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Alesis V61 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Pads 4 Assignable Knobs and Buttons Plus a Professional Software Suite with ProTools First Included

Last Updated: January 8, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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Keyboard
 35
keys, midi, keyboards, piano, alesis
+91%
-9%
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" ...  I use it every day and love the full size keys.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the material quality and the ability to carry my keyboard anywhere I go !  ...  "
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" ...  I've not owned a keyboard before but I can still tell if a product is of a high level of quality or not.  ...  "
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" ...  the keyboard is great the drum pads suck they double tap really easily  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect keyboard for a small home recording studio.  ...  "
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" ...  this is a good little midi keyboard.  ...  "
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" ...  This midi keyboard and drum pad made me feel like I made the right choice quality build nice large full size keys for grown men professional feel drum pads are great for good firm strikes  ...  "
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" ...  The keys feel nice and smooth, They are semi-weighted so it gives you a MUCH better tactile feel than the tiny keys on, say, the AKAI 25 Key, The pads are decent, I've tracked some solid drum beats on them.  ...  "
Comfort
 23
pads, weighted, controller, piano, drum
+74%
-26%
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" ...  I was surprised initially by the build quality very quality made, the keys feel very nice and they are grand piano sized.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid build and the keys feel much better.  ...  "
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" ...  The keys feel nice and smooth, They are semi-weighted so it gives you a MUCH better tactile feel than the tiny keys on, say, the AKAI 25 Key, The pads are decent, I've tracked some solid drum beats on them.  ...  "
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" ...  It might be the best feeling controller I've ever used. ... But if you can make that sacrifice, you'll be treated to the nicest keys and pads I've seen on a controller.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the material quality and the ability to carry my keyboard anywhere I go !  ...  "
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" ...  It easily slips into my backpack with my laptop with no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Great pressure on keys, high quality midi controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys feel really well.  ...  "
Controls
 18
pads, knobs, weighted, controller, velocity
+83%
-17%
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" ...  The keys are really easy to pay around with, so I can experiment with notes, which is was what I wanted. ... I am 5’5” and this goes up to my belly button when put parallel to me.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys feel really well.  ...  "
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" ...  49 keys is plenty of workspace for me. ... The keys are stiffer than I imagined but you'll get used to it. ... All knobs turn easily and the pads feel great to the touch.  ...  "
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" ...  Keys respond fairly well in DAW.  ...  "
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" ...  The keys are lit.  ...  "
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" ...  My only dislike is how smooth the black keys are .  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for my girlfriend to learn keys and didn't want to spend a lot for features she wouldn't use. ... This is an excellent beginner controller for learning keys/MIDI and synth and great for people who have been playing for a while. ... But if you can make that sacrifice, you'll be treated to the nicest keys and pads I've seen on a controller.  ...  "
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" ...  The keys are nice, and so are the wheels, knobs and buttons.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 14
software, setup, keys, beginners, velocity
+100%
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" ...  Simple to learn.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome idea, difficult program  ...  "
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" ...  Very good for beginners.  ...  "
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" ...  Comes with a fee cool programs that are easy to use as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to press but still have a weight.  ...  "
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" ...  The keys are really easy to pay around with, so I can experiment with notes, which is was what I wanted.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product, sounds great and easy to use/set up.  ...  "
Price
 11
worth, money, midi, spend, much better
+100%
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" ...  It is great especially for the price  ...  "
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" ...  definitely worth it!  ...  "
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" ...  No comparison for a midi at this price or close!  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely worth the buy for its price.  ...  "
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" ...  had doubts at first because of the price.  ...  "
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" ...  The software that it bundles with really make this product worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Of course I did my research and for the price it makes it an unbelievable steal.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, though, good value.  ...  "
For Kids
 9
loves, loved, daughter, christmas
+100%
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" ...  My son wanted this for its various beats and it was newer then the one he had.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter loves this!  ...  "
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" ...  My young teen loves this.  ...  "
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" ...  It works perfectly and my nephew loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  Grandson loved it !  ...  "
