Novation Impulse User Manual

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Mute/Solo (Impulse 49 and 61 only) – this sets the nine per-fader buttons
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to act as either
Mute or Solo buttons for their respective mixer channel when this section is used in mixer mode
only.
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Data knob – this is a rotary encoder used for selecting options or altering values in the
Impulse’s menu system. The knob includes a ‘press’ action which performs an ‘Enter’ function
in the menus.
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Roll and Arp buttons – these place Impulse’s drum pads into Roll and Arp modes
respectively. The buttons also have Shift functions, and pressing them together activates
Impulse’s Clip Launch function for Ableton Live.
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Pitch wheel – standard pitchbend wheel, spring-loaded to return to centre detent position.
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Keyboard – Impulse is available in 25-, 49- or 61-note versions. The keys are semi-weighted
and output channel aftertouch.
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Transport controls - these provide remote control facilities for DAW transports.
Rear view – connections
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1 USB port – USB Type B connector compatible with USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0. Connect the
Impulse to a USB port on your computer using the USB cable supplied. Alternatively you can
connect a USB AC-to-DC adaptor here if using Impulse away from a computer.
2 Sustain and Expression – two ¼” jack sockets for the connection of standard sustain and
expression pedals.
3 MIDI In and MIDI Out – standard 5-pin DIN sockets allowing you to connect to external
MIDI hardware such as additional sound modules.
4 Kensington security lock – secure your Impulse to a convenient structural point if desired.

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