Alesis
Recital Pro
$350
Alesis Recital Pro: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
6.1 Beginner 5.5 Night Practice 7.5 Portability 5.3 Touch Reality 7.1 Value
88 11.8 kg
Alesis Recital Grand Review
Alesis Recital Grand: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
88 Keys 14 kg Graded Hammer Action Beginner
Scores
Where to Buy
MSRP
$400
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How These Scores Were Calculated
Beginner
8.4| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 3.0 |
| Lesson Function | Yes | +1.5 |
| App Connectivity | No | +0 |
| Recording | Yes | +1 |
| Metronome | Yes | +0.5 |
| Transpose | Yes | +0.3 |
| Layer / Split | Yes | +0.3 |
| Preset Songs | 50 | +1.5 |
| Sound Variety | 16 sounds | +0.3 |
Night Practice
6.5| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 2.0 |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 | +2 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm, 6.3mm | +1 |
| Headphone Optimization | No | +0 |
| Key Action Quietness | Graded Hammer Action | +0.5 |
| Volume Control | Yes | +1 |
| Bluetooth Audio | No | +0 |
Portability
5.0| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 5.0 |
| Weight | 14 kg | +0 |
| Width | 1283 mm | +0 |
| Battery | No | +0 |
| Foldable | No | +0 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +0 |
Touch Reality
6.0| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Key Action Quality | Graded Hammer Action (grade 5) | +3 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +1.5 |
| Polyphony | 256 notes | +1.5 |
| Sound Modeling | No | +0 |
| Key Surface | matte | +0 |
Alesis Recital Grand review verdict
This Alesis Recital Grand review reads the published specifications from a comparison-first point of view: touch, sound, practice fit, value, and limits.
Alesis Recital Grand is best read as a portable digital piano for beginners and returning players. This review looks at weighted-key feel, sound, practice features, value, and realistic comparison points instead of treating the spec sheet as advertising copy.
Pros
- • Key count: 88 keys, a clear basis for digital piano comparison.
- • Touch: weighted hammer action, so the review stays focused on practice feel.
- • Quiet practice: Headphone practice support.
- • Connectivity: USB MIDI.
- • Use case: Its best fit is home practice.
Cons
- • Main limit: the need for a furniture-style living-room instrument.
- • Stand cost and compatibility are separate checks.
- • Nearby current models may offer a better match for some players.
Alesis Recital Grand is a portable digital piano that makes most sense when its strengths are matched to the right practice situation. The useful points are 88 keys, weighted hammer action, 256-note polyphony, 40W speakers, and a weight of 14 kg. In a digital piano review, those details matter more than broad claims about being the best digital piano overall. For home practice, this model can be a sensible candidate if the layout and feature set match the way the instrument will actually be used. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. The fairest comparison is with models in the same price and use class, where touch, speakers, headphone practice, and connectivity can be judged side by side.
Alesis Recital Grand evaluation points
Alesis Recital Grand key action and touch
Alesis Recital Grand uses a weighted hammer action. For a digital piano with weighted keys, the important question is not only whether the keys are heavy, but whether they help steady daily practice. The matte key surface is a useful comfort detail. The specification lists 256-note polyphony; that is enough for ordinary pieces, while more layered playing or heavy pedal use benefits from a higher number. This makes the key action a practical comparison point rather than a decorative specification.
Who the Alesis Recital Grand is for
Alesis Recital Grand is most relevant for beginners and returning players. The main use case is home practice. Strengths: a more piano-like touch. Limits: the need for a furniture-style living-room instrument. Buyers comparing digital pianos should also check the stand, pedal, headphone jack, app support, and local availability before deciding.
Alesis Recital Grand sound and speakers
Alesis Recital Grand offers 16 sounds and 40W speakers. That is the sound side of the review: enough variety for practice, but the real experience depends on speaker power, headphone use, and the room where it will be played. The headphone output supports quiet practice. For lessons, apps, or recording workflows, the useful connectivity is USB MIDI.
What to know before buying the Alesis Recital Grand
Before buying Alesis Recital Grand, compare it with nearby alternatives on touch, sound, portability, and value. A stand may need to be budgeted separately. A damper pedal is included, though some players may still want a fuller pedal unit. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. For searchers looking for a Alesis Recital Grand review, the practical conclusion is to treat it as one candidate in a digital piano comparison, not as a universal answer for every player.
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Specifications
| Keys | 88 |
| Key Action | Graded Hammer Action |
| Polyphony | 256 notes |
| Sounds | 16 |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Speakers | 40W (×2) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Key Surface | Matte |
| Sound Modeling | — |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm, 6.3mm |
| Headphone Optimization | No |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | Yes |
| Lesson Function | Yes |
| App Connectivity | No |
| Recording | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | Yes |
| Preset Songs | 50 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1283×295×100 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
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Recommended Accessories
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Stand
Stand not included (sold separately)
A sturdy X-stand or furniture-style stand is essential if one isn't included.
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Headphones
Closed-back headphones with good bass response make practice sessions more enjoyable.
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Sustain Pedal
The included pedal is usually basic. A half-damper pedal upgrade is worthwhile for expressive playing.
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Bench
An adjustable-height bench helps maintain proper posture during long practice sessions.
Where to Buy
MSRP
$400
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Read more →What reviewers say online
A synthesis of recurring points from price-comparison sites, Amazon reviews, music-store staff videos and forum threads. Not a star-rating average — we read across multiple reviews and pulled out the points that came up repeatedly.
The Alesis Recital Grand is the higher-end portable in the Recital series, with a graded hammer action and ample polyphony. The series as a whole has an established reputation as an "entry-level instrument that lets you try 88 keys at an affordable price," but there are not many specialist reviews focused on this specific model. Retailer reviews and overviews mainly frame its hammer action and speaker output as strengths.
Praised most often
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A more piano-like keyboard within the series
Unlike the semi-weighted Recital, it uses a graded hammer action. It allows playing that is heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble, which reviewers frame as making it easier to practice the basics of a piano-like touch.
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The sound is unlikely to cut off even in pieces that use the pedal
With ample polyphony, the point that you need not worry about notes cutting off even in pieces that make heavy use of the sustain pedal is regarded as a solid configuration for an entry-level model.
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Volume sufficient for home practice and two headphone jacks
It has speakers with volume close to a console model, and two standard-size headphone jacks, which are said to make it convenient for two people to practice. A sustain pedal is also included.
Common cautions and criticisms
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The tone is not as refined as the major makers
Because Alesis is not a dedicated piano maker, the common view is that Yamaha, Roland, and Kawai have the edge in piano tone quality.
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Keyboard smoothness is in line with the price
While practical as a hammer action, the point that it is not as refined as the keyboards of higher-end makers appears as an assessment shared across the series.
By source
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Specialist review sites
The Recital series as a whole has an established reputation as an entry-level instrument at outlets such as PianoDreamers, but detailed reviews focused on the Recital Grand alone are not numerous and remain within what can be read from series-level assessments and overviews.
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Retailer review articles and overviews
Retailer-side information mainly frames the hammer action, ample polyphony, and sufficient volume as strengths.
Net take
On balance, the Recital Grand is the unit in Alesis's portable lineup with a configuration geared toward piano practice. The graded hammer action and ample polyphony are its central strengths, making it the more practice-oriented option within the series. That said, independent reviews focused on this model alone are limited, and the common view is that it does not match the major makers in tone quality. If you prioritize the keyboard and resistance to note cut-off in this price range, it is an easy candidate to compare.
We do not compute a numeric star average. The points below are recurring themes we identified by reading across multiple reviews.
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