Novation Impulse 61 USB MIDI Controller keyboard

Hi
Can anyone tell me does this controller work with Sonar X3.
 
jorelcc

I was just checking this out about an hour ago at the Guitar Center.  VERY solid - I am sure it will work fine, as they have been at this for quite some time, with a great reputation.
 
If there is no predefined mapping, there is always ACT.
 
Bob Bone
 

Can anyone reply if this MIDI controller Novation Impulse 61 works with the Sonar ACT function? And if so, how difficult is it to operate/work?
 
I am a 'newbie' getting into the MIDI controller/keyboard thing and am looking for the best possible "starter" MIDI keyboard.
 
Thanks. 

The only caveat that I would point out about Automap and Sonar is that Automap will control plug ins, but it will not control the Pro Channel (I haven't tried it in a while, but I have never seen anything in Automap release notes that would make me think that has changed).
 
The sliders and buttons on the left side work well, and the knobs on the right side can be put into mixer mode which make them into pan controllers.
 
To control the Pro Channel, you will need to ACT map the knobs.  This works when the knobs are in MIDI mode.  Only downside with the knobs in MIDI mode is that the Impulse transmits them as CCs.  In ACT mode, the knobs act as rotary controllers so a right twist increments the current value at the plugin.  In MIDI mode, you will see a jump when you twist a knob as the plugin catches up to where the Impulse is.  (this is common to any device that sends CCs, not an Impulse problem).

Whichever midi controller you decide to get, there's also this plugin developed by one of our users here: http://forum.cakewalk.com/You-can-integrate-your-Control-Surface-with-SONAR-as-deep-as-you-want-m3125708.aspx
 
I've downloaded it, but have had a chance to install and use it (yet)......others seem very happy with it.