Should You Buy the Alesis Recital Pro? Things I Wish Someone Told Me 

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There's beauty in simplicity (of sounds)

thank you for doing this ive been waiting for this for a long time

I've had my Alesis Recital Pro a few weeks now. I love it. Just found this video. Well done Jeremy.

Love how you play. Very inspiring! This review was very helpful. Much appreciated, sir.

For anyone who is thinking on buying this piano, do it. I bought the non-pro version, and I thought I was going to have a hard time getting used to it since I had always played in a grand acoustic piano, which we had to sell. To my surprise it sounds amazingly good, I detect at least 4 levels of sound in the keys, the speakers are a little bit low in volume, that is true, but that can be easily fixed. Long story short, I've had a great time with this piano. And it's not even the pro weighted keys version. I'll def improve to the pro version when I get the chance.

I just got one for Christmas today and I love it!

I think if I hadn't landed my cheap fixer-upper QS8.1 I'd have been very tempted by the RecitalPro, especially at the price point. It sounds REALLY good, and it looks like it's solidly constructed.

Thanks, very thorough and detailed....Well done

I just got an alesis recital 88 (not the pro version) for my birthday last week and although the speakers aren’t great, I normally play with headphones and for someone who isn’t great at piano I’ve found it to be a really good starting point

Excellent ALWAYS Review dear Master ✔️🥇 CLEAR and important yo show THE GREAT POSITIVE points to consider on an affordable item!! It's exactly that one buyer wants to listen!!! God Bless You 😉 🙏

That is soo useful Jeremy thanks 😍😍😍😘😘😘🥰🥰

A lot of Bang for the Buck there! 128 note polyphony, 20 Watt Internal Speaker System, and it sounds pretty good. Love the Line out input Jacks, and the 1/4" headphone jack, and USB MIDI. Looks like a wonderful Starting Board. Great review!

Your reviews are SO good, so well done and helpful. I had ordered the Alesis Recital Pro but then was having second thoughts about it, thinking that maybe I should have ordered the Roland FP-30X instead. After watching your reviews for both instruments I think I made a good decision getting the Alesis. Thank you so much for your excellent reviews. Wishing you all the best!

Wow. I’m so glad I recently switched to listening to all videos with high quality headphones instead of laptop or iPad speakers. The two sounds on this keyboard most consumers will likely not even use, the Harpsichord and the Church Organ, are actually the best sounds on this instrument. The Harpsichord and Church Organ are very authentic and would be excellent for thousands of great classical pieces. This might be a huge missed opportunity!

This is a clear, concise, and well thought-out review. The brief interludes where you showed the operation of the keyboard itself were much appreciated, and this video has solidified my decision to purchase this keyboard. Thank you, Mr. See!

Great review thank you so much, changed my mind and ordered one - happy with the decision - nice style and presetation for the review - will connect to my iMac Garage Band and Midi so some good advice! Picked up a Sustain Pedal at the same time! I really like the 1/4 inch standards for plug connections. Happy playing!

Wow Jeremy... along with honest reviews , you are also a great pianist.........my favourite music in intro😍😍... nocturne op no.2😍😍😍😍.. congratulations for 100k subs..

Useful 👍Review 🧐, Thanks you. 🙏♥️😎

Congrats on 100k.👍

Thank you very much for this review, I have been waiting for it for a few months. I wanted to buy the Alesis Pro 88 in Panama but it turns out they ran out of stock(it was a very popular item during the X-Mas Holidays). I managed to get a Yamaha P-45 and I am very happy for this purchase. I started taking Piano Lessons 4 months ago and the GHS action on the Yamaha P-45 has helped me gain strength in my fingers (my previous piano was a Yamaha PSR-E253, which I used for playing songs with chords and doing fun stuff). However, I saw so many reviews on the Alesis Pro 88 that I am still curious to try it out and possibly buy it as travel Digital Piano (it`s great that it does work on batteries, the Yamaha P-45 does not). Panama (the country) still hasn`t received the stock of Alesis Pro 88, but most likely I will buy one and by that time I will probably have a few more months worth of Piano Knowledge/Practice. I would like to compare the Weighted Hammer Action from the Alesis to the Yamaha`s GHS Action and give my opinion (from the humble point of view of a begginer). I asked several you tube channels if this difference in the actions would affect much in my learning and technique development but I did not seem to get a straight answer. Once again, thanks for your great reviews and videos which I enjoy very much and that inspired me to finally take proper Piano lessons.

