Alesis Photon X49

Alesis Photon X49

The Alesis Photon X49 further expands their USB MIDI Keyboard controller series, the Photon 25 and Alesis X25. The intuitive user interface is completely assignable and features silky smooth high-resolution knobs and faders. These assigned presets can then be stored for future use. The AXYZ effects dome controls plug-ins and instruments parameters from your hand movements in three dimensions. Dedicated transport buttons, high-resolution LCD, 10-key control pad allow for mouse–free operation when composing on a computer.

Other features include customizable template strips for software instruments and DAWs, backlit Mod and Pitch wheels, Cubase LE software and USB bus power. The Alesis Photon X49 was designed for the performer who demands more creative options from their MIDI controller.

Features

¡         Revolutionary AXYZ controller dome for control over plug-ins, software DAW’s and MIDI instruments in 3D w/ the wave of your hand.

¡         60 assignable and immediately accessible, knobs, buttons, and switches including:

¡         Ten silky smooth, high-resolution 360 degree endless knobs (three layers)

¡         Nine 60mm faders

¡         Ten backlit buttons

¡         Dedicated transport controls for remote control of your software/hardware DAW

¡         10-key keypad for direct access to parameters

¡         High contrast 2x16 line LCD display with dedicated encoder for fast setup

¡         Customizable template strips for software instruments and DAWs

¡         Backlit mod and pitch wheels that look downright cool

¡         Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE software

¡         Multiple power options:

¡         USB bus power (uses low power so it won’t drain your laptop)

¡         4 “C”-size batteries

¡         External adapter (optional)

¡         Windows XP and Mac OSX ready