Featuring stunning looks and an incredibly easy-to-use touch control panel with an impressive selection of inspiring sounds, the Recital Home is a contemporary home digital piano with 88 graded hammer-action weighted keys that mimic the feel of a traditional grand piano, and a premium 20W speaker system built-in that fills your room with beautiful sound. This guide walks through some frequently asked questions about the Alesis Recital Home. 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS


General:

What colors are the Alesis Recital Home available in? Are there any differences?

The Recital Home is available in a modern Turquoise and a classic Black finish. There are no functional or sound differences between the models. 

 

Is the stand included? 

Yes! The Recital Home features an easy-to-assemble and space-saving 4-leg modern wooden piano stand. Please see the assembly guide for directions. 

 

Can I use Recital Home on other types of piano stands?

You can use Recital Home on universal standard “X” type metal digital piano stands that do not require mounting the piano directly to the stand with screws. Other types of wooden digital piano stands typically require this type of mounting and are not likely compatible. 

 

Where should I place the Recital Home?

Generally, we recommend assembling the Alesis Recital Home in a relaxing spot of your home where the keyboard can be a fixture; and we discourage any climbing on the keyboard for the safety of children and animals.

 

What are the Recital Home's dimensions and weight?

The Recital Home is 51.57” x 11.57” x 4.88” (WxDxH) and 26.2 lbs., without the stand and music rest attached.

 

The Recital Home is 51.6" x 16.68" x 29.88 (WxDxH) and 41.89 lbs., with the stand and music rest attached.

 

Is the 3-Pedal Unit Included? How does it work?

Yes! The Recital Home comes with its own triple pedal unit that functions the same way that pedals on a grand piano would, including Soft, Sostenuto and Sustain functions.

 

• Sustain (Right) Pedal - Press this pedal to sustain notes for longer. Release this pedal to immediately stop any sustained notes.

 

• Sostenuto (Center) Pedal - If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal, those notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal but any notes played after will not be sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord while playing other short notes.

 

• Soft (Left) Pedal - Press this pedal to reduce the volume and slightly changes the tone of notes played while the pedal

is pressed.

 

Can I connect my own sustain (damper) pedal?

Yes! If you prefer a standard single sustain (damper) pedal (such as the Alesis ASP-1 or ASP-2 pedals), you can connect it to the 1/4" input on the rear panel labeled “Sustain”. Note: If your sustain pedal is acting opposite of how it is expected, try switching it’s polarity switch. 

 

Speakers

How loud are the built-in speakers? 

The built-in speakers feature 20 watts of power (2x10W per side) and can fill your standard-sized room at home with beautiful sound. 

 

Can I connect Recital Home to an external speaker (ex. Keyboard Amp or PA System) 

Yes! The Recital Home is equipped for with a 1/4” stereo “Line Out” that can be connected to a keyboard amplifier or PA system, which can be helpful if using in a larger performance setting such as a school or house of worship. 

 

Does the Recital Home have headphones outputs?

Yes! The Recital Home has both 1/4" and 1/8” outputs conveniently located on the front panel of the piano. 

 

Does connecting the headphones mute the speakers? 

Yes! Plugging a pair of headphones into the 1/4” or 1/8” headphone outputs will mute the speakers. Please note that we do recommend the use of monitoring headphones with the keyboard, as consumer brand headphones will sometimes have a microphone and/or controls built into the wire which can impede the stereo sound from being heard correctly.

 

Sounds

How many/what built in sounds (voices) are included?

Recital Home features 25 realistic and inspiring built-in sounds (voices) divided into 5 categories that cover a wide variety of instrument types—acoustic and electric pianos, organs, harpsichord, mallet instruments, synths and more! Below is a complete list of available sounds:

 

Piano:

  • German Grand Piano
  • Bright German Grand Piano 
  • Electric Piano
  • Electric Piano 2
  • Electric Grand Piano 

Keyboard:

  • Harpsichord
  • Clavinet
  • Accordion
  • Vibraphone
  • Marimba 

Organ:

  • Drawbar Organ
  • Percussive Organ
  • Church Organ
  • Reed Organ
  • Rock Organ 

Synth:

  • String Ensembles
  • Synth Strings
  • Square Lead
  • Saw Lead 
  • Choir

Other: 

  • Nylon Acoustic Guitar
  • Steel Acoustic Guitar
  • Electric Bass
  • Acoustic Bass 
  • Synth Bass

 

How do I select a new sound (voice)?

To select a sound, press one of the five Sound Select buttons. Each press will advance to the next sound available in the category. 