I'm pleased I stumbled upon this video. Very good review! Thank you Jeremy! I've decided to get the Alesis Recital Pro 88.

Wow brilliant review

Well, I have the Alesis Recital, I bought it after you have suggested in an older video. I am satisfied, thank you Jeremy!

Awww... Tonight I going to dream bout this digital piano :P

Great review, Jeremy! Thanks for include this clasical music, in special the Invention 8 in F of JS Bach, one of my favorites, hehe (I Play it in my clasical guitar duet video). The harpsi sound in the Alesis is very nice and your interpretation, brilliant. Really this Alesis digital piano is an respect election for the price. Greetings from 🗿Chile🇨🇱

Just got one for my daughter (got here 2hrs ago) looking forward to learning from it. Sounds way better than the Joy' keyboard we had 4 her prior. Plus TOUCH SENSITIVITY !!!!

It was my first keyboard. It had a good price for. someone who wants to learn to play and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. I used it for three years. I am also self taught . I just upgraded my keyboard.

i got one))) very happy ))

I've had this for about 3 mos, and i'm quite happy with it in this price bracket.

One of the best reviews out there keep up the great content! Not sure if this has been addressed but under function there are 2 volume controls for the lower level (white keys) and upper level (black keys) the default lower is 60 while the default upper is set to 100, setting them at the same level really helped the misbalance of tones, why they did this, who knows but this helped even out the sound for me.

Great review Jeremy! Are the keys textured at all.....or are they totally smooth and slippery?

It's a great keyboard !

I have one of that Recital Pro, by now I am using it for playing at church using my old peavey kb60 amp.... It sound good but for me the sounds church organ, harpsichord, clavi and synth are useless. Like you I think that need to have a Rhodes or Tines EP and a DX EP and a good pad sound instead the synth sound. But anyway is a good piano......

Yes. Alesis has manufactured quite a lot of affordable midi keyboards and digital pianos. This Piano seems to perform so many functions for the price. Very nice review & background Jeremy! Can it store registration?

before finish watching the video i thought that the 4 cons is one of those deal breaking cons, its actually not that bad since imma hook it up to my computer most of the time and sustain pedal is not that expensive to buy nowadays.

I gave my Casio Privia PX110 to my son, and am looking for a replacement. I prefer using VST’s over the built in sounds and speakers. This Alesis might be perfect for me.

I just got my Alesis recital pro today. I placed my old keyboard in the box it came in. (I was using the Alexis Recital for a year)

I buy one recital pro a one month ago and i really happy with this piano sure you have better piano but this piano for the price is very good and today i purchased one recital 61 keys 🎹 because i played piano on church’s and this configuration 61 keys is much better to carry or traveling thanks for this great video

Best review

Hey Jeremy - I have one of these keyboards...what setting were you using when you were playing "Hallelujah"...I've been trying to get that sound

Sounds nice

How does the Alesis R.P. on board speaker sound compare to the Inovus i88 and the Donner DEP 20? These are the three I am interested in and there is no way for me to hear them in person. I'm leaning towards the i88 but the Recital Pro is tempting. I respect your opinion. Also, would you recommend doubling my budget and going for the Roland FP-30X since it won't break the bank?

in curious did you make a video about Roland go-keys? bcs i can’t found it :(( and wanna know which is better between go-keys and casio ctx3000

Jeremy you never showed us how to tweek the Alesis Recital Pro voices to sound like the competition at the end of this video like you said you would.

Fantastic sounding keyboard. Would look into it when in the market for a weighted 88 key. For now enjoying my Yamaha PSR, all those virtual instruments keep me occupied :)

Lookin jacked dude

If these are the only 4 points you don't like about that keyboard, I think you have me sold on it! The only thing that sorta bothers me as a beginner is the sound quality... but with that said, I play guitar and I have a good quality amp to plug it into!

