MIDI Keyboards Controllers - Difference between the Samson Carbon 49 &

MIDI Keyboards Controllers - Difference between the Samson Carbon 49 & Alesis Q49

By April 05, 2016

Looking to buy a MIDI keyboard controller that won't burn a hole in your pocket, but still comes packed with all the sounds you need? We found two great MIDI keyboards that would do the job!

Here's a comparison between the Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller and the Alesis Q49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller.

Samson Carbon 49 Alesis Q49

Product Name	Samson Carbon 49	Alesis Q49
Number Of Keys	49	49
Type Of Keys	Semi-Weighted	Synth-Style
Pitch Bend	Yes	Yes
Mod Wheel	Yes	Yes
Encoders / Pots	1	No
Faders	1	1
Sustain Pedal Input	Yes	Yes
Expression Pedal Input	Yes	No
MIDI I/O	USB	USB
Power Supply	Bus Powered	Bus Powered
Height	3"	2.25"
Width	31.2"	32"
Depth	8.5"	7"
Weight	6.2 lbs	2.5 lbs
iPad Compatibility	Yes	No
Included Software	NI Komplete Elements	Ableton Alesis Edition
Price	6434	9121

We hope you found the comparison useful. We've got a lot on guitars this April, so stay tuned for more buying guides and comparison articles. Until next time!