description Alesis V61 Overview
The Alesis V61 is a 61-key MIDI keyboard controller featuring velocity-sensitive keys, aftertouch, and 8 assignable pads, offering versatile control for music production software and hardware integration.
help Alesis V61 FAQ
Does the Alesis V61 have aftertouch?
The original V61's official guide lists 61 velocity-sensitive keys but does not list aftertouch, so the aftertouch claim should not be relied on. If aftertouch is required, compare it with the Alesis VI61 or another controller that explicitly lists the feature. [Alesis V61 user guide](https://www.alesis.com/rscdn/1076/documents/V61%20-%20User%20Guide%20-%20v1.2.pdf)
What controls are on the Alesis V61 besides the keys?
It has eight assignable velocity-sensitive backlit pads, four assignable 270-degree knobs, four assignable buttons, and octave up and down buttons. It connects over USB and includes a 1/4-inch TS footswitch input. [Alesis V61 user guide](https://www.alesis.com/rscdn/1076/documents/V61%20-%20User%20Guide%20-%20v1.2.pdf)
Can the Alesis V61 control Ableton Live or other DAWs?
Yes, it sends standard USB MIDI, so its keys, pads, knobs, and buttons can be mapped to Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic, or another MIDI-aware DAW. It does not generate piano or synth audio by itself, so the computer or hardware sound module supplies the instrument. [Alesis V61 user guide](https://www.alesis.com/rscdn/1076/documents/V61%20-%20User%20Guide%20-%20v1.2.pdf)
Is the Alesis V61 bus-powered and how large is it?
The original V61 draws power from the computer's USB bus and weighs about 5.2kg. Its official guide gives dimensions of roughly 112 x 24.4 x 11.4cm, making it a full 61-key controller rather than a compact 25-key board. [Alesis V61 user guide](https://www.alesis.com/rscdn/1076/documents/V61%20-%20User%20Guide%20-%20v1.2.pdf)
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