The Building Blocks for any Music ProducerThe Alesis V61 is a powerful, intuitive MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons. With 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. The 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, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat production and clip launching48 assignable buttons and 16 assignable knobs interface with your music softwarePitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative controlSeamless visual feedback via LED screen and illuminated buttons and knobsUSB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out offer flexible MIDI connectivityUSB-powered and plug-and-play support for Mac and
PCProduction software included: Ableton Live Lite and Xpand! 2 by AIR Music Tech (downloads) Get your Alesis VI61 Advanced USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.