The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 is a USB/MIDI Keytar controller with integrated Bluetooth connectivity for wireless playing. It features 37 velocity-sensitive keys with after-touch, providing a fluid and natural playability. The keytar also boasts eight RGB velocity-sensitive trigger pads for triggering samples, loops, clips, and more. It includes a volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel on the neck for performance control, as well as eight back-lit faders for controlling volumes and automation of VSTs. The Vortex 2 can be powered via 4 x AA batteries or USB bus power. It comes with a range of music software, including premium-grade virtual instruments.
The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 is a wireless USB/MIDI Keytar controller that builds on the success of the original Vortex Wireless. It features a 37-note velocity-sensitive keybed with aftertouch for complete melodic range and natural playability. The keytar comes with a USB receiver for creating a wireless connection to a PC or Mac computer, as well as most keyboards with a USB host port. It also includes eight RGB back-lit velocity-sensitive trigger pads for triggering drums, samples, vocal shots, and more. Additionally, it has eight MIDI-assignable back-lit faders for controlling volumes and automation.
In addition to the trigger pads and faders, the Vortex Wireless 2 also includes controls located on the neck of the controller for added performance options. These include a MIDI-assignable touch strip for use with X/Y plugins, phasers, and other effects. The keytar also features an accelerometer that is MIDI-assignable for use with external VSTs. It further includes octave range and sustain buttons for added versatility.
Alesis has included a range of premium-grade music software with the Vortex Wireless 2. This includes virtual instruments, a digital audio workstation, and a preset editor. The virtual instruments included are Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech, as well as TimewARP 2600 by Way Out Ware. The keytar also comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite for powerful music creation. The package includes other accessories like a USB wireless receiver, USB cable, strap, cable harness, and software download cards.
The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 features 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, providing a compact size with a complete melodic range. It also has eight RGB back-lit velocity-sensitive trigger pads for creating beats or triggering clips. The keytar includes eight back-lit faders for controlling volumes or other virtual instrument parameters. It has a MIDI-assignable tilt sensor performance control with an on/off button, as well as a thumb-controlled volume slider and reversible pitch bend wheel on the neck. Other features include a MIDI-assignable touchstrip zone, sustain button, and octave control buttons on the neck. The keytar can be battery-powered or powered via USB and comes with a world-class production software package.
Specifications:
– Keys: 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, 10-octave range
– Pads: 8 velocity-sensitive pads with multi-color back-lit, MIDI-assignable
– Sliders: 8 sliders with blue back-lit, MIDI-assignable, 1 volume slider MIDI-assignable
– Modulation: 1 touch-capacitive ribbon controller MIDI-assignable, 1 pitch bend wheel MIDI-assignable, 1 accelerometer (tilt sensor) MIDI-assignable
– Sustain: 1 sustain button
– Display: 7-segment 3-character monochromatic back-lit LCD
– Wireless Transmission: Transmitter: Vortex Wireless 2 (internal), Receiver: USB wireless receiver (included)
– Connectors: 1 USB Type-B port, 1 x 5-pin MIDI output
– Power: Via USB port or 4 AA batteries
– Dimensions: 35.2″ x 10.0″ x 2.9″ (89.4 x 25.4 x 7.4 cm)
– Weight: 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg)
