Novation Impulse Explained

Do you use a Novation Impulse keyboard controller? This awesome, in-depth series from studio meister Eli Krantzberg will reveal all of the amazing features and functions found in the Novation Impulse, as well as how it uses Automap to further enhance its operation.

The Keyboard Controls
A Tour of the Keyboard (06:13) - Get a brief introduction to the layout and architecture of the Novation Impulse keyboard controls.
Loading & Saving Templates (04:03) - Twenty user definable templates are available that determine how your Novation keyboard will work. Learn how to save modifications to templates and how to "save as" to new locations.
Transpose, Keyboard & MIDI Channels (02:47) - learn how to transpose the keyboard by octaves or semi tones, how to set which port is used, the keyboard's velocity sensitivity, and which MIDI channel it will transmit on.
Global Setup Controls (04:42) - See how to set the global controller settings that are non template specific, and apply to the overall functioning of the Impulse.
Working with Zones (04:25) - With zones, the Impulse keyboard can be split into 2, 3, or 4 separate or overlapping regions; each having it's own MIDI channel, port assignment, and keyboard range. It's great for triggering multiple instruments in various ranges on the keyboard. Watch as we set the Impulse up to split the keyboard into two separate zones.
The Hidden Modes (03:49) - Learn how to use Preview mode to verify assignments without transmitting data, how to send program change messages to external or software devices, and how to use Boot Mode to verify the keyboard's firmware version and restore the factory defaults.
Mapping the Faders (03:24) - Discover how faders are mapped to send either CC, RPN, or NRPN MIDI messages in the Controls menu when the keyboard is used in Template mode as opposed to Automap mode.
Mapping the Buttons (04:31) - Buttons have the added functionality of being able to trigger notes and send program and bank change messages. Learn how buttons function in their normal, momentary, toggle, and step modes.
The Arpeggiator in Action (02:25) - Watch as the Impulse's 8 pads are used in real-time to modify the arpeggiator's rhythms while the performance is simultaneously captured into Logic Pro.
Arpeggiator Parameters (06:13) - Learn how to control and modify various aspects of the notes that are generated by the arpeggiator, including the rhythmic value, duration, swing, direction, range, and number of steps.
Roll Mode (03:13) - See how the roll button is used to generate velocity sensitive rolls when drum sounds are played from the pads.
Setting up Automap
Automap in Pro Tools (06:50) - Learn how to setup your Automap software to work with Pro Tools and RTAS plug-ins in HUI mode. This will automatically map your keyboards knobs, buttons, and encoders to the mixer and plug-ins within active Pro Tools sessions.
Automap in Logic (06:52) - Watch as we setup Automap software to work with Logic and it's accompanying Audio Unit plug-ins. See how all the relevant Control surface settings and Environment cabling are configured.
Automap Basics (05:43) - Discover 5 simple and easy key strokes that allow you to stretch the functionality of how your faders, buttons, and encoders are mapped.
Edit Mapping Window Overview (05:00) - Learn how to manage all your mappings in the Edit Mapping Window.
Manual Parameter Mapping (03:40) - See how to use the Edit Mapping Window to manually re-map specific plug-in parameters to specific encoders, and then save it all as a recallable mapping file.
Re-Mapping using the Learn Button (03:41) - Discover how to use the Learn button on your Novation hardware to remap plug-in controls, without having to use the Edit Mapping Window.
Beyond the Basics
QWERTY Assignments (04:01) - See how to program Novation buttons to perform your favorite DAW based QWERTY shortcuts.
Creating Additional Mixer Pages (02:04) - Learn how to create and toggle between additional functions for your hardware faders by creating new mixer pages in the Edit Mapping Window.
Volume & Sends Simultaneously (02:28) - See how to set up your encoders to work the mixer send levels at the same time your faders control the mixer's volumes.
Editing Encoder Parameters (04:53) - Learn how some of the encoder range values effect how the hardware interacts with the the controls they are mapped to.
Editing Button Range Parameters (04:21) - Discover how the different button modes work, and how setting the various range parameters effects their ranges and resolution.
Editing the Slider Range Values (05:00) - See how the normal and inverted modes affect slider response, and how the range values are used to modify the range of the sliders influence over the parameter being controlled.
Controlling Stand Alone Software (02:56) - Learn how the Automap MIDI ports work, and see how easy it is to assign hardware controls to parameters in stand alone software not directly supported by Automap.