Novation IMPULSE-49, 49-key Keyboard Controller

The Novation IMPULSE-49, 49-key Keyboard Controller is our ultra-responsive and expressive keyboard with loads of fully assignable controls. Designed for people who love to play keys, it's a pleasure to play and integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and other major music software.

Our Most Expressive Keyboard

We specifically designed the Impulse keyboard to let you create truly expressive performances. Ultra-responsive with semi-weighted action and aftertouch, its full-size piano style keys adapt perfectly to any instrument you want to play, including organs, synths and pianos. While you’re playing, our unique High Rate Scan (HRS) technology will scan the keyboard 10,000 times per second to capture every nuance of your performance. You can choose between a 61, 49 and 25-key version of Impulse. The only difference is that the 25-key sacrifices its faders to make it easier to carry around.

Produce Better Music

Mix and sculpt your sound using endless smooth-action knobs, low-profile 45mm faders, loads of buttons and a custom LCD screen. All controls work seamlessly with major music software and can be mapped to any parameter.

Product Specification:  

Number of Keys: 49

Type of Keys: Semi-weighted

Velocity Sensitive: Yes

Aftertouch: Channel Aftertouch

Pads: 8 Backlit

Other Controllers: Pitch bend, Mod Wheel

Encoders/Pots: 8

Faders: 9

Dedicated Transport Control: Yes

Zones: 4

Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 1 x 1/4" (expression)

MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB

USB: 1 x Type B

Computer Connectivity: USB

Software: Ableton Live Lite

Hardware Requirements - Mac: Dual Core processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum

Hardware Requirements - PC: Dual Core processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum

OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.7 or later

OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later

Power Supply: USB Bus Powered, AC-DC USB Adapter (sold separately)

Height: 3.94"

Width: 33.31"

Depth: 13.07"