Alesis V61 MKII 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Giving you 61 full-sized, velocity-sensitive keys alongside 8 velocity-sensitive, backlit pads, the V61 MKII 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller from Alesis provides hands-on control of a variety of music software. Its 8 backlit pads can be used for drum programming as well as launching clips, while 4 assignable knobs and 4 assignable buttons can provide control over a wide variety of MIDI-controllable software parameters. A USB cable and a production software bundle are included.

At a Glance

• 61 full-size, velocity-sensitive, synth-action keys
• Lightweight design for easy setup and portability
• 8 velocity-sensitive, LED-backlit pads with full-level and note-repeat controls
• Arpeggiator with 6 modes, tap tempo, time division, gate, and swing controls
• 4 MIDI-assignable knobs for virtual instrument and DAW control
• Pitch-bend and modulation wheels for added expression
• Octave buttons enable access of the full piano range
• 1/4” TS sustain pedal input for connecting an external sustain pedal (sold separately)
• USB-powered with plug-and-play connectivity for Mac or Windows
• Premium music education and production software bundle included

Production Bundle Software

• Includes MPC Beats music production software bundle to start creating right out of the box. MPC Beats is the fully featured beatmaking software based on the legendary MPC workflow to quickly make great sounding beats. 
• Includes 7 MPC Beats Expansion Packs spanning a variety of genres. 
• Includes easy point-and-click MIDI editor software that enables customizing the MIDI messages that each of its controls send, as well as fine tuning the key and pad response to your personal taste. 
• Includes 60 free lessons from Melodics—a great way to learn piano.