Alesis Recital vs Alesis Recital Play
| Alesis Recital | Alesis Recital Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity sensitivity and adjustable touch response | 88 full-size non-weighted keys with adjustable touch response |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 5 | 480 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 7.1 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1283 × 291 × 87 mm | 1268 × 256 × 71 mm |
| USB to host | yes | yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Sustain pedal input (1/4" jack) | 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 (7.1 kg vs 5.3 kg).
- Choose the Alesis Recital if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Alesis Recital Play if you want more variety of built-in voices (5 vs 480).
Full spec sheets: Alesis Recital · Alesis Recital Play. Rows with a highlighted background differ.