Home > Keyboard controller comparison > Novation Impulse 25 vs Novation Launchkey 25

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Novation Impulse 25

71points

Novation Launchkey 25

$200

$132

Comparison winner

$200

$132

48 facts in comparison

Novation Impulse 25 vs Novation Launchkey 25

Novation Impulse 25

Novation Launchkey 25

Why is Novation Impulse 25 better than Novation Launchkey 25?

Has tap tempo control
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Has a MIDI-Out port
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Has semi-weighted keys
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9 more buttons
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21vs12
Has an aftertouch keyboard
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Has an input/connector for the expression pedal
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1 more encoders
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1vs0
Has a MIDI-In port
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Why is Novation Launchkey 25 better than Novation Impulse 25?

The device is mappable
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Has navigation buttons
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Has plug and play feature
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8 more pads
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16vs8
Has synth-action keys
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62 mm shorter
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270 mmvs332 mm
76 mm narrower
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449 mmvs525 mm
43.66% less body volume
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9819.63 cm³vs17430 cm³

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Novation Impulse 25

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Novation Impulse 25

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Novation Impulse 25

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Price comparison

Novation Impulse 25

Novation Impulse 25 Keys USB bus-powered MIDI Controller Keyboard – Robust, ultra-responsive, full-size p...Novation Impulse 25 Keys USB bus-powered MIDI Controller Keyboard – Robust, ultra-responsive, full-size piano keyboard with aftertouch and velocity-sensitive pads – works on Mac or Windows

$200

Novation Impulse 25 Controller Keyboard Bundle with Sustain Pedal and 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub (3 Items)

$230

Novation IMPULSE 25 Ableton Live 25-Key MIDI USB Keyboard Controller Bundle with RockvilIe RCM03 Pro Stud...Novation IMPULSE 25 Ableton Live 25-Key MIDI USB Keyboard Controller Bundle with RockvilIe RCM03 Pro Studio Recording Condenser Microphone & Samson SR350 Studio Monitoring Stereo Headphones (3 Items)

$244

Novation Launchkey 25 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller - Seamless Ableton Live Integration. Chord Mode, Sca...Novation Launchkey 25 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller - Seamless Ableton Live Integration. Chord Mode, Scale Mode, and Arpeggiator — All the software you need for Music Production.

$132

Novation Launchkey 25

$132

Novation Launchkey 25 (MK3) 25 Full Size Key MIDI Keyboard Bundle with Sustain Pedal and 4-Port USB 3.0 H...Novation Launchkey 25 (MK3) 25 Full Size Key MIDI Keyboard Bundle with Sustain Pedal and 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub (3 Items)

$190

Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note USB Keyboard Controller, MK2 Version

$110

Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 25 Mini-Key MIDI Keyboard Bundle with Sustain Pedal and 4-Port 3.0 USB Hub (3...Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 25 Mini-Key MIDI Keyboard Bundle with Sustain Pedal and 4-Port 3.0 USB Hub (3 Items)

$150

Design

Has backlit LED buttons

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Buttons will light up when pressed, resulting in better visibility to users.

Has a display

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The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.

height

332 mm

270 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

width

525 mm

449 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.

volume

17430 cm³

9819.63 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.

thickness

100 mm

81 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.

weight

3.5kg

1.8kg

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Controls & Buttons

Has octave buttons

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The octave buttons are used to shift the keyboard up or down in one octave increments. This extends the range of the keyboard in either direction, which lets you play notes that lie outside the number of keys available.

Has tap tempo control

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A feature on some MIDI devices that allows to adjust tempo in real time based on an external input or by “tapping” a button on the device itself. It is used to allow musicians the flexibility of playing at any desired tempo based on their musical input.

Has transpose buttons

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Transpose buttons are used for moving a collection of notes (pitches or pitch classes) up or down in pitch by a constant interval, usually in semitone increments.

Has an arpeggiator function

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The arpeggiator is the main tool used by computer musicians to generate looped material. An arpeggiator is simply a generator of signals that controls the tempo, pitch, velocity, gate, and other parameters of the sound.

Has a bank selector button

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The button is used to select independent banks of continuous controllers. Effectively, this allows you to control more independent parameters with the knobs, faders and buttons. The bank selector button is used to switch among the available banks.

number of buttons

The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.

Has navigation buttons

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Navigation buttons allows users to navigate through their files/data.

Has a transport control section

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The transport controls are used to control playback, set the position of the playhead, start recording, activate the cycle region, or to move to the project start or end.

number of faders

Faders can be either channel volume faders, pitch sliders, crossfaders or even EQs.

Keys & Pads

Has velocity sensitive keys

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Velocity sensitive keys are just spring loaded keys that sound out louder the harder you hit them. If you "lightly" press a key, the sound will be quiet; the harder you press, the louder it gets.

Has semi-weighted keys

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Similar to a weighted action keys, but with less resistance and a slightly springier release, semi-weighted keys are popular with many players. If you don’t need realistic piano response, but also don’t care for spring-loaded synth actions, a semi-weighted keyboard might be ideal for you.

total keys

The amount of keys the controller has on the keyboard.

Has weighted keys

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Fully weighted keys are designed to replicate the response and feel of acoustic piano keys. If you compose a lot of piano-oriented music, the realism of a weighted, hammer-action keyboard might be ideal for you.

drum pads

The pads section is ideal to trigger loops and samples, using your finger drum skills.

Has pressure sensitive pads

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When pads respond to the amount of force applied after initial impact they are pressure-sensitive. The pads can be used to drum rhythmic elements of a song or to trigger samples, but can also be used to play notes.

has velocity-sensitive pads

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Velocity-sensitive drum pads allow you to modify the sound sample's pitch depending on how quickly you hit the pads. They provide a more natural audio experience, as the pitch depends on your movement, just like when playing the drums live.

has an integrated touchpad

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With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.

Has an aftertouch keyboard

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Aftertouch keyboards are sensitive to the pressure applied to keys after the initial impact, and while the keys are being held down or sustained.

Ports

Has a MIDI-Out port

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The MIDI-Out port is used for transmitting data.

Has an input/connector for the sustain pedal

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When pressed, the sustain pedal allows all notes to sound and “vibrate” freely. All notes played will continue to sound until the pedal is released. This is perfect when you need a sturdy and responsive control over sustain.

Has an input/connector for the expression pedal

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Dedicated expression pedals let you have a hands-free control over your keyboard's volume, vibrato, and more.

Has MIDI thru port

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The "thru" port, emits a copy of everything received at the input port, allowing data to be forwarded to another instrument in a “daisy chain” arrangement. This allows the user to have more than two MIDI devices connected as a studio.

Has a MIDI-In port

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MIDI-In Port allows data to be received by a MIDI-compliant device. The “in” port enables the MIDI keyboard to be controlled by an external device or sequencer.

has midi input/output port

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Controllers generally talk to your Mac or PC using MIDI over a USB connection, but sometimes it is possible to connect other devices to your controller. This allows you to control and sync various parameters using a traditional five pin DIN cable connection.

Features

The device is mappable

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Users can map, set and regulate the entire midi controller giving different functionalities to all different buttons, knobs and faders. The device could be also set up with different softwares.

MIDI device works and communicates via USB

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Devices can communicate in both directions with each other without any additional MIDI interface. The biggest advantage is that the USB connection can be used for everything; power supply, MIDI-in and MIDI-out. This means you need less cables.

Has automapping technology

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With automapping technology it is easier to set up your MIDI device and assign all different controls to your software (DAW).

memory locations

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More memory locations allow users to save their preset/setup and have them ready to use again and again.

Is compatible with Windows

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It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.