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Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB / MIDI Keytar Controller

BH #ALVORTEXWIR2 • MFR #VORTEX WIRELESS 2
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Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB / MIDI Keytar Controller
Key Features
  • 37 Velocity-Sensitive Keys w/ Aftertouch
  • 8 Backlit Velocity-Sensitive Pads
  • 8 Assignable Backlit Faders
  • MIDI-Assignable Tilt Sensor
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.
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Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Overview

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.

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
UPC: 694318023662

Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Specs

Display
Monochrome LCD (Backlit)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
37.8 x 12.3 x 4.5"

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