Alesis V149 Advanced 49-Key LED Screen USB and MIDI Keyboard Controller with Ableton Live Lite and Xpand2 Software

Manipulate plugins and virtual instruments with hands-on controls. With VI49, you can open and close filters on virtual synthesizers, adjust volume levels in your mix, activate effects, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. The Alesis VI49 is an advanced USB and 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 performing. Plug-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. Ableton Live and XPAND2 VI49 is bundled with Ableton Live Lite and Xpand2 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. Xpand2 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.

48-Key MIDI Controller: Features 49 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch Velocity-Sensitive Trigger Pads: 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat production and clip launching Interface: 36 assignable buttons and 12 assignable knobs interface with your music software Screen: Seamless visual feedback via LED screen and illuminated buttons and knobs Included Software: Production software included Ableton Live Lite and Xpand2 by AIR Music Tech (downloads)