Greetings fellow music makers one and all!!!

Well... after almost 19 years I’m thinking about retiring my Roland PC-200 MIDI keyboard controller. For the most part because of how the technology has changed since all those years ago. This controller is a real workhorse and did me well for all these years. It’s very bare bones. The only things that can be programed are sixteen channels.

I’ve been looking at the Alesis V49 | 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller which has the drum pads. I’ve been watching reviews on it and for the most part it’s getting a high rating due to its price. That’s pretty important to me because I don’t want to break the bank, especially at this time of year.

My main question is: The unit is USB powered. I use a MIDI sound module (Ketron SD 2) Would I still be able to use it with this keyboard? I’m kinda thinking not because it doesn’t have a MIDI out plug in the back. But I could be wrong seeing as I’m a complete newb when it comes to more modern gear.

Comments would be very much appreciated!

/Bobby