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The Novation Impulse 61 USB MIDI controller gives you everything you need to control your DAW with expression and precision. At the heart of the Impulse 61 is its highly responsive semi-weighted keyboard with assignable aftertouch. You get full DAW/plug-in control via one fader, eight rotaries, eight backlit performance pads, transport controls, and an LCD to keep you status-savvy. The Impulse 61 also ships with a tidy collection of cool software and sounds. If you have DAW control issues, check out the Novation Impulse 61.





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First-class keyboard





The Novation Impulse 61's semi-weighted keybed is first-class. Designed to feel like an instrument rather than a computer accessory, these keys communicate musical expression to your DAW with an efficacy you never thought possible. That's always been the challenge with MIDI and computer-based music creation ? and the Impulse 61 attacks it head-on. The result is better music.





Iron-fisted, velvet-gloved control





In addition to the superb keyboard, the Novation Impulse 61's multifunction, backlit drum pads let you roll beats, warp arpeggios, launch clips in Ableton Live, and curb the potential for mayhem that lurks beneath the surface of every complex DAW setup. And with immediate access to your DAW's transport, mixer, and plug-ins, you'll enjoy increased productivity and focus, resulting in, again, better music.





Works with all major DAWs





The Novation Impulse 61 has been designed and tested to work with all major DAWs and plug-in instruments and effects, including Ableton (Ableton Live Lite comes included with Impulse), Cubase, Logic, ProTools, Reason/Record, Sonar (PC only), FL Studio, Studio One, and Garage Band. Automap 4 control software is the magic that gives you immediate hands-on access to your DAW and plug-ins. In addition, you get Impulse 61 access to your third-party plug-in instruments and effects, such as Native Instruments, Waves, or FXpansion. In Live, you can even control Scene Launch and Clip Launch using Impulse's backlit drum pads. The Novation Impulse 61 is one serious controller.





Free XLN Addictive Keys instrument with registration!





Your Novation Impulse 61 also includes your choice of XLN's world-class Addictive Keys virtual instruments. Choose from the following:





Modern Upright: a tight, defined Yamaha U3 upright


Studio Grand: a remarkably rich Steinway Model D grand


Electric Grand: the pop-rock classic Yamaha CP-80 at your fingertips


Mark One: a sublime Fender Rhodes through a vintage tube amp





This offer is open to both new and existing customers. To redeem your Addictive Keys license, log in to your Novation account and register your product. You'll find your instrument options under your My Account page.





Novation Impulse 61 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 rotaries, 8 pads, transport controls, and an army of buttons


Custom LCD always keep you status-savvy


Multifunction drum pads let you warp arpeggios, roll beats, and launch clips in Ableton Live


Ships with Ableton Live Lite, Loopmasters sample library, and Mike The Drummer


Your choice of XLN Addictive Keys instrument (VST/AU/AAX) with product registration


3-year warranty