The Alesis Melody 61 MK4 keyboard has 61 piano-style keys, built-in speakers, and 300 built-in sounds covering a wide variety of instruments--pianos, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, mallets, guitars, synths, even sound effects! You can layer multiple sounds together in Layer mode, or split two sounds across the keyboard in Split mode. The Melody 61 MK4 gives you countless options to get started playing the piano today!


TABLE OF CONTENTS


What comes in the Melody 61 MK4 bundle?

Melody 61 MK4

Microphone

Headphones

Music Rest

Keyboard Stand

Bench

Power Adapter

User Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual 

 


What comes with the Melody 61 MK4 Keyboard?

Melody 61 MK4

Music Rest

Power Adapter

Quickstart Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual


What are the boxed dimensions of the Melody 61 MK4?

1.24' x 0.74' x 3.1' - Bundle

0.84' x 0.36' x 3.1' - Keyboard Only


What are the actual keyboard's dimensions and weight for the Melody 61 MK4?

0.76' x .24' x 3', weight 6.6 lbs


How many sounds are built into the unit? 

There are a total of 300 built in sounds! The appendix in the user guide will show you which sounds assoicates with each number! 


 

How many preset songs does the Melody 61 MK4 ship with?

The Melody 61 MK4 has 100 play along songs and the ability to record your own with the User Record mode.


Does the unit come with software?

Yes! The Melody 61 MK4 comes with 3 free months of Skoove Premium and 30 days of Melodics. Make sure to create an Alesis account and register your product! The links to these free lessons will be in your account upon registering your Melody 61 MK4


How can I power the Melody 61 MK4? 

The Melody 61 MK4 can be powered via the DC 9V port with the included power adapter or with 6 "AA" batteries via the battery compartment for on the go use! 


How can I change the tone of the Melody 61 MK4 

Press the "Voice" button and then use the number buttons or the + or - buttons to select a tone.


I want to record what I'm playing. How do I record? 

To record your playing, press the Record button to start recording a song.

During the recording process the screen will show rEC, press Play to stop recording. Press Play again to play the recorded song.

Press Play again to stop playback.

Note: The recorded song will be erased when recording is started again or when the keyboard is turned off. When the memory is full, the screen will display “FUL”, and recording will automatically stop. 


How do I add accompaniment rhythm to my playing? 

To select an accompaniment rhythm, press Rhythm then use the knob.

To start or stop an accompaniment rhythm, press the Start/Stop button.

To have the accompaniment rhythm play a fill, press the Fill In button.

 

The accompaniment rhythm is too loud. How do I turn it down? 

Press and hold the Rhythm button and turn the encoder knob to increase or decrease accompaniment rhythm volume. 


How does the USB Port on the keyboard communicate with the computer?

The USB port on this keyboard sends midi to your computer for controlling midi virtual midi instrument programs on your computer. Those midi notes and input can be recorded to a Digital Audio Workstation, or DAW. It will not record the internal sounds of the keyboard.


What Sustain Pedals will be compatible with the keyboard?

This keyboard will accept 1/4" TS momentary connection sustain pedals such as the Alesis ASP-1 and the M-Audio SP-1 pedals.