Alesis Q88 MKII 88-key USB Controller with pitch/mod wheels. Includes MPC Beats, ProTools First and 5 AIR plugins

Alesis Q88 MKII 88-key USB Controller with pitch/mod wheels. Includes MPC Beats, ProTools First and 5 AIR plugins

The Alesis Q88 MKII is professionally designed as an 88-key USB/MIDI keyboard controller that are featuring semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys, packaged in a compact and portable form. Suitable for use in both stage and studio use, the controller comes featuring assignable pitch and modulation wheels along with octave transpose buttons and a data slider.

The unit comes providing a USB-MIDI jack intended for having an easy connection to a Mac or Windows computer, along with iOS devices with the addition of Apple's Camera Connection Kit (available separately). A traditional 5-pin MIDI jack is also present for use in  connecting to external MIDI sound modules, synthesizers, and samplers. Additionally, MIDI commands are capable to be sent from the Q88's keys for changing programs, patches, etc.

To allow for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box, the controller ships along with a premium software package including the Pro Tools | First Alesis Edition DAW, MPC Beats, the Melodics tutorial software, and more. The keyboard are capable to either be USB bus powered or, for standalone use, powered from an external power supply (available separately).

Features

• 88 full-size, velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys
• Octave/Transpose buttons enable access of the full piano range
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels for added expression
• Transport and directional buttons to control your software
• Assignable volume slider for quick control during performing and recording
• 1/4” TS sustain pedal and 1/4" TRS expression pedal inputs
• 5-PIN MIDI output enables standalone operation with a power supply (sold separately
• USB-powered with plug-and-play connectivity for Mac or PC
• Works with iOS devices via Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately)
• Lightweight design for easy setup and portability
• Premium music education and production software bundle included

CONTENTS

• Q88 MKII
• USB Cable
• Software Download Card
• Quickstart Guide
• Safety & Warranty Manual