Alesis Q25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
The Q25 is a 25-note, velocity-sensitive, MIDI keyboard controller with USB and traditional MIDI ports that enable you to connect to almost all MIDI equipment including software and sound modules. Thanks to Pitch and Modulation wheels, backlit Octave Up and Down buttons, and a Volume/Data Entry slider, you can add expression, range, and dynamics to your performances quickly and effortlessly.
Product Features
- 25-key USB MIDI keyboard controller provides the ideal surface for composing and performing music with computer-based digital audio workstations, sequencers, and more
- 25 velocity-sensitive keys ensure a dynamic performance
- Pitch and Modulation wheels add musical expression; perfect for emulating the nuances of specialized musicians via DAW software
- Octave Up and Down buttons extend the note range without taking up critical desktop space
- Sustain pedal input and MIDI output for pro-level functionality and versatility
- Single USB cable simplicity delivers both data and power
- Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software is included to get you creating right out of the box
Terrible Keyboard controller As a working musician, I’ve seen lots of people try to bring Alesis products on the stage…so I’ve always known they make some rinky-dink, bedroom musician stuff. A couple of years ago, I broke down and bought their flagship electronic drum kit just for home practice…knowing it was probably going to be pretty cheap, substandard stuff. I was right but I expected that and only needed a quiet practice set. I thought I would do the same thing with this midi keyboard controller. I figured I could…
I bought this four years ago and it worked fine until a few months ago I bought this four years ago and it worked fine until a few months ago. The left A flat key occasionally failed to work, until eventually that key stopped working altogether. So I had to replace it.On the plus side, it is compact and easy to use. A feature I wish it had was an on-off switch — the octave LEDs are on all the time if you leave it plugged in to the USB port of your computer. My replacement controller has a switch, which I appreciate because it’s annoying having those…