What do you think? Alesis Recital or Prestige? Or something else??

@2pi628

2 жыл бұрын

The artist is 256 polyphony!! I'm seriously looking at these(grand/artist). 👍

@billwyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Prestige Artist - For the difference in cost, it has 256 polyphony and quality sustain pedal along with more voicings + something you most likely will not outgrow for years if at all.

@sadzadiar451

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, i am considering to buy the recital one due to tight budget. But i read some reviews about it after some months of use, that some keys started to missing the sounds, and some are louder/quieter than others. I am now not sure whether to buy it or not

@janeS9773

Жыл бұрын

@Mac MFer I have seen those tables on several KZread channels. I believe you can buy em.

@Pacificdreamgirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Although I really do like the Prestige as well and thinks it’s a great instrument I do feel you didn’t give the Artist the credits it deserves. And although it’s mentioned more than once in the replies already, I too would like to emphazise that the higher polyphony does make a big difference. Perhaps not for cirst beginners but as we improve and learn to play more complex pieces you will not suffer note drops. Also it’s rare to find it in this price category. Another interesting thing the Artist has is the ARP switch, and if one is to buy the better pedal with the presitige it will make the price difference with the Artist less because it’s included there. I think both are great instruments but for a little bit more money I’d definetly consider the Artist because it offers a lot more than the Prestige and not just a little bit as you implied.

It’s quite nice that you mentioned that 2 similar prestige!! Good shot, I watched this video from very beginning to the end! Without jumping/skipping any seconds. 😊

Thanks for the review. I am older adult who has wanted to learn the piano since childhood but we could not afford it. I have decided I am going to make that dream a reality and have been looking at digital keyboards including the A Levi’s Grand. Your review has sold me and I will be ordering it soon. When I am ready I will come back and use your link. Awesome review!

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, Very glad you found the video helpful. Have fun getting set up and getting started! -Jacques

Great detailed review! After a week of researching different models under $600, it seems like a clear winner. Used your link and ordered one, so in a couple of days I look forward to taking your free Piano in 21 Days class! I've already looked into your full course and I hope I'll do well enough to want to go for the Ultimate package, as I love jazz and classical. Thanks for your videos!

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Rebecca! :) -Jacques

I have alesis, roland, korg and yamaha keyboards. I have always felt Alesis does not get the credit they deserve. Really great sounds, extremely durable. I highly recommend Alesis! So happy to find you giving them credit for great products.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your perspective and experience Vicky! -Jacques

@jasonc1899

2 жыл бұрын

Would Alesis be a good way to go for a beginner? I'm planning to incorporate more piano songs with my band so it'll get gigged pretty hard. Think it would stand up over time?

@billwyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonc1899 I'd recommend getting the Prestige Artist if you are going to gig with it. More options and better fit for an intermediate user

@jasonc1899

2 жыл бұрын

@@billwyoutube thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

@mrz80

2 жыл бұрын

They're certainly solidly built! Recently acquired a QS8.1 and I hurt my back getting it out of the seller's car. I was NOT expecting something weighing in at 60 pounds! Really heavy-duty sheetmetal and a nicely overbuilt keybed.

Just bought the recital grand, sounds and feels great. Glad I found this video

@BestTrader-hp2sd

Ай бұрын

How is it? Why are they out of stock on Amazon for over a year now? Are they discontinued? People say that they sound out of tune, is that true? Are the keys slippery?

Really good presentation, thanks!!!

Great review! Superman is teaching piano!

Jacques, Diana here...great video! The new line looks pretty cool. The Artist model has twice the number of voices at 30, and twice the polyphony at 256 compared to the Prestige. I wish you would use it for your live course events...I notice your hands more so in the overhead shot vs. the main shot. Have fun with your new gear!

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Diana! -Jacques

Thank you for this information! I think I need to order one of these.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun getting set up Lisa! -Jacques

I recently acquired a Yamaha PSR EW-310 and it is the bomb. 76 keys that are semi weighted; excellent for a synth. All the sounds are top notch quality especially the grand piano. I like to play with accompaniment such as drums and bass for that band sound when playing solo and this one has a ton of choices for that. I also need a huge variety of all the instruments I may want at the touch of a few buttons. This synth was just released with the sound board of a $6000 unit they put out a few years ago so for the price of $250 U.S. ($420 Canadian with exchange rate, shipping & taxes) I am very happy with it. The reviews on this unit blew everything else out of the water at this time. I also really like the fact that it is light enough to grab and go and that for a fast outdoor show, it can even run on some batteries with the built in speakers that sound great and are loud enough to get a small job done well.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you found exactly what you need! Awesome! -Jacques

