Alesis Q49 mk2vsAlesis Q88 mk2
Summary
Alesis Q49 mk2 and Alesis Q88 mk2: 2 Alesis controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Alesis Q49 mk2CurrentView details → | Alesis Q88 mk2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Alesis | Alesis |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 88 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Alesis synth-action | Alesis semi-weighted |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 1 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 0 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | 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) | 821 × 185 × 59 mm | 1310 × 230 × 90 mm |
| Weight | 2 kg | 7.9 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Q49 mk2 – 49 Q88 mk2 – 88
- Key action: Q49 mk2 – Synth-action Q88 mk2 – Semi-weighted
- Keybed: Q49 mk2 – Alesis synth-action Q88 mk2 – Alesis semi-weighted
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Q49 mk2 – 821 × 185 × 59 mm Q88 mk2 – 1310 × 230 × 90 mm
- Weight: Q49 mk2 – 2 kg Q88 mk2 – 7.9 kg
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and pads (0).