No article on the is complete without mentioning the Photon X25 . This was the full-size version released shortly after. It featured 25 full-sized keys (synth action) and two programmable faders. It fixed the playability issues of the original but retained the same audio interface and LCD screen. The X25 is far more desirable today because the keybed is actually playable for keyboardists.
: The controllers featured 360-degree endless encoders. These were particularly useful because they provided three layers of control, effectively giving users access to 30 or more virtual knobs without needing a massive physical footprint. alesis photon
The keys are "semi-weighted," but feel spongy by modern standards. The rotary encoders are endless, but they lack the satisfying click of a potentiometer. It did a lot of things "okay," but nothing exceptionally well. No article on the is complete without mentioning
: Includes standard 5-pin MIDI In/Out ports and sustain/expression pedal inputs. Sound On Sound Common Use Cases & Modern Compatibility Alesis Photon 25 - What To Know & Where To Buy - Equipboard It fixed the playability issues of the original