Alesis Recital Grand (Prestige) Owner Review & Buying Guide
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I just pulled the trigger and ordered the Recital Grand as an Amazon Prime Day deal, $379 USD. Can't wait to get it!
Any thoughts?
How is it?
@@BestTrader-hp2sd not OP, but i just got it and is great. Mind you, im no professional, i have around 15 years without playing and im not trying to be a pro. The black keys louder may be a problem with cheaper models, this one is fine
I get you, i hate that nobody answered lmao
So it's been a year...has the honeymoon worn off? Do you still like the sounds?
@@miguelelmalowhat does "OP" mean?
The first thing I noticed was that the design allowed for more substantial speakers (desirable) and this proved to be correct. Personally, I like the design here, as you point out, access to all functions is immediately apparent and quick to access. When you layered the strings they came in as a subtle background whereas with most instruments they come in too loudly and then you need to adjust the balance whereas here, you can set that balance before hand. Most importantly though is it seems to be very desirable in all of the essential qualities for a piano, allowing good expression of your beautifully subtle playing. Seems to be a winner. The only tonal flaw I detected was in playing the low notes, there sometimes seemed to be something not quite right in the attack, but this is very trivial. [By the way, on the video the dynamic range you discuss isn't so apparent - compression by CZcams? or something else?]
Yup... CZcams really compresses both audio & video quality. 🥺
Excellent review! I have a number of synths but never had a weighted action keyboard. The action is close to what I remember from the grand pianos when I was at the university a billion years ago. Incredible value for the money from a brand name company. Alesis tech support is excellent also.
I bought this EP after I saw your review and I love it. Thank you.
Great choice. Have fun!
I have finally tracked this piano down in Europe, where the name is slightly different. It's called Alesis Prestige, with no mention of "Grand Piano". There is a superior model too, called Alesis Prestige Artist, which has more voices and 256-note polyphony. The prices are still pretty high in Europe. My supplier asks €529 and €649 for the two respective models. In terms of pricepoint, this pitches them against Yamaha's P-125, Casio's PX-S1000 and almost against Roland's FP30X. I think these two prices need to come down a bit.
The Prestige is Recital Grand in the USA. 😉
Thank you Jeremy. I might buy one in the future. It has 20 watts speakers, and output to muxer/pa system. It sounds sweet.
Wowza! I know Alesis has been around a long time. I never paid too much attention to their early keyboards, being a Roland devotee, but they have incredible affordable Nano Verb multi-effects units and the SR-16 drum machine with along with comparablry priced drum machines like the Roland/Boss ones, was among the best.
The blows me away for an 88 key progressive weighted action portable digital piano with great bread and butter sounds, intuitive user interface, powerful amplified speakers, light weight, attractive retro designs, and all the essential profressionak key features many other keyboards lack.
And for $380 US and it even comes with a basic footswitch pedal and available piano type pedal.
I would definitely buy this now if I needed an 88 key piano.
The keys could be textured, but you described everuthing well, and for me, I am pretty knowledgeable of all these features and functions, and it would not be limiting to my level of playing, yet... lol
Both size jacks for two headphones at the front left, the dual keyboard feature for duo playing/lessons, markings for the multi functions on the keyboard area without making it look like a beginner piano, and easy to understand without the owners manual.
Big music holder, though I agree, it looks slightly odd. I would use it at home, but not on the road and such.
The weight is astounding considering my full blown Alienware Workstation laptop I got 16 years ago weighs as much as this keyboard.
It would be nice to have that deeper ledge on top to fit my Roland JD-Xi synthesizer. That would be a perfect gigging combo, especially with all the professional outputs in audio input, since the JD-Xi has no speakers. I just need a stereo headphone Y adapter, and two mono 1/4" jack to 1/8" plug adapters. Stuff like that I am very familiar with.
But at least they now have portable compact keyboard stands with 2nd tier add ons to accommodate the smaller 37" key synths like mine, or the Reface series, like the DX as an alternative.
Stereo 1/4" audio out jacks and the real USB-B printer cable interface jack instead of micro USB shows this is professional equipped like my JD-Xi, with also has 4 tracks, including drums, mono analog synth, and two digital audio tracks and a vocoder.
