Alesis Q49 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware. The Q49 provides keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, an assignable data slider, and the ability to send program changes from the keys. The Q49 comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite, Alesis Edition software, for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box. The Q49 is also the perfect choice for controlling hardware MIDI devices. Its compact size and portability make it ideal for fitting into existing rigs and then hitting the road. Place it a tier above an existing workstation keyboard and utilize Q49’s streamlined layout to maximize your sound and performance options. You can even send Program Changes from the Q49’s keys to change programs, patches, and more.
Product Features
- 49-key USB MIDI keyboard controller provides the ideal surface for composing and performing music with computer-based digital audio workstations, sequencers, and more
- 49 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
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Great. Works great. Inexpensive. Seems well-built. Keys feel better than my Oxygen 49 (silver version)Considered the LPK25, Microkey, and Keystation Mini 32. The Q25 is the only one out of the bunch that has a MIDI port as well as pitch/mod wheels.However, for some reason I can’t connect it via USB, because it conflicts with my M-audio MIDI interface. The Midisport will cease to show up in Pro Tools, and the only way to fix it is to disconnect the Q25 and reinstall the Midisport drivers…
EXCELLENT KEYBOARD, GREAT FEEL AND PERFORMANCE I rarely give 5 stars and never would imagine I’d be giving a $79 midi keyboard this reward but it earns it.The keys are full size and it’s four full octaves. The midi features are easy to access and will be familiar to anyone who has used any of the Roland PC-200 or PC-300 models. Overall it is light weight and compact, I’ve been using it on a Mac Pro running Logic X and this is where this keyboard has been such a joy, everything works like it’s supposed to, no manual required,…
One of the best choices for the serious amateur or professional What a great feel this keyboard has! That is the first thing you notice. The body is very strong and solid. You can pound on this thing and it won’t budge. There are four pads underneath, one in each corner(my only complaint with this is I would like to have two more pads in the center for more stability) that let this sit with no wobble. The keys are full sized and are made from very heavy plastic so, even though they are not weighted, they have a weighted feel. The velocity sensitivity is…