Novation Impulse 25
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Novation
Impulse 25
Product Info
Article Number:
270194
Brand:
Novation
Model:
Impulse 25
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Impulse 25 is a solid entry point for bedroom producers and those needing portable DAW control. The aftertouch is a nice surprise at this price, and the included software is genuinely useful for getting started. It's not a replacement for a full-sized keyboard, but it's a fantastic and affordable controller for sketching ideas and triggering loops.
Product Description
- Novation Impulse 25
- USB MIDI Keyboard with 25 Keys
- Semi-weighted with aftertouch
- Full DAW and plug-in control
- 8 Backlit drum-pads
- 1 Fader 55 mm
- 8 Rotating control knob
- 6 Transport buttons
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- 2 Octave keys
- Arpeggiator-
- Beat-Roll- and Clip-Launch buttons
- LCS display
- USB port
- Expression and Sustain pedal ports
- MIDI In/Out
- Automap control software
- Including Xcite+ software pack
- Ableton Live Lite
- Dimensions: 525 x 332 x 100 mm
- Weight: 3.5 kg
PROS
- • Semi-weighted keys offer surprisingly expressive playing feel
- • Automap integration streamlines DAW control and plugin assignment
- • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller workspaces and travel
- • Included software (Ableton Live Lite, Xcite+) adds immediate creative value
CONS
- • 25 keys limit harmonic possibilities for complex arrangements
- • Semi-weighted action lacks the depth of fully-weighted keys
- • Plastic construction feels less robust than higher-end MIDI controllers
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
25
Key Type
Semi-weighted with aftertouch
Pads
8 backlit drum pads
Knobs/Faders
8 rotating knobs, 1 x 55 mm fader
Connections
USB, MIDI In/Out, Expression pedal input, Sustain pedal input
Weight
3.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's lighter and less nuanced than a dedicated synth aftertouch, but still adds expressive possibilities for filter sweeps and modulation.
It can be, especially for beginners; it simplifies plugin routing, but experienced users might find it occasionally restrictive.
Absolutely, it's a standard USB MIDI controller and will work with virtually any DAW or music software.
