I Don’t Think There’s A Keyboard I Hate More than This…|Alesis VI49 Review|

[@fiditunka]

i had that once. what i really liked about it (besides the 16 great pads) was the endless possibilities you get with the 32 buttons.

[@toniokroger1051]

Could you assign these buttins (48 on my VI61) to send direct program change number to external devuce via midi?

[@slaughterlove1612]

I bought one for only $10 because it needed power cord plus orginal owner didnt know much about it so for this price I think was still pretty good deal

[@NabPunk]

you basically robbed them lol. My single fader, Alesis Q49 was $100 brand new

[@europac0553]

There's a BIG problem when coming to recommend a different midi controller than this one outside of the USA, specially speaking of south countries (LatAm countries specifically), and it's that every other midi controller I have checked that have similar price range in the USA (ie arturia keylab61) are HIGHLY overpriced. They easily can reach the double of the price of the Alesis VI61. So, the Alesis VI61 is really the only option we have at least in my country to have a device with some features like aftertouch for a good price.

[@agaminglobster]

I got that for Christmas yesterday and in my opinion i really like it

[@Uniblab8]

Got one...love it

[@AudioReplica2023]

For the sensitiveness ...I just changed the springs inside for the springs of Yamaha mx series . Bit better , still claky...but action its way better

[@wilkopiano]

Clicky clacky is a problem for mics over head but when you do direct recording its not an issue. The keys are springy and clicky clacky not as much as nektar ones though. Novation launchkey have very quiet keys. But i guess depends what type of vsts you are using with vi49. After touch i found actually more responsive on vi49 then any other keyboard i have played. Novation impulse for aftertouch you have to practically break the keys by putting on so much downward force before AT would even work.

[@Johnmike]

I’d add it’s also an issue if you do any type of live production where close mics are involved…I do a lot of mixing and live streamed production tutorials…you need a quiet keybed for those type of things

[@wilkopiano]

@@Johnmike absolutely. If thats your use case then novation sl61 is a great option i use that for that particular use case. Keybed is very quiet and full daw integration and pads and after touch. But you get what you pay for right?

[@wilkopiano]

@@Johnmike absolutely. If thats your use case then novation sl61 or arturia keylab 16 pad edition is a great option i use that for that particular use case. Keybed is very quiet and full daw integration and pads and after touch. But you get what you pay for right?

[@Johnmike]

@@wilkopiano definitely…I’ve had the SL61 for a year or so…I’ve actually got almost 2 dozen other midi controllers in my studio now and I’ve reviewed just about everyone of them on the market to date…so yea…I’m pretty confident about various keybeds from several different boards…

[@wilkopiano]

@@Johnmike you are my goto reviewer of keybeds. :) i am considering the akai mpk mini pro now 37 keys with aftertouch and proper pitchbend wheels instead of use less ribbons on arturias offering. As a pianist originally and organist i grew up to two different touch techniques so try not to blame my tools. I used to play yamaha electone organs and their after touch ribbons underneath the keybeds and were elitist and best on the market. Yamaha stagea range were the last organs they produced. Sadly a bygone era.

[@islandtony5009]

Thanks for a great honest review (saved me from a facebook marketplace purchase!). Do you have any recommendations on a not too $ MIDI controller with 5 pin MIDI out and a decent action that would be an ok choice for playing hammond organ songs (keys ok for slides, etc; I know that there doesn't seem to be a SINGLE waterfall key MIDI option on the market but there are lots of semi-weighted ones). I just need it for the keybed, no need for pads, drawbars, or any frills. Wanting to hook it to my fully weighted stage piano to trigger the organ patches (those keys are too heavy for organ). Any suggestions would be super appreciated!

[@boomboombaby9140]

Well it’s the best keyboard I ever had , I use MPC software and it feels like a MPC . Its one of those things that is terrible to one person but to another person it’s awesome . It’s like how people praise the MPK mini plus but I took mines back because I hated it .

[@Anomaliayt]

I picked this up a couple years back in brand new condition (no box) for £50. I thought it was a great deal, and has suited me well. £15 postage tho so £65 in total ($80). Maybe at retail price, there are better options.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Alesis keyboard was released around the same time as the Akai MPK249, I still have the MPK49 because there was not much point upgrading to the MPK 249 as the only real difference was the pads. I get the new Akai pads with My MPK mini mk3 anyway.

[@JamieR]

Pretty sure you have different velocity curve levels. Most of these keys have that, but that said if the curve isn't consistent across all keys... then it's not great for live playing

[@Johnmike]

Yea tried ALL of the velocity curve settings…it’s 🗑️

[@JamieR]

@@Johnmike Yuck! Well, good thing you made a video about it :) Saving a lot of people their cash. Be well!

[@user-pc8tb7hg1lHandlesRDumb]

is this 24fps? Its little bit noticeable with the amount of hand movement but I'm a nerd.

[@johnnulf624]

sorry if u said this in the video, I just came here from shorts… what electric piano is that at 1:10?

