The Alesis VI25 is an advanced USB/MIDI keyboard MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads‎,‎ knobs‎,‎ and buttons‎.‎ With 25 velocity‎-sensitive semi‎-weighted keys with aftertouch and Octave Up/Down buttons‎,‎ you can expand the keyboard to the full melodic range and play bass lines‎,‎ chords‎,‎ and melodies‎.‎ VI25 also features 8 assignable knobs and 24 assignable buttons for manipulating effect plugins and virtual instruments‎:‎ open and close filters‎,‎ adjust volume levels‎,‎ activate effects‎,‎ tweak parameters‎,‎ and more‎.‎ 16 velocity‎-sensitive RGB trigger pads allow you to launch clips or finger drum with exceptional response and colorful visual feedback‎.‎ Plus‎,‎ pitch and modulation wheels expand the expressive capabilities of your performing‎.‎

VI25 was designed to seamlessly and effortlessly integrate with your music software‎.‎ A single USB connection to your Mac or PC provides both power and MIDI functionality‎,‎ allowing you to plug right into your computer and start making music‎.‎ With the 5‎-pin MIDI Out‎,‎ you can also use VI25 to control external MIDI modules‎,‎ synthesizers‎,‎ and more‎.‎ A LED screen and illuminated knobs‎,‎ buttons‎,‎ and pads provide real‎-time visual feedback and are laid out for an intuitive workflow‎.‎ Plus‎,‎ VI25‎'‎s compact design makes it easy to take this advanced MIDI controller on the road or implement it into any sized studio‎.‎

VI25 is bundled with Ableton Live Lite and Xpand‎!‎2 by AIR Music Tech‎,‎ two dynamic pieces of software that enable you to record‎,‎ produce‎,‎ and perform with your computer‎.‎ Ableton Live Lite is a fluid audio/MIDI environment that enables you to spontaneously record‎,‎ remix‎,‎ improvise‎,‎ and edit musical ideas on the fly‎.‎ Xpand‎!‎2 is an advanced virtual instrument that comes with a collection of premium sounds‎,‎ ranging from acoustic instruments to futuristic synthesizers‎.‎ Together‎,‎ these powerful music platforms allow you to create or perform music with VI25 right out of the box‎.‎