Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Master-Keyboard Black

Wireless Keytar MIDI Controller for Stage and Studio

The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 is a 37-key keytar MIDI controller built for keyboardists who want to perform untethered from the studio desk. A dedicated USB dongle establishes a wireless link to any Mac or PC, and iOS compatibility through Apple's USB Camera Adapter extends the rig to tablets on stage. The gloss-black housing, standard guitar strap pegs, and repositioned neck controls make this model a practical upgrade over the original Vortex Wireless for live performers and hybrid producers.

Expressive Controls Beyond the Keys

What separates this keytar from a standard MIDI keyboard is the neck-mounted cluster of performance controls, which keeps both hands active during a solo. Using the MIDI-assignable touch strip and onboard accelerometer (tilt sensor), players can modulate filters, pitch, or vibrato with movement, while the thumb-controlled volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel remain easily accessible. Eight RGB back-lit velocity-sensitive trigger pads work for finger drumming and clip launching, plus a row of eight back-lit faders exposes continuous parameters such as volume or filter cutoff.

Keyboard and Playing Surface

Velocity sensitivity and aftertouch equip the keybed with a compact melodic range and expressive response for lead playing.

• Number of Keys: 37 — covers three full octaves for synth leads, bass lines, and pad work
• Designed for both dynamic response and continuous pressure control, the touch-sensitive keybed with aftertouch lets every note become uniquely expressive.

Connectivity and Power

Beyond the keys, the controller exposes dual connectivity paths for both software and hardware MIDI rigs.

• Outputs: MIDI OUT and USB-MIDI — drive external synths and software instruments from a single controller
• Switch between USB bus power or 4 x AA batteries to play wirelessly with hardware modules on any stage.

Bundled Software and Package Contents

Virtual instruments, a DAW, and a dedicated preset editor are included, transforming the package into a production starter kit that is ready for installation.

• Software Bundle: Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, Xpand!2, TimewARP 2600, Ableton Live Lite, Vortex Wireless 2 Editor
• Inside the box you will find the controller, manual, software, strap, USB cable, and a USB receiver for instant setup.