Thanks Jacques for this review. I have a regular piano but I need one downstairs so I can practice without distracting the readers I. The family. Do I have been wanting a keyboard. I really appreciate your review Andi will probably go with this new Alesis because of you.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, have fun getting set up downstairs Margery! ;) -Jacques

Wow thank you so much for this. I am suffering from Post-COVID Syndrome which has led to fibromyalgia as well as chronic fatigue and has affected my cognitive abilities and coordination greatly. I've been a drummer for over 30 years but the fatigue, exhaustion, muscle and joint soreness make it impossible to play drums so I've been looking into piano and I've loved piano music all of my life. It is difficult to find honest assessments of products and you seem like a really nice person. Thank you for this and I am going to look into your 21 day playing lessons as well.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Barry, Thanks for your much-appreciated comment! Sorry to hear you're facing those health challenges, and best of luck with your recovery. -Jacques

Well done review!

Loved this!

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Victoria! -Jacques

There are even more choices in DP actions such as counterweighted keys and/ or keys with escapement or let off. Very good video- youre doing a good job.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard! I appreciate that. -Jacques

We got one of these for under $300. Excited to try it out.

Picking up a recital pro. Hammer action. Very excited

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool, have fun getting set up! -Jacques

Very informative video. Thanks, Jacques! I’m a Piano In 21 Days student and I wish you could find a way to use the Alesis Prestige in your course. The Alesis Recital has a definite “clicky” sound.

And now it comes with pedal. Very good upgrade

Great presentation. The Prestige models are probably too advanced for me, but.... I have a Yamaha YPG-225 with sooo many functions and 100+ page manual. Probably none of which I will ever learn. Your Alesis Recital sounds like something I would like and will look into it. I just upgraded my pedal from a Brick to one like yours. Great improvement. I can really tell the difference. Yes, demonstrations are a good thing. We all want to know what is out there for us to improve on our skills. Jacques, thanks very much.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Dorita, thanks for watching! -Jacques

I ran this prestige artist keyboard off a 9V battery. it works. If you want portable power, get something from an electronics hobby kit that accepts a 9V battery and outputs it to a male plug that fits into the power input of the keyboard. Or, additionally, build your own li-ion or li-po battery pack that you can use to power the keyboard. Get portable power.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks for the info! -Jacques

Can you tell me more about resonance sounds from this piano?

I considered the Alesis Prestige but I spent the extra money for a Roland FP-60X. I have no regrets.

I would pay the extra just to have the small screen to give me info on the settings. I went for the sleek/ no-screen look on a keyboard I purchased a few years ago - but since I frequently use the transpose function, I regret it. (I usually do not remember how many times I pressed the transpose key) Thanks for Piano in 21 Days - I have been able to play regularly at my church for the past 5 years because I learned to play using your system!

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leah Ann, Interesting! In that case a screen sounds like a good plan. So glad you are putting your piano skills to good use! Keep up the awesome work. -Jacques

@johnhoward2404

3 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days I hadn't thought of that... I will have to keep it in kind when making my decision.

Just purchased an Alesis Prestige Artist keyboard. I need to wait until August. Thanks for your video and your explanation on what to look for. Hope you get the kick back from Alesis.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, and have fun getting set up! -Jacques

@BestTrader-hp2sd

17 күн бұрын

Hi, can you please tell me how is it going with the piano, likes and dislikes etc.... Do you recommend it?

I love this very detailed review and the pointers you gave. Really helpful as a beginner. For someone starting out from scratch, would it be better to play to something closest to a real piano like the Recital Grand/Prestige or the semi weighted non graded type like you first favorite the Recital?

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Supraja, More authentic is always technically nicer, but it's never a deal breaker to go with semi-weighted non-graded. The main thing is to get something you like, can afford, and that fits your needs. -Jacques

I bought my Recital Grand a few months ago for $379 as an Amazon Prime Day deal. I liked it over the Yamaha P-45 because it has direct entry for the tones, and saves the Function + key entry for higher level controls. I was also looking at the Korg B2, but the Korg uses a proprietary plug for the pedals, while the Alesis uses a standard 1/4" plug. So far I love mine.

@BestTrader-hp2sd

Жыл бұрын

How is the key action?

@bobcole612

Жыл бұрын

@@BestTrader-hp2sd graded hammer action isn’t bad. It’s not as good as say the RH3 Japanese keybed on the Korg D1, but for a beginner like me, it has a nice feel to it.

Nice work here. I'm buying my aunt this keyboard for her upcoming birthday, and it's climbed to $599 everywhere.

