V49 MKII - DJ Equipment ALESIS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	49-key MIDI Controller Keyboard
Number of Keys	49 velocity-sensitive keys
Pads	8 velocity-sensitive pads, with Full Level, Note Repeat functions
Rotary Knobs	4 assignable 270° knobs for MIDI CC messages
Pitch Wheel	Pitch Wheel
Modulation Wheel	Modulation wheel (default MIDI CC #01)
Arpeggiator	Built-in arpeggiator with Up, Down, Incl, Excl, Order, Random, Latch modes
Time Division	Quarter note, quarter note triplet, eighth note, eighth note triplet, sixteenth note, sixteenth note triplet, thirty-second note, thirty-second note triplet
Tempo	Built-in Tap Tempo, external MIDI sync available
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (power and MIDI data), Sustain input (6.35 mm jack)
Power	Via USB (bus-powered), On/Off switch
Dimensions (approx.)	80.0 x 25.0 x 8.0 cm
Weight (approx.)	2.5 kg
Editor Software	V49 MKII Editor (free download at alesis.com)
Compatibility	Windows and Mac (via USB, class-compliant MIDI)
Locking	Kensington lock connector
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Use a powered USB hub if needed. Unplug during thunderstorms.
Spare Parts/Repairability	No user-serviceable parts. Contact Alesis support.

Frequently Asked Questions - V49 MKII ALESIS

How do I connect the V49 MKII to my computer?

Use a standard USB cable (type A to B). Connect the cable to the keyboard's USB port and to a USB port on your computer or a powered USB hub. The keyboard powers on automatically.

How do I set up the V49 MKII in my DAW software?

Open your DAW preferences, select V49 MKII as your MIDI controller. Make sure V49 MKII (port 1) is enabled for MIDI communication.

How to use the arpeggiator?

Press the Arpeggiator On/Off button to activate the arpeggiator. Hold it and use a keyboard key to change settings (time division, arpeggio type, etc.), turn knob 1 to adjust Gate.

How to activate note repeat?

Press the Note Repeat button. Hit a pad to hear the repeat. Tempo, time division, and swing settings are shared with the arpeggiator.

How to adjust pad sensitivity?

The pads are velocity-sensitive. If you want constant maximum velocity, activate Full Level mode by pressing the corresponding button.

How to reset the keyboard to factory settings?

Hold down the Octave Down and Octave Up buttons while powering on the keyboard (On/Off switch). This resets all settings.

Can I use a sustain pedal?

Yes, plug a momentary pedal (not included) into the SUSTAIN input. It works as a standard sustain pedal. You can also program it via the V49 MKII Editor.

Where to download the V49 MKII Editor software?

Go to alesis.com, under support or downloads. Search for 'V49 MKII Editor' to get the free app to customize MIDI messages.

How to change the keyboard octave?

Use the Octave Down and Octave Up buttons to shift up or down one octave. Press both simultaneously to return to default octave (zero).

Does the V49 MKII require external power?

No, it is USB-powered. For stable use, connect it directly to a computer USB port or a powered USB hub.

USER MANUAL V49 MKII ALESIS

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

V49 MKII USB Cable Software Download Card

User Guide Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com.

For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.

Quick Start

Device Setup in Software

To select V49 MKII as a controller for your digital audio workstation (DAW):

1. Connect V49 MKII to your computer using a standard USB cable. (If you are connecting V49 MKII to a USB hub, make sure it is a powered hub.)
2. Open your DAW.
3. Open your DAW's Preferences, Options, or Device Setup, select V49 MKII as your hardware controller, and then close that window.

Your V49 MKII is now able to communicate with your software.

V49 MKII Editor Installation

We recommend visiting alesis.com and downloading the V49 MKII Editor, which gives you a visual and intuitive way to edit the various MIDl messages that V49 MKll's controls send to your computer.

Setup

You can power the keyboard via a powered USB port. The V49 MKIIs are low-power devices. It is recommended that you connect the V49 MKII to an onboard USB port or to a powered USB hub.

Items not listed in Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Features

Top Panel

1. Pitch: Moving this wheel sends MIDI Pitch Bend information.
2. Mod (Modulation): Moving this wheel sends continuous controller data-MIDI CC #01 (modulation), by default.

You can also use the V Editor software to set this wheel to send a different MIDI CC message to your software. See the V Editor's User Guide to learn how to do this.

