61-Note Advanced USB MIDI Keyboard Controller from Alesis featuring Trigger Pads

Alesis QX61 expands the QX-range of advanced keyboard controllers. Alesis QX61 features a standard USB connection, bus powers and transmits MIDI data to your Mac, PC or MIDI hardware device of choice. The QX61 comes with Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box.

With a 61-note keyboard, the QX61's pitch range is perfect for performing with software instruments and samplers while still remaining highly portable. Plus, the QX61 provides keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up/down buttons and the ability to send program changes directly from the keys. The QX61's keyboard can even be split into sections to control multiple instruments at once!

The QX61's array of assignable controls work with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. Whether you're looking to fire drum samples, tweak a software synthesizer or adjust individual tracks in a mix, Alesis QX61 extensive layout ensures appropriate feel and proper response with its eight sliders and rotary knobs, four backlit drum pads and dedicated transport controls.

Alesis QX61 Features:

• 61-key touch-sensitive keyboard
• Control virtually any Mac, PC, or iOS* music software
• Velocity-sensitive keys with modulation and pitch-bend wheels
• Eight faders perfect for adjusting volume or synth parameters
• Four drum pads for triggering samples, loops and sequencing drums
• Eight knobs ideal 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
• Bus powered via USB: no power cable needed