Alesis Q88 mk2vsAlesis V49 mk2
Summary
Alesis Q88 mk2 and Alesis V49 mk2: 2 Alesis controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Alesis Q88 mk2CurrentView details → | Alesis V49 mk2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Alesis | Alesis |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 49 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Alesis semi-weighted | Alesis synth-action |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 8 |
| Faders | 1 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 4 |
| 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 | Arpeggiator, Note repeat |
| 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) | 1310 × 230 × 90 mm | 825 × 200 × 70 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 3.3 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Q88 mk2 – 88 V49 mk2 – 49
- Key action: Q88 mk2 – Semi-weighted V49 mk2 – Synth-action
- Pads: Q88 mk2 – 0 V49 mk2 – 8
- Keybed: Q88 mk2 – Alesis semi-weighted V49 mk2 – Alesis synth-action
- Faders: Q88 mk2 – 1 V49 mk2 – 0
- Knobs / encoders: Q88 mk2 – 0 V49 mk2 – 4
Both are the same on aftertouch (None).