description Alesis V49 Overview
The Alesis V49 is a 49-key MIDI keyboard controller featuring velocity-sensitive keys, aftertouch, and 8 pads for performance control, commonly used with software instruments and DAWs for music production.
help Alesis V49 FAQ
How many keys and pads does the original Alesis V49 have?
The V49 has 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads. It also includes 4 assignable knobs, 4 assignable buttons, octave controls, and pitch and modulation wheels. [Alesis V49 specifications](https://www.alesis.com/products/view/v49.html)
Does the original Alesis V49 have aftertouch?
The original V49 product page lists velocity-sensitive keys but does not advertise keyboard aftertouch. Do not confuse it with the Alesis VI49, whose manual explicitly lists aftertouch. [Alesis V49](https://www.alesis.com/products/view/v49.html) [Alesis VI49 manual](https://www.alesis.com/rscdn/1078/documents/VI49%20-%20User%20Guide%20-%20v1.1.pdf)
Which music software was bundled with the Alesis V49?
The original product page lists Ableton Live Lite 9 and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech as downloadable bundled software. Because the V49 is an older controller, confirm current download eligibility when registering a used unit. [Alesis V49 software](https://www.alesis.com/products/view/v49.html)
Can the Alesis V49 make sound without a computer?
The V49 is a USB-powered USB-MIDI controller, so it sends performance data to music software or another MIDI host. It is not described as a standalone keyboard with built-in speakers or sounds. [Alesis V49 product page](https://www.alesis.com/products/view/v49.html)
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