Alesis Vortex Wireless II

USB / MIDI Keytar Controller

The Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Keytar Controller from Alesis is a wireless 37-key, velocity-sensitive, portable keyboard controller designed to be worn like a guitar but played like a keyboard. It is battery-powered for use with USB MIDI on Mac or Windows computers, MIDI modules, and hardware synths for live stage, studio, and rehearsal applications.

Featuring eight backlit RGB velocity-sensitive trigger pads and eight backlit faders for controlling volumes or other instrument parameters, the Vortex Keytar controller is built with an embedded MIDI-assignable tilt sensor, a thumb-controlled assignable slider, and a reversible pitch bend wheel on the neck.

The Vortex Keytar controller includes a USB dongle that creates a wireless connection to any Mac or Windows computer. This controller is equipped with standard guitar strap pegs on the neck and body and includes a strap to wear over your shoulder. Also included are production software download cards that include the following software: Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, and Xpand!2 by AIR music Tech, TimewARP 2600 by Way Out Ware, and Ableton Live lite. The Vortex Wireless 2 USB / MIDI Keytar Controller is ready to go straight out of the box, with everything you need to get up and running.

FEATURES

• 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch and compact size with a complete melodic range
• Eight RGB backlit and velocity-sensitive trigger pads enable you to create beats or trigger clips
• Eight backlit faders for controlling volume or other instrument parameters
• Embedded, MIDI-assignable tilt sensor for 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 Windows computer
• 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 Includes:

• Hybrid 3
• Loom 2
• Vacuum Pro
• Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech
• TimewARP 2600 by Way Out Ware
• Ableton Live Lite
• 8 Backlit Velocity-Sensitive Pads
• 8 Assignable Backlit Faders
• MIDI-Assignable Tilt Sensor
• Thumb-Controlled Volume Slider
• Pitch Bend Wheel on Neck
• USB Wireless Connection
• Compatible with Mac or Windows Computers
• Standard Guitar Strap Pegs on Neck/Body
• Includes Production Software Package