Alesis V61 USB MIDI Controller

The Building Blocks for any Music ProducerWith 61 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and Octave Up/Down buttons, you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range and play bass lines, chords, and melodies. V61 also features four assignable knobs and buttons for manipulating effect plugins and virtual instruments: open and close filters, adjust volume levels, activate effects, tweak parameters, and more. Eight velocity-sensitive backlit pads allow you to launch clips or finger drum with exceptional response, and pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing. Plug-and-Go SoftwareV61 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. All the knobs, buttons, and pads illuminate to provide real-time visual feedback and are laid out for an intuitive workflow. Plus, V61' s slim design makes it easy to implement this powerful MIDI controller into any sized studio. Ableton Live & XPAND! 2V61 is bundled with Ableton Live Lite 9 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 9 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 V61 right out of the box.
Features: 61 full-sized, square-front keys8 velocity-sensitive backlit pads for beat production and clip launching4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons interface with your music softwareOctave Up and Down buttons let you access the full keyboard rangePitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative controlSeamless, visual feedback via illuminated buttons and knobsUSB power and USB-MIDI connectivity for Mac and
PCProduction software included: Ableton Live Lite 9 and Xpand! 2 by AIR Music Tech (downloads) Get your Alesis V61 USB MIDI Controller today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.