Alesis MIDIverb (1986)
Digital reverb unit introduced in 1986, with 63 presets and MIDI control at an accessible price.
Overview
The Alesis MIDIverb is a digital effects processor released in 1986 by Alesis. It is a dual-channel parallel processor with auto level sensing, built for home and small studios. It has 63 factory presets and MIDI support for program changes and remote control. It sold for £395, which made it an affordable alternative to high-end studio reverb units.
Specifications
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Presets | 63 factory |
| MIDI Compatibility | Yes |
| Input Impedance | 50 K OHMS |
| Output Impedance | 600 OHMS |
| Audio Connectors | RCA PHONOJACKS |
| Power Requirements | 16V CENTER TAPPED TRANSFORMER, 800 mA |
Market
A used Alesis Midiverb II sold for £30 in May 2020, for repair. That is a low cost of entry for a non-working unit.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ALESIS MIDIVERB Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $300 Latest $117 │ │ Median $169 Trend — │ │ Low $77 Volume ~19/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $300 ┤ │ │ │ . . . . . . . │ │ │ .. . . .. . . . │ │ $193 ┤. . .. .. .. ... .. . . . . .. . │ │ │ . . ...... ... ... . . ...... . . . │ │ │ . . .. .. ... .. . . . . .. │ │ │ ... . .. ... ... . ......│ │ $50 ┤ . . . . │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │▁ ▄▅▂▁▁▄▂▃▃▅▁▃▃▃▅▅▄▂▃▇▂▂▃▃▃▅▂▁▄▂▆█▄▂▂▄▂▇▂▆▇▅▁│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2025-11 2026-03 2026-07│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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