Alesis VI25 25 Key USB MIDI Semi Weighted Keyboard Controller with 16 Pads, 8 Assignable Knobs, 24 Buttons and 5 Pin MIDI Out, Plus a Professional Software Suite with ProTools First Included, Black

Tenía en mi estudio un kurzweil maravilloso pero que es muy pesado y ocupa toda la mesa. Mi uso con el midi se limita a transcripción y poca cosa más, así que decidi comprar este controlador. Me gusta porque me ha dejado muchísimo espacio en la mesa y trabajo más cómodo. Aunque las teclas no son de gran calidad, tienen el tamaño normal. No ha sido fácil configurarlo con cubase aunque seguro que es culpa mía por no estar muy familiarizado con este tipo de aparatos. Ya le estoy sacando partido porque el trabajo es mucho más fluido y, quién sabe, igual hasta me adentro más en el uso de los instrumentos virtuales.

so this midi keyboard is pretty sweet. As for the actual product its everything it says it is! Nothing feels cheap i was looking for a midrange midi keyboard with enough features to last me for awhile if i really get into music production and this defiantly fits! Its pretty thick, heavy and soild feeling which i wasn't expecting so not the most portable thing in the world but i didnt buy it for that as thats not what its advertised for. its also long because the drum pads are on the left instead of above the keys but its perfect that way for a keyboard tray so you don't have to reach over it. also the pitch and mod wheel is what really sold me on this initially, because they often leave them off most keyboards in this price range and they feel really nice! aesthetic as **** this whole thing lights up blue and looks beautiful the semi weighted keys are really nice feeling and the drum pads are a little stiff feeling but its nice to help you fully take advantage of the velocity sensitivity. This is a truly great product for the price and obviously a brand that really cares about quality and usability im very new to music producing so setting up this thing was pretty tough considering i dont know what im doing. Turns out you just install ableton and plug it in then it automaps.... the actual downloads from the alesis website are basically a bunch of optional freeware execpt for the program that allows you to remap the board but thats pretty much just for standalone use (not usb plugged in). but just use ableton if you dont already have a DAW.

I got this after a disaster with a cheaper, poorer quality purchase, returned as it did not work out of the box. I had read up a bit more for my next purchase and opted for the V125. Glad I did. As a music hobbyist it fits in well with my requirements. Full size piano keys as I am use to, programmable controllers, very good build quality and upto date drivers for my MAC. Plugged in and set off. What more can I say, except it works for me and I am more than pleased, especially after paying that extra and getting a class piece of kit.

This is a day one review. If however I find any cons, I'll add them later. As of now, this keyboard is FANTASTIC to say the least. Great feeling keys, nice and bright backlights, and solid yet smooth mod and pitch wheels. As for the wheels, they've got medium resistance with little to no inertia. Feels amazing when soloing. My biggest concern was the 25 key limit. As I'm working on a budget, I couldn't afford the 49 key, and the 61 would be too big for my desk. It was either the V49 or VI25 for me. I am SO glad I went with the VI series. If you're wondering if 25 keys is enough, ask yourself this question: what am I going to be playing? If you're just using it to put in simple chords into your DAW, this'll work great. As I already mentioned, soloing is what this thing is designed for. I've included a short video demonstrating a solo that requires the use of multiple octaves, to give you a good impression what it'll look and feel like switching between them. Sorry in advance for the quality, I was using my webcam as the camera and mic. As for the drum pad, the buttons are very sensitive. Good detection, and it's cool that you can trigger them just by pressing, not striking. This is where my only "con" is. If you're getting into your music while using the pitch and/or mod wheel, it's quite easy to trigger the pads and screw up your sound. I hope there is a setting within the Alesis software that I'm unaware of that will fix this. If not, it'll be something I just get used to. Either way, not really a con, just a heads up. The nobs and buttons can all be mapped to various functions within your favorite DAW. I'm using Mixcraft 7 Pro Studios and everything seems to work wonderfully. That is, after I configured the play, stop, loop, etc. buttons. Aftertouch is an amazing feature. For those who don't know, aftertouch is the ability to press into key after it's been struck and at it's lowest point. This can trigger different effects to your favorite synths. Think of it like 3D Touch for your keyboard. It's cool, but I haven't used it much. I am VERY pleased with this product and am glad I bought it. If you're on the fence and have the money, get it. **Update** After using this product for over two years, my only issue is the USB port. As I was playing, if the cable was moved slightly, it'd stop sending midi data to my DAW. At first I thought (and hoped) it was a bad cable, but I was wrong. I put up with it for a while, but it seemed to get worse. I was about ready to purchase a new, different controller. As a last resort, I took it apart to look for any problems. After examining the port, I found three out of the six solder points were separated very slightly. After a few minutes of soldering and hot gluing, I finally have it back to it's original functionality. While I still love this controller, this issue reflects poorly on the build quality and longevity of this product. If you're not a geek like me, you'd be spending $100+ on a new controller. Without a doubt this thing is great for the money, but don't expect it to last forever. :)

Buen equipo a un precio razonable, incluye clave para descargar ablenton lite con gran cantidad de pistas de sonido, alta calidad de materiales y buen sonido.