Product Comparison: Alesis VI25 vs Akai MPK225
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General Specifications
Brand
Alesis
Akai
Model
VI25
MPK225
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Alesis VI25 is an advanced USB/MIDI keyboard MIDI controller that lets you take command of your music software with a series of pads, knobs, and buttons.
Compact and feature packed, the ultra-portable MPK225 comes equipped with 25 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium Akai Professional piano-style keybed for unprecedented natural feel.
Key Specs
Number of Keys
25
25
Weighted Keys
Yes
Yes
Metronome Included
Yes
Yes
Alesis VI25
Akai MPK225
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Alesis VI25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Pressure sensitive drum pads, sturdy keys, great interface.
- Keys feel good, there are tons of buttons you can link to.
- The quality in terms of everything, is phenomenal!
- The pads are very responsive and the keys are great.
- The weighted piano keys are very pleasant.
Akai MPK225 Compact 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The keys feel decent and are relatively accurate.
- The pads have a nice feel and aren't too soft/firm.
- Love the feel of the pads, the knobs feel premium.
- Versatile keyboard with a professional feel.
- This thing is a full sized keyboard.
Size & Weight
Height
4.52 in.
3.63 in.
Width
24.6 in.
19.25 in.
Depth
12.4 in.
11.75 in.
Weight
7.05 lbs.
6.09 lbs.
Alesis VI25
Akai MPK225
Alesis VI25
Akai MPK225
Alesis VI25
Akai MPK225
Alesis VI25
Akai MPK225
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Alesis VI25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The pads are large and responsive.
- This midi controller is phenomenal, good size and weight.
- The weighted keys are very nice. Keyboard has nice weight.
- The product is a little heavy.
- It's pretty thick and heavy.
Akai MPK225 Compact 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Perfect for portable and small home setup.
- Solid compact keyboard.
- Compact and user friendly.
- Size is perfect for a small workspace or for travelling/gigging.
- The product is small in size, it fits comfortable in a backpack.
Features
Display Type
Monochrome
Backlit LCD
Mixing Capabilities
Yes
Yes
Equalizer
Yes
Yes
Drum Pads
Yes
Yes
Recording Feature
Yes
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Yes
USB Port(s)
Yes
Yes
Power Source
USB, AC adapter
USB, AC adapter
Extras
Sustain pedal jack, Ableton Live Lite, Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech, Plug-and-play, Pitch and modulation wheels, 24 assignable buttons
12 assignable buttons, Dedicated Octave Up and Octave Down buttons, Built-in arpeggiator, MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level, Time Division
What customers say about "Features"
Alesis VI25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The encoder knobs and buttons are fantastic and work like a charm and are smooth.
- This really is a great tool, easy to setup, and use.
- Very good quality materials.
- Easy to install. Everything works perfectly.
- High quality materials and good sound.
Akai MPK225 Compact 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The keys feel great, play great.
- The pads are great with excellent aftertouch.
- The keyboard arpeggiator is excellent.
- Great keybed, not too loud when keys are pressed.
- The pads sensitivity is appropriate and the keys have a nice touch.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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