Alesis Q49 Keyboard Review - Playing & Recording Piano Riffs | Audio Mentor
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- Some people prefer Alesis. It's alright, but I think Alesis has bad product design: goo.gl/u3E9cJ
I review the Alesis Q49 keyboard and recorded a short simple piano riff. I think the Alesis Q49 midi controller is great for beginners or pros who want to learn music or even produce serious music on your computer. Touch response on this keyboard a little more 'rigid' compared to others, but you may like it!
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Thanks for the review, yah!
yah yah!
that's one of the best preview i've ever seen
I saw this keyboard on Ebay, and was tantalised by the traditional MIDI DIN output cause I want to hook it up to an arduino to do things, plus I wanna add extra controls.
This review was super helpful :D I didn't know the keyboard had velocity control, that makes the deal on Ebay even better!
Thank you for uploading this :D
@azy If you didn't already buy I may have one cheaper!
Picked this keyboard up today. Very happy with it! Great keyboard for beginners.
The first thing to do is to check if there are any midi signal going into Logic. Reset your midi inputs then play on your keyboard while looking at the transport bar. See if there are any midi data coming in.
Hey Mike, thanks. The controller connects to your computer via Usb. Of course it's compatible with FL Studio
Thank you sir for this review, I was looking for a good budget MIDI controller just to use for my MicroBrute (Since the keys are so tiny) and this convinced me to get it. Good review, thank you! ~Cheers!
I love the way you talk. Thanks a lot for the review.
my pleasure :D
I picked up a Q49 on eBay for only £30, and considering it’s a budget board, it feels quite good when playing 🎹😬
That's a steal!
so would this work on the maschine software? i want to buy a midi keyboard thats not too expensive.
LucidBeats It would.
BIG THANK YOU FOR SHOWING how to use those numeric labels!
Thanks for the feedback!
hey thanks! I actually prefer the Samson Carbon now. The Q49 feels a little 'cheap' to me. What do ya think?
Amazing, sounds awesome ! i might buy it
go for it!
By mine?2yr
Hi I've been looking to buy a MIDI controller like this one. However I can't decide on which. I have a few choices mainly the Alesis Q49, M-Audio Keystation 49 and the Samson Carbon/Graphite 49. Which would you recommend getting? Thanks :)
Wow so much information in just a few minutes this is cool , i like it
YES the keys are semi-weighted on purpose to simulate a real piano. It is in the description of the equipment.
*please: Which are the measures of **_Alesis Q49 Keyboard?_*
Hey there howcan I record this piano on my pc?
On my stagepiano I record on the piano itself while playing and then transfer the recording afterwards to my pc. But it obviesly seems like this piano can't record on itself. So how should I connect this masterkeyboard to my computer and which software do I need to record it ? Also can I use headphones on this one? I hope you can help me :)
Hey Rueben, I'm looking for a budget keyboard to start off with. Between the Korg MicroKey, M-Audio Keyrig 49 and this Q49, which one would you choose? Looking at the M-Audio and Q49 they're really long. I was wondering if the Korg might be better because of space limitation. It is also $30 cheaper.
so i need help please! just bought it but i tried everything to get my MIDI to conect it syas its on and it works plug n play well on garageband mac buty i need this to work on windows!! and every single software i havwe says i have no keybaord conected how do i fix this? im on month 5 and still not working also changed the cables how do i install the driver for thiskeyard ?? Mk11 Q49 USB only
I love your reviews man. Keep it going!
I use Presonus Studio One DAW with an Audiobox usb , and I have an Alesis Q49, with the right choice of which instrument I pick for the song I am doing the Alesis sounds quite nice, The keys can be hit hard or soft, just like a piano. Over all I enjoy my Alesis Q49 :) I think it all depends on the DAW that the person has to go along with the Q49 as well.
my Q49 isn't hard to press, I wonder why yours is.
