Novation Impulse User Manual

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Roll Mode
Roll mode gives you a convenient method of repeatedly triggering a single note – typically a
percussive effect such as a drum sound. Enable Roll by pressing the Roll button
15
. The Roll
button LED illuminates and the drum pads glow red. Pressing a drum pad will now trigger the
sound assigned to it for as long as the pad is pressed. The pads’ velocity-sensing is still active
– the volume will be proportional to the pressure applied to the pad. See also “Pad Curve” on
page 20.
Certain arp parameters (set in the Arpeggiator Settings menu – see page 26) have an effect on
the rhythmic pattern of the roll.
Boot Menu
The boot menu will not be required in normal operation, but is there to let you update Impulse’s
rmware, check rmware version numbers and also to reset all the settings to the original
factory values.
Boot menu is entered by holding down the +, - and Shift buttons simultaneously while applying
power – i.e., while plugging in the USB cable.
Page 1: Exit (Exit)
Press Enter to leave the boot menu.
Page 2: Setup (Setup)
This is related to the Impulse model and is for factory use
only. Do not alter this setting! A long press on the – button
(Cancel) will exit this level.

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