Alesis Q MinivsAlesis Q49 mk2
Summary
Alesis Q Mini and Alesis Q49 mk2: 2 Alesis controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Alesis Q MiniCurrentView details → | Alesis Q49 mk2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Alesis | Alesis |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 32 | 49 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Alesis mini synth-action | Alesis synth-action |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 1 | 0 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | Buttons | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | — | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | — | DAW transport |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats, Reason+ (6 months), Melodics trial | MPC Beats, Reason+ (6 months), Melodics trial |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 419 × 127 × 44 mm | 821 × 185 × 59 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 2 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Q Mini – 32 Q49 mk2 – 49
- Key size: Q Mini – Mini Q49 mk2 – Full
- Keybed: Q Mini – Alesis mini synth-action Q49 mk2 – Alesis synth-action
- Faders: Q Mini – 0 Q49 mk2 – 1
- Knobs / encoders: Q Mini – 1 Q49 mk2 – 0
- Pitch / mod: Q Mini – Buttons Q49 mk2 – Wheels
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (0).