Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Keytar Controller

Featuring improved ergonomics for better playability, a more durable housing, and an updated control layout, the updated Vortex Wireless 2 offers comprehensive MIDI controller functionality in a stylish and stage-ready keytar design with a stunning gloss-black finish.

This dynamic MIDI keytar controller connects wirelessly to your computer and easily integrates with popular virtual instruments, plugins, and DAWs. For maximum stage and studio mobility, the included USB dongle uses a single USB port to establish a reliable, wireless connection to any compatible Mac or PC.

The Vortex Wireless 2 and its USB dongle is also compatible with iOS devices via the Apple to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately). Command the stage with 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, 8 RGB back-lit velocity-sensitive drum pads, and a row of 8 back-lit faders all laid out in an accessible, hands-on design.

A series of neck controls provides additional performance options: you can tweak sounds using the MIDI-assignable touch strip and MIDI-assignable accelerometer, expand melodic ideas with the octave range buttons, and activate sustain all while your right hand remains free to play. Vortex Wireless offers multiple connectivity options and comes equipped with USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI Out jacks.

Vortex Wireless 2 includes premium bundle of virtual instrument plugins , including Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, and Xpand!2 from AIR Music Tech, and TimewARP 2600 by Way Out Ware. For performing, producing, recording, we include Ableton Live Lite.

Finally, a clear, concise, and easy to use, point-and-click preset editor is included, so you can quickly configure any parameter of any preset on your Alesis Vortex Wireless 2. You can also use the editor software to save and load all of your Vortex presets to and from your hard drive for easy backup.

Features

• 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch for compact size with complete melodic range
• Eight RGB back-lit velocity-sensitive trigger pads enable you to create beats or trigger clips
• Eight back-lit faders for controlling volumes or other instrument parameters
• Embedded MIDI-assignable tilt sensor performance control with on/off button
• Thumb-controlled volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel on neck
• MIDI-assignable touchstrip, zone, sustain, and octave-control buttons on neck
• Included USB dongle creates a wireless connection to any Mac or PC
• Compatible with iOS devices via the Apple to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately)
• USB and MIDI jacks for use with any synth, sound module, or other MIDI hardware or software
• Battery-powered for use with MIDI modules and hardware synths (4 AA batteries included)
• Standard guitar strap pegs on neck and body
• Edit MIDI-assigned controls with included Vortex Wireless 2 Editor application
• Production software package included: Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech, TimewARP 2600 by Way Out Ware, and Ableton Live Lite

Specifications

• Keys:
  • 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch
  • 10-octave range available with Octave Up/Down buttons
  • 2 assignable zones with assignable split point
• Pads: 8 velocity-sensitive pads, multi-color back-lit, MIDI-assignable
• Sliders:
  • 8 sliders, back-lit, MIDI-assignable
  • 1 volume slider, MIDI-assignable
• Modulation:
  • 1 touch-capacitive ribbon controller, MIDI-assignable
  • 1 pitch-bend wheel, MIDI-assignable
  • 1 tilt sensor (accelerometer), MIDI-assignable
• Sustain: 1 sustain button
• Display:
  • 7-segment 3-character monochromatic back-lit LCD
  • Up/Down (+/–) increment/decrement buttons
• Wireless Transmission
  • Transmitter: Vortex Wireless 2 (internal)
  • Receiver: USB wireless receiver (included)
• Connectors:
  
  • 1 USB Type-B port
  • 1 5-pin MIDI output
• Power: Via USB port or 4 AA batteries
• Dimensions (width x depth x height): 35.2” x 10.0” x 2.9” (89.4 x 25.4 x 7.4 cm)
• Weight: 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg)

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