Product Description
The Alesis V49 is an incredibly powerful and user - friendly MIDI controller. It empowers you to fully control your music software using its pads, knobs, and buttons. With 49 full - sized velocity - sensitive keys and Octave Up/Down buttons, you can cover the entire melodic range, playing bass lines, chords, and beautiful melodies. Four assignable knobs and buttons are here for you to manipulate effect plugins and virtual instruments, such as opening and closing filters, adjusting volume, activating effects, and tweaking parameters. Eight velocity - sensitive backlit pads let you launch clips or drum with amazing responsiveness, while pitch and modulation wheels enhance your performance expressiveness. The V49 is designed to integrate smoothly with your music software. Just connect it to your Mac or PC via a single USB cable for both power and MIDI functionality. You can start making music right away. All the knobs, buttons, and pads are illuminated for real - time visual feedback and are arranged for an intuitive workflow. Its slim design makes it suitable for any studio. The V49 comes with Ableton Live Lite 9 and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech. Ableton Live Lite 9 offers a flexible audio/MIDI environment for spontaneous recording, remixing, improvising, and editing. Xpand!2 is an advanced virtual instrument with a wide range of premium sounds. These two software packages let you create and perform music with the V49 straight out of the box. Requirements: For Mac, OS X 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9 (software requires OS X 10.8 or 10.9). For PC, Windows 7 or Windows 8, a multicore processor, 2GB RAM, and an available USB port are needed.
Using the Alesis V49 is easy. First, connect it to your Mac or PC via the USB cable. Make sure your computer meets the requirements. Once connected, the V49 gets power and starts working with your music software. The 49 keys are great for playing melodies, chords, and bass. Use the Octave Up/Down buttons to expand the range. The four assignable knobs and buttons can be used to control effect plugins and virtual instruments. Just figure out what each function does and adjust them according to your needs. The eight backlit pads are for launching clips or drumming. You can feel the great response when you press them. The pitch and modulation wheels add more expression to your performance. When it comes to the software, Ableton Live Lite 9 is perfect for recording, remixing, and editing on the fly. Xpand!2 gives you a lot of different sounds. Explore them to create unique music. As for maintenance, keep the V49 clean. Wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity. And always handle it carefully to avoid damage.
