Alesis V61 61-Key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller

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 slim design makes it easy to implement this powerful MIDI controller 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.

VIP 3.0 UPGRADE READY (OPTIONAL)
As featured on our VX49 premium production controller VIP is now available for all our popular keyboards. Experience expanded control of your VST instrument and effect collection with VIP 3.0 (a $99.99 Value) for just $29.99. VIP3.0 provides you with unparalleled access to your virtual instrument and effect collection, seamlessly integrating the hardware / software experience and grants the unrestricted freedom to create in a user-friendly, intuitive format. The combination of VIP and your Alesis Controller maximizes workflow and ensures a playing experience that feels natural and enhances creativity – the natural, tactile feel of hardware fused with the unrivalled processing capability of virtual Instruments. Quickly find sounds based on instrument type, timbre, style or articulation from your entire VST library; sculpt immersive, expressive sounds and textures layering up to 8 separate instruments and patches per VIP instance; load up to 4 different VST effects per instrument channel to sculpt the perfect sound; put power into your performance with Pad Chord Progressions and user-friendly Key Control processors; and much more. From live performance to studio production, VIP’s user-friendly functionality coupled with a diverse feature set guarantees simple, seamless integration into your existing setup and provides the ultimate platform for unrestricted creative expression.

FEATURES

• 61 full-sized, square-front keys
• 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads for beat production and clip launching
• 4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons interface with your music software
• Octave Up and Down buttons let you access the full keyboard range
• Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control
• Seamless, visual feedback via illuminated buttons and knobs
• USB power and USB-MIDI connectivity for Mac and PC
• Production software included: Ableton Live Lite 9 and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech (downloads)

CONTENTS

• V61 USB-MIDI 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