I didn't like default velocity curve, and changed it to more linear/synth style.Īll in all it's a solid controller that feels and plays great, especially for it's price. Software works great, you can choose several key velocity curves, and save different profiles to the controller to switch between them on the fly. They do feel good, and represent hit velocity with led lights, though. After comparing drum mapping with pads vs keys, I've decided that I prefer keys, so I'm not sure if I like pads that much. That's not much, but it's everything I really need. Digital display shows things like octave transpose state, current preset, midi values, etc. All the materials are pleasant to touch and don't feel cheap. Everything feels sturdy and durable, and I'm not afraid to store it in a gigbag that is slightly big for the unit (it's hard to find perfectly fitting softcase). Knobs and other controls work smooth and responsive. The keybed feels good, the action of the keys is just right for me. Given that it's not the most expencive option that I considered, it's a huge plus. I can gladly report that my VI61 has no flaws whatsoever. That being said, this model seemed to have the least problems, and they were not as bad as others.

After reading a lot of reviews on similar products with various horrible issues, I was uncertain if I should pull the trigger at all.

I was looking specifically for a semi-weighted 61 key controller with aftertouch, pads and most importantly, without common problems. I use it for my home recordings/playing, and it was easy to set up with FL Studio. This controller is my very first keys instrument in general, and honestly, I couldn't be happier about it.

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