Description

Novation IMPULSE 61 is a USB MIDI controller with a 61-key semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard with assignable aftertouch and HRS (High-Rate-Scan) technology that scans the keyboard 10,000 times per second. It integrates 8 potentiometers, 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads, 9 faders with 9 solo/mute buttons, an arpeggiator, pitch and mod wheels, transport controls, and a large LCD screen. Compatible with most DAWs on the market.

Super Expressive Keyboard

In designing the Impulse 61, Novation focused entirely on creating an extremely expressive keyboard. Highly responsive, with semi-weighted action and aftertouch, its full-size, piano-style keys are beautifully suited for virtual organs, synths, and pianos. Novation's HRS (High Rate Scan) technology "reads" your keyboard interaction an impressive 10,000 times per second, capturing every nuance and detail of your performance with an incredible degree of precision.

Full Control of Your DAW

Take command of your mix and shape sounds using the Impulse 61's endless rotary potentiometers, 45mm low-profile faders, numerous buttons, and an LCD screen. Each control can be manually assigned to any DAW or plug-in parameter via MIDI.

More Action with the Pads

The Impulse 61's eight backlit, pressure-sensitive pads are perfect for playing and recording drum and percussion tracks, thanks to the roll mode that simplifies automatic note repetition. In addition to beats, arp mode allows for real-time arpeggio processing using the pads, while in Ableton Live, they can be assigned to launch clips using multi-color: yellow for a loaded clip, green for a playing clip, and red for a recording clip.

Impulse 61 Connections

The Novation Impulse 61 keyboard controller can be bus-powered via USB and can be used by simply connecting it to a Mac or PC, without the need for a separate power supply. Additionally, it is also suitable for live performance use, thanks to the presence of a 5-pin MIDI DIN output that allows connection to hardware synthesizers and sound modules.

Perfect Integration with Ableton Live

A great controller needs great software. In Ableton Live Lite, you can control the mixer, use transport controls, launch clips via the pads, and launch scenes.

Components Software 

Components is a Novation product management hub; you can access new sound packs, manage sound content, customize your device, and stay updated with the latest firmware.

NOVATION Impulse 61 Features

    
• 61 velocity-sensitive keys with assignable aftertouch
    
• Blue backlit LCD screen 
    
• Pitch and modulation wheel
    
• 8 endless potentiometers
    
• 8 multi-color backlit velocity-sensitive pads
    
• 9 faders
    
• 6 transport buttons
    
• 2 octave/transpose buttons
    
• 6 function buttons (4 with LED indicators)
    
• 4 buttons with LED control switch indicator
    
• 9 mute/solo buttons + 1 toggle button
    
• Arpeggiator with tap tempo and roll

NOVATION Impulse 61 Connections

    
• MIDI Connections: 5-pin MIDI In and Out, USB B Port (power, MIDI)
    
• 2 1/4" jack inputs for sustain and expression pedal 
    
• Software Compatibility: Ableton 10, Logic, Reason and other DAWs compatible with HUI protocol
    
• Dimensions and Weight: 1022x332x100 mm; 6 kg

To get software included with NOVATION Impulse 61:

Create an account and register the instrument on the Novation website (click here)

*NB: Software applications are included free of charge for promotional purposes and may change over time without prior notice. Algam EKO is solely responsible for the hardware instrument and cannot provide technical or commercial assistance for the software provided free of charge or third-party software used with the product. For software support, consult the manual or online help of the software you are using.

NB: The use of authorization codes, i.e., the download and activation of the software provided free of charge, waives the right of withdrawal.