Novation Impulse 61 USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller

Impulse 61 from Novation is a USB-MIDI keyboard controller featuring 61 semi-weighted keys with assignable aftertouch. It was designed to feel like an instrument rather than a computer peripheral, and responds more accurately and in a musical manner when triggering a synthesizer or software instrument.

In addition to the keys, the controller features eight rotary controls, nine faders, and eight backlit drum pads, along with the obligatory pitch and modulation wheels. The controls allow for hands on manipulation of DAW functions, virtual instruments and plug-ins. The included Automap control software takes the hassle out of assigning the controllers with its instant mapping feature.

The Automap software edit page looks just like the Impulse control surface. This labels what each knob, fader, and button is controlling, and once assignment is finished, the window can be hidden. Control is available over the mixer, transport, and plug-ins of all major DAWs, as well as plug-in instruments and effects that don’t come with a DAW, like products from Native Instruments, Waves, or FXpansion.

Features:
– Ultra-responsive semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
– Automap 4 control software enables instant hands-on access to your DAW and plug-ins
– Comprehensive DAW/plug-in control surface
– 9 faders, 8 rotarys, 8 pads, transport controls, and an army of buttons
– Custom LCD screen always keep you status-savvy
– Multi-function drum pads let you warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch clips in Ableton Live
– Ships with Ableton Live Lite, Novation Bass Station, Loopmasters sample library, and Mike The Drummer
– Your choice of XLN Addictive Keys instrument (VST/AU/AAX) with product registration
– 3-year warranty