Novation Impulse 49 Usb Midi Controller Keyboard For Sale
Overall, this is a decent controller at this price point. I use this controller for controlling Ableton and a variety of VSTs in my home studio and live settings with a band. I've got a lot of experience with the Akai MPK49 (a direct competitor to this controller), so I'll discuss a number similarities and differences.
This controller has one of the better feeling keybeds I've played at this price point. Obviously not a full weighted piano feel, but very playable with piano vsts. I find the key feel to be superior to the MPK49.
Build quality feels pretty good, and I think it's a nice looking unit, although it's a bit longer than a few of the other 49 key controllers I've used. Integration / usability is fine...I'm running Windows 7.
I like the IDEA of low profile faders (cuts down on the possibility of clipping them off in transport), but the feel is not great, especially on the knobs. I tend to like a little resistance on my knobs, and the knobs on the impulse basically spin almost freely. They feel very cheap. The akai MPK49's knobs and faders have a vastly superior feel in my opinion.
AutoMap: If you're not familiar with automap, it's a software package that allows the use to automatically link the controller to whatever software you're using. This is a quick and easy way to get control over your DAW. I prefer to setup my controls myself, but I can see this being a good feature for some users.
Conclusions: Good features, good value, nice keybed, crappy knobs. If you're going to be doing a lot of tweaking, you want the MPK49. If you want a better than average feeling keybed for this price point, buy the impulse.
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Novation Impulse 49 Usb Midi Controller Keyboard Price
Price: | $346.73 |
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Novation Impulse 49 Usb Midi Controller Keyboard Overview
The Novation Impulse 49 USB MIDI controller is strong medicine for out-of-control DAW setups. For starters, the Impulse 49 gives you a most impressive keybed that's quite effective at communicating musical expression to your software. That's a big part of the puzzle. The intuitive control surface consists of 9 faders, 8 knobs, 8 pads, an array of buttons and transport controls, and an LCD screen to keep you operationally up-to-date. You also get a bundle of free software and sounds, making the Novation Impulse 49 an irresistible bargain.
Novation Impulse 49 Usb Midi Controller Keyboard Feature
- Ultra-responsive semi weighted keyboard with aftertouch
- Full DAW/plug-in control surface with 8 knobs, 9 faders and buttons
- Automap 4 control software enables instant hands-on access to your DAW and plug-ins
- Multi-function drum pads enable you to warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch clips in Ableton Live
- Comes with Ableton Live Lite, Novation's Bass Station synth and a Loopmasters sample pack
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Novation Impulse 49 Usb Midi Controller Keyboard Detail
- Product Dimensions: 28.3 x 6.3 x 15.1 inches ; 14.8 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
- ASIN: B005M02VNW
- Item model number: Impulse 49