1. Keyboard: This 49-note keyboard is velocity-sensitive and, in conjunction with the Octave Down/Up buttons, can access the full range of 127 available MIDI notes. You can use the keys to access certain additional commands, as well.
2. Octave Down / Up: Use these buttons to shift the keyboard's range up or down. Press both buttons simultaneously to reset the octave shift to "zero."
3. Tap Tempo: Tap this button at the desired rate to determine the tempo of the Arpeggiator.

Note: This button is disabled if the Arpeggiator is syncsed to an external clock.

1. Full Level: Press this button to activate or deactivate Full Level Mode in which the pads always play at a maximum velocity (127), no matter how hard or soft you hit them.

2. Note Repeat: Press this button to activate or deactivate Note Repeat Mode in which striking a pad will cause the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current Tempo, Time Division, and Swing settings.

3. Arpeggiator On/Off: Press this button to turn the Arpeggiator on or off. Pressing it during a latched arpeggio will stop the arpeggio.

Note: The Time Division, Swing, Tempo, and Tempo Sync settings are also shared with the Note Repeat function. If these settings are changed in Arpeggiator mode, they will also be changed in the Note Repeat mode, and vice versa.

Hold down Arpeggiator On/Off and press a key on V49 MKII's keyboard to enter new settings for the Arpeggiator:

• Time Division: 1/4 note, 1/4 note triplet (1/4T), 1/8 note, 1/8 note triplet (1/8T), 1/16 note, 1/16 note triplet (1/16T), 1/32 note, or 1/32 note triplet (1/32T).
• Arp Type: The mode determines how the arpeggiated notes are played back.

Up: Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest.
Down: Notes will sound from the highest to lowest.
Incl (Inclusive): Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest, and then back down. The lowest and highest notes will sound twice at the directional change.
Excl (Exclusive): Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest, and then back down. The lowest and highest notes will sound only once at the directional change.
Order: Notes will sound in the order they were pressed.
o Rand (Random): Notes will sound in random order.

• Latch: The Arpeggiator will continue to arpeggiate the notes even after you lift your fingers. While holding down the keys, you can add more notes to the arpeggiated chord by pressing down additional keys. If you press the keys, release them, and then press down a new combination of notes, the Arpeggiator will memorize and arpeggiate the new notes.
• Arp Octave: This controls the number of octaves (1-4) that the played notes will arpeggiate through.
• Swing: Off (no swing), 57% , 59% , 61% , or 64% .
• Sync: This controls whether the controller will use its own internal MIDI clock to generate the messages or whether the controller will use an external MIDI clock tempo received via USB to know when to generate the MIDI messages. The external mode is typically used if using DAW software.

Hold down Arpeggiator On/Off and turn Knob 1 to adjust the Gate parameter. This parameter determines how much length the arpeggiator's notes will have. The shorter the gate, the shorter the note. Similarly, the longer the gate, the longer the note. This parameter can be changed while an arpeggio is already playing for an exciting effect.

1. Pads: The pads can be used to trigger drum hits or other samples in your software. The pads are velocity-sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play. You can use the free, downloadable V49 MKII Editor to assign what MIDI message each pad sends. See the V Editor's User Guide to learn how to do this.

2. Assignable Knobs: Use these 270^ knobs to send MIDI CC messages to your software. You can use the free, downloadable V49 MKII Editor to assign what MIDI CC message each knob sends. See the V Editor's User Guide to learn how to do this.

Rear Panel

1. USB: The USB 2.0 port delivers power to the keyboard and transmits MIDI data when connected to a computer.

2. Port 1 (labeled V49 MKII in software) is the port for which all MIDI messages will travel from the controller to the computer, and vice versa.

3. Port 2 (labeled EDITOR in software) is the port used to transfer data back and forth between the controller and the V49 MKII Editor software.

4. Sustain: Connect an optional 1/4'' TS sustain pedal to this input. You can also use the V Editor software to set the sustain pedal to send other MIDI CC messages to your software. See the V Editor's User Guide to learn how to do this.

5. Power On/Off: Use this switch to power the device on or off. When this switch is set to the "on" position, V49 MKII is powered through the USB connection to your computer.

Press and hold the Octave Down and Octave Up buttons while turning on the power to restore the keyboard to factory default settings.

1. Kensington 密 Lock Connector: This connector is compatible with standard laptop-style Kensington security cables for theft protection.

Technical Specifications

Power	Via USB
Dimensions (width x depth x height)	32.0” x 9.6” x 3.72”
	81.2 x 24.4 x 9.4 cm
Weight	6.1 lbs.
	2.75 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks & Licenses

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