Select Akai Pro and Alesis Keyboard Controllers Include $50 Sonivox Credit
Tue, 1 May 2012
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Cumberland, R.I. (May 1, 2012) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, and Alesis, the world’s leading imgmanufacturer of instruments and tools for today's musician, announce a promotion that gives musicians $50 worth of Sonivox virtual instruments with the purchase of an with the purchase of select Akai Pro controllers or an Alesis keyboard controller.

Akai
At home, on the road, in the studio and on stage, Akai Pro keyboard controllers are used by producers and artists worldwide to craft and create today’s biggest tracks. Now, for a limited time, Akai Professional is announcing a partnership with Sonivox to give musicians immediate access to downloadable virtual instruments when they purchase an Akai Pro MPK25, MPK49, MPK61, MPK88 or MAX49.

“This is a tremendous bonus for Akai Pro customers,” said Dan Gill, Akai Pro Product  Manager. “Sonivox DVIs are a perfect match for Akai Pro hardware—they sound great and are able to be manipulated in really unique and creative ways.”

With the purchase of MPK25, MPK49, MPK61, MPK88 or MAX49, musicians will receive a coupon worth $50, redeemable at www.sonivoxmi.com/free. This $50 credit is good toward any Sonivox downloadable virtual instrument plugin [DVI], giving musicians the freedom to choose the sounds they want. Sonivox currently has 45 virtual instruments to choose from, ranging from classic drum kits and thunderous synth basses to vibrant orchestral strings and distinctive world ethnic instruments.

Jack O’Donnell, president and CEO of Akai Professional, recently acquired Sonivox, a leading creator of virtual instruments and synthesis technologies. This promotion is just the first example of how the two companies will work together to give customers increased value with their purchases and better tools for music creation.

Alesis
From basic to advanced, each Alesis MIDI controller offers musicians professional capability and incredible value. Now, for a limited time, imgAlesis is giving musicians even more value by delivering instant access to premium Sonivox virtual instruments with the purchase of a Q25, QX25, Q49, QX49, Q61, QX61 or Vortex controller. 

 
With the purchase of a Q, QX, or Vortex controller, musicians will receive a $50 coupon, redeemable at www.sonivoxmi.com/free. This $50 credit is good toward any Sonivox downloadable virtual instrument [DVI], giving musicians the freedom to choose the sounds they want. Sonivox currently has 45 virtual instruments to choose from, ranging from classic drum kits and thunderous synth basses to vibrant orchestral strings and distinctive world ethnic instruments.
“Alesis keyboard controllers offer peerless performance per dollar,” said Dan Radin, Alesis Product Manager. “With the addition of Sonivox’s phenomenal virtual instruments at no additional cost, every Alesis keyboard controller is now even more valuable, powerful, – and we hope – inspiring.”
Sonivox, recently acquired by Jack O’Donnell, President and CEO of Alesis, is a leading developer of virtual instrument soundware and audio synthesis technology. This promotion is just the first example of how the two companies will work together to give customers increased value with their purchases and better tools for music creation. 

 
This offer is for a limited time only and subject to change without notice.  
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