Alesis VI49 Advanced 49-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller w/Ableton Live&XPAND!2

Alesis VI49 Advanced 49-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller

The Alesis VI49 is an advanced USB MIDI keyboard controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons without needing to reach for your mouse.

The 49 keys are semi-weighted, velocity- and pressure-sensitive, and you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range to play bass lines, chords, and melodies using dedicated Octave Up/Down buttons. Pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing, and you can launch clips or finger drum using the 16 velocity-sensitive RGB trigger pads.

VI49 features 12 assignable knobs and 36 assignable buttons for manipulating effect plugins and virtual instruments. Open and close filters, adjust volume levels, activate effects, tweak parameters, and more.

A single USB connection to your Mac or PC provides power and MIDI functionality, allowing you to plug into your computer and start making music.

The Building Blocks of Professional Music Production

The Alesis VI25 is an advanced USB/MIDI keyboard MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons. With 25 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and Octave Up/Down buttons, you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range and play bass lines, chords, and melodies.

Compatible with PC and Mac

This product is class compliant; it does not require drivers.

49 Full-Sized Keys and 16 Pads

16 velocity-sensitive RGB trigger pads allow you to launch clips or finger drum with exceptional response

and colorful visual feedback. Plus, pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing.

Integration Made Easy

VI49 was designed to seamlessly and effortlessly integrate with your music software. A single USB connection

to your Mac or PC provides both power and MIDI functionality, allowing you to plug right into your computer

and start making music.

Full On-Board Control

VI49 also features 12 assignable knobs and 36 assignable buttons for manipulating effect plugins and

virtual instruments: open and close filters, adjust volume levels, activate effects, tweak parameters, and more.

FEATURES:

· USB MIDI keyboard controller for composing digital music and playing virtual instruments

· 49 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys and 16 multi-color RGB backlit pads

· 12 knobs and 36 buttons assignable for hands-on control of your digital audio workstation, plug-ins, and instruments

· Powered by USB connection to computer with optional power adapter for more complex setups

· Includes AIR Xpand!2 virtual instrument and Ableton Live Lite free downloads

Technical Specs

· Keyboard: 49 keys; velocity-sensitive with aftertouch; full range of 127 MIDI notes with Octave Up/Down buttons or transposition

· Pads: 16 assignable pads; velocity-sensitive; RGB-backlit

· Knobs: 12 assignable 270º knobs; blue-backlit

· Buttons

o 36 assignable buttons; blue-backlit

o 6 assignable transport buttons; blue- or red-backlit

o 2 Octave Up/Down buttons; blue-backlit

o 2 Value Up/Down buttons; blue-backlit

o 1 Tempo button; blue-backlit

o 1 Roll Mode button; blue-backlit

· Inputs / Outputs

o (1) USB port

o (1) 1/4” TS footswitch input

o (1) 5-pin MIDI out

· Display: 3-digit, 7-segment LCD

· Power:

o via computer USB bus

o via power adapter (sold separately): 9V DC, 500mA, center-positive

· Dimensions (width x depth x height): 37.6” x 12.4” x 4.5”

· Weight: 11.0 lbs

WHATS IN THE BOX:

· VI49

· VI Editor Software (download)

· Software Download Cards

· USB Cable

· User Guide

· Safety & Warranty Manual