Ours is firm press , slightly stubborn 🎶🇺🇸✌️
Hey, I'm having a dilemma whether I should get this one or the M-Audio Keyrig 49. Any opinions about these two?
Magik review...thank you and all the best with your new song!!!
I have a Alesis Q49 too :) it's one of the best keaboards for this prize! very good materials and works fine! :D before i bought this keaboard, I've watched this video :) Good Video and good demonstration!
wow, i just bought one... There wasnt any software disc included, had to download everything. Also, for some reason, it isnt working neither on my win8.1, nor 10... so, my review: either i got crapy one, or its crap and not plug n play (as described)
alesis q49 or Samson carbon or M audio keystation 49 2 ?
keystation
Reuben Chng just checked out and there is no seller of M -audio in my country .
so alesis q49 is better than carbon ? or your experience was same ?
Reuben Chng Alesis' parent company bought M-audio, pretty sure the Q series is a rebranding of keystation series.
Ifon or bleckberri
Hey Rommel, I don't understand what you're trying to say at the end of your message. But anyway, why don't you log on audiomentor (link is in description) so I can help you better?
Chances are you'll have to select the midi inputs on your software, that's all
Yes its great as a keyboard itself. Just that you have to plug it to the computer to utilize sounds.
really straight to the point, and just talking all the stuff I wanted to know. thank you!
Could you tell me what is the problem when that keyboard set an Accord on the Notes with the description CC DATA on top? I wanna play a single note, but it plays an accord on these notes.
Good review. I'm brand new to digital music production and I barely even started learning. I'll see more about this.
***** never too late to start :)
I just bought this keyboard yesterday and it RULES, especially for the price. VERY happy
What is MIDI? Can this thing play like a normal piano without ii being associated with a sotfware, like using it normally as a piano by connecting to speaker output?
Thanks. It's logic pro I'm using in this video.
hi. loved the song arrangement you did. sounds amazing. Im curious, how did you achive the cymbal roll sound? it sounds so realistic. What plug in you used for it? or is it a sample?
Thanks for this piece of information, i was just thinking of buying a midi keyboard
Good video. Please can you tell me which app is that you are using in computer
Very nice review
thank you
Hello Rouben, thanks for the video, I have an M-Audio MIDI control Keystation 61 but I use to play organ and I prefer soft keyboards I see yours has a Synth type key but I don't know if is softer than mi MAudio do you know both and find which is softer? I ask because I don't have a Alesis supplier in my city. Thanks in advanced for your answer.
Hello sir plz help
How to Transpose this midi
Yup, you can. Just use a software on windows like Cubase, Pro Tools, etc and you'll be fine
whats the issue we're looking at on hand? No response at all when you use it with Logic?
Hi, Reuben! I was hoping I could get some input from you since you've reviewed both the Korg MicroKey 37 VS Samson Carbon 49. These are keyboards I've been looking at as well.
Which has better velocity control?
I know To Play Keyboard.. I have no prior knowledge about the things needed to set a Recording System at my home.
Just Wanted to To know..
Are There Any Software or programs that needed to installed on my laptop, MIDI , or Mixtures or What all things are needed to SET UP New in my home.
Please Would Be a Great Help if You Guide me..
thanks a lot in advance :)
Jack Patel Hey! you remind me of Neil Patel. I'll be happy to guide you. The types of equipments you need depends on the type of music you plan to do. Read my guide here to get started: www.audiomentor.com/audioproduction/10-things-you-need-for-a-kickass-home-studio
Hey thanks for the tutorial!
i have a question,
which one would you recommend: Alesis Q49 or Nektar LX49?
Hi Reuben, Im'm getting crazy try to find a power adapter. The website says "9V DC 500mA, Pin Positive, 5.5mm outer diameter" but nothing about the inner pin diameter. DO you know the size? Thanks
what about the M-audio 49 keystation??? reviews??
