MIDI Controller Keyboard: Novation Impulse

LamarVideos Says:

Dec 5, 2011 - So would you have to hook it up to a DAW to get sounds? Or does it already comes with some preloaded out of the box?

derdyserdy Says:

Dec 6, 2011 - MIDI keyboards are just controllers, like a computer keyboard. What you need is a synth with MIDI output to suit your needs.

SkTf25 Says:

Dec 13, 2011 - I picked the Impulse over the SL MkII mainly because the Impulse has 9 sliders and the SL only 8 (I don't get why; seriously: both the Akai MPK and the Novation Remote SL lack the 9th slider which is fundamental for Hammond control). Also, the Impulse has no AC power connector, it's only USB powered (though you can just buy an AC/USB adapter for 10 €).

TI3GIB Says:

Jan 13, 2012 - Door.

beatb4heat Says:

Jan 15, 2012 - hey, i got the impuls and i was wondering how to change the tempo on the drum pads

98GuitarTECH Says:

Jan 19, 2012 - whens the sl mkiii coming out? i want to know as being a student (broke) and doing music production i need the latest gear but i can't buy it after something recently came out

tblv9300 Says:

Feb 27, 2012 - Does the keyboard send sysex commands to control hardware synths like the sl mkII did? This is important for people who use live as a sequencer for hardware synths. The manual only mentions sysex as a way to update the impulse's os.

NovationTV Says:

Feb 28, 2012 - Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately this feature is not supported. However it is possible to send program change messages.

gumdrops27 Says:

Mar 5, 2012 - How does this compare to the axiom?

KTstartrak Says:

Mar 7, 2012 - Does the novation impulse 49 midi work with fruity loops?

Notacet Says:

Mar 15, 2012 - /watch?v=g_ryW7dEXzs#t=45s <-- To prove my point, I was playing at the gig with some organ sound, did a harp glissando and quickly realized that my sounds were stuck. At 0:48 I do the glissando and after that in 0:55 you can hear the organ note that shouldn't be there. It was a nightmare throughout the gig. When picking up sounds in Reason, they were already playing, and I had to track which keys were stuck.

Notacet Says:

Mar 15, 2012 - @Notacet @Notacet @Notacet Hmm, my original post disappeared, here it is:A warning to all considering buying Impulse!!When you do a harp glissando with black keys from right to left, black keys often get sustained (they return up but keep playing the note forever) until you play the exact key again! It's a mechanical problem that happens with any Impulse (25, 49, 63). I returned my Impulse to the store. Picked up a SL mk II instead, it doesn't have this problem.

NovationTV Says:

Mar 19, 2012 - Hi,This is not an issue we have heard of before and we are not aware of any mechanical issues with the Impulse range. We have been trying to replicate the behaviour you describe in-house but have been unable to do so. If you have any further information that would allow us to look into this further, please let us know.Novation Technical Support

daaaaavie Says:

Mar 29, 2012 - wow, looks like some incredibly poor tracking on that pitch-bend @ 2:48. i for one will not be purchasing based on this

TheSSDrift Says:

Apr 5, 2012 - Does AutoMap currently support FL Studio? I know the Impulse is capable of custom mapping for FL, but I was wondering if the latest AutoMap finally is compatible since I'm buying my Impulse 61 tomorrow regardless.

giotheutuber Says:

Apr 12, 2012 - Akai MPK49 <3

hiphopsamplez Says:

Apr 16, 2012 - Thank you so much!!!! #UN# is amazing!!#CN#

OrigineDuMonde Says:

Apr 24, 2012 - does anyone can help me? my impulse after 15-20 minutes is loosing connection with daw. possible reasons?

alestaire7 Says:

May 19, 2012 - cam this be used with fl studio

FunnyVideoCollector Says:

May 20, 2012 - maybe your using demo software they like to cut out after 10 mins. It could be a cable coming loose. I blu-tac my cable into my Novation 61SL MKII to stop it vibrating out.

NovationTV Says:

May 21, 2012 - The Impulse can be used as a standard MIDI device with FL Studio. You can also use Automap to take control of your third-party plug-ins.

Павел Басенко Says:

May 21, 2012 - Very cool keyboard! If a had enough money, i will buy this device! So pity that its real expensive in Russia(

ylfriends Says:

May 25, 2012 - Can you use this with garage band on ipad?

NovationTV Says:

May 28, 2012 - This isn't something which has been tested but potentially you can use the Impulse as a standard MIDI controller using the USB camera connection kit.