Description

• The Alesis QX61 61-Key Advanced USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller features 61 velocity sensitive keys, pitch and modulation wheels, extended control section and more. The QX61 features both USB and MIDI connections, and will work with Windows, Mac and iOS (requires optional adapter) devices. Eight assignable faders and rotary encoders control software synth parameters, DAW software and hardware MIDI devices with ease.

• Use the QX61 to play soft-synths, sequence notes into a software DAW and control individual track levels. The QX61 features a sustain pedal input for connecting a sustain pedal (sold separately) and playing expressively. The controller is bus powered for easy plug-and-play interchanging, and an optional power supply may be used for use without computers. The QX61 is shipped with Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition.

• Alesis' QX61 makes it easy to take commanding, tactile control over any parameter of your favorite music software. Using the included USB cable, the QX61 receives power while also transmitting MIDI data to your Mac, PC or iOS* software, or MIDI hardware device of choice. Punch out a drumbeat on its four easy-to-use pads, open up a filter with its 8 smooth and tight knobs, or adjust the volume and playback of sequencing software with long faders and snappy buttons. QX61's immense parameter control and velocity-sensitive 61-key keyboard get your hands off of the mouse and into the action for a more efficient, visceral music-making experience.

Features

• 61-key touch-sensitive keyboard
• Control virtually any Mac, PC, or iOS (Connection to iOS devices requires an Apple USB adapter, sold separately as part of the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, plus a separate power adapter for QX61, also sold separately) music software
• Velocity-sensitive keys with modulation and pitch-bend wheels
• 8 faders perfect for adjusting volume or synth parameters
• 4 drum pads for triggering samples, loops and sequencing drums
• 8 knobs ideal for adjusting pan position or any other parameter
• 6 assignable buttons for triggering software controls
• USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware
• Includes:
• USB Cable
• Software Disc

Specifications

• Number of Keys   61
• 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     Out, and USB
• USB    Yes
• Power Supply USB bus-powered
• Manufacturer Part Number   QX61