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Connecting the Impulse
Plug the square end of the supplied USB cable into the port on the back of your
Impulse. Plug the flat end of the USB cable into a free port on your computer.
We recommend you plug the Impulse into the computer directly rather than via
a USB hub.
MAC - On Mac OS X the keyboard will simply connect.
WINDOWS - Install the latest Novation USB driver from novationmusic.com/impulsedownloads.
Impulse Basic Operation
Top Panel
When connected the Impulse will power up and work right away as a MIDI keyboard. The keys will send
MIDI note messages and the controls will send MIDI control messages. Pads will send notes when tapped
and aftertouch when pressed.
Now that you’re connected you should see the screen is on along with some of the
LEDs on the keyboard. Press the + and - buttons together to enter Help mode. As
you press, slide or turn the controls the display will tell you a little about each
of them:
Faders
Pitch and
Mod Wheels
Precision key-bed;
semi-weighted with aftertouch
Full transport
controls
Arpeggiator and
Beat Roll
Encoders
Drum Pads
LCD
Screen
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