Alesis Harmony 61 Pro 61-Key Keyboard with DJ FX

The Alesis Harmony 61 Pro is a 61-key portable keyboard built to serve as an all-in-one instrument for practice, learning, and live performance. Its 580 premium sounds span pianos, organs, strings, brass, synths, and more, with Layer mode for stacking two sounds together and Split mode for assigning different sounds to the left and right halves of the keyboard. The user-adjustable touch response lets you tailor the key sensitivity to your playing style, while the pitch-bend wheel provides expressive control over note bending. Where the Harmony 61 Pro distinguishes itself from typical portable keyboards is its X/Y performance touchpad and Mix mode, which introduce DJ-style effects—including slicer, reverb, and chorus—that you can manipulate in real time by dragging your finger across the pad.

On the learning and composition side, the keyboard includes 177 built-in songs with lesson functionality, 180 auto-accompaniment patterns across 30 styles, and a built-in metronome adjustable from 5 to 280 BPM. A backlit LCD screen displays notation and provides access to a chord dictionary, making it a practical teaching tool. The built-in 30W stereo speaker system (15W per side) is powerful enough for bedroom practice and small gatherings, while a 1/4-inch stereo headphone output and 1/8-inch AUX input let you practice silently or play along with music from a phone or tablet. Performances can be recorded as 16-bit, 44.1kHz WAV files to an SD card, and USB-MIDI connectivity opens the door to computer-based recording and educational software. A power adapter and music rest are included, with optional battery power via six AA cells for fully portable use.