Its not the hardware that makes the musician its the knowledge of knowing how to play and music theory would help a lot.
True that. Have the do it attitude and you'll go far
DigitalMarauder Good point, but not relevant for this.
But its also the way the musician applies his knowledge, that makes him. If you dont have the right hardware things get a lot more time consuming and complicated
BlogVomMax i would say hardware isnt necesary but its alot easier to play songs on a midicontroller than on a standard pc keyboard
Hi, how is the modulation and pitch resolution by midi din out? The Roland A49 is 6bits... a blame. Thanks
I guessed Malaysian accent. I was almost convinced that it was Japanese but never the less, nice arrangement.
My question isn't about the keyboard but more along the line of what would you recommend for music production for someone who just started using a mac?
alesis q49, qx49 or samson carbon49 which is better?
Thanks for Review
you'll learn better with a normal sized keyboard to start off. I'd prefer the softer touch on the M-Audio, but that's different for everyone.
yo. Really subjective. If you want something with 49 keys go for Samson Carbon or M-Audio. I like prefer them. If you do electronic music maybe you want something with 25 keys and with pads like the Samson Graphite 25
Welcome. At the beginning I apologize for grammatical errors. I really liked the composition and would like to know where I can listen to this song be like her name. Please reply. Greetings from Polish
Hey i have a problem, when i press C on the Alesis Q49 it play G i dont know why and it really annoys please help.
Is there any perceivable delay on this device? I've heard some of the cheaper midi controllers will have delay issues sometimes - or perhaps that's just a software issue (asio vs windows audio etc)
its usually your audio device, not the midi controller. My advice is to get a reliable audio interface
Thanks! I've since gone ahead and purchased the Q49 and love it, thanks for the review!
kassie2k4
if you're having latency issues you can download ASIO4ALL for free. just lower your sample time to the lowest number. no delay/latency issues at all
ah yes thank you :) I did end up getting this and it worked great for a few months, no latency but then stopped working for some reason sadly :( Have replaced it with the much nicer Nektar Impact LX49!
Yeeeaaah the Nektar Impact is nice! I'm saving up to get the Nektar P4. It costs a lot, but it's reeaal nice!!! check it out.
Wouldn't the connection via midi reduce my latency and make it overall cleaner?
You seem to have a vast knowledge on the hardware. I'd appreciate your input on whether I should go for the Focusrite 6i6 or the Akai EIE Pro or NI KA6, running on a macbook pro retina 15''.
Thanks Reuben for the review...exactly what I was looking for. Just need to overlay strings etc and I was using a mini controller but too difficult to play with normal size hands :-)
What if i don't have a sustain pedal? Does it mean that if i press one key and keep pressing it it won't sound for more than one second?
Jimmy jimelef if you keep pressing it, then you'll keep trigger-ing the sound
Thanks for your Preview I do have a question. I am just a piano player and don't know anything about this program what are somethings I can do with this to help me play during a concert with a Choir I teach at a middle school and we have programs singing in front of the school two times a week we are a Christian choir please help.
Hi Reuben, Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of buying the Alesis Q61.
A couple things, are the keys full size like piano keys? Also, have you ever used Propellerhead software called "Reason"? I just bought the "Balance" wondering if the Alesis is compatible. Seems like it should be, Thanks again!
I was just wondering is there anything to be got to record yourself playing the keyboard without the use of a computer. My keyboard doesn't have a record button on it that you can record yourself play a tune so that's what i was wondering what can be got to plug into the keyboard to record yourself play
I'd actually go for the samson carbon 49 tbh. Hold on, a review on the samson carbon 49 in a few days time. :)
You can also (better) connect it to your focusrite via midi in/out.
Very nice review!
Great review, thank you! It really helped me out
Thank a lot for your video, I am a beginner in composing music I was wondering if Cubase 6 a good and easy programme?
