Alesis VMini | Portable 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 4 Backlit Sensitive Pads, 4 Assignable Encoders and Professional Software Suite with ProTools | First Included
Make Music Wherever You Go – Compact USB-powered design lets you create anywhere Everything You Need For Expressive Performances – 25 expressive velocity-sensitive, synth-action mini keys Total Command of Your Production – 4 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads; 4 backlit assignable knobs Keyboard Mainstays Included – Dedicated octave, pitch bend, modulation, and sustain buttons Premium Software Included – Includes ProTools | First Alesis Edition and Eleven Lite, plus Mini Grand, DB-33 and Xpand!2 virtual instrument software by Air Music Tech
Ultra-Portable Production Power
Make music wherever you go! Introducing the Alesis V-Mini, a powerful, intuitive, and ultra-portable MIDI keyboard controller, designed for musicians and producers seeking to take total-command of virtual instruments and digital audio workstations. Fusing a convenient USB-powered design, 25 expressive velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keys, 4 backlit velocity-sensitive pads, 4 assignable knobs, keyboard mainstays (including octave, pitch bend, modulation, and sustain buttons) plus the critically acclaimed Xpand!2 virtual instrument from AIR Music Tech, V-Mini provides the ultimate solution to unleash your creativity whether you in the studio or on the move.
Essential Keyboard Control
Everything you need for expressive performances is here – fusing 25 velocity-sensitive keys, Octave Up/Down buttons, four assignable knobs and four velocity-sensitive backlit pads, taking command of your virtual instruments and harnessing the power of your digital audio workstation couldn’t be easier.
Product Features
- Compact USB-powered design lets you create anywhere
- 25 expressive velocity-sensitive, synth-action mini keys
- 4 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads; 4 backlit assignable knobs
- Dedicated octave, pitch bend, modulation, and sustain buttons
- Includes Xpand!2 virtual instrument software by AIR Music Tech
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Use the Alesis V61 Editor and ignore other customers’ complaints Apparently everyone complaining about velocities can’t be bothered to Google the problem.http://www.noterepeat.com/products/alesis/keyboards/v-series/519-alesis-v-series-adjusting-the-velocity-curve-of-the-keys-using-the-v-series-editorGo there and follow the instructions. I recommend setting the velocity curve to #2. Updating the firmware (on Alesis’ site) is a good idea, as well. I used this keyboard at practice for the first time yesterday and I love it. The action…
Only okay. Don’t count on using the pads for anything serious I read all the reviews and feel that some are fake/paid. I bought the 61 key version and here’s what you need to know (read the cons before you buy) -PROS -* Keys are good, not great. They’re better than the cheap ones likes on the M-Audio Keystation, but they have a weird amount of resistance. You have to get used to pressing harder than usual.* Overall build quality is very nice. Much nicer than most Alesis products.* The slim size of the keyboard overall is…
1st keyboard for me. Super excited. This keyboard has been excellent to me so far. Just like the other users have said, you will definitely want to update the firmware as soon as you begin using this keyboard and also make sure to change the velocity curve to your liking. It comes with a curve of 4 which is a wild looking pressure sensitivity. It has a use but for most people I’m sure it is not the desired setting.49 keys is plenty of workspace for me. I’ve played piano…