Description
The Building Blocks for any Music Producer
The 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. 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 Software
V61 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 compact design makes it easy to take this powerful MIDI controller on the road or implement it into any sized studio.
Ableton Live & XPAND!2
V61 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.
Friday Oluwaseyi –
Great midi controller,light, portable, simple and effective. Good action as well. Glad I bought it.
Rotimi Eze –
I love this thing. I am a novice and use it with GarageBand, but love it. It makes so many incredible sounds and feels great. For the price, it can’t be beat. Highly recommended. I love it for being 61 keys yet small enough to fit on my desk. Great find!
Osita Ubi –
loved the price & Love it the product as it came !!
Udembe Mabel –
There are moments in life when you know that you have done something right and that the whole journey of searching ends with an enjoyable rest. I now have something to which I can count and with self-confidence can dedicate myself to my musical work. Thank you Alesis!
Kofo F. –
All is well packaged and processed with adhesive tape to protect against scratches. Connect with personal Computers via usb cable. Sequencer identified immediately as a midi equipment. Plug in and through the sound card. Very happy, thank you for the goods.