 

Alternatively, you can select a sound by pressing and holding the Sound Select button to select a sound category, then press one of the five keys labeled Sound Select (C1 – E1). 

 

What is Split Mode and how do I use it?

Split Mode allows you to split the 88 keys into two zones so that you can have two different voices for each of your hands. For example, you may want the Piano voice for your right hand, and the Bass voice for your left hand. 

 

When Split Mode is enabled, the left-hand voice is referred to as the Split voice. 

 

To split the keyboard, press and hold two Sound Select buttons, then press a key on the keyboard to assign the split point. The first sound you press will be set as the right-hand sound (R1), and the second sound you select will be the left-hand sound (L). 

 

To turn off the Split mode, press a Sound Select button that is not one of the currently selected categories. 

 

Note: Layer Mode, Split Mode, and Lesson Mode can only be enabled one at a time

 

What is Layer Mode and how do I use it?

Layer Mode allows for two different voices to be mixed together for a more full and rich sound. 

 

To layer two voices, hold one Sound Select button, and then press another. The first sound you select will be the Main sound (R1), and the second sound you select will be the Layer sound (R2). 

To turn off Layer mode, press a Sound Select button that is not one of the currently selected categories. 

 

Note: Layer Mode, Split Mode, and Lesson Mode can only be enabled one at a time.

 

What is Lesson Mode and how do I use it?

Lesson Mode allows you to split the 88 keys into two areas with the same sound and octave range, for the convenience of playing together with a friend or an instructor. 

 

To enable or disable Lesson mode, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, B0) at the same time and then press the key labeled Lesson Mode On/Off (Bb2). 

 

To change the octave of both zones in Lesson Mode, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the keys marked “Lesson Oct +” (A3) or “Lesson Oct –” (B3) to adjust the octave value. Press both keys at the same time to restore the default octave value. 

 

Note: Layer Mode, Split Mode, and Lesson Mode can only be enabled one at a time.

What is Reverb and how do I use it?

Reverb is an audio effect that mimics the behavior of sound reflecting in an acoustic space like a concert hall, making the sound of an instrument more natural and realistic.

 

To turn reverb on or off (default: On), press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the key labeled Reverb On/Off (C7). 

 

To adjust the reverb level up or down, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press either of the keys labeled Reverb Level -/+ (D7 or E7). 

 

To reset to the default reverb setting, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press both of the keys labeled Reverb Level -/+ (D7 and E7). 

 

What is Loudness EQ and how do I use it?

The Loudness EQ feature creates a better overall balance for the sound, reducing the volume in loud parts and enhancing quieter parts to create a more consistent volume. 

 

To turn the Loudness EQ on or off (Default: On), press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the key labeled Loudness EQ (G7). 

 

 

Keys

Are the Recital Home’s 88 keys weighted? 

Yes! The Recital Home’s keys are weighted with “graded hammer-action”, meaning they feel just like a traditional acoustic piano--- the keys feel heavier on the lower left end, and gradually become lighter when moving towards the higher right end. 

 

Can I adjust the touch response of the keys?

Yes! There are 5 available settings for touch response. 

 

To turn the touch response level on or off (it is on by default), press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the key labeled Touch On/Off (C3).

 

To adjust the touch response level, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press one of the labeled keys Touch 1 - 5 (C#3 – F3). The keys labeled with numbers 1 – 5 correspond to these response settings: Soft 1, Soft 2, Medium, Hard 1, and Hard 2.

 

Can I adjust the transposition of the keys?

Yes! The transposition function allows the overall pitch of the piano to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave. 

 

To lower/raise the keybed transposition by a semitone (-12 to 0 to +12), press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) and then press either of the keys labeled Transpose + (B3) or Transpose - (A3). 

 

To increase or decrease the transposition by multiple steps, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) and then press either of the keys labeled Transpose + (B3) or Transpose - (A3) repeatedly. 

 

To reset the transposition to default (0), hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) and then press both Transpose + (B3) and Transpose - (A3) keys at the same time.

 

Songs/Metronome

How many/what built in demo songs are included?

The Recital Home has 1 demo song and 10 additional play along songs:

 

Demo Song:

  1. Fantaisie-Impromptu

 

Play Along Songs:

  1. Prelude and Fugue No.1 in C Major
  2. Minuet in G Major (BWV Anh.114)
  3. Fur Elise
  4. Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov.
  5. Gavotte
  6. Minute Waltz, Op.64 No.1
  7. Polonaise No.6 in A Flat Major Op.53
  8. Etude No.13 in A Flat Major, Op.25 No.1
  9. Salut d'Amour
  10. Maple Leaf Rag

 

How do I start/stop playback of the songs?

