The Q49 MKII from Alesis is a 49-key USB/MIDI keyboard controller featuring velocity-sensitive keys packaged in a compact and portable form. Suitable for both stage and studio use, the controller features assignable pitch and modulation wheels along with octave transpose buttons and a data slider.

The unit provides a USB-MIDI port for easy connection to a Mac or Windows computer, along with iOS devices with the addition of Apple’s Camera Connection Kit (available separately). Additionally, MIDI commands can be sent from the Q49’s keys to change programs, patches, etc. The USB port also supplies the keyboard with power, and a USB cable is included.

To allow for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box, the controller ships with a premium software package including the Pro Tools | First Alesis Edition DAW, MPC Beats, the Melodics tutorial software, and more.