[@Johnmike]

Scarbee Mark 1

[@johnnulf624]

@@Johnmike thanks for the response! You’re the goat for reviews for church musicians

[@Breakstuff5050]

Ive had one for awhile now. The key velocities feel great imo. The pad velocities are trash tho. It takes alot of finessing to get nuance humanization out of it. But overall, i love it. It does exactly what i need it to do without crazy pricing.

[@leftfeelsright1968]

Been following you for a while now.. As of now this is the only channel I have found that covers lot of grounds on midi keyboards.. I m looking for a straight forward budget 49 keys for my secondary set up.. I do own a M audio oxygen pro 49 and a akai lpk 25..i m having hard time deciding now between alesis q49, nekater impact gx 49 and Samson carbon 49..which should I go for guys?

[@Johnmike]

Between those the Nektar GX would be my pick

[@leftfeelsright1968]

@@Johnmike thanks man.

[@gizmogearloose3391]

I TOTALLY hear what you're saying about the VI49. Still, for the price, I do believe it's not a bad beginner controller, as you said, for pads and raw songwriting. I have two...one for my studio, which, as a non-keyboardist, works fine with my DAW, and the other is for live gigs, where I plug in an Android tablet with a simple piano generating app, which does the trick. But you're right. Advanced players might not like it...

[@robsharp2941]

The 12 Faders probably relate to 12 returns in Ableton. Since it comes with Ableton just a guess.

[@Johnmike]

Maybe…still a bit weird to me

[@polskimemiarz9809]

Hey could u tell me the best 49 key keyboard thats around the price of this one?

[@jordanWAH]

Who cares about clicky keys? I'm not using a mic to record a keyboard. Lol. But I do sing, so that might be an issue. I like the midi controller to be simple, so nothing is different from hardware to software. Marc Rebillet has been using the larger version and is what drew me to it.

[@cryptghoul]

do u think this is worth paying $175? ive never had a keyboard. im not a professional of any sorts but someone local is selling it

[@Johnmike]

Naa I wouldn’t even pay that lol

[@erkydi]

why isnt there a super minimal fatar action keybed 49/61 key midi controller without all the knobs and pads and faders on the market,,,,super sad

[@stevejnobaptiste4608]

I have the 49 and 61 models.... With the velocity curve, I have mines set to velocity curve 5 as you said. I bought it because of the buttons, I have mutes, solos, patch change, jump to patch and lots more mapped to these buttons. Honesty that's all I wanted from these boards> the buttons< so I won't have to be touching the laptop that much. Most of my commands are mapped

[@dtrelzmusic]

10-31-22- that’s my main purposes for it, macros buttons…

[@murple8959]

is the keys feel of the oxygen pro better ?

[@Johnmike]

Much better!

[@MikaelNitscheDrums]

Have the V61 and the default velocity curve is atrocious on that as well. The other curves aren't very good either.

[@theguyver6397]

I just looked this up today because I saw one at a pawnshop for $90 🤔. Almost bought it.

[@zheremy9598]

Alesis VI49 or Nektar Impact LX49+ ? 👀

[@Johnmike]

I’d choose the Nektar over this one

[@OlaOla-so3il]

I wish more keyboard had same type drum pad on the side. Marc Rebillet loop daddy use this keyboard. Music creates this keyboard is amazing!

[@dotenking3247]

Please review AKAI MPK mini plus ! Thank You.

[@Johnmike]

Coming soon

[@prosperadebayo5152]

Johnn... do a review between the m audio code 49 and the alesis vi49... I need to see it🤲🤲🥺🥺

[@marksteele9928]

Love the simplicity, hate the action, (if you can call it an action.

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

Actually... twelve is a pretty EVEN number of buttons. lol

[@BOOMBAPXL]

How many other keyboards (at any price range) has as many customizable midi cc buttons specifically? Answer: None. For DAWS that allow you to to go crazy with Key Commands (Cubase, Studio One), this is a god send.

[@esterix101]

I have Alesis V161 and it has the best keybeds, semi weighted, and tons of buttons which are fully mapped in my FL studio. Nothing beats this keyboard at this price. Everything else is garbage with shit key beds

[@WaveRiderMusic]

less expensive with aftertouch? there are no other cheaper with aftertouch

[@BD-zg7is]

thanks john. just the video i needed! what do you suggest for something similar?

[@Johnmike]

If in the same budget id go with the Arturia keylab essentials

[@m-chopbeats7526]

Clicky clacky lol. I got the v49 with 8 pads ...I like the build quality for the price I paid.

[@gbamontanaman4369]

Honestly family I’m diggn the set up.. there’s better out there true enough. But I’ve made sooooooo many hits using this piece as well.. just saying, no argument from me

[@shadowofthestarsdespair]

Used its like 80

[@eladshani]

I Don’t Think There’s A Thumbnail And Title I Hate More Than This Video’s 🎣

[@Johnmike]

Thanks for watching

[@furiobisotti8150]

I fully agree. Keybed is not good enough for basic playing

[@Blues.Fusion]

I didn't like the v49 either.

[@nebaunnmanhattan]

Alesis controllers and support is garbage. Honestly the worst on the market. I absolutely regret buying the XV49.

[@Steve-mp7by]

clicky board