Recital 88-Key Digital Piano with Semi-Weighted Keys

6 MONTH UPDATE: So, I have had this piano now for close to 6 months and couldn't be happier. Just the starter piano you would give a child to get them started. Sound quality and volume is fantastic. Only gripe so far has been that keys aren't as well weighted but for the price, that is easy to overlook. I noticed that several reviewers have issues with the volume and have returned the piano because it wasn't loud enough and Alesis is to sorely blame for that. Turns out that the Piano has 5 different volume levels and: 1. The default Factory settings are not set at the 'loudest'. 2. It is easy to set the volume to a different level unknowingly (If you enter Advanced Functions mode inadvertently/ younger kids do that when playing with the keys, pressing the middle C (the most frequently used keys) will put the piano to its lowest volume level.) Here are the steps to get the Piano into its loudest volume level 1. Press the Metronome and Lesson keys simultaneously to enter Advanced Functions mode. The two keys should light up. 2. Press the E3 Key once. It should make click sound (it won't play the instrument) sound. 3. Press the Metronome and Lesson keys simultaneously again to exit Advanced Functions mode. 4. Your piano should be set to the loudest volume now. Do try these steps before you consider returning this piano. Its a nifty little instrument, the Alesis! ========================== I was looking around for a good piano for my 5 year old daughter to practice at home as she has just started with Piano lessons. My 2 other shortlists were the Yamaha P71 ($399) and the Casio Previa PX 160 ($499). Ultimately, decided on the Alesis based on the reviews and espeically the price as it was less than half the cost of the other 2. My thinking was that once she develops some skill at playing and retains her interest in learning the piano, we could always upgrade to a better one. Once I got the piano, I couldn't be happier. What I really liked was: 1. Good sound, especially for the Piano. 2. Semi-weighted keys offer good feel and volume response. 3. Very light and easy to cart around 4. Included Power adapter. 5. And of course, the price for a full 88-Key Piano - you can't beat that. Things that I feel could be improved are: 1. Volume - one needs to keep the volume control at around 75% to 80% of the max volume setting to get decent sound. 2. It has a ton of features that can be customized, like Tempo, Metronome, Metronome Volume, etc. but all of these need to be accessed using a combination of Piano keys. Very difficult to remember and I find myself opening the user manual every now and then.

A solid beginner’s digital piano with room to grow The Alesis Recital hits a nice balance between price, features, and playability. The 88 keys give you the full range of a traditional piano, and while they’re only semi-weighted, they still feel good under the fingers—enough resistance to build proper technique, but light enough for younger players or casual use. I found the built-in 20W speakers surprisingly strong for practice at home, and plugging in headphones makes late-night sessions easy without disturbing the household. The included voices (acoustic piano, electric piano, organ, synth, and bass) are fun to experiment with, and the layer/split options add variety for practice or small performances. Lesson mode is a thoughtful addition for beginners—it divides the keyboard for student and teacher, which I can see being handy in practice sessions. Setup was straightforward: plug it in, turn it on, and start playing. Things to keep in mind: this is not a stage-level professional instrument. The key action won’t fool someone used to a high-end hammer-action board, and the sounds, while decent, don’t have the depth of premium models. It also doesn’t ship with a sustain pedal, which I immediately found myself wanting, so budget for one if you’re serious about practice. Bottom line: A very good entry-level digital piano that offers the essentials for learning and casual playing. It’s not a pro instrument, but it’s a smart buy for beginners or hobbyists who want the feel of 88 keys without spending thousands.

I got this keyboard to finally replace an extremely old Casio 66 key keyboard, this is far better. And for the price, amazing. It's simple, doesn't have many effects, but can easily be remedied by using midi. For me all I needed was a simple piano that had some weight in the keys and dynamics, and this did the job. I have been able to play so much better with this than ever.

