Alesis Q49 - Reviews
(4.1)
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28.12.2012
I was bought for me this as a Christmas gift. I have an iMac and use Logic Pro for music production and use an M-Audio box to connect my guitar to the computer. What I was finding was that I was spending a lot of time entering codes to make instruments 'bend' notes, to add reverb and the like.The Q49 does a lot of this for me. It includes a pitch bend wheel as well as a modulation wheel; it also includes a slider for data entry (defaulting to volume control). The keys can be used for entering a variety of data input such as velocity and chorus depth; changing the octave; transposing the key and many other. It also allow the user to select a midi channel.As to the keys,
9.5.2020
This is a great starter piano for beginners. Both Children and Adults.The piano size is just right for either. I would suggest from 6 years on up.With a decent range of keys you will be able to play beginner and intermediate tunes depending on your skills.The Build is light and made of plastic, but very sturdy. It feels like it can take a hit or two. I know I’ve banged the keys in frustration once or twice.The Keyboard has a MIDI connector, this means the cable you would use to connect a USB printer is the same cable you would use to connect this piano to your PC/MAC.(Disclaimer: I haven’t connected this Piano to a PC and don’t know what the set up would be like or how easy /difficult it would
3.2.2012
I've read a lot of reviews for this product and I've been surprised with their arguments against this keyboard. "It's too small" or "it feels cheap" or "the keys aren't weighted" and so on.If you're looking to buy a keyboard to be your main keyboard to make complex compositions or soundtracks, this is not for you. You WILL grow frustrated with shifting up and down octaves and it does mess with your flow when you're inspired.However, I bought this keyboard as a backup keyboard, and also to take on my travels. This keyboard is PERFECT for that - it fits in my carry-on bag, doesn't require a plug and allows me to create music as and when the inspiration hits me.Yes, this keyboard feels cheap but,
30.11.2015
Had this a few years now, I'm not a keyboard player but it gives me a lot of fun, the hardest thing is shifting octave - up and down - there is a knack to it, in the early days I thought my Q25 was dud, but it's just incredibly difficult I found to get the hang of the octave shift. I guess if I persevered it would get easier, but I only use the keyboard every now and then. The thing about midi is, what's your software? The midi device is merely a trigger so a lot of complaints about midi devices possibly have more to do with software/computer compatibility than the midi device itself. I use Mixcraft on Windows 7 & it is a very stable platform, I have (touch wood) not had any major issues with usb midi connectivity.
3.3.2019
I bought this product as a gift for my younger sister who is currently at university and was looking for a lightweight and portable keyboard that she could easily transport to/from uni/home. Being a keyboard player and music producer myself, I thought that something like this product would do just the trick for her.She was initially looking at an "all-in-one" keyboard that come with built in soundbank/speakers etc. The problem with those is of course, that with those "extras" is extra size, weight and cost. She only really "wanted to play piano" so didn't really need any other bells and whistles such as drum pads faders etc, which again are extra size,
14.9.2017
I decided to buy this 49 key midi controller, because it seemed to be the best value for money and I didn't want to take the risk with a mini keyboard. Overall, this is a great MIDI controller. More than enough keys for pianists/keyboard players and easily assignable controls. I am a bit disappointed with the size of the keys; they are definitely not mini-sized, but do appear slightly smaller than a full sized stage keyboard. You also have to make sure that a key is fully depressed to register a note on DAW software. For beginners, this won't be a problem, but for intermediate/experienced players, you will have to slightly adjust how you play. Although,
5.4.2018
Very impressed after I sorted out the latency issue - the key thing to understand is that if you are using this with Windows, you MUST install ASIO4ALL which bypasses the default DirectX audio driver. This drops the latency from around 280mS (which feels like treacle) to just 16mS, which feels "instant". Perhaps that is just my PC, but my understanding is that it is a pretty standard issue, so perhaps it should be spelt out more clearly.Abelton takes some effort to learn (as with any complex application), but gives amazing results - RTFM or rather read the built in help/tips and you can get up to speed quite quickly. For me as an experimenter with DWA,
13.7.2017
