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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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Condition
Used - Very Good
Model
AMS-IMPULSE-25
Weight
7.7 lb
Color
Grey/Red
Material
Stainless Steel
Special Feature
full size piano style keys
Instrument Key
Any
In the box
Impulse 25USB cable
Warranty
2 years.
Works with
PC, Synthesizer

Features 5

  • 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

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.

Specs 33

Brand Novation
Number of Keys 25
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature full size piano style keys
Model Name Impulse 25
Additional Features full size piano style keys
Instrument Key Any
Supported Software Ableton, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reason, HUI

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Top Amazon Reviews

A great MIDI controller for piano players
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014 by kerrick
Great midi controller for Logic (or Garage Band)
Style: 25 Keys
For a guitar player interested in learning basic keyboard, this is a handy unit. Not enough keys for playing a bass line with the left hand, but fine for chords and scales. The 'Automap' software (included) easily mapped to the latest version of Logic, running on Lion OS. The knobs, buttons and transport keys all work in Logic/ GarageBand. In short: - This unit, nor the M-Audio, etc. cannot make 'sounds' without a computer. - The 'sounds' it can make go way beyond piano. It can be a bass, drums, sitar, South African Vocals, etc. or a combination thereof. Whatever came with Logic/GarageBand. - You can control Logic functions directly from the keyboard, you can control plug ins from the keyboard. At it's simplest level, just using the transport (play, stop, rewind, f.f.) keys makes editing, in Logic/GarageBand, much easier. It's a sturdy unit, and a lot of fun for the price. If you have a 'soft touch' on the keys, RTFM and set the sensitivity from '2' to '3' or '4'. Note that a really good keyboardist will want more keys, and also want them 'weighted.' I.e. They'll want something expensive (of course). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2011 by imgruenen
Good controller.
Style: 25 Keys
Great unit. Very solidly made. Novation stuff rocks. Perfect size so it does not eat up all your counter space. Obviously be sure you understand what you are buying. This is not a keyboard. It is a controller. Without plugging it into a computer with the right software, you will not be able to get a peep out of it. Comes with Ableton Lite which is hard to master, but super powerful. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016 by gadget geek
Not compatible with Pro Tools 11 - Beautiful piece of hardware though.
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015 by Phenolic
TESTING THE WATERS
Style: 25 Keys
Really good little mini keyboard. The board is made pretty good. The knobs do feel pretty cheap though so be careful with them they seem to be really really easy to turn~ too easy. This keyboard comes with a great selection of loops to set up in your DAW. It's fairly big about twice the size of your computer keyboard in depth. And maybe a little more in length. It's portable but a little bit heavy for a portable keyboard. I baught it for the transfer controls record, play ect. I was really eyeing the larger 61 and wishing for an 88 key. So I thought I would test the waters with this little guy. I really like that it has a MOD wheel by the pitch bender there on the left. Really a pretty nice unit a little expensive but may be worth it. If your the type of person who upgrades there keyboard a lot maybe not but if you want a pretty decent one you plan on holding on to which is my category I'd say go for it. Key action to me is sort of med range. I accually prefer a sort of a stiffer finger bed but for a little guy with all these options and the great loops and assignment software for the buttons you really can't go wrong. I am really looking forward to playing with it more. I'm pretty happy with this purchase so far. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2016 by Roy S. Jarvis
Big time game changer.
Style: 25 Keys
I love this thing. It pairs up with everything I’ve tried it with, including Linux. Great with Reaper.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2025 by Reginald Huggins
Nice controller
Style: 25 Keys
The keyboard is nice and strong! The price is great. The configuration is a little confuse
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020 by Daniel P.
Pure fken garbage!
Style: 25 Keys
Software is junk. Customer service is junk! Product will not stay linked, garbage! 08/14/23 Now impulse is totally worthless. 08/14/23 Email from Novation on my my impulse; Hello, Thanks for getting in contact. We have discontinued Automap as it was largely made obsolete. Improvements, and then updates to MacOS/ HP/ Dell prevented compatibility with the latest version of Automap. More details on Automap support for can be found here. Sorry for the inconvenience this has caused but we still continue a whole new line of great products. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018 by Mr. Michael
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