If the problem is gone with that model, I'm a customer. I think I'll go try out the VI25 cause I like the layout. But I'm not about to void the warranty on something I bought 16 hours ago. I've seen on youtube, a guy who puts tape under the pads of an Akai unit to boost the sensitivity. At the moment, I wouldn't even mind if I had no velocity in the pads, just for them not to be painful to trigger. I don't have a problem with the knobs and buttons either, I mean, you're right that they are nothing special but for the price, they fulfill their purpose.īut the freaking pads, even if a flat velocity, they need a massive whack to even trigger the light. Having tried several other keyboards in this class, the keybed for the V25 is exceptional - once some tweaks have been made with the Editor software. I understand the 'get what you pay for', which is why I put off buying such a controller for a time, but my needs changed and I wanted a small all in one piece.

That's really interesting that you didn't like it. 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.Thanks for the reply. V25 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. Plus, V25's compact design makes it easy to take this powerful MIDI controller on the road or implement it into any sized studio. All the knobs, buttons, and pads illuminate to provide real-time visual feedback and are laid out for an intuitive workflow. It also has octave selector keys that can enable you to play in the full octave range. It is a powerful and versatile MIDI controller that is packed with several goodies like pads, buttons and knobs. It also includes Ableton Live Lite 9 and a Software Preset/Parameter utility. The V25 is a 25 key USB Midi Keyboard controller designed and created by American manufacturer Alesis.

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. Alesis V25 25-key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads. V25 was designed to seamlessly and effortlessly integrate with your music software. 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. V25 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. With 25 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. The Alesis V25 is a powerful, intuitive MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons.

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