Amazon.com: Alesis V-Mini - 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 4 Backlit Sensitive Pads, 4 Assignable Encoders and Professional Software Suite Included : Musical Instruments
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Brand
Alesis
Number of Keys
25
Connectivity Technology
USB
Special Feature
Lightweight, Backlit, Velocity Sensitive
Size
25-key
About this item
Make Music Wherever You Go – Compact, lightweight plug and play USB-powered design lets you create anywhere
Everything You Need For Expressive Performances - 25 expressive velocity-sensitive, synth-action mini keys
Total Command of Your Production - 4 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads for triggering one-shots, melodics and FX; 4 assignable knobs to control DAW, Virtual Instrument and effect parameters
Packed With Keyboard Essentials - Dedicated octave, pitch bend, modulation, and sustain buttons for immersive, expressive performances
Premium Software Included - Includes Xpand 2 virtual instrument software by Air Music Tech and MPC Beats
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Customers like the weight and portability of the audio midi controller. They mention that it easily fits in a backpack and is good for small spaces. They are also satisfied with performance. However, some customers have reported that the keys are really stiff and hard to press. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of installation, and value.
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10 customers mention10 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the audio midi controller. They mention that it is very light, portable, and good for small spaces.
"...It turned out to be exactly what I wanted. It's affordable, light, portable, and it's plug and play. Nothing complicated...." Read more
"...simple to set up and operate, easy to link parameters, looks cool and portable" Read more
"...So why bother? Well, this controller is dirt cheap, lightweight, and super portable (weighs only slightly more than my phone)...." Read more
"...Its very light and easily fits in a backpack. I've been using mine with my phone and desktop." Read more
5 customers mention5 positive0 negative
Customers like the performance of the audio midi controller. They say it works great, but the keys are too hard to press. Some mention that the free software essentially broke their computer. That said, most like the workaround and that it works with GarageBand.
"Worked brilliantly and really easy to setup for most DAWS, doesn't even require a driver for the keyboard, only the dials" Read more
"...Work around is really nice. I can play Alesis V Mini through my studio speakers PC not from the Mixer. Mixer see it but can't play though it...." Read more
"...The keyboard works with GarageBand, so I may keep it. But that's NOT I bought it. On the fence about returning it." Read more
"This works great plugged into my Chromebook and recording using Soundtrap, but I don't like how hard it is to press the keys...." Read more
24 customers mention16 positive8 negative
Customers are mixed about the quality of the audio midi controller. Some mention it's a good product, capable enough, and reliable. Others say that it'd not well made, feels cheap, and broke their operating system.
"...what I have been looking for, didn’t exceed my expectations but it didn’t disappoint!" Read more
"For starters it’s very good. But I mean like completely new to music making...." Read more
"...I use it for loops because the stiffness makes it feel awkward when trying to make a simple beat." Read more
"...Other than that, it’s a really good MIDI controller, especially for the price 👍🏼..." Read more
13 customers mention9 positive4 negative
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it's super simple to set up and operate, and a great device for beginners to the intermediate level artist. However, others say that the software was a download and installation was s pain.
"...It's affordable, light, portable, and it's plug and play. Nothing complicated. It easily slips into my backpack with my laptop with no problem...." Read more
"super simple to set up and operate, easy to link parameters, looks cool and portable" Read more
"...And I am very well satisfied with this device. Set up is a bit tedious, but over all not too complicated. But definitely annoying...." Read more
"Worked brilliantly and really easy to setup for most DAWS, doesn't even require a driver for the keyboard, only the dials" Read more
8 customers mention5 positive3 negative
Customers are mixed about the value of the audio midi controller. Some mention it's great especially for the price, and a great tool for any budget home studio. Others say it'll feel cheap and has a cheap build.
