Novation Impulse MIDI Controller - Features Overview and Review

Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers. They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple). Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch Live clips.

This video offers a complete overview of the Impulse features, outlining the differences between the different products in the range, highlighting the ways in which you can assign the onboard controllers to your DAW parameters of choice. Plus he looks at the integral drum pad controllers, examining the different modes they can be used in, and weighs up the overall performance value of this product.

Enjoy!

[TheGallery]

I just purchased one of these and this has been really helpful, much appreciated :)

[BrianAndersonTT]

I have to admit i was leaning towards something with maybe better build quality and feel, but some of these features look hard to pass up.

I could definitely have some good fun with that touch pad.

[johnbovi]

thanks for the review .ive just bought Novation impulse .Now all ineed to do is lurn the keybord :D

[aftermathstudioproductions]

The impulse is nice for arpeggios on my DX7. It isn’t the easiest machine to understand, it has a lot more potential than I can grasp currently

[snowsklife]

great review ! thanks this has been useful for helping me decide between the Novation impulse and the Akai Mpk, with impulse in the lead :D

[snowsklife]

Agreed !! browsing some forums and reviews i heard the same, thanks Bro ! I Will get the impluse :)

[marlcncepcion]

in the impulse 25, can the knobs be assigned to volume different instruments. say, knob1 = piano; knob2 = strings; knob3 = organ; and so on..

[gablong]

how do i change the polarity from the sustain pedal?

[pkdukesnides]

Hello, I have a microkorg right now and I am thinking about selling it for this. I really like the idea of a bigger keys that are semi weighted. As well as a better interface by the looks of it. I will be playing some small events a long with a band and i was curious is this would be a good fit

[DjJaskol]

What are the parameters of the computer in the movie?

[YourMomIsATurtle]

You can't really compare them because the impulse is a MIDI controller and the Mini Nova is a synthesizer.... so basically the impulse doesn't make the sound by itself, you just control software synths that come from your computer

[alexandreisavirov]

Hello. Is the controler able to handle all these mapping functions plugged into an audio interface via MIdi? My usb are unusable.. I suspect it is possible, but dont know if USD add any additional functionality not available thru midi. THANKS

[IdanBalasMusic]

anyone using it with logic pro without automap ?

[foleysurf]

When does automap work for FL studio???

[veryviby]

Can we launch scenes in ableton live through the impulse ?

[stephenroyal]

You mentioned you still use a Korg stage piano. Can the sounds that you manipulate THROUGH the Novation then be sent TO the Korg stage piano? (I know the Novation has a Midi out, but it does not have a Midi through.)

[BrianAndersonTT]

Does the midi/plugin/mixer button options suggest that you can only have 1 mapping available for your soft synths?

[JMILLYEN]

how can you change the speed on the roll mode? i have logic pro x and can't seem to figure it out with my 25

[lolomaganaestudiopost]

Hi, does it work well with OS Yosemite 10.10?

[TomZentra]

Apparently the AutoSpell function doesn't work with AutoMap.