Alesis q49 driver windows
49-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
Melodics Offer
For a Limited time join over 100,000 musicians building their skills with Melodics. Melodics is a desktop app that teaches you to play and perform with MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums. Whether your just starting out or a seasoned pro looking to learn advanced techniques Melodics grows with you. It’s free to download upon registration of your controller, and comes with over 60 free lessons (Including Five Exclusive to Alesis) to get you started!
Compact Chromatic Control
The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.
The Q49 provides keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, an assignable data slider, and the ability to send program changes from the keys.
The Q49 comes with a copy of Ableton’s Live Lite and AIR Music Tech’s Xpand!2 software, for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box. The Q49 is also the perfect choice for controlling hardware MIDI devices. Its compact size and portability make it ideal for fitting into existing rigs and then hitting the road. Place it a tier above an existing workstation keyboard and utilize Q49’s streamlined layout to maximize your sound and performance options. You can even send Program Changes from the Q49’s keys to change programs, patches, and more.
Windows 10 Support for Alesis Products
Many products are compatible with Windows 10 and there are no known issues with any Alesis items. Below is a list of our current products and their compatibility with Microsoft Windows 10.
Note: Newly released operating systems always carry a risk of introducing unforeseen difficulties. If your projects are time-sensitive, we recommend staying with your current operating system for the time being.
Microsoft Windows 10 Compatibility (last updated 12/10/2015)
| Model Name | Hardware/Driver |
| AcousticLink | Supported |
| Cadenza | In Testing |
| Coda | Supported |
| Coda Pro | Supported |
| Controlhub | Supported |
| DM Dock | In Testing |
| DM Lite | Supported |
| DM10 | Supported |
| DM6 | Supported |
| DM7x | Supported |
| DM8 | Supported |
| GuitarLink | Supported |
| GuitarLink Plus | Supported |
| iO Dock | Supported |
| iO Dock II | Supported |
| iO Hub | Supported |
| iO2 (non express version) | In Testing |
| iO2 Express | Supported |
| iO4 | Supported |
| LineLink | Supported |
| M1 Active 320 USB | Supported |
| M1 Active 520 USB | Supported |
| MicLink | Supported |
| MultiMix 16 USB FX | Supported |
| MultiMix 4 USB (non FX version) | Supported |
| MultiMix 4 USB FX | Supported |
| MultiMix 8 USB FX | Supported |
| MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 | Supported |
| PhonoLink | Supported |
| Q25 | Supported |
| Q49 | Supported |
| Q61 | Supported |
| Q88 | Supported |
| QX25 | Supported |
| QX49 | Supported |
| QX61 | Supported |
| SamplePad Pro | Supported |
| SampleRack | Supported |
| Trigger iO | Supported |
| USB-MIDI Cable | In Testing |
| V25 | Supported |
| V49 | Supported |
| V61 | Supported |
| VI25 | Supported |
| VI49 | Supported |
| VI61 | Supported |
| Vortex | Supported |
| Vortex Wireless | Supported |
*Legacy products not listed here are not tested on Windows 10. While legacy products may indeed work as expected, they are not officially supported.
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Alesis q49 driver windows
49-Key Advanced MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Total Creative Control
Take commanding, tactile control over any parameter of your favorite music software with the QX49. Through a standard USB connection, the QX49 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 great-feeling pads, open up a filter with smooth, tight knobs, or adjust volume and playback of sequencing software with long faders and snappy buttons. QX49’s immense parameter control and velocity-sensitive keyboard get your hands off the mouse and into the action for a more efficient, visceral music-making experience.
Flexible Features for Use with Any Music Software
With a 49-note keyboard, the QX49’s pitch range is perfect for performing with software instruments and samplers while still remaining highly portable. QX49 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 keyboard can even be split into sections to control multiple instruments at once. The QX49’s array of assignable controls work with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices.
Whether you’re looking to fire drum samples, tweak a software synthesizer or adjust individual tracks in a mix, the QX49’s extensive layout ensures appropriate feel and proper response with its eight sliders and rotary knobs, four backlit drum pads, and dedicated transport controls.
USB MIDI & Traditional MIDI
The compact controller features USB MIDI for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware. The QX49 also has two traditional MIDI jacks: one for sending MIDI data directly from the keyboard and the other for routing MIDI data from a connected computer. When not using a computer, the QX49 can also be powered using a wall power adaptor (sold separately) to perform and control MIDI hardware. A footswitch input is also included on the back panel.
The QX49 comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite and AIR Xpand!2 software for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box. The QX49 is also the perfect choice for controlling hardware MIDI devices. Its compact size and portability make it ideal for fitting into existing rigs and then hitting the road. Place it a tier above an existing workstation keyboard and utilize QX49’s streamlined layout to maximize your sound and performance options.
Alesis q49 driver windows
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Alesis q49 driver windows
49-Key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller
Melodics Offer
For a Limited time join over 100,000 musicians building their skills with Melodics. Melodics is a desktop app that teaches you to play and perform with MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums. Whether your just starting out or a seasoned pro looking to learn advanced techniques Melodics grows with you. It’s free to download upon registration of your controller, and comes with over 60 free lessons (Including Five Exclusive to Alesis) to get you started!
The Building Blocks for any Music Producer
The Alesis V49 is a powerful, intuitive MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons. With 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and Octave Up/Down buttons, you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range and play bass lines, chords, and melodies. V49 also features four assignable knobs and buttons for manipulating effect plugins and virtual instruments: open and close filters, adjust volume levels, activate effects, tweak parameters, and more. Eight velocity-sensitive backlit pads allow you to launch clips or finger drum with exceptional response, and pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing.
V49 was designed to seamlessly and effortlessly integrate with your music software. A single USB connection to your Mac or PC provides both power and MIDI functionality, allowing you to plug right into your computer and start making music. All the knobs, buttons, and pads illuminate to provide real-time visual feedback and are laid out for an intuitive workflow. Plus, V49’s slim design makes it easy to implement this powerful MIDI controller into any sized studio.
Ableton Live & XPAND!2
V49 is bundled with Ableton Live Lite 9 and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech, two dynamic pieces of software that enable you to record, produce, and perform with your computer. Ableton Live Lite 9 is a fluid audio/MIDI environment that enables you to spontaneously record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas on the fly. Xpand!2 is an advanced virtual instrument that comes with a collection of premium sounds, ranging from acoustic instruments to futuristic synthesizers. Together, these powerful music platforms allow you to create or perform music with V49 right out of the box.
VIP 3.0 UPGRADE READY (OPTIONAL)
As featured on our VX49 premium production controller VIP is now available for all our popular keyboards. Experience expanded control of your VST instrument and effect collection with VIP 3.0 (a $99.99 Value) for just $29.99. VIP3.0 provides you with unparalleled access to your virtual instrument and effect collection, seamlessly integrating the hardware / software experience and grants the unrestricted freedom to create in a user-friendly, intuitive format. The combination of VIP and your Alesis Controller maximizes workflow and ensures a playing experience that feels natural and enhances creativity – the natural, tactile feel of hardware fused with the unrivalled processing capability of virtual Instruments. Quickly find sounds based on instrument type, timbre, style or articulation from your entire VST library; sculpt immersive, expressive sounds and textures layering up to 8 separate instruments and patches per VIP instance; load up to 4 different VST effects per instrument channel to sculpt the perfect sound; put power into your performance with Pad Chord Progressions and user-friendly Key Control processors; and much more. From live performance to studio production, VIP’s user-friendly functionality coupled with a diverse feature set guarantees simple, seamless integration into your existing setup and provides the ultimate platform for unrestricted creative expression.
