Description

Giving you a wide variety of playing and parameter control, the VI61 61-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller from Alesis features semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads. For parameter and programming options, the controller has 48 assignable buttons and 16 assignable knobs that can control any MIDI-assignable parameter in your DAW or virtual instrument. For added flexibility, the VI61 gives you both USB and 5-pin DIN MIDI out,, allowing you to connect to both software and hardware-based systems. A USB cable, and downloads for Ableton Live Lite and Xpand!2 are included.
The Building Blocks of Professional Music Production

The Alesis VI61 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 61 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. VI61 also features 16 assignable knobs and 48 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 colourful visual feedback. Plus, pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing.

Plug-and-Go Software
VI61 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 VI61 to control external MIDI modules, synthesizers, and more. An LED screen and illuminated knobs, buttons, and pads provide real-time visual feedback and are laid out for an intuitive workflow. Plus, VI61’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
VI61 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 VI61 right out of the box.

• 61 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch
• 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat production and clip launching
• 48 assignable buttons and 16 assignable knobs interface with your music software
• Pitch and modulation wheels
• 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
• Ableton Live Lite and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech software downloads

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