Expressive USB pad/keyboard controller.
Now available from Alesis, the USB-powered V49 MKII MIDI keyboard controller puts an entire production studio at your fingertips. Ideal for home studio producers, beginners, and DJs, the V49's 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive synth-action keys and 8 backlit beat pads unlock unlimited creative potential. With 4 assignable knobs for manipulating virtual instruments and DAWs, plus octave and transpose buttons accessing the keyboard's full range, the V49 makes capturing your musical ideas easy. Pitch bend and modulation wheels add nuanced expression, while the arpeggiator generates unique melodies to spark inspiration.
Beat Pads Enable Rhythmic Experimentation
The V49's 8 velocity-sensitive beat pads encourage rhythmic creativity with adjustable pad sensitivity and full level/note repeat controls. Trigger samples or sequence drum patterns to build the foundation for your tracks. The backlit pads provide visual feedback for accurate, expressive playing in any environment.
Assignable Knobs Put Essential Controls at Your Fingertips
Four assignable knobs can tweak virtual synth parameters like filter cutoff or effect levels in your DAW. Map the knobs to the functions you use most for efficient sound design and mixing while playing.
Octave and Transpose Buttons Access the Keyboard's Full Range
Easily shift the V49's key range up or down by octave with dedicated buttons. The transpose function alters the keyboard's pitch in semitone increments, allowing you to change keys instantly while performing or composing.
Essential Expression Tools Enhance Your Performance
Pitch bend and modulation wheels provide nuanced control over pitch and vibrato. An onboard arpeggiator generates melodic sequences from the notes you play, with 6 rhythmic variations to choose from. A sustain pedal input lets you connect a pedal (not included) for realistic piano-style sustain.