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Alesis V49

Legacy since 2021
Released 2014

Original V49 with eight pads, four knobs, four buttons and a 5-pin MIDI out. Superseded by the V49 mk2.

Replaced by V49 mk2

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Alesis
Status
Legacy
Released
2014

Keyboard

Keys
49
Key size
Full
Key action
Synth-action
Aftertouch
None
Keybed
Alesis synth-action

Controls

Pads
8
Faders
0
Knobs / encoders
4
Display
None
Pitch / mod
Wheels

Connectivity

USB
USB-B
MIDI ports
DIN out
CV / Gate out
No
Bluetooth MIDI
No
Pedal inputs
Sustain
USB bus powered
Yes

Features & software

Bundled software
Ableton Live Lite, AIR Xpand!2

Size & weight

Colours
Black
Dimensions (W × D × H)
820 × 210 × 73 mm
Weight
2.7 kg

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