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 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 & XPAND!2
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 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat
production and clip launching
36 assignable buttons and 12 assignable knobs interface with your music
software
Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control
Seamless visual feedback via LED screen and illuminated buttons and
knobs
USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out offer flexible MIDI connectivity
USB-powered and plug-and-play support for Mac and PC
Production software included: Ableton Live Lite and Xpand!2 by AIR Music
Tech (downloads)
VI49 MIDI Keyboard Controller
USB Cable
Ableton Live Lite (Download)
Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech (Download)
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
REQUIREMENTS
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
Available USB Port