Novation Impulse User Manual

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Map/Mapping
In Automap 4, mappings dene how the assignable controls on Impulse relate to the various
controls on the Thing you are controlling. Mappings will generally have multiple pages.
For example, with a software synth, the various pages of the map will dene which synth
parameters (of the oscillators, lters, envelopes, etc.) are controlled by which rotary encoder.
Automap 4 has a Mapping Editor window which lets you change the mapping assignments to
suit your particular requirements.
Plug-in
A Plug-in is a software add-on which gives a DAW additional functionality and is typically used
to either generate or process sounds. Many are emulations of hardware devices. A plug-in may
be ‘native’ – supplied as part of the DAW application, or ‘third-party’ – purchased by the user
separately to work within the DAW.
Roll
A variant of Arp mode, Roll is another mode suited for live performance, and lets you repeatedly
trigger specic sounds from the drum pads, with velocity sensitivity.
Template
A Template denes how your Impulse will operate. When you load a template, all Impulse’s
own settings and parameters will be set to whatever the template dictates. If you subsequently
change settings, you can resave the amended set of data to the template, and your
amendments will be restored next time you load the template. Impulse is supplied with 20
‘factory’ templates which congure it for use with particular DAWs and/or Things.
Thing
A Thing is anything that can be controlled by Impulse and/or Automap. A Thing may be
hardware or software. Examples of Things are the plug-ins you use in your DAW, your DAW’s
track mixer and external, MIDI-controllable synths or FX processors.
Zone
It is possible to split Impulse’s keyboard to create four keyboard ‘zones’. You have full control
over where the split points are. This is a useful feature in live performance, as it allows you to
use different parts of the keyboard to wwcontrol different instruments, or layer one sound on top
of another.

Novation Impulse Specifications

General

Velocity Sensitive	Yes
Aftertouch	Yes
Faders	9
Knobs	8
Transport Controls	Yes
Arpeggiator	Yes
Keyboard Type	Semi-weighted
Aftertouch Type	Channel
Key Count	25, 49, 61
Pads	8
Display	LCD
MIDI I/O	MIDI In/Out
Power	USB powered
Type	MIDI Controller
Connections	USB, MIDI In/Out, Sustain Pedal
Software	Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station
Pads Type	Velocity-sensitive backlit pads
Controls	Knobs, faders, buttons, pads
Display Type	LCD
Pedal Inputs	Sustain, Expression
Software Included	Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station
Power Supply	USB
Dimensions (49-key)	864mm (W) x 332mm (D) x 100mm (H)
Weight (49-key)	5 kg