Alesis V25 MKIIFrom real comments

Name: Alesis V25 MKII
Rating: 1 (3 reviews)

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Alesis V25 MKII

Build Quality ConcernsReworked Control Layout Frustrates UsersUnresponsive Customer Support

Alesis V25 MKII

Build Quality Concerns

Reworked Control Layout Frustrates Users

Unresponsive Customer Support

Versatile
1. MXR Super Badass Distortionarrow_upward15
2. Wampler Paisley Drivearrow_upward6
3. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward4
Expensive
1. Moog Subsequent 37arrow_downward3
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_downward3
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Dynamic response
1. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward8
2. Wampler Paisley Drivearrow_upward2
Build quality
1. Moog Subsequent 37arrow_upward3
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_upward1
3. Alesis V25 MKIIarrow_downward1

Overall Impression

The Alesis V25 MKII is a compact USB MIDI keyboard controller aimed at portable production setups. Some users feel the redesigned control layout is a step backward, missing the customizability of the previous version. One reviewer wished for wider spacing between encoders and full-size pitch and mod wheels, plus a relocated button panel for easier one-handed operation without leaving the wheels. Customer support has also drawn criticism, with a user reporting no human response to firmware questions despite repeated emails over more than a week. Build quality concerns were raised too, with one commenter lamenting that established brands have let quality slip, making the V25 MKII feel like a fallback purchase.

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tuneReworked Control Layout Frustrates Users

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A commenter felt the new design regressed from the previous version, which allowed rearranging control units for comfort. They specifically wanted wider encoder spacing, full-size pitch and mod wheels, and a relocated button panel for thumb access without leaving the wheels.

@LogicGameSoftware

In my opinion, the new design is pretty bad. It was possible to change the layout of the control units on the old version of the keyboard, which would have made it extremely comfortable.\nIncrease spacing between enkodors, add full size pitch and mod wheels.\nMove the panel with the buttons down, which would allow you to change octas and turn on the effects with your thumb without removing your hand from the wheels. \nThx for deleting my comments nice work!

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February 7, 2022

support_agentUnresponsive Customer Support

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A user reported emailing Alesis for firmware release notes and receiving only automated replies over more than a week, with no human follow-up despite a second email. They speculated no humans were actually staffing support.

@Gruuvin1

I emailed Alesis asking for firmware release notes. That was a week ago. Automated response says they will get back within three days. Four days later I emailed agan. Same computer response. Now its been a week and no humans have emailed me back. Maybe no humans work at Alesis now.

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January 16, 2022

warningBuild Quality Concerns

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A commenter lamented that respected brands have let build quality slip, framing the V25 MKII as a resigned fallback choice rather than an enthusiastic pick.

@hsn10

It’s sad to see that God brands like MPC started to make garbage build quality and we have to buy this one

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January 26, 2022

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