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Product guide

Alesis Recital Play 88-Key Keyboard

The Alesis Recital Play is an 88-key portable keyboard aimed at beginner practice, with touch-sensitive keys, built-in speakers and USB-MIDI connectivity. Its lesson, recording and accompaniment modes offer more practice options than a basic starter instrument, while mixed customer comments about sound quality make listening preferences worth considering.

At a glance

88 full-size piano-style keys with adjustable touch response, according to the listing.
480 built-in sounds, with Layer and Split modes for combining or dividing voices.
Lesson and Record modes, a metronome, transpose function, and 160 accompaniment rhythms support practice and simple song-making.
USB-MIDI connection is listed for Mac or PC use with recording and educational software.
Built-in speakers and a headphone output let you practice without a separate audio system, with the listing describing speaker muting when headphones are connected.

Price

$142.99Save 10%

Reference price: ~~$159.00~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Full 88-key layout and touch response provide room to learn two-handed playing and control dynamics.
Practice tools include a lesson mode that gives student and teacher matching keyboard zones, plus recording and metronome functions.
USB-MIDI and the aux input support software use and playback from connected devices.
Manufacturer-listed package contents include a power adapter, sheet music/tablet rest and online lessons.

Cons

The six-AA battery option requires batteries that are not included.
Customer feedback on sound quality is mixed, so the built-in sound may not suit every listener.

Technical specifications

23 specifications

Identity
Brand	Alesis
Model	RECITALPLAYKO
Instrument	Electronic keyboard
Keys	88
Skill level	All

Sounds and practice
Built-in voices	480 realistic sounds
Accompaniment rhythms	160 built-in accompaniment rhythms
Demo songs	140 built-in demo songs
Maximum note polyphony	64 maximum note polyphony
Metronome tempo range	5 to 280 BPM
Practice and performance modes	Split, Lesson and Record Modes
Key response	adjustable touch response setting

Connectivity and controls
Connectivity listed	Auxiliary, USB
USB connector	USB Type B
Headphone jack	3.5mm Jack

Power and battery
Power configuration	Corded Electric
Battery option	6 AA cell batteries (not included)

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	10.08 x 49.92 x 2.88 inches
Weight listed	10.7 pounds
Color	Black
Finish	Painted

Software
Supported operating systems	macOS, Windows
Supported software listed	Skoove, Melodics

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls this a portable keyboard and also describes a full-back sheet music/tablet stand, while its included-components field names a solid workstand. These stand descriptions do not clearly establish whether a separate floor stand is included. Check the selected listing's package details if a stand is important.

What’s in the box

Included

Solid workstand
Online piano lessons
Power adapter

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Beginners who want a full 88-key layout and built-in lesson and practice functions.
Players who want USB-MIDI access to compatible Mac or Windows learning or recording software.
Home practice where built-in speakers or private headphone listening are useful.

Less suited to

Buyers who specifically require weighted or hammer-action keys, which the supplied details do not establish.
Anyone who needs AA batteries included or depends on a confirmed separate floor stand.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 308 ratings

5 stars69%69%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars2%2%
1 star15%15%

Customer feedback describes the keyboard as beginner-friendly and useful as a MIDI controller, and reports that people enjoy using it. Sound quality opinions are mixed, with some praising it and others finding it poor. For learners and software users, the positive reports align with the listed lesson features and USB-MIDI connection, but buyers particularly focused on speaker sound should weigh the split feedback.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as suitable for beginners and appreciate its MIDI-controller functionality.
Some customers report enjoying the keyboard.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions on sound quality differ, with both praise and criticism reported.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Alesis Recital Play have 88 keys?

Yes. The listing specifies 88 full-size, touch-sensitive, piano-style keys with adjustable touch response.

Can it connect to a computer for music software?

The listing describes USB-MIDI connectivity and names macOS and Windows, along with Skoove and Melodics. Compatibility with a particular software setup is not further detailed.

Can it run on batteries?

The listing says it can use 6 AA cell batteries, which are not included, or the included power adapter.

What stand is included?

The included-components field names a solid workstand, while feature text describes a sheet music/tablet stand. The listing does not clearly distinguish whether both are included, so verify the selected package if a floor stand is needed.