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It's All About Control

The Alesis QX49 USB MIDI keyboard controller will cure your control issues. If you spend far too much time mousing around to control your DAW and virtual instruments, the QX49 is the answer. Sporting 49 synth-action keys, the QX49 also gives you eight sliders, eight knobs, four backlit drum pads, transport buttons, pitch and mod wheels, and and an LCD screen. You even get MIDI I/O to control other hardware instruments - a unique feature in this price range. Get masterful control over your sessions with the compact, lightweight, and affordable Alesis QX49.

Alesis QX49 USB MIDI keyboard controller Features at a Glance:
  • 49-key keyboard controller for use with virtually all Mac and PC music software and MIDI devices
  • Velocity-sensitive keys; modulation and pitch-bend wheels
  • Eight faders for adjusting volume or synth parameters
  • Four drum pads for triggering samples, loops and sequencing drums
  • Eight knobs for adjusting pan position or any other parameter
  • Six assignable buttons for triggering software controls
  • USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software included for instant recording, sequencing, and performing
  • Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)
  • Bus-powered via USB, so you won't need a power cable

Alesis QX49 Specs:
Number of Keys 49
Type of Keys Synth-action
Aftertouch No aftertouch
Number of Performance Pads 4
Number of Encoders/Pots 8
Number of Sliders/Faders 8
Dedicated Transport Control Yes
Other Controllers Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
System Requirements Mac Mac OS X 10.5x, 10.6x, 10.7x
System Requirements PC Windows Vista, 7
Pedal Inputs 1 x sustain
MIDI I/O In/Out
USB Yes
Height 3"
Width 32"
Depth 9"
Weight 5.9 lbs
Power Supply USB bus-powered
Notes Includes Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition

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