Alesis Q49 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers Overview
The Q49 has 49 velocity-sensitive keys that offer total playback control of virtual instruments, sound modules, and DAWs. USB-powered connectivity lets you seamlessly integrate into any computer-based studio setup. Professional features include pitch bend and modulation wheels for expressive performance and eight assignable sliders for preset control over your favourite DAW or virtual instrument plug-in.
Compact and portable controller with a genuine feel
The Alesis Q49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller provides a compact, professional-quality keyboard that is perfect for any application from portable production to songwriting, giving you full control of your virtual instruments and DAW software.
Plug-and-play convenience courtesy of Alesis
Alesis provides plug-and-play convenience, portability, and affordability into one convenient MIDI controller. The 49-key MIDI Controller is designed with full-size, velocity-sensitive synth-action keys perfect for two-handed playing. Its lightweight construction makes transportation to and from the venue or studio a breeze.
The Octave and transpose buttons provide the full piano range for even greater options, while the expression and experimentation wheels offer a simple and straightforward MIDI controller for live and recording applications.
Compatibility is convenient and meets all of your requirements
Take command of your home studio with Alesis' Q49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller. This lightweight and portable keyboard feature 49 full-size keys with synth-action to give you the feel and playability needed for serious composing, recording, and live performance. Thanks to its USB-powered connectivity, the Q49 lets you seamlessly integrate into any computer-based studio setup. The Q49 even includes a protective sleeve that offers convenient portability and protection when you're on the go.
49 Full-Sized Keys
The Q49 represents a new generation of compact and portable MIDI controllers with its 49 full-sized velocity-sensitive keys that offer total playback control of virtual instruments, sound modules, and DAWs. The Q49 uses our exclusive Fatar keybed that's found in more high-end Alesis keyboards, providing a responsive and inspiring feel.
Its professional features include pitch bend and modulation wheels for expressive performance, eight assignable sliders for preset control over your favorite DAW or virtual instrument plug-in, sustain pedal input for extra piano sounds, octave up & down buttons for playing in different keys, transpose controls allowing you to adjust the keys up or down an interval, USB power source or optional AC adapter offering maximum portability, a right-hand array of fully assignable transport controls as well as buttons to dump your software/DAW and return to the play screen.
Essential Controls
The Q49 is the essential MIDI keyboard controller for software recording and performance. Its intuitive layout provides immediate Play, Stop, Record, and Transport functions, while its 49 fully-weighted keys (velocity sensitive) provide a satisfying tactile experience.
The Q49’s pitch bend and modulation wheels allow expressive manipulation of instrument or effect parameters, opening up a world of real-time creativity. Plus, you get assignable fader control over channel volume and panning for mixing control directly from your Q49. And thanks to the Q49’s USB MIDI port, set-up is fast—you get plug ‘n’ play connectivity for Mac or PC.
