Hands-on control with synth action keys. The Alesis Q49 MKII MIDI Keyboard is the perfect tool for music production. Featuring 49 full-sized velocity-sensitive keys and onboard transport controls the Q49 MKII is a no-nonsense controller designed to optimise the creative process. Hands-on control. Capturing inspiration when it strikes is paramount when creating music. The Q49 features a plug and play design powered via USB allowing you to get setup and playing within seconds. Equipped with transport controls you can easily record and toggle through settings using the directional keys. This eliminates the need to constantly switch between your mouse and keyboard. Everything you need right out of the box. The Q49 MKII comes complete with a premium music software bundle comprised of: MPC Beats Vacuum virtual synth Boom drum machine DB-33 tonewheel organ AIR Musics Xpand!2 and a free 60-lesson subscription to Melodics. Ditch the mouse get hands-on with your music The mouse has become a popular tool in music production perfect for painting in notes and making corrections with precision. But when it comes to making music the human touch is needed for a natural and powerful sound. With the Q49 MKII you can play in melodies finger-drum trigger samples and everything in between. The synth-action keys feature a velocity-sensitive keybed for fluid playability. This means it reacts to your touch by getting louder the harder you hit the key. Constantly switching between your MIDI controller and computer can be tedious at times. With the onboard transport controls you can easily play stop record directly from the Q49. It even has directional keys so you can toggle between settings such as presets within a virtual instrument. Express yourself Accompanying the velocity-sensitive keys are pitch and modulation wheels. Ever heard someone playing a keyboard and all of a sudden the notes start gliding and pitching up/down? Chances are they are using the modulation or pitch wheels. It allows you to add the human touch to your performances ideal for use with a range of virtual instruments such as synths and bass. You can access the full piano range using the octave and transpose buttons. These buttons allow you to switch between different octave ranges ideal for creating melodies and testing out new ideas. Transposing can also be great for inspiration. For example taking a melody thats playing the lower register and transposing it can breathe new life into your loop. Complete with music software and virtual instruments Youve got your MIDI keyboard now you just need the music software to get started… and Alesis have got your back! Complete with the Q49 MKII is a comprehensive software bundle including a digital audio workstation virtual instruments and online music training lessons. Migrate all of the included AIR Music Tech virtual instruments directly into the included MPC Beats as well as having access to the Boom drum machine DB-33 virtual organ and Vacuum virtual synth. Also included is a free 60-lesson subscription to melodics. Melodics provides interactive online music lessons allowing you to build up your skills. There are over 30 courses and 400 lessons to explore to get you playing like the pros in no time. Features 49 velocity-sensitive synth action keys for fluid playability Onboard transport controls – Play Stop Record and directional buttons Works with iOS devices via Apple Lightning to USB camera connector Plug and play design – USB powered and lightweight design Pitch bend and modulation wheels Sustain pedal input for expansive expression Volume slider for controlling levels (can also be re-assigned for different parameters) Complete with premium music software bundle: MPC Beats BOOM Vacuum DB-33 Xpand!2 Melodics 60 lesson subscription Specifications Power: via USB Dimensions (width x depth x height): 7.4” x 2.6” x 32.3” (18.8 x 6.6 x 82.0cm) Weight: 2.1kg (4.7 lbs.) Product Code: Q49MKII