krutofriendly.blogg.se - Midi pads vs keyboard

I tested it out on both a Microsoft Surface 3 and a Macbook Pro, and the unit had no problems getting detected. The keyboard itself is plug-and-play - meaning, all you’ll need is to plug it in your computer’s USB and your DAW shouldn’t have any problems detecting it. Even though it’s a lot bigger than other mini MIDI keyboards (such as the Akai MPK Mini MK2), it’s still relatively portable and wouldn’t add any significant weight to your setup if you’re bringing it along to a gig or on the plane. Out of all the 25-key MIDI controllers that I’ve tried, this one is probably the lightest I’ve handled at just 5.4 pounds. The first thing I noticed with the Alesis V25 is how lightweight it is.

The Alesis V25 is a lightweight MIDI keyboard that’s compact enough for most home studio desks.

Pads need significant force to trigger medium to high velocity notes, and sometimes prone to double triggering.

Needs software to adjust velocity settings - default settings are not the best ones for many people.

No transport controls included on the controller, so you won’t be able to control your DAW.

Excellent value for money - one of the cheapest 25-key MIDI controllers with full-sized keys, assignable pads and knobs.

4 responsive rotary knobs for tweaking effects and everything else without having to reach for your mouse.

8 velocity-sensitive drums pads which are perfect for tapping out drum patterns.

Full-sized, semi-weighted keys means no cramped feeling for your fingers while playing.

Relatively light and compact for a 25-key MIDI controller so it won’t take up as much desk space.

So of course, I HAD to take a closer look at this keyboard and determine if it would be the right MIDI controller you’re looking for. The price point was very attractive too, and it’s probably one of the cheapest 25-key MIDI keyboards I’ve seen on the market right now.

Despite the fact that it doesn’t get as much attention as other brands like M-Audio, Akai, or Novation does, all of its available features actually looked pretty solid on paper.

When I was looking around for the latest 25-key MIDI controllers that have been released recently, I came across the Alesis V25. The problem? It’s easy to get lost in confusion when deciding which model to buy. For aspiring and beginner producers, one of the most important pieces of equipment for your home studio is no doubt a MIDI keyboard controller that you can use to play out your melodies and compose beats with.