Novation Impulse 61 Review & Recording - Audio Mentor

I review the Novation Impulse 61 in the video and record a quick music riff in Logic Pro on a Macbook Retina 15", using a preset Logic project template.

The Impulse series come in few variants, from a 25-key, 49-key, and 61-key model. Of all, I prefer using the 49-key model as it sits perfectly on a simple desk. The 61-key model is great if you're planning to use a lot of keys or to perform on stage.

[flowmaka]

Bless you brother for the review. I was considering the Oxygen 61 but the midi, expression input, and aftertouch are ideal
for live use. This would make it the ideal second keyboard in a live rig. Thanks!

[SergeGolikov]

I've had mine for 1 year and I love it, but am only scratching the surface.
Picked up a few ideas here, thanks.
I use it with Mixcraft 8.1 DAW, and there is no mapping template for it, although I have used
MIDI learn for basic functions like the Transport buttons.

[cheezo]

Great vid I've had one fr about 2 years and I am still learning new stuff I can do I love this keybord thank u

[klaus]

👍👍 one of the best Demonstrations!
Most other Videos are just "unboxing Videos" or Demos from Ableton or other Software.
Thanks!

[GONZOFAM]

thanks for a nice quick review. I think I'll get the 25.

[juliebercella]

Thanks for the video :) what is the compatibles software or if it s possible to use it without software at the beginning?

[guillaumed]

Great stuff, do you still recommend that keyboard in 2020?

[anzatzi]

Wow, you just made this!?? Great job!

[misterjaroslav]

Great review thanks! Going to watch your Launchkey's review...
I have to find something for traveling in order to substitute my Roland FP30.

[JFTM]

Hi, Mr. Chng. I was hoping you still can response to my message, seeing this few year old video. I can buy this keyboard secondhand for €135 and wonder if there is something like a vocoder on it. Or in short; can i record my voice as a sample and use it on the keys? greetings from John in the Netherland, Europe

[guilhermegarbato]

Thanks Reuben! My impressions here. Just bought one. Two of the main functions for me is to control Kontakt virtual instruments and my UDO Super 6 desktop. But... Aftertouch is almost impossible to use. To hard and no resolution at all. When I use keystep 37 or POLYBRUTE's AT... well, that's what you expect from aftertouch. Maybe there's a way of calibrating it. If there isn't, I will definitely send it back. AT is a very important feature for me. If there isn't a way to calibrate it, they REALLY should correct this on next models or just remove the function for good. Felt fooled by Novation... it's a shame. If you don't need or don't care for AT, it's a pretty good controller indeed.

[iDDxD]

so which one would you choose ? this or the Launchkey MK2 ?
or may be the Akai MPK2 ?
really nice reviews btw

[markgeetha]

Hi brother I have same 61 key MIDI I want to know what is the best software I can use please let me know

[francismumba]

Anyone with a setup video on how to get audio out of the keyboard to speakers

[Trancelistic]

I got 1, my old 1 was a 49 launchkey. Great midi.

This midi can do a lot more then what you show though.
(Ps works great on FL studio too)

[chrwrd]

I wonder if the novation impulse is playable like akai mpk 61 or if it is equal or even better in that discipline?

[shawnsaul]

Hi Reuben, very informative video on the Impulse series. I've been narrowing it down to either the Impulse or the Novation SL mkii series of midi controllers. What would be the pros and cons between the Impulse and SL mkii series? What would you recommend?

[marmitaa]

I'm looking for a keybed that has a heavy type of semi weights in the keys. Should i look more into this or no?

[daniel]

Hi,
Great video !
How’s the keyboard ? I would like to use it as a midi controller for organ and clav sounds from my Nord Stage 3 ? Would you recommend it ?

[HD_Hadi]

What's the difference with the MK1? I am going to buy one of this on ebay but i'm not sure if it's MK1 or MK2.