I wouldn't need the more expensive keyboards I mentioned, and if I needed another keyboard to play other parts, the lightweight CT-S1 would be perfect to round out the sonic library.
Again, great price and sounds: acoustic, and essential electric pianos, and a well chosen variety of essential tones. It keeps getting better.
Thanks for sharing your experience Jacob! 💪🏽
@@JeremySee You're welcome. Things I mention may give others insight for their applications and decision making.
*Also, your link for this digital piano to Sweetwater does not go directly to the product page. I had to search for the specific instrument using the filters to go to Alesis, and find it among the 7 choices, but I found the Alesis Recital Grand piano in your video and the Amazon link to be not the same one as the $380 Recital Pro with has the conventional appearance layout of most other keyboards. The $450 price is still a bargain for all of this.
At Sweetwater, the do have their katest $600 88 key digital piano with 30 voices and 256 note polyphony msybe more suited for traditional piano players using the sustain a lot.
The prestige artist has 256 notes polyphony.
Jeremy - Thanks for all the reviews you do! I listened to your advice and purchased an Elesis Recital Grand. Beginner here, but wanted to learn on a graded hammer action keyboard. Tipped using your "buy a coffee" option above.
Great choice. Have fun!
How has your experience been so far with the piano?
What piano grade are you?
Well, I just bit the bullet and ordered one! Thanks for the detailed review. Now... if only you did reviews on the best stands!
how did this work out for you? I literally just ordered one.
@@fredyb6273 Same cuestion fy, thinking about buing one
Is it worth it in 2024 and to begins and continue with for along period ( for classical music ) plz ?
Awesome! Applausse for the good job of Alesis and your excellent review.
Greetings from 🗿Chile🇨🇱
Thank you for your kind compliments! 😍
Jeremy, man, your voice is awesome 👏🏿 to listen to. Thanks for this video.
I appreciate that!
Alesis makes some pretty value-for-money products. I have the original QuadraSynth which hasn't got the weighted keys.
I had a 76-key Quadrasynth Plus Piano. I missit, and I'd like to replace it with an Alesis keyboard.
Loved the ‘Sunny’ tune in there! Xcellent!!!
Liked while ads is running, thanks Jeremy. Your reviews and efforts are very well appreciated.
Thank you very very much, buddy. 😍
You know this is a good sounding digital piano, but the videos of official Alesis channel totally mest up the recordings... I mean for god sake can't they hear that something was wrong ??
I was thinking the same thing. Their demos sound awful
Hi Jeremy, awesome video! I’m looking at ordering this piano as my first. But I would like a case for moving it. Any suggestions that would fit this piano?
I really love the music and I hope to play like that
Jeremy, thanks so much for great and informative videos! A question: what lapel mic are you using?
It is very clear and natural-sounding!
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Thanks for your kind compliments. It's a Rode Lavalier Go
Great review.
The Recital Pro has a weighting problem, similar to the PXS-1000/3000 is there by any chance it's here in the Recital Grand too?
It's a good product. As you said, it's nice to have functions printed clearly on the keys. Also, thank you for your presentation.
Thanks for watching! You are right. I don't like to refer to the manual to change a setting. 😅
Always Clear and illustrative🥇🎼 Thanks so much Master
Thank you for your kind compliments!
Hello Jeremy,
Great Video..
I am thinking of buying CTX 8000/3000 but confused shall I wait for per e473. I think keybed of Yamaha are better.
Can we expect Yamaha PSR e473 during upcoming summer Namm in July????
Hello, thank you for this great video, you convinced me to buy this awesome digital piano and I'm really super happy with my purchase! I have a question for you, is it possible to transfer the midi recorded on the piano, to a computer?
I just tried this one out at a Guitar Center. Nord also has a home piano available.
What did you think about it?
Awesome! Love the action of the keys!
What a great meaning to all manufacturers.
Thanks for another swell video Jeremy. This is an exciting new product for beginners. The (older) Alesis Recital Pro has been criticised elsewhere for clipping when recording through lineout, even at extremely low signal volumes, and also for variable key action. Is it possible that such things (if they truly were problems) have been rectified in this Alesis Grand Piano?
I must say that the main piano tone and Mk1 Rhodes tone are impressive, particularly for an entry level digital piano. The triple pedal option is very exciting.
