Alesis Q MinivsAlesis VI25
Summary
Alesis Q Mini and Alesis VI25: 2 Alesis controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Alesis Q MiniCurrentView details → | Alesis VI25CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Alesis | Alesis |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2014 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 32 | 25 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Keybed | Alesis mini synth-action | Alesis square-front semi-weighted |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 1 | 8 |
| Display | None | LED |
| 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 | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Xpand!2 |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 419 × 127 × 44 mm | 629 × 246 × 85 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 3.3 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Q Mini – 32 VI25 – 25
- Key action: Q Mini – Synth-action VI25 – Semi-weighted
- Aftertouch: Q Mini – None VI25 – Channel
- Pads: Q Mini – 0 VI25 – 16
- Released: Q Mini – 2021 VI25 – 2014
- Key size: Q Mini – Mini VI25 – Full