Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Keytar

Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Keytar Product Details

Description

Vortex Wireless 2 is a dynamic keytar controller with wireless USB MIDI transmission for controlling virtual instruments, plug-ins, and DAWs. A Keytar breaks the hurdles you've had as a keyboard player and lets you rock every stage in the world. Vortex Wireless 2 features 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, eight illuminated RGB drum pads and eight assignable faders. So you are fully equipped for stage performance. The controller is worn around the neck, similar to a guitar, and gives you maximum freedom of expression. A built-in tilt sensor responds to your movements, while a touchstrip on the left lets you do more editing. Create exciting pitch bends, volume gradients, vibratos, filter sweeps and more.

Features:

• Tagbares Performance Keyboard with shoulder strap
• 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch - full note range in a compact format
• Eight velocity-sensitive RGB-illuminated performance pads
• Eight illuminated faders for volume or parameter control
• Programmable tilt sensor with on/off switch
• Volume control and pitch bend wheel on handle near the thumb
• MIDI-assignable touchstrip, sustain and octave switch on the grab handle
• Wireless USB connection to any Mac or PC SB and MIDI jacks for use with any synthesizer, sound module or other MIDI hardware or software
• Completely wireless - battery operation via 4 AA batteries
• guitar strap included in delivery; other straps can be used via strap buttons
• Easy editing and MIDI parameter assignment via software editor
• High-quality and very extensive software package already included in the scope of delivery: Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro and Xpand!2 from AIR Music Technology, TimewARP 2600 from Way Out Ware as well as Ableton Live Lite

Scope of delivery:

• Vortex Wireless 2 Keytar
• Wireless USB Receiver
• USB cable
• harness
• cable holder
• Software Download Cards
• manual

System requirements:

• Celebration USB 1.1 Port
• PC: Windows 7 Service Pack 1; Minimum Dual Core 2 GHz (Intel Core i5 or i7 recommended)
• Mac: Mac OS X 10.8.5; Core Duo Processor (Intel Core i5 or i7 recommended)
• Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
• 5 GB free hard disk space (download and installation)
• internet access

Technical data:

• Keys: 37 velocity-sensitive keys & Aftertouch
• Octaves: 10 octaves with +/- buttons
• Zones: 2 zones with adjustable split point
• Fader: 8 blue backlit faders, 1 volume fader
• Pads: 8 touch and pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
• Buttons: +/- button, sustain button, 7 function buttons with backlight, octave button
• Additional controls: touchstrip, pitch bend wheel, acceleration sensor, sustain button
• Display: 3-character LCD
• Connections: USB, 5-pin MIDI output
• Power supply: USB or 4 AA batteries
• dimensions: 89,4 x 25,4 x 7,4 cm
• weight: 2,9 kg