Hello Jeremy just want to know if Kurzweil keyboard is also a good for beginners,

Thanks

Wow! Nice, like it, You need to be my teacher

What's your opinion about instruments like the Viscount Legend ´70s Artist W EX (also available in a compact version) and the Crumar Seven?

Any idea how the Alesis Recital Pro compares to the Coda Pro? Since they both cost the same in Singapore, from Swee Lee

Awesome video, Jeremy. Once again you created an excellent video that is very informative and keeps giving everyone alternatives, and more affordable options, especially for those that desire 88 key weighted action digital pianos with decent sound and great features. Though the exclusion of the sustain/damper pedal in a minus, I feel it is a minor issue, as most simple pedals cost about $20,and is sufficuent for many beginners or hobbyists, and the better piano type damper pedal is still affordable for most, especially the one you recommend, with links to purchase. I got a Roland DP 10 for my Go:Keys 61K and had one for my Fantom X6, at that time flagship workstation keyboard. I believe I still have a few brand new DP2 pedals in storagevwith my other gear, and have a Tascam one I can use when I get the Casiotone CT S300. I do however realize this would be an issue for people on a strict budget, and those with the mentality and self imposed ceiling of never being able to get a keyboard. Their reality may be true to an extent for some, more than others, but I am addressing the elephant 🐘 in the room because I see this commented often, and not intended to be demeaning, because I realize where many are coming from, and how they got that that mindset, especially due to their particular conditions. The bottom line is, often, unless blessed or assisted by others gifting, or sudsidizing their dreams and efforts, the classic phrase that you have to pay to play applies here, even for me. But people have to realize many factors. First of all, their present state of being, economy, personal financial situation, location, country, and accessibility to acquire these keyboards, or anything else, though modern technology, Amazon, and other things open up those possibilities. Another thing is the reality of their present being. What are your dreams, goals, desires, and aspirations, and how seriously are you willing to put that inspiration into effort, planning, and action to achieve that goal. I remember Proverbs 3:5-6, to Trust in the Lord with all your heart. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. And also Psalms 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart ❤ With that being said, the other old saying is, Faith without works is dead. You can't expect to freeload and get handouts. You may get blessings in your life, but expectation and that mindset of self entitlement and poverty mentality asking for a keyboard because you have many, or I can never afford to get one is dismal. As you grow up from an infant and toddler, you progress from crawling to walking, and then on to advanced modes of transportations, the limits subject to what I mentioned above. How do people get uber expensive luxury cars and homes, other than illegitimate means? They work hard for it, but often by little steps, and a whole lot of patience, blood, sweat, and tears, and tiers. The same applies here to music ability and the instruments you have. You are not going to ever be an aspiring musician like this great ones you admire, like the awesome Jeremy See, or even a satisfied hobbyist if you don't put motivation and effort into it, and have patience to build a firm foundation before rushing ahead, and have a shoddy, shaky building. Many people that have children also rush and can't wait for their pride and joy to start walking, giving them a walker and such to expedite the process. What they don't realize is that thus is counterproductive and detrimental. Michael Jordan took his time crawling, way longer than most, and now has extreme athletic ability and brsin to body reflexes, communication, and coordination. Get the picture? I believe Bruce Lee said something to the effect of not fearing a fighter that has practiced several techniques a hundred times, but fear the fighter that has perfected one move thousands of times. The same goes with playing technique. Many people can do fancy runs on the keyboard, but many fewer do it much better in many ways, accuracy, fluidity and smoothness, expression, and so on. Just like seing dancers go through choreographed moves, but don't have the artistic finnesse of those