I bought this digital piano in 2018, and for the first few years it worked really well. The sound quality was very good for beginners, and the keys felt nice and responsive. It was easy to play on, and overall the experience was enjoyable. Unfortunately, after about three years it started losing some sounds, and eventually it stopped working completely. I had to throw it away. I later bought a different keyboard, but honestly, the sound on this one was much better. I am giving it 4 stars because the sound and the key action were great, and it was very comfortable to use. But it’s disappointing that it broke so quickly. If it had lasted longer, it would easily be a 5-star product.

New -- check out the recent youtube demo video they posted: youtube dot com/watch?v=Wpbj9Mi4AAA This is a super value, a full-size 88-key digital piano that works very well. Sound quality is excellent; the piano & other patches are solid. Key action is in between a keyboard & hammer-action; good spring action. It's full-size fun. At 15 pounds, it's solid and doesn't slip around, it's built strong and sturdy. I've been a lifelong keyboard player, since my Roland D-50 and Alesis HR16/MMT8 in the 80s (all of which still work fine). I was looking for a starter digital piano, and this one is a new release. I normally never buy new-release Anything with no reviews. but I thought I'd take a chance on this, and I'm glad I did. Just got it today and thought I'd write this to help anyone on the fence (and as a thanks to Alesis, I've enjoyed the HR16/MMT8 drum mach/sequencer for decades). The 2 main criteria I wanted are: a) piano sound: how realistic, the timbre and depth? This one is as good or better than my $1k pro keyboards. I'll likely make a review video soon so you can all hear. Much better than expected piano sound; pro-quality at a consumer price, super value. b) key action: how solid, responsive, playable? I'm impressed, very pro build quality, solid and fun to play. I've just played it 2 hours today and am thrilled. Solid, responsive and sounds great. And I really like they are full-size keys, a must. I like the ease-of-use in layering 2 patches (like piano/synth), for different sounds; for variety, though mostly all I care about is the piano sound, which is superb. . Walter, your product review video sold me; thanks Alesis team for an affordable high-quality dp. Also the velocity sensitivity is excellent, a must-have for a digital piano. Highly recommended, very good playability, tone, features & value. Bravo Alesis, thanks. Worth a lot more than they're asking, it's a very satisfying instrument at a great price. -Ken

Arrived late and the packaging was damaged... still worth every penny. I tried the William legato and I wasn't very impressed. Although I have to admit I'm only a beginner/mediocre song writer. This was perfect for taking to open mics. The features seem thin but are actually very abundant. Like I said I'm a beginner. Not a very talented one at that. There's an advance mode that imitates the sustain pedal. This was a great unexpected feature. Less equipment I have to bring to open mics the less things ill lose O . O The demo sound wasn't very impressive. My super basic casio ltk? Sounded better imho. It actually feels very similar. But somehow my lack of talent and skill shows less with the recital. After playing around with the reverb, chorus, volume etc. In Advanced features for about ten minutes.. I went from meh to LOVE <3 although it only comes with a few sounds, you can really adjust it to your liking. The sound is very full and the reverb is great. My favorite thing about this keyboard is kind of shallow. I liked how it looked compared to williams legato and alesis coda. Alesis coda looked much too bulky for me... lol that's a terrible reason I know but this keyboard is so sleek and beautiful lol. If i was a talented professional pianist or a very serious pianist. I'd definetly go with the Alesis Coda hammer action/fully weighted version. It seems like all you really need in a keyboard. But for my needs this one is perfect and easy to play. I do wish that the semi weighted keys could be more weighted.. but that's just me being Nick picky. My casio ltk? Is less weighted than the recital. So this is a great enough upgrade for me atm. The recital is also more weighted than the legato which was one of my reasons for choosing it over the legato. For the price, I feel with Alesis you get more bang for your buck. Which for someone on a budget like me is super important. On my casio ltk? My favorite sound was the muted, mellow piano sound. I wish the Alesis recital had an option to sound more muted but it's full and realistic sound is a winner. It sounds much better than the Yamahas in a much higher price bracket. Ahh technology. It's a great time to be alive lol