@PianoIn21Days

Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed that prices come down soon! Happy birthday to your aunt. ;) -Jacques

What did you play at 15 mins ? That sounded really good

Nice review Jacques!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Question though. If I'm a beginner, do I need to go all the way there with the great key feel? I have a Casio WK-200 keyboard (I got a long time ago) with "touch-sensitive" keys. I'm not sure what that means other than the harder I press, the louder the sound. It has a bazillion features most of which I'm sure I'll never use. Would it be better to get something different with better key feel and fewer features? Or should I just use what I have now and upgrade after I finish my lessons?

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, I never require my students to get fully-weighted keys. It's just not necessary especially for new students. And even people who have been playing a long time can be happy with semi-weighted, including me! ;) The touch sensitivity you mentioned is different (corresponds with volume control,, as you mentioned). Unweighted keys feel very light and make the experience less authentic, but even semi-weighted as opposed to fully-weighted will make a huge difference. Fully-weighted is great but not absolutely essential. -Jacques

Hi from Austin Texas, back in the day I purchased an Alesis 7.1 semi weighted keyboard synth. I was in a Christian band and moving it around was considered. I still have it. Good job Alesis...

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! -Jacques

@txdap786

3 жыл бұрын

Hi yes once I got used to the semi-weighted keys I prefer them over the full weighted...

Hi. I'm a mature piano fan (60 y.o.) excited about the posibility of to try learn some playing piano. But, for me, is really important to get the better relation quality/price when I'll buy my first piano, assuming 88 keys piano, not keyboard. Well, I saw many comparations specially between japanese pianos (Yamaha P45, Roland FP10, Casio PS-X1100,...), but I recived a recomendation for one (I think) german brand. Could you make a comparative review including Thomann DP-26 or Thomann SP-320 vs P45, FP10, Alesis Prestige or so on, for entry level to piano beginner, please. Thank you for all your videos, including this, of course.

Thanks You for the education !

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! ;) -Jacques

I have a specific question. In an online comment, a buyer said there was a problem with the volume control on the Prestige. He said that it had only three levels, high, lower and lowest, he called it 1, 3 and 10. He claimed that keys sometimes played too loud for the volume level. The Prestige and the Prestige Artist appear to have a volume control knob which I assume provides either continuous gradations or a series of levels. Is there, in your experience, any substance to what this user said? My primary need is for an instrument with acoustic piano emulation. Bering able play around with other modes is just a side benefit. If I owned a house, I would acquire an acoustic piano and that would be it. The other model I am considering is the Casio PX S-1100. How do you rate the Casio for my purposes? Other people on KZread have done a hack job on it. My thought is, at the price point of these instruments, the manufacturers have done a pretty good job. $500 to $600 is not much money in today's world.

Did Alesis give information about which Grand was used to sample the sounds or are the sounds modelled?

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of but you may be able to find that info Googling around or searching their site. -Jacques

Good Morning. Absolutely Loved the video. I have mentioned previously I'm in the market for a keyboard I want to take your course. I However Im slightly confused. Where do I get the petal you are using? Secondly they are one an the same? ALESIA PRESTIGE & RECITAL GRAND.? I can't seem to get from here to the link to you.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Darlene, Thanks for watching! Please check out the links in the description for the sustain pedal I recommend, as well as the two different Alesis models. I explain some of the differences in the video. :) -Jacques

Could you do a review of the Alesis QS6? My favorite composer Mike Smith, who scored 90% of the funimation dub of DBZ, used the QS6 as his main keyboard. I would love to see you go through all the sounds etc. I’m more interested to hear the choir sound on it (if it even comes with a choir patch).

Great video! I'm looking for a 88 key fully weighted keyboard in this price range, and I've narrowed it down to The donner dep 20, Yamaha p-45, and this one, the Alesis recital grand. They all sound like great pianos, but I can't decide which one. Which one would you recommend?

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

I can't speak to the Donner model since I'm not familiar, but either the Yamaha and Alesis are good options! -Jacques

@janeS9773

Жыл бұрын

I bought a Donner dep 20 in January 21 and it's starting to lose pitch now. Not sure why. Just FYI

I enjoyed watching this video. I would upgrade to the Prestige for my next keyboard. It sells for $600 on Amazon Canada. A year ago, I upgraded to a Yamaha PSR E363 from Amazon for $250 which has 61 keys and is touch sensitive. This means that the keys sound softer or louder depending on how much finger pressure you apply to each key. I've never played on an 88-key keyboard. What are the pros and cons of these two different sizes of keyboards?

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, You get more range on a full set of keys, which allows for more transposing/octave switches and just a wider possibility for your sound. Some people also find that practicing on a full sized keyboard is important for transitioning to acoustic. At the end of the day though, 61 keys is not too shabby, it's up to you what makes sense for your needs! -Jacques

Definitely the artist 256 of polyphony more stable .Alesis keyboard are amazing I own the one your tell QS 8.2 and Alesis fusion killer boards.nice video!!!