To start/stop playing the demo song, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the key labeled Demo Song (A7). 

 

To start/stop playing one of the additional 10 play along songs, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press one of the keys labeled 1-10 (C4 – A#4) to select a song or press Stop (Bb4) to stop a playing song. 

 

What are Sound Demos?

Sound demos allow you to preview the sound of each of Recital Home’s 25 built-in voices.

 

To start/stop playing the demonstration of a sound, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time, and then press the key labeled Sound Demo (B7). A short demonstration of the currently selected sound will then play. 

 

How do I use the built-in Metronome feature/adjust the tempo?

The metronome feature provides a steady beat to aid in practicing at a consistent tempo. 

 

To enable/disable the metronome sound that is heard when the Function key settings are changed, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the key labeled Metro On Off (C5). 

 

To set the beat for the metronome, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press one of the keys labeled Metro 0, 2-6 (C#5 – F#5). For example, when selecting 0, no accent will play. When selecting 2, you will get an accent on every two beats. 

 

To manually set the tempo, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then tap the key labeled Tap (G5) at an even speed to set the tempo. 

 

To Increase or decrease the tempo value by one step, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press one of the keys labeled Tempo Value -/+ (A5 – B5). 

 

To manual choose a specific tempo value, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the desired keys labeled Tempo 0-9 (C6 – B6). If you wish to input a value under 100, press 0 first and then a 2-digit number. If you enter a number lower than 5 or above 320, the instrument will set the tempo to 5 or 320. 

 

To reset to the default tempo, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press both of the Tempo -/+ keys (A5 and B5) at the same time. 

 

Can I connect a mobile device to play along with my own songs?

Absolutely! The Recital Home is equipped with a stereo 1/8" auxiliary input for playing along with external equipment like a smartphone or tablet.

 

Can I set the tempo on this device?

Yes! The piano not only feature a tap tempo function, but also features manual input which must be done in 3 digit increments, i.e. 090 for 90 BPM.

 

 

Other:

Does the Recital Home feature MIDI connections?

Yes! The Recital Home fully equipped with USB-MIDI connection and a 5-pin DIN MIDI output.

 

If you would like to use Recital Home to send MIDI to a Mac or PC, use the USB port located on the rear panel with a standard USB cable (not included). 

 

If you would like to use Recital Home to send MIDI to an external sound module, sequencer, or MIDI interface, use the 5-pin DIN MIDI output located on the rear panel with a standard MIDI cable (not included). 

 

Can I mute the Recital Home’s built-in sounds while using it with other hardware/software via MIDI? 

Yes! You can do this by using the Local MIDI feature.

 

To turn Local MIDI on/off, press and hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) at the same time and then press the key labeled Local (F7). 

 

When Local MIDI is on (default), sound will be generated and heard through the speaker, and MIDI messages will be sent to the USB-MIDI output when keys are played. 

 

When Local MIDI is off, sound will not be generated, however MIDI messages will still be sent to the USB- MIDI output and the 5-pin MIDI output when keys are played. 

 

Can I record the Recital Home’s audio directly to a Mac/PC and my favorite DAW?

Yes! 

 

If you are using a Mac, then the Recital Home is plug and play, and no software driver is needed. 

 

If you are using a Windows PC, then you will need to download the Alesis Recital Home driver to be able to select it in your favorite DAW without experiencing latency. 

 

 

Where can I download the Windows Driver and other included software like Skoove/Melodics?

To obtain the included software, create a profile at https://inmusicstore.com/customer/account/

and then register your Recital Home using the on screen instructions. Once registered, this software will appear with additional instructions in your inMusic profile. 

 

 

Troubleshooting:

My keys are playing the wrong notes, what's going on?

Most likely the transpose was accidentally activated. To turn it off, hold the Function keys (A0, Bb0, and B0) and then press both Transpose + (B3) and Transpose - (A3) keys at the same time. This will reset the key transposition back to normal.

 

The speakers produce a small pop sound whenever the power is turned on/off.
This is normal and is no cause for alarm.

 

The speakers do not produce sound when the keyboard is played. 

  • Check if the volume is set too low.
  • Check if headphones are plugged into the headphones jack. 
  • Check if the "Local MIDI" Setting is turned off. If so, turn it on. 

 

When connecting to computer, the instrument cannot be recognized.

  • Check if the USB cable is firmly connected.
  • Try connecting Recital Home to another USB port on the computer. 

 

How do I factory reset my Recital Home?

Simply power off Recital Home, and turn it back on. The Recital Home does not memorize your settings on power off, so it will return to the factory default settings on the next power on.