After reading some of the one or 2 star reviews i had my doubts, but i still bought it because i really just needed a beginner keyboard to start learning on. It seems most of these people just got bad piano's are just out right lying... This keyboard is great for beginners that want something that sounds really good and is not going to be to much of a hit in the wallet. I play guitar, bass, and drums, and i also have a home recording studio . Just mentioning this because i would tell you if this was a bad product. The sustain pedal is a must get with this keyboard though. I would not know what i would be missing if i didn't buy it. Makes it just sound so much better. Now that i am practicing everyday, i wish there were other pedal functions, but, the key board has a usb port, so if you are like me, you can turn it into a midi controller and use other midi controllers to control anything about the keyboard you wish. The piano sounds great. It is dynamic so the harder you play the louder and more intense the sound becaomes. It will work with any DOS recording software. All the I/O work. The so called "semi weighted keys" though i think are basically not there. They keys feel good and do not feel like a cheep keyboard, but they are defiantly not weighted to where they feel like a real piano, even in the slightest. The volume is pretty loud. you can easily sing under it and over it at max volume if you wish... but if not, you can hook it up to a set of louder speakers if you want. My only complaint is that the other instruments, like the synth, bass, and electric piano, are basically useless. there is no decay in the sound. they are either on or off. And if you use the sustain pedal, they go on forever never decaying the sound... They are just not nearly as good as the piano sound. However, if you are buying this piano, you should only be buying this piano because the piano sounds great, and you want to learn piano. This is something you would practice on but still want something that will sound great.

My fiancée were renting a home that was going through an estate sale, and one of the things left over in the home was an older piano. She had played as a child/teenager, and she started to really enjoy playing the piano every day. We attempted to buy the piano when we moved, but the owner insisted the piano was going to his sister, as it was his parents. I started shopping for pianos for her to play, but dreaded the cost, the moving of it, and the overall maintenance of tuning it, etc. I started searching for replacement options, tried a couple keyboards to no success (i.e. happy fiancée.). After a bit of research, I stumbled across the “digital piano” options. I have to tell you - if you are looking for an digital replacement for a basic piano - this thing is a winner. It sounds absolutely the same, never has to be tuned, takes up less space, and is overall just amazing. I’m sure for advanced players out there that there’s better alternatives. But, for the cost, this is basically a piano in a box for normal hobbyist players. Don’t hesitate, don’t try the others, just buy this. The ONLY complaint I have is that the stand that comes with it doesn’t easily hold an iPad.

Before purchasing a digital piano, I did a lot of research and came across the Alesis Recital 88-Key Digital Piano for my husband, and it has been a wonderful choice! The full-size keys feel great, and the sound quality is clear and rich for the price. He loves how easy it is to use and how realistic it feels compared to a traditional piano. It’s perfect for practicing at home, We’re very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it to others!

Estoy muy satisfecho con el Alesis Recital 88 teclas. Las teclas semi contrapesadas tienen un tacto cómodo y realista, ideal tanto para principiantes como para quienes ya tocan algo de piano. El sonido de los altavoces integrados es claro y suficiente para practicar en casa sin necesidad de amplificación externa. Es fácil de configurar y usar, los controles son intuitivos y permite ajustar el volumen y elegir diferentes sonidos rápidamente. También se nota que está bien construido, sólido y estable sobre cualquier soporte. Perfecto para practicar, estudiar y disfrutar de la música en casa. Por la relación calidad-precio, es una excelente compra. ¡Muy recomendable!

Nous ne sommes pas des connaisseurs mais le piano rend vraiment bien. Il est magnifique.

以前の物が壊れて購入。音色は少ないですがピアノの音色が綺麗で88鍵なので難しい曲も弾けます！

Es un buen piano para principiantes, un año xon él y ha durado, no ha tenido fallas, las teclas no son como las de un piano real, pero sí mejor que cualquier otro piano digital sin esta característica. Lo compré para mi hija de 11 años que ya tenía nociones de piano y le gustó. Necesitábamos algo sencillo, no tan costoso por el cambio de país. Solo una cosa malita que no ha gustado: ¡no tiene sensibilidad en la presión de la tecla! Si tocas tenue, suena igual que tocar la tecla con más presión. Así que esto sí ha sido una decepción. De resto, todo muy bien.