Alesis QX25 USB/MIDI 25-Key Controller w/ Faders - New

Alesis QX25 USB/MIDI 25-Key Controller with FadersPortable, expressive control for your MIDI software and hardware.Advanced Control to GoTake commanding, tactile control over any parameter of your favorite music software with the QX25. Through a standard USB connection, this advanced yet compact controller 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 great-feeling pads, open up a filter with its smooth knobs, or adjust volume and playback of sequencing software with its long fader and snappy buttons: The QX25's immense parameter control and velocity-sensitive keyboard get your hands off of the mouse and into the action for a more efficient and creative music-making experience.With a 25-note keyboard, the QX25 is great for performing and recording with software instruments and samplers while also being ultra-portable. The QX25 provides you with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up/down buttons and the ability to send program changes directly from the keys. The QX25's keyboard can even be split into sections to control multiple instruments at once!The QX25's array of assignable controls works with virtually any music software and MIDI hardware device. Whether you're looking to fire drum samples, tweak a software synthesizer or adjust individual tracks in a mix, the QX25's extensive layout ensures appropriate feel and proper response with its eight sliders and rotary knobs, four backlit drum pads and dedicated transport controls.Ableton EnabledThe QX25 comes with Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box. This customized version of Ableton Live provides a fresh and easy way to create music. You'll get audio recording and production capabilities as well as powerful tools for live performance.Get advanced, compact control of your favorite music software or hardware devices with the QX25 from Alesis.Features: 25-key touch-sensitive keyboard Control virtually any Mac, PC, or iOS music software Velocity-sensitive keys with modulation and pitch-bend wheels High-quality fader perfect for adjusting volume or synth parameters Four drum pads for triggering samples, loops and sequencing drums Eight knobs ideal for adjusting pan position or any other parameter Six assignable buttons for triggering software controls USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware Includes Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software Bus powered via USB: no power cable needed Class Compliant USB 1.0 and 5-pin jack Midi Output Powered via USB or 5V DC Power Adapter Includes: QX25 USB Cable Software Disc Quickstart Guide Safety and Warranty Manual

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Nicholas V. 11/17/2015 2:25:46 PM Ownership: 4/5	Rating: 3/5Functional This review is from: Alesis QX25 USB/MIDI 25-Key Controller w/ Faders - New Pros: Plenty of keys for high and low note variation without needing to change octave All of the main control buttons work; Piano Keys, Octaves, Pitch shift, commands, Roll Fader and "other" roller. Digital Display relays info back without fault at all times. Cons: The fader knobs and 'what you would think are' sample pads are basic and seemingly unusable. The sample pads themselves only operate four different keys that the keyboard already manages so they i personally only use them for when im in a different octave and need to reference what the instrument originally sounds like, rather than using it to drop samples during production recording, like i had expected i could do with them. You have to strike the keys fairly hard for them to register as full velocity. Otherwise will easily hit 70 or below with a typical press causeing the note to record fairly quietly and inconsistently leveled. Mainly i pound the key for each note hoping i just hit 100 BECAUSE: There is no way to turn off the "Velocity-sensitive" feature. That being said, i can only put up with instruments that force the note to register at 100 velocity at all times no matter what so that i dont have to mash the keys for a clear and consistant note. It only seems to work with Ableton as far as i have found. I bought this keyboard in hope to use it with various DAW's and it turns out that it doesnt work with my main go to of "Magix Music Maker" (dont judge. does all i need and more) so whenever i use this keyboard, it can only practically function as a background synth coordinater since i have to record and export my play out and then import it into Magix and disregard the fact that i have a keyboard altogether from here. This is pretty frustrating since i dont care much for the orientation of how ableton works vs what i know and like and can fluently use already. The manual doesnt explain how to program all of the keys. The faders in particular aren't explained, and all ableton can say is to install the drivers. Other Thoughts: Its a great toy for beginners for sure, such as i am to the keyboard market, but i would have appreciated it more if i could disable some features or have had wider applicable use for this rather than in just ableton. I haven't tried the Midi capability just yet or using it with mixers or the like so i can't say how that goes but im sure its not much better than average. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Anonymous 10/22/2014 2:14:02 AM Ownership: 3/5	Rating: 1/5bad keys This review is from: Alesis QX25 USB/MIDI 25-Key Controller w/ Faders - New Pros: decent mini keyboard Cons: some of the keys are completely off and poorly distanced from one another. and some are terrible at sensing velocity. I knew I should have went with an akai. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!