Novation Impulse 25 Demo with iPad

[@rolandgibbs9036]

Also, these are so well built.

[@SergeGolikov]

I've had my IMPULSE 61 for about 18 months and love it, but had only scratched the surface, never new where to find a detailed manual. This has been really helpful, thank you! 👍 liked.

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I am glad it helped. An impulse 61 would be nice. My main controller is an Axiom 49 gen 2 but I think I will go with an impulse 61 if my axiom ever breaks.

[@marcustvchannel5885]

I have a piano too , it is hard for you to make music g ?

[@Paradroidx]

I just got one for 100$ guitar center online used, but it's so awesome. Except the knobs are waay to loose an sensitive, but the arp is oodles of fun. Time fly's with this one. Instant control of your DAW and plugins

[@marcustvchannel5885]

Awesome awesome awesome , I had the 49 key notation impulse piano keep uploading imma buy the 25 key

[@Jason75913]

I was looking for a demonstration of the arp, thanks a lot!

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Your welcome. The ARP is pretty powerful.

[@Jason75913]

TheAudioDabbler I'm sold on this one. Great arp and it can do rpn and nrpn tramissions through its MIDI output in addition to the regular MIDI CCs. I repaired a few of these a few years ago, but didn't spend time with the arp. I did like the controls and keybed. dis gon b guud, m8

[@Jason75913]

I just got an Impulse 25, the one thing that was going to fail for me was the apparent lack of a latch button for the arp, but I see now that a sustain pedal is required to serve as a latch for the arp. Good enough, I'm keeping it. I was hoping that a sustain pedal would be the latch, indeed it is.

[@ej1mshan]

Great video, nice way of working with Loopy on the iPad :)

[@georgedewar1682]

great demo, far better than ones from manufacturer or parties being paid.....

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Thanks. Its a great little midi controller. I need to do some more stuff with it. Thanks for the kind words.

[@gsmith6037]

Can u suggest some tutorials. I can't even configure mine 2 play any sounds.

[@TheAudioDabbler]

It has no internal sounds. Are you trying to hook it up to a DAW or hardware synth?

[@pennycean3339]

This impulse 25 don’t have a Speaker so what do I do

[@TheAudioDabbler]

It is just a midi controller. No internal sounds. You would have to use a computer or iOS device and external speakers. It only controls software or hardware synths.

[@pennycean3339]

What cord do I need to connect the impulse 25 to the iOS

[@marcustvchannel5885]

Pretty cool

[@elkin1888]

Very good entry men! I may ask you if Impulse is compatible wih Launchpad app?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I dont think it is compatible with it. I do wish they would open up the Launchpad app for other midi controllers but as I do have a Launchpad Pro, Its not a real concern to me. You can pick up a launchpad mini for pretty cheap and it would be great for live use with the launchpad app.

[@Sonatarium]

02:05 does it make that plastisc sound when you press the keys?

[@francisco34819]

Hello how are you? Thank you very much for the video. I would like to make you a query: I used the midi chan button to change the instrument and suddenly I stopped doing it. On the Novation screen it shows that it changes but it doesn't actually do it. do you know how i could fix it? I tried to reset but it didn't fix anything. Thank you

[@simonsmith2642]

My wife, needs to trigger drum loops bass loops, and do some diddly doos on the keys to fill in and add a melody while I play guitar and sing, thats it… Simple stuff at first. Will this do what she needs? And can this hook up via USB to PC for triggering Ableton for the loops and stuff.

[@TheAudioDabbler]

This would work but I might look at the Launchkey series. Better design for ableton loop triggering. They have different key sizes as well. So you could get a 25, 37, or 49 for keyboard sizes.

[@setisjay]

How are you hooking the keyboard up with your midi cable? I am using an andiod tablet. Any suggestions?

[@marcustvchannel5885]

As long as the software is functional

[@locraintheinsane1369]

Hey do you know if its possible, seting up the LCD screen to display the piano keys velocity when pressed down, similar to the drum pads at 2:30 ?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

not to my knowledge. I have since sold that midi controller only because I did not get as much use out of it as I thought. Its a great controller.

[@jessievelez8186]

Sir can you help me?I have novation impulse 49 and connect to IOS garage band but it cannot work to 49 keys but it works to 8 pads buttons in above.help me sir.. thank you

[@TheAudioDabbler]

It may be a midi channel issue. Not sure.

[@Dreammaster15089]

Can I load sounds from my pc and play them in my hardware set up. I don't want to use a laptop as my set up is dawless.

[@TheAudioDabbler]

You could depending on the sounds and the app you want to use. be a little more specific about what you would want to do and I can advise you. Thanks for watching.