Without going into exact street prices here, how do the MSRPs compare between the "Grand Piano" and the Recital Pro? Is it a difference of say 40% extra? We don't seem to have this new piano in Europe just yet.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Mike. The price difference is only about 15%. All of the shortcomings of the cheaper keyboard has been addressed in this one. 😉
@@JeremySee That's very good news! I'm so glad to see this innovative manufacturer going from strength to strength.
Do you recommend me this one from Alesis or the Yamaha p45? I love the video!
Jeremy, i guess i will buy the Casio PX S1000 as my first Piano, to start learn, and, i search a lot piano to piano, looking for the better choice, i'm from Brazil, the prices here are very high unfortunately, but, i have the money and i guess that's the better choice... What you think?
Great choice!
@@JeremySee 😄 Thank you so much!
On your video it sounds better than in Alesis channel, please contact them and tell how to record it properly )
Thank you for your kind words. I have conveyed your feedback to Alesis. 🙏🏽
@@JeremySee cool )
I just to buy this piano on amazon for 213€ after whatch your review, it will be my first piano!! for the price I think will be great, I don't think that fp30, es110 or 125 pianos be almost '300€' better than this one. Thanks!
213 euros?? what did you buy the recital pro? the recital grand is 400 euros and the prestige is 555
Hi Jeremy. Thanks for the great video. I'm torn between Alesis Prestige and Casio CDP-S100. Which one is a clear winner?
Estoy en la misma situacion
Yo diría que Alesis. El casio tiene altavoz muy suave. Y menos funciones que alesis
Ah, rats, I just got the Alesis Concert a few months ago, wish I had waited a bit longer and been able to get this one!
It's alright. Improve your skills and upgrade to a better one in a few years. 😉
How does this compare with Roland's and Yamaha's?
Alesis Grand Piano VS Roland Fp-10...
Thanks for another helpful review. How does the Alesis compare to the Donner DEP-20 that you reviewed not too long ago?
I’m wondering the same thing. But I heard that the sound isn’t that good on the Alesis on pretty much every video that I’ve watched of it. I just ordered the Donner DEP-20.
@@okyioko6746 how is the donner dep 20?
Hey Jeremy. Thanks for your videos. Great as I always. Would you pick the Alesis Prestige over the Donner DEP20 for sound quality, action, and over all performance? I don’t the mind the 200+ voices on the Donner. Your advise would be of great value. I guess Which would be The one that better plays and sounds like a piano.
Did you end up getting one?
Wich one between alesis recital grand and A roland fp10 would you choose? Im buying one between those
Great review would you recomend this over the roland fp-10? Or yamaha p71 thanks
Great piano for this price range.
Nice review👌👏
Nice video as always, i want to buy a digital piano, if you need to choose between this one or the Roland FP 30x, witch one would you buy ?? I know the roland and twice as expensive, but i want a good piano. Can you help me make a choice ? This one, the Roland FP 30 x or the Yamaha p125 ?
Alexis is a piece of crap. Awful action. FP30x is a little bit pricey. Both Kawai ES110 and the Yamaha P125 are the best options.
@@mlgl9728 Thanks :)
The grand is out of stock on amazon
0:01 what piece is this?
How does alesis prestige artist compare to roland fp-30x?
I have the same thoughts with you. Hopefully he can reply on this! haha
I was actually wondering if there are keyboards/digital pianoes that has passive radiators, and here it is
Also awesome video again Mr. See!!! Guess I now know what is my next digital piano to buy XD
Thank you for your kind comments.
@@JeremySee your welcome Mr. See and thank you for your great contents 🥰🥰
Thank you for the review, I'm planning on getting the prestige together with a pair of headphones from Anker q20 headphones and wanted to know if they are compatible or will be distorted when I use them on the piano
it has that vintage EP vibes to it :)
so coool
I don't know how to use the MIDI feature from a computer app. I plugged in the cord and nothing happened.
Hello Jeremy, this is a pretty dumb question but I never had a keyboard like this, the keyboard must be plugged in order to play? (like a computer) Or you only need to plug it to charge the battery (like a phone)
Thank you for reading I appreciate your videos
Wow nice..is this really the sample sound of Alesis? Its realistic like Yamaha
Yup. I was impressed too.
