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Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Wireless Keytar Controller

Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 has been upgraded to stage and Performance with features that will allow you to integrate with your computer Virtual Instruments plugins, and DAWs and or other SOUND MODULES Via its built in MIDI .

Alesis have improved ergonomics for better playability, and engineered stronger build and housing, plus redesgined it with 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. 

For maximum stage and studio mobility, the PC- and Mac-compatible USB dongle uses a single USB port to establish a reliable, wireless connection. Create dynamic, expressive performances that the audience will both see and hear.

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, 

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

• 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
• 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

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