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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:
KEY-BED
The Impulse has 25, 49 or 61 keys (2, 4 or 5 octaves). The keys are semi-weighted
for a more realistic feel. The Impulse has aftertouch which allows you to apply
pressure to keys after pressing them down for additional control over a sound if the
sound supports this.
PITCH & MODULATION WHEEL
The pitch bend wheel allows you to alter the pitch of a sound upwards or
downwards. The modulation wheel adds a vibrato or other effect to the sound.
FADER/S
The fader/s can be used to control the mixer in your music software when used
with Automap. They will also send standard MIDI control messages and can
be reassigned.
ENCODERS
The encoders can be used to control plug-in parameters in your music software
when used with Automap. They will also send standard MIDI control messages and
can be reassigned.
TRANSPORT CONTROLS
The transport controls will control the transport section in your music software
when used with Automap.
DRUM PADS
The drum pads will send MIDI notes that can be used to trigger drum sounds or
samples. They also send a MIDI control message when pressure is applied.
ROLL AND ARPEggIATOR BUTTONS
These buttons control the Pad Roll and Arpeggiator functions on the Impulse.
More detail on these can be found in the User Guide on the DVD.