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" ...  My son has literally spent days on end enjoying this.  ...  "
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" ...  My son loved it.  ...  "
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" ...  My kids enjoy it  ...  "
Size
 8
backpack, weight, travel, slips, portable
+88%
-13%
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" ...  For the size, i can take it anywhere and have it ready to use whenever.  ...  "
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" ...  It's affordable, light, portable, and it's plug and play. ... It easily slips into my backpack with my laptop with no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  I loved the V25, very compact and of good quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to press but still have a weight.  ...  "
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" ...  Substantial enough for travel on the keys but doesn't take up too much space in general.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 7
sudden, production, play, piano, notes
+100%
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" ...  With the right sound drivers it can register instantly with your music programs.  ...  "
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" ...  Ordered for my teenage son who into music producing and he said it's great  ...  "
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" ...  Learned a bit of piano on here and the drum pad is good for an organic drum sound  ...  "
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" ...  Great buy for those beginning electronic music production.  ...  "
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" ...  Is ok, easily can make music.  ...  "
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" ...  And made some pretty cool music doing so  ...  "
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" ...  He’s learning to read music.  ...  "
Drum
 7
pads, pad, tap, double, responsive
+57%
-43%
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" ...  The drum pads are both bouncy and responsive. ... These two qualities are great and all, but often lead to multiple drum hits on one tap.  ...  "
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" ...  The drum pad has worked great for me, but I’ve heard others have had problems.  ...  "
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" ...  However, I had no double bounce issue as some have with the drum pads.  ...  "
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" ...  The drum pads feel amazing.  ...  "
Build Quality
 7
weighted, piano, keys, feel, easy to use
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Weighted keys and a solid build really attract me to Alesis.  ...  "
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" ...  So Good construction!  ...  "
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" ...  basic but durable.  ...  "
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" ...  I was surprised initially by the build quality very quality made, the keys feel very nice and they are grand piano sized.  ...  "
Setup
 5
software, studio, knobs, key
+100%
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" ...  I definitely love this midi, it's simple plug & play.  ...  "
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" ...  Though, you will have to get through the activation and account creating phase to get everything setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything is easy to get walked through and it is so easy to start once set up  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and use.  ...  "
Software Platform
 4
windows 10, garageband, editor, alesis, ableton live 9
+50%
-50%
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" ...  But it did not come with the promises software, only 2 of the 7 programs were delivered, and there are so many hoops to jump through to get them. ... One of them I haven't gotten to work yet, it requires the instillation of multiple 3rd apps, an anti piracy program and a launcher and I have typed in my email and made up about a dozen passwords just to get a portion of the promised software, half baked and full of ads.  ...  "
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" ...  The one thing that I really don't like about this product is the software. ... The software used to change this is poorly designed. ... Furthermore, the software doesn't even run on Linux.  ...  "
Apps
 4
garageband, editor, alesis, ableton live 9
+50%
-50%
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" ...  One of them I haven't gotten to work yet, it requires the instillation of multiple 3rd apps, an anti piracy program and a launcher and I have typed in my email and made up about a dozen passwords just to get a portion of the promised software, half baked and full of ads.  ...  "
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" ...  The one thing that I really don't like about this product is the software. ... The software used to change this is poorly designed.  ...  "
Fit
 4
slips, laptop, fit, easily
+75%
-25%
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" ...  It easily slips into my backpack with my laptop with no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Hoping it will hold up well.  ...  "
As Gift
 3
son, loves, christmas
+100%
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" ...  Gave as a gift.  ...  "
Overall performance
 3
fast, smooth
+100%
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" ...  It gets the job done and is compatible with most DAW programs.  ...  "
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" ...  Implementation was a breeze and fast.  ...  "
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" ...  But I'm really sure the get the job done.  ...  "
Delivery
 3
received, package, alesis, product, arrived
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I received the package very quickly and it’s exactly what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  I ordered the Alesis on a Friday and received it on a Sunday.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 3
pc, garageband, controller
+100%
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" ...  older macbook pro/ mainstage 3  ...  "
Design
 3
feels, nice, blue
+100%
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" ...  It feels great to play on.  ...  "
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" ...  Also it looks awesome when is on.  ...  "

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