Alesis VI49 Advanced 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Description

Alesis VI49 Advanced 49-Key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller

Alesis VI49 Advanced 49-Key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller allows you take command of your music software with a set of pads, knobs, and buttons. Including Octave Up/Down buttons and 49 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range and play bass lines, chords, and melodies. Alesi  VI25 features 36 assignable buttons and 12 assignable knobs for manipulating effect plugins and virtual instruments: adjust volume levels, open and close filters, activate effects, tweak parameters, and more. Plus,16 velocity-sensitive RGB trigger pads enable you to launch clips or finger drum with exceptional response and colorful visual feedback. Also, pitch and modulation wheels increase the expressive abilities of your performing. This is designed to seamlessly and effortlessly integrate with your music software. A USB connection to your Mac or PC gives both power and MIDI functionality, enabling you to plug right into your computer and start making music. Among the 5-pin MIDI Out, you can also use VI49 to control external MIDI modules, synthesizers, and more.

Alesis VI49 Keyboard Controller arrives with LED screen and illuminated buttons, knobs, and pads present real-time visual feedback and are laid out for an intuitive workflow. Additionally, VI49's compact design makes it easy to take this advanced MIDI controller on the road or implement it into any sized studio. Alesis VI49 is packed with Ableton Live Lite and Xpand 2 by AIR Music Tech, two dynamic pieces of software that allow you to produce, record, and perform with your computer. This Ableton Live Lite is a fluid audio/MIDI environment that enables you to spontaneously record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas on the fly. Xpand 2 is a high-level virtual instrument that arrives with a collection of premium sounds, ranging from acoustic instruments to futuristic synthesizers. Usually, these strong music platforms enable you to create or perform music with VI49 right out of the box.

Product Features:

• 49 full-sized with square-front and semi-weighted keys.
• USB-powered and plug-and-play support for Mac and PC.
• USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out give flexible MIDI connectivity.
• 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads.
• 12 assignable knobs interface and 36 assignable buttons with your music software
• Illuminated RGB feedback for rhythm production and clip launching.
• Pitch and modulation wheels give expressive, creative control.
• Illuminated buttons and knobs and visual feedback via LED screen.
• Production software included: Xpand 2 by AIR Music Tech (downloads) and Ableton Live Lite.

 Product Details:

• Brand: Alesis
• Model Number: VI49
• Number of Keys: 49
• Type of Keys: Full-Size, Semi-weighted
• Aftertouch: Yes
• Pads: 16
• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
• Encoders/Pots: 12 x Knobs, 36 x Buttons
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
• Pedal Inputs:1 x  ¼ inch Sustain
• MIDI I/O: Out
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Power Supply: Bus power / 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
• Mac: OS X 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9 (Software Requirements: OS X 10.8 or 10.9)
• PC: Windows 7 or Windows 8; Multicore Processor; 2GB RAM
• Height: 2.8 inch
• Width: 33.9 inch
• Depth: 10 inch
• Weight: 4.9 Kg

• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer details: Alesis
• Packer details: Alesis
• Importer details: Alesis