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A fantastic MIDI controller for professional and beginning producers alike, the Alesis V61 MKII 61-key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller offers incredible ease of use and inspiring features that’ll get your creativity flowing. With 61 springy and responsive synth-action keys as well as eight velocity sensitive pads, the V61 MKII outfits you with a MIDI base capable of controlling the nuances of virtual instruments as well as DAW functionality. Octave and transpose buttons let you access the full range of the keyboard without the extra bulk of added keys. Whether onstage or in the studio, 2-handed players will find the V61 MKII controller can add superior sampling capabilities, excellent percussive sequencers, and quick MIDI navigation to your setups!





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Controls that inspire creativity





Alesis engineered the V61 MKII Controller to house everything needed to bring creativity out and polish it to the finished product as well. For example, an arpeggiator offers six modes to experiment with ? tap tempo, time division, gate, and swing controls add further dimension. Pitch and modulation wheels empower you with even more controllability and exciting sonic possibilities. Easily program drums or play back samples using the eight backlit velocity sensitive pads. Also, note repeat and full level functionality give you access to the sounds of popular drum machines and sequencers. Here at Sweetwater, we know keyboard players will appreciate the flexibility and functionality of the Alesis V61 MKII keyboard controller.





Quick and easy MIDI control from a USB keyboard controller





When inspiration rears its head, you need a keyboard controller that’s quick enough to run with your creativity. Featuring plug-and-play operation for PC and Mac, the V61 MKII controller features four MIDI assignable knobs that’ll keep you dialed right in to your DAW and virtual instruments. When it comes to easy setup without any cable tangling headaches, the Alesis V61 MKII truly excels. Given a USB input, connection to laptops and computers couldn’t be simpler.





Production software to get you started right away





The Alesis V61 MKII Keyboard Controller comes with MPC Beats and seven expansion packs, ensuring you'll be crafting unique and catchy beats in no time. It’s also a great way to familiarize yourself with the V61 MKII Controller. Also, you can fine-tune key and pad response as well as customize MIDI messages given the included point-and-click MIDI editor software. Not a keyboard whiz yet? Don’t sweat it! The V61 MKII also comes with 60 free lessons from Melodics.





Alesis V61 MKII 61-key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller Features:


Stay dialed right into your DAW with easy control of music creation and performance


61 springy and velocity-sensitive synth action keys


8 velocity sensitive pads with backlit LEDs


Full level and note repeat bring you the sounds of the world's most popular drum machines and sequencers


Arpeggiator features 6 modes and tap tempo, time division, gate, and swing controls


4 MIDI assignable knobs make for easy control of your DAW and virtual instruments


Plug-and-play connectivity right out of the box for PC and Mac


Pitch bend and modulation wheels give you in depth control of your music creation


Music production software MPC Beats included


Comes with 60 free Melodics lessons to brush up on your keyboard skills


Octave and transpose buttons allow you to access the full range of the keyboard without the added bulk of extra keys


Lightweight design makes it easily portable and setup


USB input and 1/4-inch sustain pedal input