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Alesis VI61 - 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 16 Assignable Knobs, 48 Buttons and 5-Pin MIDI Out Plus Production Software Included,Black

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61 Keys
Controller
Brand Alesis
Number of Keys 61
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature Velocity Sensitive Keys, Keyboard Controller
Model Name VI61

About this item

  • MIDI Keyboard with 61 full-sized, square-front, semi-weighted keys with after touch. USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI Out offer flexible MIDI connectivity
  • Manipulate plugins and virtual instruments with hands-on controls. With VI61, you can open and close filters on virtual synthesizers, adjust volume levels in your mix, activate effects, and much more
  • 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with illuminated RGB feedback for beat production and clip launching. Pitch and modulation wheels deliver expressive, creative control
  • 48 assignable buttons and 16 assignable knobs interface with your music software. Seamless visual feedback via LED screen and illuminated buttons and knobs
  • Production software included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech (downloads). USB-powered and plug-and-play support for Mac and PC

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Alesis VI61 - 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 16 Assignable Knobs, 48 Buttons and 5-Pin MIDI Out Plus Production Software Included,Black


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  • Alesis VI61; USB-Cable; Downloadcard for Xpand2; Downloadcard for Ableton Live Lite; User guide; Safety & Warranty manual
  • Product Description

    The Alesis VI61 is an advanced USB/MIDI keyboard MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons. With 61 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys with after touch and Octave Up/Down buttons, you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range and play bass lines, chords, and melodies. VI61 also 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. 16 velocity-sensitive RGB trigger pads allow you to launch clips or finger drum with exceptional response and colourful visual feedback. Plus, pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing.

    Includes Xpand!2
    Struggling to find that perfect sound but getting tired of the same old presets? VI61 includes the full version of Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech, a powerful multi-timbral virtual instrument including a collection of over 2000 studio-grade sounds to create with. Whether you’re looking for that signature sound or some inspiration - this synth doesn’t disappoint!

    Ableton Live Lite
    Ableton Live Lite delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live— the revolutionary, multi-award winning music production solution that lets you spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use.


    From the manufacturer

    Alesis VI61

    The Building Blocks of Professional Music Production

    The Alesis VI61 is an advanced USB/MIDI keyboard MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons.

    With 61 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and Octave Up/Down buttons, you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range and play bass lines, chords, and melodies.

    Alesis VI61

    Alesis VI61

    Alesis VI61

    61 Full-Sized Keys and 16 Pads

    16 velocity-sensitive RGB trigger pads allow you to launch clips or finger drum with exceptional response and colorful visual feedback. Plus, pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performance

    Integration Made Easy

    VI61 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.

    Full On-Board Control

    VI61 also 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.

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    Premium Software Suite Included

    With VI61, artists and producers are given a virtually unlimited range of creative and versatile options with a specifically tailored MPC Beats software bundle for Alesis hardware, plus pro-grade virtual instrument software by Air Music Tech. Combining MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite 9 and Xpand!2, this amazing recording software suite provides core tools for any artist, musician or singer-songwriter to create, record and share all their ideas across the world at any time.

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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,492 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and sound of the audio midi controller. They say the keys feel smooth when pressed and the drum pads are very nice. They also appreciate the sensitive buttons and the fact that it has a ton of totally assignable buttons. Customers also appreciate value. However, some customers have reported issues with the power cord. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, pad size, and performance.

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    53 customers mention50 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the pad stiffness of the audio midi controller. They mention that the keys feel great, the knobs, and buttons feel fantastic, and the playability, feel and function are fantastic. The drum pads feel very nice, and they feel smooth when pressed. The controls feel nice, have good resistance, and feel fabulous. The pitch and mod wheels feel absolutely fabulous. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...As of now, this keyboard is FANTASTIC to say the least. Great feeling keys, nice and bright backlights, and solid yet smooth mod and pitch wheels...." Read more

    "...PROS:-Keys feel nice-Drumpads feel VERY nice - usually keyboards with drum pads usually have a feeling that the drum pads were added as..." Read more

    "...Drum pads feel great, perfect material and just the right amount of travel (almost none but just enough for a bit of passive haptic feedback)-..." Read more

    "...The keybed feels great. The keys are slightly weighted and feel substantial, but still quite easy to press.The pads feel decent...." Read more

    37 customers mention26 positive11 negative

    Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. They mention that the keys feel good, the pads work well, and the plastic feels sturdy and tough. The product is durable, reliable, and doesn't feel cheap. Overall, customers are pleased with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...Durable, reliable, customizable. Good on Alesis for the quality product." Read more

    "...The keybed feels great. The keys are slightly weighted and feel substantial, but still quite easy to press.The pads feel decent...." Read more

    "...While I still love this controller, this issue reflects poorly on the build quality and longevity of this product...." Read more

    "...Its a solid build, doesn't feel cheap and plasticky, has a fair amount of weight to it...." Read more

    23 customers mention20 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the audio midi controller. They mention it's a great product for the price, feels a whole lot more expensive than it is, and is the best keys/pad combo for the money. It's easy to use and customize, and performs well enough for the value.

    "...Without a doubt this thing is great for the money, but don't expect it to last forever. :)" Read more

    "...March 2019, and even now the price is a little higher, it's still a great value. Durable, reliable, customizable...." Read more

    "...the keys are semi-weighted and a delight to use. they feel a whole lot more expensive than they are...." Read more

    "Good controller for the price, easy installation, even though the keys are discribed as weighted it doesn't represent how a yamaha motif keys feel,..." Read more

    14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

    Customers like the buttons on the audio midi controller. They mention the buttons are very sensitive, smooth, and easy to assign. The buttons feel nice and clicky, and almost every control is reprogrammable on the keyboard within reason.