that just go through the motions. It's like the difference between keyboard with and without touch sensitivity and good key action. Okay, I said a whoe lot here, way beyond my usual editorial comments, and morphed into a motivational philosophy seminar, but I must have been inspired to write this for a purpose. But a few more things to wrap this up and get back to how this applies tonthe vidro, and the first part of my comment as it can apply to everyone that watches your videos and reads and submits comments. Many won't read this, or most of it, because it's so long, but may hugely benefit from it. First of all, regarding music ability. If you are a total beginner, and your music playing ability consists of turning on the radio, you are blessed in these modern times with all the various facets or ways to learn, many free. You can always take a break from the boredom and at least try some of the more advanced things you see, if you so desire to see how well you do, and get a perspective, but go back buiding your musical mansion foundation solid and properly. Learn all the basic children are being taught and progress to classical music standards and techniques. Many professional musicians, even shredding rock guitarist riffs are based on scales, arpeggios, and classical music phases. Then as you progress, you can go into the genres and musical sylings thst interest you. I think that's all I need to mention on this here. Even with my years of playing, and inactivity for a long time, like learning how to ride a bike, I still haven't forgotten how to read music. Some people have learned to play music without it, but you miss out a whole lot without it. But now, it's like learning to play almost from day one again. I played clarinet from 5th grade in scool until years after I graduated, but sold my professional model clarinet quit playing. I was the first seat for several years in band. If I eent bsck to it, I woukd hsve to relearn everything I have forgotten, so do feel bad as a beginner. Enjoy the music you listen to, snd don't feel pressured to do anything. Msny people are great musicians, but are all uniquely different. So are you, so do your own thing. Lastly, I want to talk about getting that dream keyboard. Like learning to walk and play music, it is a learning a growing process. Even if you have the money to buy what you want, do you need that right now? Are you at the level to make use of it? Should you spend your money right now on somethung more important, like your basic needs and expenses and TCOB aka Take Care Of Business and getting something more practical for what you need, can afford, or should get st this point in time and playing ability, and get something better later? I owned lots more expensive keyboards, but my $350 I have now is the best for what I need and want for this present time, but I coukdvhave gone eiith the much cheaper Casio or Yamaha models, with some compromises in sound and features. But thanks to my good friend Jeremy See, he provides us with a whole new prospective of piano and keyboard learning and playing, and helping you to see what is available, what they sound like, their features snd price, etc. But one thing he cannot do for all of you who comment is to help you decide which keyboard to choose. Hey shows you everything you you need to know, and you can comment on any other questions and maybe get opnions, and advice from Jeremy, myself, or the others here. But the choice is yours. Watch the videos. The same thing about asking to do so and so videos. Often, these videos are already made, and often updated versions snd variations of comparisons snd such. Go search if they are there. You may find the answers or great videos for that be others, but maybe not quite as fabulous and well done as Jeremy's. :p And for those asking about prices in your currency, the answer is the magic word. Google! If you watch these videos and comment, you have access to the technology to search for curreny conversions. And the same for those asking for subtitles in your language. Jeremy puts so much time, effort and expense to bring these videos to you for free, and have the focus to concentrate. That is not his department. It's not what he does, silly gooses! So watch, enjoy, and have fun learning, and enjoy your keyboards, and for those that don't have any yet, I wrote what you need to hear above. For free. So, if you enjoyed this comment, please smash the like button below! 😆🤣😂😹 Be blessed, and make a joyful noise until the Lord, even if it's not music! Lol

