Alesis VI49 Advanced USB MIDI Controller

The VI49 49-Key USB/MIDI Controller features semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads. For parameter and programming options, the controller has 36 programmable buttons and 12 assignable knobs that can control any MIDI-assignable parameter in your DAW or virtual instrument. For even more flexibility, the VI49 gives you both USB and 5-pin DIN MIDI out, allowing you to connect to both software and hardware-based systems.

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The Building Blocks of Professional Music Production

The Alesis VI49 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 49 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. VI25 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. 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 performingPlug-and-Go Software

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. With the 5-pin MIDI Out, you can also use VI49 to control external MIDI modules, synthesizers, and more. A LED screen and illuminated knobs, buttons, and pads provide real-time visual feedback and are laid out for an intuitive workflow. Plus, VI49's compact design makes it easy to take this advanced MIDI controller on the road or implement it into any sized studio.

VI49 is bundled with Ableton Live Lite and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech, two dynamic pieces of software that enable you to record, produce, and perform with your computer. 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 an advanced virtual instrument that comes with a collection of premium sounds, ranging from acoustic instruments to futuristic synthesizers. Together, these powerful music platforms allow you to create or perform music with VI49 right out of the box.

• 49 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch
• 16 multi-color RGB backlit pads respond to both velocity and pressure
• Designed for hands-on control of your DAW as well as plug-ins and instruments
• 12 assignable knobs, 36 assignable buttons
• Pitch & Mod wheels deliver expressive, creative control
• Seamless visual feedback; LCD screen and illuminated buttons/knobs
• Single USB cable provides both power and MIDI data
• Includes Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition & MIDI editor software