"...It turned out to be exactly what I wanted. It's affordable, light, portable, and it's plug and play. Nothing complicated...." Read more
"Let's keep it real chief, this keyboard ain't it. It's a cheap controller for a cheap price...." Read more
"If you do a price comparison, this is one of the most feature-packed controller for the price...." Read more
"...traditional music and into the digital world, and this is a great start for the price...." Read more
6 customers mention0 positive6 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the stiffness of the audio midi controller. They mention that the keys are too hard to press and the pads are a joke.
"...The pads are a joke and the keys manage to be mushy and stiff at the same time...." Read more
"great for just what it is...small, light, capable. keyboard is a little stiff..." Read more
"...The size is adorably small and very portable. But the keys are really stiff and so the velocity response is pretty awful...." Read more
"Feels cheap, like a toy. Keys are very stiff and don't seem to produce a consistent velocity. Pretty disappointed in the build quality for the price...." Read more
I got tired of carrying a bigger clunky midi board to school and wanted to be more mobile. So I decided to test this mini midi out. It turned out to be exactly what I wanted. It's affordable, light, portable, and it's plug and play. Nothing complicated. It easily slips into my backpack with my laptop with no problem. If you just want something simple without all the extra features then this here is it.
If you do a price comparison, this is one of the most feature-packed controller for the price. Obviously, it won't compare to something higher end from AKAI but for the price point, there aren't really any other options that come with knobs and a drum pad. I will say this though - although the knobs and keys are fine, the drum pad leaves a lot to be desired. I use it for loops because the stiffness makes it feel awkward when trying to make a simple beat.
Bought this for my cousin who has interest in Sound Engineering and Music. He has been able to build tracks, melodies with it. It seems to be a great option for those who are on a budget but are interested in the music/sound industry. Would recommend certainly as a starter
Let's keep it real chief, this keyboard ain't it. It's a cheap controller for a cheap price. The pads are a joke and the keys manage to be mushy and stiff at the same time. I was unpleasantly surprised as soon as I took the hunk of plastic out of the box. Luckily, I got this controller only to test how a midi keyboard would affect my work flow and had little intention on keeping it for long.
So why bother? Well, this controller is dirt cheap, lightweight, and super portable (weighs only slightly more than my phone). It's unpleasant to use, but by golly, it can place notes down like the best of them. That said, imma toss it in the bin soon. It's not good enough to warrent keeping and a (much nicer) replacement is already on its way.
I would only recommend if you are on a tight budget and willing to skip a few meals for your very own midi controller.
I've just started moving on from traditional music and into the digital world, and this is a great start for the price. I don't know anything about the knobs and how to set the pads to different things, and I could easily google it, but ain't nobody got time for that. I'm sure for someone who knows what they're doing, it works even better!
Super easy to use, just plug it in, open your DAW and you're ready to play. The buttons are straightforward and I love that the keys are velocity sensitive so you can play super softly or intensely depending on what mood you're going for. I haven't encountered the issue of the drum pads double-playing, you just have to give them a good solid tap. Overall the keyboard feels sturdy and of good, lasting quality. The only downside is that if you run MacOS Catalina on your computer, the drivers haven't been updated so you're not able to use the Editor program to change the adjustable knobs, rendering them useless. Not a huge deal for me since the basic functionality is still there and all the other buttons work great, but might be an issue if you get the full size keyboard with more adjustable knobs/buttons. Hopefully Alesis will update this sometime to make the keyboard more functional.
Es lo que buscaba. Te cabe en la misma funda del portatil lo que facilita mucho su portabilidad. Es muy verstail, puedes simular los inteumentos que quieras con el ya que responde a la presión. Util tanto para principiantes como para no tan principiantes.
Niet kopen, na installatie van de bijgeleverde software is de laptop compleet onbruikbaar geworden. Bluescreen bij het opstarten en helemaal niets meer! Sorry echt een super tegenvaller, nu eerst weer een dag kwijt om mijn laptop te herinstalleren.
Molto comoda, uso pure uno stand per tastiera di quelli classici e non ho mai avuto problemi, i pad e le manopole sono di alta qualità sopratutto le manopole che girano molto bene, comoda anche da portare in giro se si deve andare in studio