    "...As for the drum pad, the buttons are very sensitive. Good detection, and it's cool that you can trigger them just by pressing, not striking...." Read more

    "...It makes reprogramming every button a breeze. The (free) editor alone is almost worth 5 stars on its own.PROS:-Keys feel nice..." Read more

    "...Now everything is assignable...." Read more

    "...It has nice keyboard sensitivity and does everything its supposed to do...." Read more

    58 customers mention37 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it works well for their setup, has decent functionality, and the pads work well. Others say that it doesn't work well with GarageBand, the keys sometimes work and sometimes not work, and it just stopped responding.

    "...I'm using Mixcraft 7 Pro Studios and everything seems to work wonderfully. That is, after I configured the play, stop, loop, etc. buttons...." Read more

    "...This second time just led me here to write this review. It just stopped responding. I rebooted my computer, and it didn't make a difference...." Read more

    "...These drum pads, on the other hand, are very responsive and durable...." Read more

    "...The lights OOF just gorgeous! My whole aesthetic mostly consists of black body with dark blue lights, and as you can see this fits perfectly...." Read more

    28 customers mention17 positive11 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it's easy to use and customize, while others say that it takes a lot of time to set up and there's a learning curve.

    "...The keys are slightly weighted and feel substantial, but still quite easy to press.The pads feel decent...." Read more

    "...Setup on Logic Pro is time consuming but once it's done it works flawlessly...." Read more

    "...love it, the controls feel nice, nice weight, good resistance, easy to setup and use, I use this with FL studio (Windows 11) and it's great...." Read more

    "...It's much more user-friendly for me to lay down drum loops with pads...." Read more

    11 customers mention4 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the pad size. Some mention that the pads are large and responsive, while others say that they are not as sensitive as they would like. Some customers also mention that they offer an inconsistent amount of sensitivity between them. Overall, the opinions are mixed and depend on personal preferences.

    "...CONs: Pads aren't as sensitive when being played, and don't hold up with use well - sticking and don't hit as loud...." Read more

    "...keyboards are too small for my fat fingers, but this full sized keyboard feels just right, and the amount of pads you get is great for setting up a..." Read more

    "Great feeling keys, knobs, and buttons. The pads are not as responsive as i would have liked and they offer an inconsistent amount of sensitivity..." Read more

    "...Nice design. No real drawbacks other than the fact the drum pads are a bit sensitive so if it isn't on an even surface it's easy to mistakenly..." Read more

    11 customers mention0 positive11 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the cord that came with the audio midi controller. They mention that it didn't come with a power cable, USB cord, or headphone jack.

    "...APPLICATION, pretty bummed i only got the usb cable with it and no power cable although it works as a power cable like wtf" Read more

    "...what after spending over 300 cause i got the insurance it came with no power cable .. contacted amazon and they could not send me one .. i had to..." Read more

    "...There's no headphone jack to plug into, and it doesn't come with a power cord. You're expected to play it through other equipment...." Read more

    "Did not come with the USB cord, nor the software. The beat pads' sensitivity settings are odd, and sometimes they react a little off...." Read more

    Overall awesome!
    5 Stars
    Overall awesome!
    I've played keys for several years, but always on technically borrowed equipment. This is the first large keyboard I've ever owned, and so far I love it!Pros:- Dimensions are PERFECT for me (shoutout to the absolute GODSEND in the reviews who provided accurate dimensions, I'll repeat them: 40¼" x 10" x 2¼" (3" with knobs) or 1023mm x 253mm x 58mm (75mm with knobs), as you can see it slots beautifully onto my desk!- Love the semi-weighted keys, it hits the balance of feeling sturdy while staying agile- Mod and pitch wheels feel SUPERB; just the right amount of resistance to aid precision without compromising speed, and the material is just.... Mmmm yes- Drum pads feel great, perfect material and just the right amount of travel (almost none but just enough for a bit of passive haptic feedback)- Aftertouch!!! It's not poly, and the range is kinda small (i.e. it goes 0-127 quickly) but definitely usable and better than nothing!- The lights OOF just gorgeous! My whole aesthetic mostly consists of black body with dark blue lights, and as you can see this fits perfectly. Love it!Cons:- Knobs have too much resistance for my taste. They feel great and can be super precise, but forget about any really quick adjustments.- Button clicks are INSANELY loud. Not sure who in their right mind would put that anywhere but especially on a MUSIC controller where sound (or lack thereof) really matters. Wouldn't want to use them in performances or anywhere near live mics.- Lights as far as I know are one-way, non programmable. I was hoping this could replace the NanoKontrol 2 I use with MainStage, where each patch can send updates to the button lights and keep them in sync, but this doesn't seem to be the case. Same goes for drum pads, those lights seem to be hard-coded to reflect velocity, in both brightness and color. That's all fine, but seems like something that wouldn't be too hard to add.- Bootup animation is fun but a bit long... Takes almost 7 seconds every time from powerup to ready. Not awful but not preferable.- The controller software... Oh boy. What a mess. Didn't work at all on my MacBook Pro (kept crashing when I select preset) and even when it did work on my PC it's still a clunky design. Gets the job done eventually.Conclusion:Despite the cons I love this keyboard! Not to mention how (relatively) inexpensive it was! I've only been using it for a couple weeks, so if anything happens I'll update this review. Overall highly recommend, especially for home studio!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente custo benefício
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    5.0 out of 5 stars ALESIS VI61 , 5 Estrellas !!
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 26, 2020
    Llego en buen estado . Lo unico malo fue que los codigos para bajar los programas ya no funcionaban . Solo el codigo de ableton live si me funciono , los demas no los pude bajar .pero bueno , el controlador esta muy bueno, y llego nuevo en su caja original sin fallas y a tiempo .
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