Sometimes I like to fiddle around with Fruity Loops and write little ditties. Nothing special, and nothing creative, but I love to get out my inner 80s child every now and again.Using a laptop to do this is a little awkward as the keys are small and it's hard to remember where the notes are on the keyboard, so I decided, rather than struggle, that I would get myself a midi controller. Having already owned an Alesis MIDI controller in the past (the Q25) I naturally went for what I knew best and am very happy with the purchase. This time I have 49 whole velocity sensitive keys to play with.With it being plug and play, it was simply a case of sticking it in the USB socket of my Macbook (with Windows)
21.8.2014
It's a great keyboard, I played one the week before I bought mine, at a rehearsal for someone else. It was connected to my Mac and at the time I didn't have a sustain pedal, so didn't know the one and only issue I have with it, which is that at present, the pedal I have, works in reverse. I don't know whether I can change that from the keyboard's multi-function button or if I need to buy a new pedal. It does not have a polarity switch, so if you have such a pedal and wish to connect it to this particular keyboard, be warned.Other than that, the keyboard really is nice to play. The key action for a unit in this price-bracket is definitely comfortable. It's a tad exaggerated on the velocity curve,
30.4.2020
I use this as a MIDI-input for Logic Pro X. The price point doesn't suggest that this will be amazing and you do get what you pay for.The keys are weighted well but feel a little too springy. The quick select functions make it easy to use as a navigation tool, while the inclusion of a numeric keypad on the right side is pretty handy. It's super easy to set up and connect simply via USB. I don't use the channel select function so can't comment on that. However the pitch wheel feels a little too resistant and hard to move which is annoying. The keyboard itself looks plastic but feels much more sturdy.Overall this is great for the price,
20.2.2017
Not five stars, but still a great product, especially for the price. My only problems with it were some of the keys weren't perfectly straight, but it doesn't affect playability - I just like things to be evenly spaced xD The pitch bend wheel is a little stiff, though I'm not used to pitch bend wheels (I used to have a Korg with an XY controller, very easy to move). Other than that it's a brilliant keyboard for the money. It doesn't have a screen but if you read the manual it tells you how to adjust things cleverly using the keyboard keys. Yes, the keys feel very 'synth-y' - they're not weighted, but the velocity settings not too bad and highly adjustable.
17.9.2011
It arrived two days earlier than I expected. This was good. But then I threw all my toys out the pram when I couldn't find the power adaptor to go with it. After this initial panic and bothering to read the instructions - I soon realised it's powered through the USB chord.I use Logic Pro on the Mac. The keyboard was picked up straight away and within 30 seconds I was recording. Couldn't quite believe it as I was expecting half a day to get the thing set up. Touch response is excellent as is the velocity settings (which are adjustable on Logic Pro anyway). Keys feel heavy too. Overall, well put together and does a great job.
18.10.2015
I bought this Alesis controller keyboard for my second computer for the purpose of jotting down ideas as they came to me when I was away from the studio. For me, the minimal controls offered here are all that are required, but if this is going to be your only keyboard and your software doesn't offer the required flexibility, perhaps you should consider looking elsewhere.Obviously built to a price, it's still decently put together, the only give-away being the slight unevenness of the keys, which are, incidentally, quite light to the touch and relatively noise free. Nevertheless, everything considered, the Q25 does exactly the job asked of it and, for the price, is a genuine bargain.
26.12.2016
NOTE: This keyboard requires a connection to the computer along with the appropriate software and virtual instrument. Don't buy this expecting it to play out of the box, you will be disappointed.The Digital Audio Workstation I use is Reaper. Plugged in via USB and used EZ Keys VST plugin. Worked right away, no problems. Very happy with the keyboard for the price. Keys feel great. There's no fancy features, just nice and simple, which is what I wanted.My only complaint is that there was no power adaptor included. This is not really a problem as it can be powered via USB. However, if you want to use the MIDI out connection you will need a power supply.
22.2.2015
i like this product a lot. its quite a heavy but not too heavy so easy to manoeuvre around. no carry case though. the cables are relatively robust. the usb could be a little more heavy duty but its sufficient but the actual fit is not grand. snug but not precise. wobbles a little bit but as i say, its snug, it wont come loose. the keys have a very precise, rigid and comfortable feel. it is a touch sensitive keyboard and for me, playing the 4 octaves suits my situation and doesnt take up too much space. i havent given 5 because i havent used the other assignable features. nice machine.