Does anyone know the song played at the very beginning of the video? It’s killing me, I swear I know it. Feels very Minecraft-esque haha
It's Gymnopédie No.1 composed by Erik Satie. I love that piece!
Thanx Man
This is the one
Called Sweetwater as the customer service is great !
I had discoloring of rubber on Alesis E drum cymbals
And they got me replacements
Which one is better Medeli SP4200 Digital Piano orAlesis Recital Grand
Great review! One quick question. How is the key action on this compared to something like the Yamaha p-45?
I'll do a comparison if there is enough interest.
@@JeremySee I would love that. I'm thinking about getting one of them. Right now I'm leaning more towards the alesis prestige.
I'm also interested. But also interested in comparison with fp10 and midi controllers such as studiologic sl88.
I have a question, does this piano have the same problem as the Recital series where the black keys were softer than the white keys? It is that I am in doubt between which piano is the better option, if the Yamaha P45 or the one in the video, the Alesis Recital Grand, in case the Alesis piano does not present that difference between black and white keys, which of the 2 pianos would you recommend?
Hola Enrique, averiguaste si este piano también tiene esos problemas de diferencia de peso entre las teclas blancas y negras?
Do you have review on Alesis Prestige 88-key Digital Piano with Graded Hammer-action Keys?
I just discovered your channel, love your job keep it going
What is the song in the mi 7:10
I think it’s Sunny by Bobby Hebb
I wish I could play like that, I love it
Which piano do you use for your daily practice?
The world needs a honest reviews of some Nord series by this honest man
Let's hope Nord sees this. 😉
Mr jerremy please tell me the key action compare to FP series? thanks
I will do comparison video if more request it.
@@JeremySee please do!
@@JeremySee please do it!
7:28 mention the recital pro instead of the recital grand, I assume that was a simple mistake. Does anyone have an opinion of the value and extra cost of the grand vs pro? I notice the pro (not the grand) is still in the Best Beginner Pianos list.
Sharp eyes! The Pro is still in the list as it is slightly cheaper and beginners may not want to spend that much until they are sure their interest is confirmed.
there's also the new Alesis Prestige Artist with 30 sounds not 16 for £489 on amazon.co.uk... the Alesis Recital Grand is £400 btw.
Thank you for your reviews.
Daes it has upright stand to use it as home digital piano?
Stand is not included. You can buy it with the stand and stool but it's more expensive than you'd expect
Hey Jeremy I need to buy a keyboard I am from India I can't decide which one to buy Yamaha i500 or Casio ctx 9000in I want best sound quality and someone says the Casio is better for best features but other says it's not user friendly and Yamaha every tones are realistic tones and it has best build quality tell me which is best please please please🥺🥺🥺
I have an ctx8000in and it's similar to the 9000in and I can say at starting it's a bit complicated at starting to use the interface but really it's just a matter of time.build quality of the ctx Is pretty good and tones are awesome
OK Jeremy See
Now I’m a subscriber you just do so many videos I’m interested in I guess I have to see them all
That slipping is what I have a problem with. I bought a cheap yamaha to see if it was something I wanted to continue with and after 4 months I'm at it daily but the cheap plastic keys are slippery. Is there a description they use for a different surface? I only see where it says weighted or hammer action.
I've been planning my move to Singapore for a while, and still debating how to handle the piano. We have Kawai GL10, which is a 153cm baby grand. Should I switch to a keyboard for apartment living? What are the logistics for a serious player in an apartment? On a similar note, if I stick to a grand, do I transport this one, or buy another when I get there? What is the used market like? Love your vids, interested in your opinions.
Unless your grand is an expensive and renowned brand & model OR if the moving cost is born by a 3rd party, it just way less hassle and headache to just sell it and get another one here. Loads of reasonably priced pristine used grand pianos here.
Did They have in red?? LOL I think it´s a great deal, hope they are aviable in Mexico Soon.... Great Review as always! blesssings!
😉 red is the rage now. 😅
Some sandpaper, masking tape, and a couple rattlecans of Krylon and it'll be as red as any Nord :D
This or Donner dep20 for a rank beginner? Thanks!!!
What's the keybed feel compared to an Arturia Keylab mkii 88 ?