I want to sent up a little studio like you have.
me puedes ayudar tengo alesis q49 pero no tengo los instaladores ayudenme con al agun link de el sofwar gracias
I can buy it tomorrow in used but new condition! And i do it! Thanks for this Vid! I work with MusMak17Prem but its the first time working with a pianofor me, but looks good and i want to make new Sounds with that thing. Yeahh, i buy it!!
Hey what's the difference with the alesis q61 ? I'm a beginner and i have the opportunity to buy one around 70 dollars is it a good price and do you know if the alesis q61 has a beautiful piano sound like the q49 ?
i have this keyboard but i still have problem to use on mac logic pro
i dont know if the problem is i dont know how to set up it or my keyboard is just not working
i am need of help plz if you can thanks
you made a nice track.. where can i get it?
this was helpful. thank you so much
Any of you dudes used this with FL studio?
Yuh
@@Emani516 how was it ?
First of all, congrats for The devida, but this controlo de is just plug and play, or does need a driver and instalou it for i can use? thank you
Thanks. I bought a second-hand one of these and love it. Just make sure to set up the velocity correctly and it works great from there.
Brilliant vid smiles from South Africa
Hi, I need a 49 midi keyboard, I'm only interested in the feel of keys, no need any controls.. I generally like the touch of korg triton but I have an old Roland E28 too which is playable. What keyboard should I buy in the range 100$ price? I tried the Acorn key but is the worst ever I tested, it's really unplayable... So please can you help me?
Thanks. I've always used a PC and now I have a mac and I have no idea what to do with it lol. I really do miss mixing sounds and samples. I hope I can get right back into it.
Hi Reuben thanks for the video.
I want to learn to play piano for producing house songs. So which software do you use here? Which midi and synthesizer that is budget you reccomend for that?
yup it will!
cool man, thanks for your tutorial!
going directly with USB would be easiest. You don't want to be messing with too much midi technicals. After all you want data going in your software, thats all
You can play other sounds than the usual piano on the alesis right,?
Thanks this review helped alot..
I wanted to ask one question,
M a new music producer and use FL studio 10.
I dont know how to play a keyboard and want to learn it..
Hence; I ordered Akai Mini Pro MPK25 which has almost all the funcationality which i want.
However it's to small only 25 keys.
Can you please help me whether should i go for Akai Mini pro MPK25 or any other low budget midi keyboard.
Sorry as the query is very big.
Thanks in advance.
:)
Great review!
What software are you using this controller with on this video?
Sounds great indeed!
Thanx!
Its a Tapco Mix 200FX by Mackie, but I think the company died off
Could you help me pleasee!! Which you'll recommend?: alesis q49 or m-audio keystation 49es... I don't know what to choose. Thanks
hi im going to buy one like this i can afford to buy q49 or V49 which is the best can yo suggest me
Can u pls tell me how can I change the transpose in Alesis Q 49
What's the difference between Ableton Live Lite and the software that comes with the keyboard Albeton Live Lite Alesis Edition?
Hi Reuben i am Rommel musician from Venezuela... I am Looking your post about your Q49 and the other one post Korg MICROKEY37 i want to decide for one of two options... what you recomended me???.. im dummy on studio recording Things... im interested in record my own music. Tks..
What music programme are tou using? I am trying to get something for me as a beginner.
Do Sustain pedal come aling with midi controller? Or is there a push button for sustain pedal?
you say that the keys are a bit tight... considering the budget, what keyboard would you recomend?
I realise this is an old video now but I've literally just bought this and the keys are very stiff so I have a question
I play jazz and need it to be really responsive and versatile. I hit the keys a bunch, gently but a lot to try and loosen them up. It worked on the white keys but not the black and it's like playing cement.
Reuben after a long time playing it have the keys/springs become looser? If not I'm sending this back tomorrow ha maybe get another M-audio instead
What software did you use in that? I really like the metronome. -Natalia
do I need 61 keys for Karma Police piano? too lazy to try on my PSR right now