Hi Jeremy, please suggest should I buy this or Donner DEP 20 - beginner here. Thanks

Sir, can you please recommend me the best keyboard in between $1000 - $1500? Thank you 😇

Hi Jeremy , what was the first song you played?

Not sure if you’ll respond or if you already have a video on it, but I’m think about purchasing my first keyboard piano and trying decide between the Yamaha p-45 and this one. What features or qualities would I gain for spending the extra money on the p-45 rather than this? Thanks!

I gave your video its 1,000th like!

Hey, Jeremy! Loved this video! I’ve been thinking about purchasing this piano for quite a while now. I usually connect my instruments to my computer. I was wondering if it’s possible to connect the Alesis recital pro to the computer? Thanks :)

Nice video

What is best, the alesis recital pro or the alesis recital grand? Thanks for the review

That intro just made me think of Bad Santa lol

what's the best setting to have a better sound ???

Hello ! I appreciate your review, do you have any recommandation for speaker around 100€ please ? (I don't have an amplifier)

I am going to buy a digital piano so which I should choose yamaha p45 or Casio cdp s100

Thank u so much for reviewing the Alesis Pro. I own one and am very lucky with it. And it was of course a great fun, that you like it. Was wondering if you ever would test it. A full graded Hammer Digital Piano at this price is a must. :-) One thing remains open: did you also have this hearable 'tok' noise when releasing the keys? I'm not used in playing accustic pianos, but wonder if there is such a noise. I think, they have better cushioning, i.e. shock absorber for the keys? As mentioned in other posts, I like how you are playing piano, minimal moves of your fingers, very controlled.

2:13 which part of the video are the tweaks to improve sound?

The piano voices are really worth it in this Alesis Recital Pro... Is It better than the Korg L1 Liano? Which one do you recommend between these? Thanks for your suggestion!

Hey Jeremy, can you do a comparison between Alesis Recital Pro and Korg Liano L1?

Alesis Recital Vs Roland FP 30x ? What's your opinion?

Is it at par with the casio previa 1000? Thanks

Jermy should i buy korg pa 300 in 2020.i think korg has stopped rolling out update since 2018 .please give me your openion

Hi. Can you share what software I can use to record the original sound from the keyboard to ipad?

What type of microphone do you use?

Youre king

Those speakers sounded just fine to me.

Can you review the thomann sp320 or thoman dp26?

Can you do a review on alesis concert?

can you do a comparison between the korg liano and recital pro? those are the two i'm looking at

Do the internal speakers cut out when you plug speakers into the speakers L & R inputs?

Is there much difference betweek. Alesis recital pro vs casio cdp s100 m

Jeremy, have you looked at the standard Alesis Recital? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

sir which keys is better alesis or m audio 88 hammer or yamaha p45 and roland fp

Hey Jeremy, love your videos, Do you think Casio S100 is still a good beginner piano?

Is alesis or medeli .which one has good sound?

Can you use this as a midi keyboard?

Can we connect it with headphones ?

I bought this one, pleased with the sensation for the first time. However I would like to know if it’s normal or is it bad technique from me : when I play the keys make significant noise, I come from a beginner keys without weighted keys. I don’t play with the volume fully up so there is that, but is there anyone bothered with the sound of the keys ?

What’s the song in the beginning that you played called?? I wanna learn that one 😭

I have the Alesis Recital Pro (purchased Feb 2021), and it has been great for home use/learning/sheer enjoyment on a daily basis. My purchase was influenced by this RU-vid review, which is very clear about the positives and negatives. I found it very helpful, it structured my expectations for my use-case and for making an informed choice. I use mine 95%+ with headphones, with the piano voice, and sound quality has proven very agreeable for my taste. Piano tone is an important aspect for me and, out-of-the-box, this one suits me just fine. I added a good sustain pedal and stand to my setup, and have line-connectivity to my laptop for quality recording when needed. Ideally I would have liked fully graded weighted keys to give a better long-term instrument/more authentic acoustic piano feel, but the absence of this on the Pro was not a deal-breaker at this point of my musical journey, and the amount I wanted to spend. Importantly, I use the instrument a lot. I get many hours enjoyment from the Pro, it looks nice in the room, it feels good to use, it has been a pleasant ownership experience, a good all-round package🙂

Is the feel of this better than the nux nk10?

recital pro vs nux npk10. which one is better . help me pls

I think that other weak point in this one is that the hammer action is not graded

May I ask how to extract playback from the piano? If anyone knows pls let me know, thanks!

Can you make a review on Thomson t-882 foldable piano pls?

If you want quality, you gotta pay more. Some people will find that difficult to accept, but that's the truth. If you want quality from a digital piano, get Nord Grand. In my opinion, it's the best portable digital piano with 3 pedals and key actions.

You forgot to come back your custom settings to make the piano sound “better” as mentioned early in the video

Hey Jeremy, I was wondering, as a first keyboard; just looking to learn how to play piano, and have some fun jamming/playing with friends.- should I get a Korg B2N, or a Yamaha psr e373? Their prices are the same here in The Netherlands

Where can i buy YAMAHA GENOS