[@swamisarabjeet181]

What that the wheel, right side ?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

No wheel on right side. On left side there is a pitch and mod wheel.

[@songbird857]

With your setup (Korg iM1, Loopy, Audiobus), did your knobs sync in realtime? I have the 25, and I'm trying to set it up to use for live gigs. I've only run it through Garageband, and the knobs are useless with that :(

[@TheAudioDabbler]

yes, I had loopy sending out the tempo to the novation. Worked pretty flawless the few times I tested it. Of course you are not limited to loopy. Any app that can send tempo should be able to send the tempo out to the novation. There is an app called Midi Link Sync that seems to work really well with sending midi clock to external gear, plus it has ableton link built into it as well. itunes.apple.com/us/app/midi-link-sync/id1071048493?mt=8&at=1010luhU

[@songbird857]

Thanks so much for the quick reply! Very helpful...

[@pj3_pastorj3]

Not getting sound out of iPad Pro. I have impulse 61. Help please! Been at it all day. I’m new to this

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I might need a few more details as to how you are hooking everything up. No sound could be a number of reasons. you can email at TheAudioDabbler at gmail.com if its easier.

[@SayakPChatterjee]

Does this has aftertouch keys ???

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Yes both the keys and the pads will send aftertouch.

[@tafarimusic7598]

Very Nice

[@jeanlouiscoquin3743]

Hi, I would like to have your advice concerning a midi controller for iPad Air 2. I don't want to buy an alesis iodock, I would prefer to investing into a midi controller which include a sound card for exemple an MPC renaissance, or à Novation X25. In your opinion do you think the MPC renaissance would fit to the IPad with a USB to lightening cable converter?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I have no experience with midi controllers with built in sound cards. Seems like several came out but never took off. Could have had issue when combing both in 1 unit. Whatever you choose, make sure it is class compliant or it will not work with the iPad. That being said, what are your input requirements for the audio interface? Guitar, external synth, microphones, record player? Will this be in a studio environment or live or both? ie portability concerns? Me personally, I would recommend a separate audio interface and midi controller. That way you have options to expand or change your setup without having to reconfigure everything. Plus if something breaks, you don't have to start from scratch either. Please reply back and we can continue with this dialog to help you make the best decision.

[@danmillane]

Hey mate. Got a powered hub and it's not working with ipad. Which one did you get to work? Cheers

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I was using a small belkin but that one has bit the dust. I now have an off brand from amazon and it seems to work. I have also tried several and really haven't found one that didn't work. I have recently ran into an issue with my original CCK. It seems to have gone bad. Not sure why, maybe because its really old and has been lugged around alot. Check cables, make sure its getting adequate power, and maybe try it with a computer to see if its working. Let me know if you figure it out. BTW, are you getting an error message? what are you trying to use with it?

[@robbelliii]

Nice video. How can the controller be powered? Battery? AC Adapter?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

It can be bus powered and it has an optional AC adapter but it doesnt come with one.

[@Happydayz07]

Was watching this as wanna play in impulse 25 on my pad so I can take it out with me and download loopy hd app like you have and it’s wont work how have you got it to work with the iPad

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I use a *powered* USB hub with the Camera Connect Kit. I would recommend the camera connect kit version 3, which allows for additional power as well. Let me know if you have any other question.

[@Zeisslermusic]

Great video, i have the Impulse 25 too, but no powerd usb hub. My ipad says, not enought power til run. But my Roland Digital piano will run on the ipad. I now need the powerd usb hub :-) Thanks for the info down below :-)

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching and glad it could help.

[@valdiskrebs566]

Great demo, nice to see the serious MIDI controllers can work with the iPad. Quick question ... if I have two synth apps running on my iPad, one is set to receive on MIDI ch 1 and the other is set to receive on MIDI ch2. and I have an ARP being sent to the app on ch 1 from the Impulse. When I switch to MIDI ch 2 on the Impulse, to play a solo over the arp, will it continue to send the arp signal out on ch1?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Thanks. That is a good question. I have since gotten rid of the impulse and I regret it on a daily basis. From what I remember, I think it works on a global channel, so if you switched channels, I am sure the arp would also switch channels and start sending on channel 2. I don't believe the impulse can send on 2 different midi channels at the same time.

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I use an Axiom 49 Gen 2, Arturia Minilab mkii, and my Korg Trition Taktile 25. I have heard good things about the keystep. I need a good dedicated pad controller. I thought about the MPD232.

[@MinasKaratasos]

how to loop the sounds? is optional of the keyboard ?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I was using LoopyHD on the iPad. The keyboard is just a controller although it has a really nice ARP function that I use

[@issiewizzie]

I have the 61

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I bet that is nice. If I ever get my hands on another one, I will not let it go.

