ALESIS / VORTEX WIRELESS 2 Red

Limited edition color model of USB/MIDI wireless shoulder keyboard.

■USB/MIDI Shoulder Keyboard Controller
■ALESIS Limited Edition Red Model

Product Specifications
■37 velocity-sensitive, aftertouch-enabled keys, 10 octaves (adjustable with Octave Up/Down buttons), 2 zones (with configurable split point)
■Transmitter: Vortex Wireless 2 (built-in)
■Receiver: USB wireless receiver (included)
■USB port: Type B
■Power: USB port or 4 AA batteries
■Dimensions: 89.4 x 25.4 x 7.4 cm, Weight: 2.9 kg

A New Generation of Shoulder Keyboard Performance
Enjoy unrestricted keyboard performance with the new-generation Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Red. Featuring ergonomic playability, a durable body, and user-friendly controller layout, the VORTEX WIRELESS 2 Red is a stylish, stage-ready shoulder keyboard in a striking red color.

Wireless Freedom
VORTEX WIRELESS 2 Red connects wirelessly to your computer, allowing you to control virtual instruments and DAWs. By connecting a PC/Mac-compatible USB dongle to your computer, you can establish a stable wireless connection, maximizing your mobile environment on stage and in the studio while delivering a performance that captivates your audience.

Versatile Controllers
The 37-key keyboard with aftertouch and velocity sensitivity, eight RGB-backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads, and eight MIDI-assignable backlit faders are conveniently positioned. The neck also features a MIDI-assignable ribbon controller and accelerometer, octave buttons for expanding melodic ideas, and active sustain for enhanced sound expression. The USB port and traditional MIDI output terminal further expand the Vortex Wireless 2's expandability.

Everything You Need
The VORTEX WIRELESS 2 Red comes with thoughtful accessories to get you playing right out of the box. It includes a strap and cable harness, and the neck and body feature standard guitar strap pins. The VORTEX WIRELESS 2 Red is designed with performance freedom as its ultimate goal.

Included Software, DAW, and Preset Editor
The VORTEX WIRELESS 2 Red comes bundled with a variety of software: Hybrid 3, Loom 2, AIR Music Tech Vacuum Pro, AIR Music Tech Xpand!2, and Way Out Ware TimewARP 2600. It also includes Ableton Live Lite for performance, production, and recording. It also includes a convenient, easy-to-use preset editor, allowing you to quickly create any preset with just a click. This editor software also allows you to back up and load presets to your hard drive.

Features
- Limited-edition red model
- Compact, full-range 37-note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
- Eight RGB-illuminated velocity-sensitive drum pads for creating beats and triggering sounds
- Eight RGB-illuminated faders with MIDI assignments for volume and other software parameters
- Built-in accelerometer with on/off button for assigning MIDI parameters
- Thumb-operable volume slider and reversible pitch bend wheel on the neck
- MIDI-assignable ribbon controller, zone, sustain, and octave buttons on the neck
- USB receiver for wireless connection to PC/Mac and most keyboards with USB host ports
- USB/MIDI terminals for cabled connection to all synthesizers, sound modules, and other MIDI hardware/software
- Battery-powered when connected to a MIDI sound module or hardware synthesizer (4 AA batteries sold separately)
- Includes a strap and cable harness. Standard guitar endpins are used on the neck and body.

Includes Vortex Wireless 2 Editor software for easy click editing of MIDI control assignments.

Includes numerous world-renowned software: Hybrid 3, Loom 2, AIR Music Tech Vacuum Pro, AIR Music Tech Xpand!2, Way Out Ware Time wARP 2600, and Ableton Live Lite.

System Requirements
1 x USB port
4GB RAM or more (8GB or more recommended)
5GB of free hard disk space
Internet connection
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later, Dual Core 2GHz (Intel Core i5/i7 recommended)
Mac OS 10.8.5 or later, Core Duo processor (Core i5/i7 recommended)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.