Product Comparison: Alesis Q49 vs Nektar SE49

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Alesis Q49 Desktop MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Nektar SE49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

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General Specifications

Brand

Alesis

Nektar

Model

Q49

SE49

Origin

China

About the Product

The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. Fusing a class compliant USB-MIDI interface, a traditional MIDI out jacks for effortless connection to peripheral MIDI compatible equipment, Q49 guarantees to form the centrepiece of your creativity.

The Nektar SE49 USB MIDI controller keyboard has all the features you need to start making music with your computer. It is compatible with any MIDI music software, sports a full-size keyboard with velocity, includes all the performance controls you’d expect and even has Nektar DAW control features.

Key Specs

Number of Keys

Weighted Keys

Metronome Included

Alesis Q49

Nektar SE49

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Alesis Q49 Desktop MIDI Keyboard Controller

The keys are full size piano style keys with a good response.
The keys are weighted well.
Key sensitivity is pretty decent.
Full size velocity keys sounds like you're playing a real piano.
The keys have a very precise, rigid and comfortable feel.

Nektar SE49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Feels great to play and is super easy and quick to register and setup.
The 49 keys feel very good.
The pitch bend and modulation wheel very good.
Great feeling keys, very happy!
Solid, well made reliable, keys have a good feel.

Size & Weight

Height

2.5 in.

2.71 in.

Width

32 in.

31.69 in.

Depth

7.5 in.

7.75 in.

Weight

4.7 lbs.

4.85 lbs.

Alesis Q49

Nektar SE49

Alesis Q49

Nektar SE49

Alesis Q49

Nektar SE49

Alesis Q49

Nektar SE49

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Alesis Q49 Desktop MIDI Keyboard Controller

Great little keyboard, nice easy action.
Good weight to the keys for the price. And compact which is ideal for me.
It is lightweight and compact.
Compact so you can save space in your computer area.
It is surprisingly compact for a 49 key full-size MIDI keyboard.

Nektar SE49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

It is very compact and fits well into the little space.
Compact, inexpensive. I recommend it.
The price, compact size and works well with my Windows 10 DAW.
It's lightweight but the keys are good quality and have a pleasant touch.
It works, and the small size is great.

Features

Display Type

Mixing Capabilities

Equalizer

Drum Pads

Recording Feature

MIDI

Yes

USB Port(s)

Yes

Power Source

USB, AC adapter

USB

Extras

Pitch and modulation wheels, Dedicated Octave Up and Octave Down buttons, Sustain pedal jack, Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor, Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech, Ableton Live Lite

Sustain pedal jack, Bitwig 8-Track, Works with any DAW or MIDI music software, Compatible with Apple iOS

What customers say about "Features"

Alesis Q49 Desktop MIDI Keyboard Controller

The Alesis Q49 feels very solid.
Excellent build quality and a good feeling keyboard for the price.
I was happy with the product, the keys feel good.
Great MIDI keyboard, keys are very responsive and feel high quality for the price of it.
Pitch/modulation is very nice and smooth.

Nektar SE49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

The two control wheels are great.
Surprisingly solid quality. Plugs into Logic Pro X with no issues or setup needed, just plugin and go.
Very good for the price, functionality is great.
It plays on most DAWs without any problems when connected to computer.
It works well without any problems.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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