Alesis - V49 MkII

This versatile MIDI keyboard controller is equipped with everything you need to take your ideas from concept to final production - synthesized keys that are springy and responsive, velocity-sensitive pads, assignable buttons, Octave and Transpose buttons for accessing the full piano range, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels for added expression, and an arpeggiator with 6 modes to create unique melodies and inspire creativity. There's also a sustain pedal input for truly expressive control. Plug in the V49 MKII and instantly transform your PC or Mac into a complete music production studio.

The Alesis V49 MKII comes with a bundle of MPC Beats music production software to start creating right out of the box. MPC Beats is the complete beat-making software based on the legendary MPC workflow for creating great beats fast. To ensure that every taste is covered, the V49 MKII also includes (7) MPC Beats expansion packs covering a variety of genres. Additionally, the V49 MKII also includes simple point-and-click MIDI editing software that allows you to customize the MIDI messages sent by each of its controls, as well as fine-tune the response of the keys and pads to your personal taste. If you are just learning to play or simply want to perfect your keyboard skills, the V49 MKII also includes 60 free lessons from Melodics, the best way to learn piano.