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your observations! -Jacques

Hello! I really enjoyed this video, good job! but I have one question, I would like to know if the piano Prestige is touch sensitive? I have really old piano and I've been looking for ages to find a great keyboard thats touch sensitive. Thank you so much if you answer!😊

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Allegseu, Yes, it's touch sensitive! Happy keyboard shopping. ;) -Jacques

@adyssfiserova7558

2 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days Thank you so much! Now I have finally a winner🏆

I wish I could buy either the three, right now I only have 61 keys, I would love to become more of a pianist than a keyboardist.

What keybed did they use? I ask because so many have used the Fatar tp/100lr, and it’s horrid.

@incogneat

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdeangelo6678 I’m leaning towards the Korg D1, personally. The RH3 action is damn good. Too bad Yamaha and Roland only use their flagship key actions for their premium boards. Korg did an awesome thing by putting their premium action in what’s considered a budget stage piano.

@incogneat

3 жыл бұрын

@@3beanspls826 it depends. What are you used to? What is your budget? And what is your goal to achieve? I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s bad. It’s just not what I’d prefer to have. The keybed in the Studiologic Studio is the same used in the new Kurzweil KM88, Arturia Keylab mk2, and Native Instruments S88 mk2. None of which is actually a good action btw.

I never had a real piano as a piano player, had yamaha, roland, korg and now I still love Yamaha, it’s perfect!

@Zoco101

3 жыл бұрын

I love my Yamaha too. In my book, digital pianos are real pianos. They just work differently. The worst thing about not having an acoustic instrument is not feeling the wood vibrations when you first start playing, and perhaps, being distracted by the extras that come on keyboards and digital pianos if you're still very young. But you are still playing as an adult, so it's a success story. It's obvious that Jaques here, like many reviewers/teachers views a digital piano as a meagre substitute for a "real" piano. That's sad. Digital pianos rule at the lower end of the family piano market, outperforming acoustic pianos several times their price - just as pianos. But they have oodles of extras too, expanding the possibilities of keyboard playing beyond anything that our predecessors could have imagined. Enjoy your Yamaha!

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, To the contrary, I'm very happy with sticking mostly (or right now as I currently don't have an acoustic in my home, fully) with digital pianos/keyboards. I even encourage many people to go with the non-acoustic route based on their needs and lifestyles. This video is meant to be helpful to people who are looking for a specific sort of thing, and I'm comparing it to a common and well-known other thing. It's a natural comparison, at least until somewhere down the road if the music community as a whole starts viewing keyboards and acoustic pianos as unrelated instruments. Which may happen. But for now, most people think of them as related, and therefore make comparisons. -Jacques

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina, That's great that you've found what works best for you! :) -Jacques

@Zoco101

3 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days Thanks for replying Jaques. I take back my comment that your some sort of elitist. I agree that there are comparisons to be made, but that word "real" sounds so elitist and dated. Since as you say, you're a digital piano enthusiast, I'm sure that like me, you want DPs and the brilliant people who designed them to be respected. If we speak of acoustic pianos as "real" pianos, then that helps the elitists to present DPs as poor substitutes/facsimiles, not deserving of the name piano, and only suitable for squeezing in extra practice time, with headphones. That might have been fair 25 years ago, but not now. Do people say "real guitar" or "acoustic guitar"? To me, acoustic pianos and digital pianos are both real, so there's no need to use the word unless it's to distinguish them from VSTs, which of course are virtual. Keep making your nice videos!

This is great if all you need are a few basic sounds. But, for just a little more, you can get a Yamaha DGX-670 with sooooo many more features and so much more fun. I have the DGX-650, and it's a blast to play...I'm sure the 670 is even better.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, Definitely go with what makes sense for your needs and preferences! I can only speak to my own experiences and to the questions that my students tend to ask me. ;) -Jacques

@nsns7993

2 жыл бұрын

@@TB-wvvvw maybe double the price is a little more 😂

At $379 on Amazon right now (Dec. 19, 2022)

I wish you had played more letting us hear them especially the last one.

Hey Jacques! Mila here, thanks for the video would like to have one of the alesis prestige or the prestige recital😄

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mila! :) -Jacques

How would you compare this to a Yamaha P-125?

