Alesis V61vsAlesis V61 mk2
Summary
Alesis V61 and Alesis V61 mk2: 2 Alesis controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Alesis V61Legacy since 2021View details → | Alesis V61 mk2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Alesis | Alesis |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Alesis synth-action | Alesis synth-action |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 8 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 4 | 4 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | — | Arpeggiator, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Xpand!2 | MPC Beats, Reason+ (6 months), Melodics trial |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 980 × 210 × 73 mm | 985 × 200 × 70 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.9 kg |
Key differences
- Released: V61 – 2014 V61 mk2 – 2021
- Bundled software: V61 – Ableton Live Lite, AIR Xpand!2 V61 mk2 – MPC Beats, Reason+ (6 months), Melodics trial
- Dimensions (W × D × H): V61 – 980 × 210 × 73 mm V61 mk2 – 985 × 200 × 70 mm
- Weight: V61 – 3.4 kg V61 mk2 – 3.9 kg
Both are the same on keys (61), key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (8).