Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 High-Performance USB MIDI Keytar Controller

Alesis Vortex Wireless 2: Untethered Freedom and Total Stage Command

The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 is the next generation of MIDI keytar controllers, designed for musicians who want to reclaim the stage. Featuring improved ergonomics, a durable gloss-black housing, and an updated control layout, the Vortex Wireless 2 is more than a novelty—it is a sophisticated MIDI command center. Whether you are performing in a high-energy Dubai club or recording in a professional UAE studio, this keytar provides the tactile control and wireless reliability required for world-class performance.

Advanced Performance Control and Tilt Sensor

The Vortex Wireless 2 is engineered for expressive playability. The neck is packed with intuitive controls that allow your left hand to manipulate sound while your right hand plays the leads:

• MIDI-Assignable Accelerometer: An embedded tilt sensor lets you control volume, filter sweeps, or pitch bends by simply tilting the keytar neck up or down.
• Neck-Mounted Touch Strip: A MIDI-assignable ribbon controller provides a unique way to perform dramatic filter modulations or expressive pitch shifts.
• Thumb-Controlled Volume & Pitch: A dedicated volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel are perfectly positioned for rapid adjustments during performance.

Comprehensive Interface and Expressive Keybed

Despite its portable design, the Vortex Wireless 2 offers the control of a full-sized workstation. It features 37 semi-weighted keys with **aftertouch**, allowing for deep melodic range and expressive vibrato. The interface includes:

• 8 RGB Backlit Pads: Velocity-sensitive trigger pads allow you to launch clips, finger drum, or trigger samples with vivid visual feedback.
• 8 Backlit Faders: Precise faders give you immediate control over mixing parameters or virtual instrument oscillators.
• Octave & Sustain Buttons: Easily accessible on the neck to expand your melodic reach and hold notes without a foot pedal.

Seamless Wireless and Wired Connectivity

Stability is paramount for live performance. The Vortex Wireless 2 includes a **high-performance 2.4 GHz USB dongle** that creates a reliable wireless link to any Mac or PC. For hardware enthusiasts, it also features a traditional **5-pin MIDI Out** and a USB-B port for wired connections to hardware synths and sound modules. The unit can be powered via USB bus or by **4 AA batteries**, making it a truly mobile solution for the modern UAE musician.

Technical Specifications

• Keys: 37 Velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch.
• Pads: 8 RGB velocity-sensitive trigger pads.
• Faders: 8 Backlit assignable faders.
• Performance Controls: Assignable Tilt Sensor, Touch Strip, Pitch Wheel, and Volume Slider.
• Wireless: 2.4 GHz USB Dongle (included).
• Wired Connectivity: USB Type-B, 5-pin MIDI Out.
• Power: 4 AA Batteries or USB bus power.
• Dimensions: 894 x 254 x 74 mm.
• Weight: 2.9 kg.

Take your performance to the center stage. Order the Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 from Gigstore today and experience the future of keytar performance.