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Darien, I don't have a lot of experience with that model, sorry! On paper, the Alesis looks like a good cheaper alternative. ;) -Jacques

HAH! Just a few months ago I snagged a QS8.1 for, well, call it well under market rates. Swore it must've been a typo but nope, the instrument would not power on and the seller just wanted it gone. Turns out it had a disconnected power cable internally (and one dead key that was easy to fix). I love this thing! I'm thinking about getting one for our church to replace our ancient Ensoniq.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it working! :) -Jacques

Ive just bought the prestige artist. Caught an absolute bargain and got one new and boxed (i.e. not an ex demo) from andertons here in the U.K for only £330. My main reason for going up a level was future proofing. I didnt want to be looking to upgrade in 6-12 months time. Hopefully the Artist will outlive me!😂

@BestTrader-hp2sd

Ай бұрын

How is it? Why are they out of stock on Amazon for over a year now? Are they discontinued? People say that they sound out of tune, is that true? Are the keys slippery?

please, do this Alesis Recital Piano has a transpose button?

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, all of the Alesis keyboards do if I'm not mistaken. It's actually very unusual for any modern keyboard not to have that option, unless it's a toy. ;) -Jacques

Hi I am new to music with no knowledge , saw this piano - not very expensive. I like the artist model, as it is on sale only 99 Can $ that is 70 US $ more than the grand Is it worth going for it. My wife and our daughter 4 yrs old wants to learn piano. My doubt is if it weighted and grader will the little one able to play or should we buy the recital beginner one the 250 $ one , which is not weighted so it will be easier for her to learn and not hard to press.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I actually don't recommend using my resources with young children. But if you are worried about what kind of keyboard model would work for smaller hands, a good idea would be to go to a music store with your daughter and have her try different kinds. This should help you see what works well for her. -Jacques

@premnathalfred2785

2 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days Thanks

Waiting on my new Yamaha DGX-670 to arrive. You wouldn’t like it ,..... lots of bells and whistles!

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with bells and whistles if that's what you want/need! -Jacques

MUITO LEGAL O SOM ESTE PIANO

I'm considering learning how to play the piano. I took up guitar about 10 months ago and have kept up with it and practice just about every day. As far pianos I am considering: 1. Yamaha P45 2. Alesis Prestige or the Artist 3. Donner SE-1 All are in the $450-$550 with fully weighted, graded, hammer. Any comments on any these? Preferences. What to stay away from?

@janeS9773

Жыл бұрын

I did love my donner d20, but now after only a year and a half it is not holding pitch. Not sure what's wrong. Just FYI xo

@alabamaflip2053

6 күн бұрын

Take a look at the Casio cdp-s 360.

I bought Yamaha Dgx 670. Excellent piano but power system 2X8 w it's just limit

Both weight 12.8kg... I guess you checked the Artist with the left hand and the other with the right hand, so that made the difference. They are basically the same, except for some extra voices and polyphony and the external sustain pedal. Not a great difference but the Artist is a bit fancier

i bought mine for £216 ($286.52~) on amazon with slight cosmetic damage, absolute steal!

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing. Have fun! -Jacques

@Big-Timbo

2 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days Just arrived today actually and there's literally not even a scratch on it

Great review ! By the way "Prestige" is a french word pronounced like Jacques

What about medeli sp 4200 and sp 201 plus are nice stage pianos.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Heriberto, Unfortunately I can't really give an opinion on models I don't have experience with. -Jacques

@heribertocaballero4285

3 жыл бұрын

Actually those keyboard are in the same price range competitive with same brands today like Alesis inovus, donner ECT.sp 201 plus is more like stage piano for those interest just in piano and electric pianos.sp 4200 is for those more interest in to arrangements with styles.for better practice method and more obtions and sounds.

One of the main differences in the Prestige line you didn't touch on is the polyphony which is 128 on the Recital Grand aka Prestige and 256 on the Prestige Artist I don't know if this is a big deal to a lot of people but may make a difference to some

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out Bryan! -Jacques

The Prestige Artist link gave me an error page...

@mererid222

3 жыл бұрын

on the uk amazon it says "This item will be released on July 1, 2021"

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Supposed to be available this evening.

@LuizADRMarques

3 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days It is on now, indeed. Out of stock, though.

@jfan4reva

3 жыл бұрын

Late replay, but if you get an error page, try going to the Prestige Grand page, and there's a link to the Prestige Artist page.

I found one big difference in prestige vs prestige artist. THe first has 128 notes polyphony. the second has 256.

@sharingmatters

11 ай бұрын

An LCD and better pedal in Artist.

