The Alesis V49 is a powerful and intuitive MIDI controller that allows you to take control 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 knobs for manipulating effect plug-ins and virtual instruments: opening and closing filters, adjusting volume levels, activating effects, adjusting parameters, and more. Eight velocity-sensitive backlit pads let you launch clips or finger drums with exceptional response, and pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your playing.