Alesis Q88 MKII 88-Key USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller

Description

88 FULL-SIZED KEYS; NO-NONSENSE

When the melody hits you and it’s time to make music, you can’t afford to pick the wrong tool for the job. You need the Alesis Q88 MKII, a no-nonsense MIDI controller with 88 full-size, velocity sensitive, synth-action keys. This USB bus-powered MIDI controller has everything you need to make your performance unique – Octave and Transpose buttons for accessing the full piano range, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels for added expression, and Transport buttons to control key functions of your favorite software or DAW. For added expression there’s also a Sustain Pedal input, and a re-assignable slider for quick parameter control. Plug in the Q88 MKII and immediately turn your PC, Mac, or iOS device into the MIDI production tool you need.

ESSENTIAL CONTROL

Don’t waste time clicking or typing your performance into the computer. The Q88 MKII has all the essential controls to help give your playing character. Add feeling and expression with easily accessible Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels. Need that note to hang for a little bit longer? Plug in a sustain pedal and give your melody the added human touch it needs. There are also STOP, PLAY, RECORD, and Directional Transport controls so you can use your production software without ever having to take your hands away from the Q88 MKII. Want even more control? The on-board volume slider can be assigned to any parameter you need.

PREMIUM SOFTWARE BUNDLE

The Alesis Q88 MKII comes with a premium software bundle that features world-class tools for composing and recording. MPC Beats gives you access to the same sought-after production tools used by the best in the business. It includes tons of professional-grade sounds and virtual instruments that can boost any composition.

Reason+ – Get 6 Months Free!

In need of some fresh new instruments and effects? Our friends at Reason Studios have you covered. Registered customers can now get a 6-month FREE subscription to Reason+. Reason+ is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and the Reason Rack Plugin which can be used in any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). Jam-packed with over 80 devices covering everything from creative synthesizers, samplers, drum machines and audio effects, this subscription service comes pre-baked with 39,000 presets, 24gb of samples and new content (plugins and sounds) is added consistently.

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS WITH MELODICS
We’ve teamed up with Melodics to give you a 30-day free trial of a Premium subscription. Melodics is the most enjoyable way to learn and play your Alesis keyboard, and makes practice easy and fun. Available for macOS, Windows and iPad, Melodics is free to download – register your Alesis keyboard to unlock an exclusive 30-day FREE trial of the Melodics Premium plan that includes access to songs from your favorite artists