Thank you for the review! It is very unfair to say that the keyboard categories you mention (unweighted, semi-weighted, and full weighted hammer action) are a reflection of quality (low-end vs. high-end). Those categories generally apply to "purpose" NOT quality. For each one of those categories there examples that vary from low-end to high-end based on manufacturer and price point (since you mentioned Roland, they have lower-priced digital pianos with plasticky-feeling keybeds and higher-priced options with wooden keys and super realistic weighted/hammer mechanisms). What I will offer here is that ultimately you get what you pay for and if you don't align the instrument with the player so that it properly "feels" and connects with the player, I guarantee the player will simply just give up after some time.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Luis! There's definitely more than one factor to consider, though I think at a first impression level (and especially for piano beginners) it can a bit too much to weigh all at once. At the end of the day though, absolutely right that people will play more on an instrument they are happy/comfortable with. -Jacques

@Zoco101

3 жыл бұрын

Luis, I agree with a lot of what you said about getting what you pay for and matching the instrument to the player, but I can think of two exceptions. There is a very big jump in price to an acoustic piano, and suffice to say, the cheapest ones don't suit good pianists at all, whereas digital pianos costing much less often do. Every now then a digital piano manufacturer offers substantially more playability for fewer bucks, as seems to be the case with Alesis. Sadly, the Prestige and Prestige Artist models still cost a lot more in Europe than in the US, so the Alesis value-for-money aspect here in Europe is not so evident. I hope that will change for the sake of my students and my friends.

I hope I get one of these, Im just really into playing piano

This or roland go piano 88?

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Ultimately it comes down to your budget and what features you're looking for! -Jacques

Wow. I have an Alesis 61 keys.

Paraphrased: "can't imagine a better keyboard in this price range". Have you tried the Roland FP10? I think, an even more professional device for around the same price.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Thanks for watching! I haven't tried that Roland model that I can remember, I appreciate the recommendation. -Jacques

Not so much a “real” piano, I think, as it is an “acoustic” piano. Digital is real, and attainable for SO many more people! That’s super real.

Oh man, I identify with you Thnk u for this video

Prestige is like Jacques... Eric from France...

alesis prestige artist ftw

An entertaining “unboxing”. The Canadian Amazon site does have the Prestige Grand, but I cannot locate the “Artist” variant to see what it claims you are getting for the extra money. I do recall when buying a Yamaha keyboard years ago (before 2009) that it was claimed to have “pressure and velocity-sensitive keys”, although reviews said that it didn’t have weighted keys. I’m guessing this was a simply a fancier type of switch that could sense velocity and pressure, but gave no feedback to the user. Oh yes, it’s definitely the soft “g” in “Prestige” if you’re pronouncing it as the originators (the French) intended, but alors, you Americans have a habit of appropriating foreign words then “adapting” them. Cairo (Ky-ro} becomes “Cay-ro”, Versailles {Ver-sigh) becomes “Ver-sails”. But then my country of birth, England, has a fine history of mangling words then using them to name pubs, so “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose” as the French would say.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! -Jacques

@Zoco101

3 жыл бұрын

If you think the Americans are bad for mangling imported words, you haven't heard the Spanish people struggle with simple English and French words! One of the disadvantages of a regularity in pronounciation (as in the Spanish/Italian languages) is it makes you virtually incapable of comprehending foreign alphabets and irregularities. While the Brits are very cheeky with certain pronunciations, in reality they have less difficulty in pronouncing French words (for instance) than do the Spanish and Italians. But it does irritate me when I hear Americans say Los Vegas instead of Las Vegas. How can so many Americans get that wrong?

@johnhoward2404

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zoco101 I have heard that English is one of the most difficult languages to learn (think rough, bough, cough and slough, pronounced either sluff, slow (rhymes with cow), or slew. Egads!

Seems a bit crazy they don't include a decent tradional looking sustain pedal in the box. The look of that lego lookalike pedal severely detracts from the look of the keyboard itself.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sukhbir, Interesting point! I haven't actually heard from anyone who dislikes the basic sustain pedal option, and the universal one I use is completely fine for me. This may just come down to a taste vs. utility issue, where most people are more concerned with the utility. ;) -Jacques

@redmed10

2 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days Because alesis provide tradional shaped sustain pedals with their more expensive digital pianos I thought it might be a cost saving issue. But the square alesis pedal seems about the same price as a traditional shaped one. Reading reviews on amazon it seems people are generally quite happy with the look of it, the main complaint being they are a bit noisy and flimsy. We live and learn.

