The main features of the Impulse 61 include:
The Novation Impulse 61 Note USB/MIDI controller designed to be the main control centre of your studio and music creation. The Impulse controller is designed to work with your music making software, controlling the software’s mixer, instruments and effects.
The Impulse from Novation includes Automap 4, Novation's improved controller software. Automap 4 is now more simple and easier for DAW and plug-in assignment, making the Impulse work in harmony with your chosen software. The Impulse keyboard is fitted with a Semi-Weighted keybed and aftertouch, which is ultra-responsive and can adapt to your playing style.
The Impulse controller also features eight drum pads with multi-coloured LEDs, eight rotary encoders, full transport control, nine assignable buttons and nine faders. The large LCD screen on the Impulse keeps you informed of every operation.
The drum pads on the Impulse can be used to trigger clips in Ableton Live's session view; illuminating yellow if a clip is loaded, green if it is playing and red if it is set to record. They can also work in different modes, such as following the pattern of Impulse's on-board groovebox-style arpeggiator/step sequencer. The USB powered Impulse will be a true asset to any studio environment and perfect for all types of producers and musicians.
This product its great! For a keyboard MIDI controller with 61 keys its surprising light, the keys have a great touch, and the pads for the price range/ quality of this product are pretty awesome. The faders have a nice sensibility too and resistance. I recommend.
I bought this unity, and did not disappoint. Is much solid than competition for the same price range. Its lighter than it seems to be, but very sturd construction still. Ive been using it live and never failed me. Its auto map feature works well, dough when you want to program all knobs and buttons youre way its more hard than should be other than that its a safe purchase.
Bought is at 250 euro, and that's what it's worth. 350 is too much. Keys, sliders, buttons, potmeters are all plastic and sort of loose.
Functions are OK. Next one will be a dedicated keyboard, not a combo of all kinds of functions.