Alesis Recital Play vs Yamaha CVP-909
| Alesis Recital Play | Yamaha CVP-909 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 full-size non-weighted keys with adjustable touch response | GrandTouch keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement, 88-key linear graded hammers |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 480 | 1605 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 675 |
| Sound engine | — | Yamaha CFX + Boesendorfer Imperial, binaural sampling, VRM, Grand Expression Modeling; arranger engine with 675 styles (SFF/SFF GE) |
| Speakers | — | 260 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 5.3 kg | 130 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1268 × 256 × 71 mm | — |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | — | 2023 |
| Release month | — | 6 |
| USB to host | yes | Yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Sustain pedal input (1/4" jack); sustain pedal included | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Alesis Recital Play if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.3 kg vs 130 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-909 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-909 if you want more variety of built-in voices (480 vs 1605).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-909 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Alesis Recital Play · Yamaha CVP-909. Rows with a highlighted background differ.