Great site and good review .... BUT, something that has always bothered me. Why make the light and easy, modern key actions to mimic the old fashioned, unavoidably, clumsy, heavy mechanical feel? I can imagine some reasons, but all based on just pretending its a grand piano. In reality I see more problems than advantages. Graded action - who wants to have to get used to every note requiring a different strength to press? Weighted keys - there may be an optimum amount of weight, for finger joint health, but that amount is not achieved by just copying the amount that unavoidably results from swinging heavy wooden hammers in traditional pianos. "Rebound" - this is what unavoidably happens from swinging wooden hammers. Do we need to re-produce this unavoidable "fault" of "real" pianos? In short, I imagine 98% of all keyboard players will never have a real piano, so what's the point of extra training for the body into its peculiar quirks - there is enough to learn without unnecessary extras. Surely the best action is that scientifically engineered to provide the ergonomically optimum amount for fingers, and that for producing (as simply as possible) the best sound. I would be glad to hear comments, or if there have been any real studies done to determine what is optimum, and the constraints on "real" piano actions that unavoidably make playing more difficult than it would otherwise need to be. Nevertheless, an excellent review. Keep up the good work Schaun

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments! I can't speak to all of your questions but I will say that a great many people want to be able to play between keyboard and piano seamlessly, i.e. see a public piano or one at their friend's home and play it without having to get used to an entirely different feel. That's one of most important reasons that I usually recommend at least semi-weighted keys, tied with the fact that completely unweighted keys feel very toy-like and just don't feel as connected when you play on them. Resistance is part of the physical feedback that makes playing enjoyable. -Jacques

This is a nice video. It's a bit long-winded, but the information is useful for newbies. We must have heard the word "real" used at least 20 times to remind us that the digital piano is something other than a bone-fide piano. In family homes all over the world digital pianos have become the favourite beginners' pianos, and they are also the favourite gigging pianos outside of the concert platform. They are also favoured in all of the smaller studios. Many pianists (myself included) no longer need an acoustic piano. So it's time we put the dismissive elitist expression "real piano" to rest.

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I hear you, though I'm not sure that the distinction is offensive to most people. A lot of people are happy with their keyboard but consider it to be a compromise between what they wish they had and what they have. I definitely don't intend this to be dismissive and I appreciate the feedback. -Jacques

@Zoco101

3 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days Lol. All pianos are a compromise unless you have more than 200k to spend. Who wouldn't prefer a concert grand - space and wallet permitting? And if I had 4k to spend I might buy a nice old upright. But I don't feel bad about spending a lot less on my digital piano with its rapid action and beautiful concert grand sample. To me it is much more a bone-fide musical instrument than the dilapidated uprights I got rid of.

The Prestige Artist is superior due to its 256 polyphony. No contest the Artist is better and well worth the extra.

@mrz80

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, 256 voices mean you're never going to hit note-stealing problems, even playing Rachmaninoff or piano transcriptions of Paganini :D

Need more practice before buying it one day 🤔

Why does he keep looking at the wrong camera?

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Volnei, 🤦‍♂️😂 I've come a long way but there's always more to learn. -Jacques

@volneisilva1199

2 жыл бұрын

@@PianoIn21Days Just teasing you!😅 Keep up the good job!!!

If you've been sent the product for free, it is essentially still a paid review. I can see you've tried to be objective and impartial, but unless you've paid for the product, it's impossible to avoid some bias.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I agree that it's impossible to be completely impartial, but I am comfortable with recommending this brand as I personally have been using Alesis models for so many years of my own free will and at my own expense. I will never promote a product or give a positive review to something that I'm not truly impressed by. -Jacques

prestige....like jacques ....j..... is the good prononciation

It's certainly not a "great great great" beginner keyboard if you plan become a pianist rather than a DJ, a confectioner of sounds or DAW- assisted music fingerpainting.

@PianoIn21Days

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to become a traditional pianist, a more traditional option might be better for you. Most of my students aren't aiming to be professionals, and most don't have the space or budget for the instrument a professional might need. ;) -Jacques

I'm French and "Prestige" is pronounced like your first name dear trainer 😉

@PianoIn21Days

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for chiming in Franswa! ;) -Jacques

Sorry brother. There's nothing professional about your review. You speak of a "KING" of digital keyboards. The Alesis Prestige Artist is a great contender. You did not comment/compare the built-in sound system. That is probably why Alesis made the above keyboard façade taller... duh. Most REAL players look for the scenarios like "live" vs "not-live". You should know, if your teaching, you NEED a sheet music/music book prop. Pro keyboards don't have them. That's a problem when you're teaching or recording. Thankfully, your reviewed keyboards do. Does the Inovus? We didn't get to know. How was the Inovus' velocity response or adjustability? You didn't say WHY someone would even want the (actual) disability of graded keys for live performance. There are sound engineers that HATE the limp, thin sound of the most incredible grand piano's high end "speakablility" and resort to compressors and equalization to get someone's performance to speak to an audience. Authenticity is one thing. Real world usability is another. THE most important feature of a sustain pedal is whether the polarity can be changed for different keyboards. Do either of the pedals in your review have that? Some of the most important lessons in "feel" I've ever learned are (miraculously enough) from MIDI recordings. My Casio has 127 steps times 127 steps for velocity. How does any of these keyboards you're reviewing handle MIDI? I could go on...