Do you u recommend this for begginers?
Hey Jeremy, do you know when the Roland FP-10 will be in stock again?
I have no relationship with Roland and do not have the information.
I believe the FP10 has been discontinued by Roland..
The FP-10 is still in production. Supply is plentiful where I am located.
@@djba it isn't discontinued. Supply is plentiful in East Asia & Europe
Is it just me or do Alesis keys feel really high? I feel like i gotta push down and travel a mile with each press. I hated my 49 key midi controller.
That's how piano keys are... Your MIDI keyboard has synth keys.
Hello, what is the difference between the recital pro and the recital grand?
graded hammer action
Hey Jeremy, Do you know when the FP-10 is coming back??? I cant seem to find one anywhere.
There's lots of supply where I live.
I really want to know if this is worth it. I need your honest opinion because I’m going off to college soon and the piano I buy will probably stay with me for a good while. Should I buy this piano or should I buy the Roland Fp30x.
Hi, I think you are better off to try them both in music shop to hear, touch and see which you like better.
I bought a cheaper model of another brand, affordable, guitar effect sounds better than the expensive model. Voices are personal preference. I won't just rely on brand names.
The roland is so good, we sell a bunch of them. Customers love them.
What song is he plaging at 9:39?
I’ve owned mine for two months now. Some of the tones are good, some not so much. I was disappointed in the Rhodes style tones.
What piano grade are you? And would you have bought the prestige artist instead?
Hey! Careful ---- at 3:23 ---- could have scratched the black key with that pedal! Only kidding heheh. Nice review of this Alesis actually.
😉😅
does the 61key have the same sounds as the 88 key
Como se llama la camncion del principioooooooo porfaaaa
Come si chiama la prima melodia grazie
How Deep is Your Love...winter 1977-78.
You're the 1st to recognize it. Appreciate it. 😍
@@JeremySee Jeremy, this video here says 256 polyphony. I would see if that’s true? You said 128. Btw, your videos are the best!!! czcams.com/video/Aao8HuzVRak/video.html
That's the Prestige ARTIST. A higher model. The one featured in my video is the Recital Grand (PRESTIGE) with 128 notes of polyphony.
@@JeremySee Ah!!! Just noticed that. Alesis could do a better job of delineating that:)
The pivot point on that action looks horrendous
Hi jeremy, can you tell me the name of the first song you played?
Moon River
@@rorilee9791 gymnopedie no. 1
Can someone tell me where is the sustain key on the Casio x 700
I will tell you where it is..it's a hidden secret..
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Search it on your keyboard 😂
Hallo!It's the same model,recital grand and Prestige?
Yes same.
@@JeremySee thank you man ;)
Excuse me Jeremy,and comparisuin wuth alesis recital grand and donner dep 20,who's better,for your opinion?
What is the song
I wonder why they didn't include some pad voices.
can you plug in a headset?
Yes
what is the second song played??
i’ve heard it before but cant place the name 🤦🏻♀️😩
AAAAAAA MOON RIVER!!!
oldie but goodie!
Does it have touch sensitivity?
Yes
1rst demo song name??
Gymnopédie
😍
You should be more honest and objective when it comes to review this kind of products. The Alesis is one of the worst keyboards in this category/segment. Action is terrible. Honesty should prevail. Both the Kawai ES110 and the Yamaha P125 blow this one out of the water and the price difference is minimum.
😅 an extra $250USD or 50% more expensive isn't a "minimum" difference. You do know that in most parts of the world, USD$250 is an ENTIRE FAMILY's income for a month.
@@JeremySee lol the Recital Grand can be found somewhere between 400/450e, even cheaper depending where and when you buy it. Both the P125 and the ES110 can easily be found around 500/550e. My sister bought the FP30 for 479e in 2019 and this Roland also blows the Alesis out of the water despite it's weakness on certain aspects. Definitely almost no difference whatsoever considering what you pay and what you get. No way "50% more expensive" as you stated above.
What makes this digital piano so bad in your opinion? I would really like to know as I'm considering buying it.
@@mlgl9728 where in the world can I get a 500 dollar p125 or kawiayou
Did you actually play the Alesis? If you did you would know the action is as good as the Kawai and way better than the Yamaha.