For the longest time, I have enjoyed playing the piano and was searching for a keyboard that would give me the Piano experience. 4 years ago, I took the plunge and purchased the Alesis Recital 88-Key Digital Electric Piano. I find that it's an affordable yet feature-packed option for both beginners and budget-conscious musicians. In this review, I'll explain the keyboard's key features, examine its design, sound quality, playability, and additional functionalities and provide a comprehensive review.
Key Features:
Key Action and Feel:
The Alesis Recital has 88 semi-weighted keys with adjustable touch response. While they may not feel the same as acoustic piano keys, they provide a level of resistance that aids in building finger strength.
Voices and Sound Quality:
With five voices/modes(Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Synth, and Bass), the Alesis Recital provides a great variety of sounds Users praise the piano, electric piano, and organ voices for their quality, making this keyboard suitable for various music genres. The overall sound quality for these voices at this price point is commendable.
Effects and Customization:
The keyboard offers a range of effects, including five types of reverb and chorus. The pedal resonance feature adds an extra layer of realism when using a sustain pedal. I appreciate the ability to customize the sound using these effects, enhancing the overall playing experience.
Educational Features:
The Alesis Recital includes features like Lesson Mode, which divides the keyboard into two zones for student-teacher interaction. Additionally, the package comes with a 3-month subscription to Skoove Premium, an online piano learning platform. The collaboration with Melodics adds 60 bonus lessons, further enriching the educational value of this digital piano. I was pleasantly surprised with how helpful these lessons were in brushing up my playing skills and giving me a more thorough foundation to build upon.
Connectivity:
The keyboard has a few different connectivity options, including USB MIDI for software/apps, a 1/4" headphone jack for private practice, and left and right RCA line outputs for connecting to external audio devices. .
Review:
Positive Aspects:
I love the affordability and value-for-money of the Alesis Recital.
The semi-weighted keys, though not fully weighted, are great for beginners or casual players like me.
The sound quality, especially for the piano, electric piano, and organ voices, is amazing
The inclusion of educational features and bonus lessons is a great win.
Areas of Consideration:
For advanced players, the user interface for accessing advanced features might be a bit cumbersome.
The shallower key depth will not be good for advanced players used to fully weighted keys.
While the speakers deliver decent sound, pushing them to higher volumes may result in distortion.
Conclusion: The Alesis Recital 88-Key Digital Piano is an amazing option as a home keyboard in place of a piano. Overall, I give this piano a 9/10.
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