@anonymike8280

5 ай бұрын

At a given price point, a manufacturer can only do so much. Consider that a simple starter for a car might cost $250 at a parts store. The manufacturers are making multi-mode digital pianos at the $500-$600 price point (if you know how to shop) that do a lot. You can't expect perfection at that kind of price. For another thing, the manufacturers have to meet the desires of the majority of the market. I don't think the majority of the market is looking for acoustic piano emulation ahead of anything else. Maybe I am, but a lot of people want to play rock and roll, jazz, blues, folk, not piano exercises. Maybe I do, but I know that I am the outlier. After doing days of research, I have come to the conclusion that there is no perfect choice. The Roland FP-10 might be a great entry-level choice for someone who wants piano emulation above all. But then they make it with the speakers pointing down. I understand the logic from an acoustical engineering point of view, but it undermines the utility and versatility of the instrument. Then I decided to stretch my prince range and look at the Yamaha P-125A. Now Yamaha has introduced a superseding model in the form of the P-225. When you look at a higher price point, you start encountering reviews by ever more exacting and opinionated piano snobs. The Alesis Prestige Artist looks like good but then I have seen negative reviews severely critizing certain features. I can get Prestige Artist for $500. But then I wonder how good it can really be given all of the criticism I have seen of other models in the same price range. It never stops.

@haroldwaynejackson7880

5 ай бұрын

This market is wide open to real players that have to meet the stresses of performance/sound/durability/service from the manufacturer? and on and on... I have sold... I have designed... I have critiqued... I have shove a couple of these off a roof. It all comes down to what's affordable and what sounds good every night. The best venue where I live has a garage for it's Baby Grand stage right. It lives there most often because most players today don't even have the chops to make it speak. That's a shame. But between that and messing your hands up before the rest of the tour, they'd rather play their soft-touch MIDIs. I don't blame them.

@anonymike8280

5 ай бұрын

​@@haroldwaynejackson7880 What I am shopping for is an entry-level digital instrument with good piano emulation. I studied piano some in the 1970s. I liked playing scales and exercises and I worked out of an instructional composition series called Mikrokosmos (Bartok). After some days of research I first focused on the Casio CDP S-160 and then on the Casio Privia PX S-1100. I dropped the CPD S-1600 as too rudimentary and now I am not sure PX S-1100 is good choice for my purposes. I have come across the Alesis Prestige Artist and also added the Yamaha P-125A to the list even though it is above my original price point. The Yamaha P-125 is a known quantity. As described, the Alesis Prestige Artist appears to be a good piano emulator. I looked up Alesis and found out that it is an American company which had long specialized in meeting the needs of performing and recording musicians. This is a good sign. My simple question is, what is your professional opinion of the Alesis Prestige Artist piano? I have some other background in music and I think it is possible that I will progress pretty rapidly. I don't want to buy something and then have to upgrade after a sort period of time.

@anonymike8280

5 ай бұрын

@haroldwaynejackson7880 ​ What I am shopping for is an entry-level digital instrument with good piano emulation. I studied piano some in the 1970s. I liked playing scales and exercises and I worked out of an instructional composition series called Mikrokosmos (Bartok). What I would like to know is what your professional opinion of the Alesis Prestige Artist is. After some days of research, I stretched my price range to include the Yamaha P-125A on my list. I have considered the Casio Privia PX S-1100. Now I am putting Korg and Kawai on my radar. I do not want a Roland even though the Roland piano emulation is very good. The appeal of Alesis is that it looks like a good piano emulator, but I have seen a lot of negative comments too. Any thoughts? Right now, the Yamaha P-125 looks like the can't-go-wrong option. I have other experience in music also, some that has worked out as far as it went and some that hasn't. I think it is possible that I could progress pretty fast on keyboard. I don't want to buy something that I will have to soon replace. My entry point is based on that consideration. You can learn and practice fingering on the cheapest keyboard, but once you progress, then what? I want full size keys and weighted and graded action above all. And reliability.

@haroldwaynejackson7880

5 ай бұрын

@@anonymike8280 Try the Casio PX-5S. I know it's complex, but the texture of the keytops and the force required to make voices speak fully works for me. You can always change the velocity response on several models. Changing the resonance response on the PX-5S impressed me.

trop de bla bla inutile ... apprenez a etre concis on perdra moins son temps...

@TheRealMagnusCarlsen

Ай бұрын

There’s literal time stamps for you to skip the portions you don’t want to listen to.

dude. stop yapping and just play?!?