{"product_id":"novation-impulse-49","title":"Novation Impulse 49 MIDI Keyboard Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur highly expressive 49-key MIDI keyboard controller hosts a comprehensive array of fully assignable controls and integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro Tools, and other major music software. A true player's instrument, Impulse 49 features an ultra-responsive keybed with semi-weighted action and aftertouch - its full-size piano-style keys adapting beautifully to virtual organs, synths, and pianos. You also get eight pressure-sensitive, backlit pads that are perfect for playing and recording drums and percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate expressive performances\u003c\/strong\u003e  -  our High-Rate Scan (HRS) technology captures every nuance and detail of your performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasily assign all controls\u003c\/strong\u003e  -  get hands-on with your music production software (Ableton Live Lite included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape your sound\u003c\/strong\u003e - manipulate your sounds and mixes with smooth-action knobs, low-profile faders, and assignable buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo more with drums\u003c\/strong\u003e  -  eight velocity - and pressure-sensitive backlit pads for playing beats, designing arpeggios, and even launching clips in Ableton Live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect to anything\u003c\/strong\u003e  -  plug in to your hardware synths and sound modules via 5-pin DIN MIDI output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur most expressive keyboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduce better music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect to just about anything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImpulse is class-compliant and USB bus-powered, so you can simply plug it into Mac or Windows and get started straight away, without the need for a power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImpulse is gig-ready, too; 5 pin MIDI outputs allow you to connect to your favourite synth or module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo more with your drum pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlay drums in real time with pressure-sensitive pads for rolling beats, looping drum samples and designing arpeggios. These pads also function as multicoloured clip launchers in Ableton Live, so you can tell whether clip is loaded (yellow), playing (green), or recording (red).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMake music straight out of the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbleton Live Lite comes in the box and integrates seamlessly with all the controls to provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClip launch (using Impulse's back-lit drum pads)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also get an impressive library of free samples from Loopmasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImpulse also gives you instant hands-on control of other major music software, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePro Tools: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLogic: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control, Plug-in instrument\/effects control (instant control of Logic's own plug-ins and 3rd party VST\/AU plug-ins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCubase: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control, Plug-in instrument\/effects control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReason\/Record: Mixer control, Transport control, Instant control of rack devices (Thor, Dr Octo Rex etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCakewalk\/Sonar: Mixer control (all channels), Transport control, Plug-in VST instrument\/effects control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e49 note velocity sensitive piano style keyboard with assignable aftertouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e8 multi-colour large backlit velocity sensitive drum pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e8 endless encoders (infinite rotation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e9 sliders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e6 dedicated transport controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePitch bend and modulation wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e2 octave \/ transpose buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom blue-backlit LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e6 function buttons (4 with LED indicators)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e4 control switch buttons with LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e9 mute \/ solo buttons plus toggle button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eArpeggiator with tap tempo and roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB B 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDC power socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Novation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489694527737,"sku":"IMPULSE49","price":419.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/impulse-49-overhead-2400-2400__28491.1678873048.png?v=1780694073","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/novation-impulse-49","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}