Cleverly, it also draws power from smaller devices, if connected to an iPhone or iPad, and works pretty brilliantly, although I would imagine that the power drain on the source device might necessitate the need for some sort of power solution, so that the iOS device could also receive power, to prevent it running down during use. Similar to previous designs, we also have two capacitance-based pitch and mod wheels (but without the wheels, if you see what I mean) – and, given the two-octave limitation, a handy pair of buttons for shifting up and down in octave jumps.Ĭonnections are relatively basic and simple, via a singular USB connection, with the MiniLab Mk II drawing power over USB. However, there is a 9-16 button, which will flick them over the next wave, being indicated by the illumination of the first pad. Beneath the encoders are eight programmable drum-style pads, labelled 1 to 8. This makes the pots feel different to the rest when rotated – predictably enough, because the shaft underneath is a different design.
I found that notes would not trigger, because the see-saw point of the key meant that I was unable to apply enough pressure, when playing certain chords – but then, at this price point, you have to work with what you get which, on the whole, is a decent enough feel.Īlso included with the MiniLab MK II, and in line with the previous model, are 16 encoders which run in two rows across the top, with the two encoders to the far left also having a ‘button press’ action available. While generally playable, the usual issues with this type of keyboard remain, particularly as my pianistic fingers edged up the keys. Features: Plug in the USB Powered V61 MKII MIDI keyboard, and turn your PC, Mac, or iOS device into a feature packed production studio Ideal for pro studio producers, music students and pianists on the go 61 Full-Size, Velocity Sensitive, Synth Action Keys alongside 8 velocity sensitive backlit beat pads with full level and note repeat controls, all in a design that fits easily into your workspace Create sample sounds or backing tracks with 4 MIDI-assignable knobs for virtual instrument and DAW control, plus octave and transpose buttons that enable access to the full keyboard range Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels for added expression, and an Arpeggiator with 6 modes for creating unique melodies and inspiring creativity Start Creating straight away with MPC Beats Software Suite and 60 piano lessons from Melodics, as well as easy point-and-click MIDI editor software that enables full control customization Works with iOS devices via Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) USB 2.0, to be used with Mac/PC software (Windows 7-10 MacOS High Sierra-Big Sur) 6.The keys are described as slim, although Arturia also uses the word ‘mini’ on its website, so this might be pure semantics. Item: 275692120488 Alesis V61 MKII – USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 61 Velocity Sensitive.
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