[@marlenedegrood]

I’m a bit confused ... is each midi channel assigned to a different IAA? Could this be done in AUM? You show midi channel 1 as playing through iM1 .. what are the other midi channels playing and how did you assign them. I’m sorry if this is a really stupid question but for some reason my brain is blocked on this and I’m not seeing the obvious. I would love to see you do some more tutorials on using the impulse with the iPad since you’re the only one who’s touching this with quality info. Maybe if I could just come over to your house for a couple of hours 😃 Love everything you do!!

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Thanks for the kind words. I have iM1 setup in multi mode, which allows for up to 8 different instruments on different midi channels. So it can act as a really great sound source for easily switching between instruments. I may have covered this aspect in one of my iM1 videos but if I haven't I can surely do one showing that.

[@marlenedegrood]

TheAudioDabbler .... Perfect!!! Learned so much from iM1 Part 1 .... Thank You so much!!! I’ll do Part 2 after absorbing Part 1 :)

[@retroradio-bysudarshankolh4803]

thank you very much... very helpful...i was struggling with the impulse 25..

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Your welcome. Glad it helped. I have since sold it but wish I had not. If I ever get a chance to own another I will get the 49 or 61 version.

[@marcustvchannel5885]

Omg I have the 25 awesome , brilliant outstanding

[@Ian-gw2vx]

Hi, I am also looking for a decent midi controller keyboard for my ipadwith an idock ll recording using apps like Loopy,Auria pro,AUM etc. I made the mistake of purchasing the Alesis V149 and finding out you couldn't change midi channels without using a pc so it was useless with the ipad. Alesis community were useless and didn't respond so took it back to the store for a refund.

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I really loved the impulse25 when I had it. As you can see in my video, super easy to change parameters, midi channel, etc. If I ever get an opportunity to own another one, I will. It does require a powered usb hub but since you have an iDock, it should be fine. I also have an m-Audio Axiom 49 gen 2. As there is no PC/MAC editor, everything is done on the controller itself. A little finger dancing but once you get a handle on changing things, its pretty simple. Depending on the size you are wanting, I just picked up the Arturia MiniLab mk2. Its great for a small, compact 25 key controller. Loads of knobs and 2 banks of 16 pads. You can easily change the midi channel, although most other parameters need a pc or mac to edit.

[@Ian-gw2vx]

Thanks. My other option is the similar Akai MPK25. Have you tried that ?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I have not tried the MPK25. Seems like a fairly feature rich controller with onboard editing abilities. Aftertouch is always fun to have. I have played the MPK Mini but the keys on it are not really playable for me, they are way smaller than they appear in pictures.

[@Ian-gw2vx]

I think I am gravitating to the Novation but in a bit of a conundrum. I want the small, portability of the 25 key but really play with 2 hands. The 49 key is way too heavy and bulky. Some reviews also say keys feel cheap.

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Maybe look at the xkey 37. A lot of people love it, and its lightweight and portable. I haven't tried it myself but I have read that the keys feel really good. You could pair that with an Akai MPD218 and have both keys and pads. Both fairly portable. I hope to one day build me something like this to house a midi controller, my interface, maybe small foot controller, iPad and macbook. www.synthtopia.com/content/2016/02/02/custom-keyboard-cases-by-jl-design-2016-namm-show/

[@r3chu5]

the novation impulse 61 is compatible with ipad? don´t need a power charge to works?

[@TheAudioDabbler]

It should be as long as you use a powered hub with the old camera connection kit or just use one of the newer camera connection kits.

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

Date 5/9/2019 picked up a Novation impulse,see 49 for 79 bucks. The seller said everything else Jed but he lied. The C key second from the right, your middle c was dead. The good thing is there are a dozen tiny aluminum screws around the parimeter of the back. Remove those. Take a picture of cables. I marked mine with different colored sharpies. Then you should see 2 rows of black philips screws. Remove these. Remove keyboard. springs and clips hold the keys in place and come apart. You'll see it's probably filthy in there. Clean carefully. While the machine is open remove the screen and clean the glass . Mine was really filthy

[@Veneer22]

.... bro... lol! no one is doing that. Yeah just remove the springs from the keys easily when you take it apart.....

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

Dictatorial? You mean tutorials

[@deanpodkubosek3863]

Your promotion and presentation of this synth is complete disaster🤑

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Thanks for the kind and encouraging words.

[@juanbeirutty7447]

Awesome test Cheers 🫵🏻💎🍿🎥🎶🎸🔥 jJ:>