nice and you can tweak their responsiveness within the keyboard itself. That said, they still feel a little stiff to me, and I have trouble doing any rolls with one had. The dedicated roll function doesn't really work as intended, because if you hold down a pad to roll sometimes the Impulse won't pick up other pads you're also hitting. Not sure if it's a problem with Impulse or my DAW though (Logic) --Aftertouch is a nice touch (har) but not a game-changer. The on-board arpeggiator is pretty cool though. -- the real kicker is the included version of automap 4. I spent far too much time just trying to get this thing up and running with Logic and I still frequently have issues where automap fails to map what I want it to map. (it tends to be the faders that get screwed up most often). "Learn" seems like a great idea in concept but I have only gotten it to work a few times within Logic. However, Automap works like a charm within Live (not surprisingly, since it comes bundled with the keyboard). Not a deal-breaker but there is definitely a learning curve with the Impulse if you want to use it for anything more complicated than simple MIDI.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2014 by averagejoecold
Style: 25 Keys
Reading the manufacturers description, I was under the impression this is fully functional with Pro Tools 11. The description states "Works with All Major DAWs and Plug-In Instruments and Effects" and goes further to even list out Pro Tools. However, I was very disappointed to get to the end of the setup and see a note that says AAX is not supported. So, you can use the fader and assign the knobs to certain Pro Tools functions, but none of your Plug-in Instruments and Effects will work. Additionally, there is apparently no plan to ever support it based upon the statements on Novation's website (search for AAX in their answer base). If you are not using Pro Tools, I would definitely recommend this. It is a really nice piece of hardware. The keys have a really nice feel and the pads are in my opinion incredible. It is really done well from a styling standpoint as well. Pros -Nice keys, with very good response -Excellent Pads, very nice feel and response -Solid product design, beautiful to look at Cons - Does not work "with All Major DAWs and Plug-In Instruments and Effects" as stated - No AAX support for Pro Tools 11 and no clear plan for future support, although there is some limited functionality outside of plugins and effects.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015 by Phenolic
Guys, I've scowered the internet, and my local guitar center, in search for the perfect MIDI controller. I grew up playing a Yamaha PSR learning keyboard, so I've learned to be proficient on synth style keys. In addition, I was a piano primary music composition major in college. I spent the majority of my youth locked in my bedroom recording tracks: rock, techno, ambient classical contemporary, pop, hip hop, etc. Now that I'm older, I work at a church where I like to explore different piano sample sounds for the worship service (mostly using Kontakt) and I like to layer many instruments to create these lush, cinematic sounds for when my band is slim. I'll put a bass guitar in my left hand and of course piano in the full range. So, I like that these MIDI keyboard have the faders and knobs to allow me to control the (mostly Low Pass Filters) of my pad sounds, to bring them in and out as I need to. So, the question is, why spend 400 bucks on this novation when I could spend nearly the same and get a keyboard that has BUILT IN sounds? Good question. The ideal situation would be to have a powerful, great sounding keyboard, like a Nord Stage, or Yamaha Motif, and use that to control my laptop sounds in Kontakt. I could even buy a MIDI controller with no keys, just knobs and faders, very cheaply. This is something I might do at some point, for my stage performances in MY venue where I can leave the stuff set up. However, a MIDI controller with the keybed, like this, allows for easy transportation and setup. As a professional piano player and recording guy, I know that keybeds action/velocity curve can either be preference, OR it can be straight up poorly made, like when a key stroke randomly jumps out more loudly than the others. However, I've seen young guys on youtube, playing a Novation, and they are awful keyboard players. Then, as they are playing, they say "Yeah, this velocity curve isn't that great". Umm..actually YOU are not that great. haha So on the this Novation. It is heavy and a bit bulky, compared to the Launchkey I own. But, that's not a terrible thing. The knobs and faders feel good. Not like an Allen and Heath soundboard, of course, but they feel decent and comfortable. not wobbly and loose. Drum trigger/pads...I don't do a lot of triggering/ableton stuff. If I play detailed sampled drum tracks, I use the keybed. So for me, the drum triggers are fine. Keybed - this is the big one for people. This keybed feels great. I seem to hit more notes when I do random, sloppy runs and scales. It's very forgiving. and again it just feels great. Some people have said they are annoyed at the velocity curve adjustment within this keyboard. I would advise them to not use it. Use the built in velocity curve adjustments in your virtual instrument. you have so much more control that way. It mapped itself to REAPER just fine. But I don'[t use it for mixing too much. So, this is a great keyboard/Midi controller. I'm very happy with it. I have the Launchkey 49 as my "throw around" keyboard. it's great, and it small. But for serious stuff, I use this. I've also just purchased the SL mkii off Ebay (why not on amazon? what's up with that?) So it will be interesting to see how it stacks up against this one. UPDATE 12-15-16 SO I got the SL mkii the knobs, faders, controls, etc feel great and professional. the unit is strong and heavy. However, the velocity curve simply has too much dynamic range and is too responsive to the smallest variation in playing strength. the impulse feels way better.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016 by Jered Mckenna
I've had several midi controllers in the past. This being the top of the list. Being a reason/ Ableton user this is a really good controller for such DAWs. S*** Even FL Studio had a pretty solid time with this, only a little mapping required. But it even with FL it was basically a plug-in play situation. In all there's about a five minute driver install and set up but once that's done you really do spend more time making music than trying to get the controller mapped. Being novice (in my mind) in this field of the digital frontier in audio production even individuals with no experience can use this bad boy. Plus if there's any question it has a solid forum and support of YouTube videos to figure well anything out. Also final note on the ups of this product, the after touch is great. Does a great job of replacing the sustain petal. I still bought one for the realism of playing a piano but if you wanna save a few bucks here's the controller for you. The only thing I would say is if you're trying to find a controller with a grand piano feel to it you maybe disappointed. That being said having semi weighted keys is a hell of a lot better than running naked like I have in the past using a laptop's keys or even a cheap Casio that has no real driver support let alone any weighted feel to it at all. If you want that save your money and get a solid workstation keyboard from Roland or something. But plan on spend at least $500.00 more versus the 350.00 price tag I paid going through Amazon. I knew what I was getting though so not a real "star killer" to me so go for it!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013 by Brendin Delaplaine