{"product_id":"alesis-vi61-advanced-61-key-usb-midi-keyboard-drum-pad-controller-16-pads-16-knobs-48-buttons","title":"Alesis VI61 | Advanced 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard \u0026 Drum Pad Controller (16 Pads\/16 Knobs\/48 Buttons)","description":"\u003cli\u003eMIDI keyboard controller for composing digital music and playing virtual instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e61 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys and 16 multi-color RGB backlit pads that respond to velocity and pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e16 knobs and 48 buttons assignable for hands-on control of your digital audio workstation,plug-ins, and instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePowered by USB connection to computer with optional power adapter for more complex setups\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes AIR Xpand!2 virtual instrument and Ableton Live Lite free downloads. USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out offer flexible MIDI connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alesis VI61 is an advanced USB MIDI keyboard controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons without needing to reach for your mouse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 61 keys are semi-weighted, velocity- and pressure-sensitive, and you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range to play bass lines, chords, and melodies using dedicated Octave Up\/Down buttons. Pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing, and you can launch clips or finger drum using the 16 velocity-sensitive RGB trigger pads.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI61 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA single USB connection to your Mac or PC provides power and MIDI functionality, allowing you to plug into your computer and start making music.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this unit need a power supply to work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese controllers are USB hub-powered and do not require a power supply.  If you would like to purchase a power supply, they can be powered with an optional power adapter (9V DC, 500 mA, center-positive) sold separately.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to install drivers for this to work on my PC\/MAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo, these controller are class-compliant meaning that they are plug-and-play and do not require a specific driver download in order to function.  The VI series controllers will function on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 as well as all Mac operating systems that are 10.4.11 and above.  Also, because they are class-compliant, they will continue to function as Windows and Apple come out with later updates and operating systems.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with external midi devices \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes you can!  Use a standard five-pin MIDI cable to connect this MIDI Out to the MIDI In of an external MIDI device (e.g., a synthesizer, sequencer, drum machine, etc.).  If you are using VI25 to control an external MIDI module, connect VI25's power input to a power outlet using an optional power adapter (9 V DC, 500 mA, center-positive, sold separately).  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this have pre-programmed sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese controllers do not.  They are midi controllers and are meant to trigger software in your computer that has sounds built into them such as Ableton Live, Apple Logic ect...  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ROLL function on the VI series \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePress the \u003cstrong\u003eROLL\u003c\/strong\u003e button to activate or deactivate \u003cstrong\u003eRoll Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e.  In this mode, pressing and holding a pad (that is set to send Note On messages) causes the pad to re-trigger at a rate based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings. This button can function as a toggle (latching) or momentary button. In Roll Mode, some controls have different functions:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePress one of \u003cstrong\u003eAssignable Buttons 17–24\u003c\/strong\u003e to select the current \u003cstrong\u003eTime Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, which determines the rate of the Roll feature.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurn assignable \u003cstrong\u003eKnob 1\u003c\/strong\u003e to adjust the \u003cstrong\u003eGate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which determines the length of the repeated note.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurn assignable \u003cstrong\u003eKnob 2\u003c\/strong\u003e to adjust the \u003cstrong\u003eSwing\u003c\/strong\u003e, which determines how much swing (a \"\"shuffle\"\" feel) is applied to the repeated note.  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeyboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 61 keys; velocity-sensitive with aftertouch; full range of 127 MIDI notes with Octave Up\/Down buttons or transposition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 assignable pads; velocity-sensitive; RGB-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnobs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 assignable 270° knobs; blue-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButtons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e48 assignable buttons; blue-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 assignable transport buttons; blue- or red-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Octave Up\/Down buttons; blue-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Value Up\/Down buttons; blue-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 Tempo button; blue-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 Roll Mode button; blue-backlit\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs \/ Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e(1) USB port\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e(1) 1\/4” TS footswitch input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e(1) 5-pin MIDI out\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-digit, 7-segment LCD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003evia computer USB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evia power adapter (sold separately): 9V DC, 500mA, center-positive\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (width x depth x height): 44.1” x 12.4” x 4.5”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.0 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cli\u003eVI61\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVI Editor Software (download)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware Download Cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Warranty Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Alesis, Model: VI61, Size: 61-key","brand":"Alesis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39871511986385,"sku":"EZFB00IWW5H24","price":690.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1227\/1313\/products\/03b00iww5h24rr1000.jpg?v=1625340930","url":"https:\/\/edealszone.com\/products\/alesis-vi61-advanced-61-key-usb-midi-keyboard-drum-pad-controller-16-pads-16-knobs-48-buttons","provider":"edealszone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}