Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 KEYTAR!

Mark checks out the brand new Alesis Vortex Wireless 2! (Playing at 2.15)
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[@theinnersanctum8823]

The keytar is way overdo for a big comeback in the 2020's. You can create some pretty amazing sounds and music with the keytar. These are very rarely seen on stage and is quite unique as a musical instrument. You musical dreamers and future music makers take note of this amazing instrument.

[@Answer_D]

I owned one back in 2006-8, a little old Yamaha, but I let a guy borrow it for a show and never saw him again. I just purchased this model and am ready to see what all these things can do nowadays. Always an eyecatcher.

[@theinnersanctum8823]

@@Answer_D He noticed how unique and versatile it was and kept it for himself.

[@Seahorse.302]

This must be where every Sega Genesis game made its soundtrack.

[@jeconi5250]

You have just awoken some distant memories for me

[@jameslanclos568]

👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾

[@ascendria]

I have one. It's excellent. For what it is, it's enough to redefine the stereotype.

[@tronlady1]

@POTUS YUUUGE COCK omg that name!!! It's supposed to have but I cannot find anything that explains how to use it? The info and support for this product is SHITE

[@YouzTube99]

@POTUS YUUUGE COCK Aftertouch = yes. And regarding support, inMusic, the company that owns Alesis, has a chap named Mike Vieira patrolling Amazon and forums to offer assistance. He has helped me with a number of questions and directs others to the correct people at inMusic.

[@xasancle]

@@YouzTube99 is it worthy it or I can run with the Alesis Vortex 1? I mean, I'm going to buy one and I'm afraid not to use the Wireless because of bad signal...

[@DIYMusic]

@CrüJones Fan yep

[@DIYMusic]

@@xasancle wireless signal is great, and makes the build quality of the vortex 1 look like a joke in comparison

[@Johnboysmudge]

Suddenly the moustache makes perfect sense! What an intro! (Thumbs up)

[@GakCoUk]

1980alsful Haha! Check out the rest of the playing at 2mins 15secs

[@Johnboysmudge]

GAK I did, was ruddy sublime! Very much enjoyed the review

[@GakCoUk]

What else would you like to see a review on?

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

Moog Liberation and bigger moustache.

[@NatorDM]

"So that was the Vortex Wireless 2 from Alesis..." Ah no sir those sounds and riffs were sick. Thank you very much for that.

[@SynthgodXXX]

Excellent demo, these are priced right! Look great!!! I WANT IT! Thank you for this!!!

[@GakCoUk]

You are welcome. Superb little beasts - Mark

[@wildhorse4262]

Pretty sure he's playing "Daytona" by The Midnight in there...

[@kjaergaard12345]

Great review, nice to see some synthwave on a keytar !

[@kasperchristensen8416]

1983: The keytar is not something you see that often ... 1993: The keytar is not something you see that often ... 2003: The keytar is not something you see that often ... 2013: The keytar is not something you see that often ... 2023: 0:27 ...

[@javierpizzikato7800]

80s intensifies.

[@djilyaz]

You are officially the coolest man in the Galaxy!

[@shitmandood]

You got that thing sounding really good. I was wondering what it sounded like with synth sounds. So far I've heard really good guitar emulations & some crap synth synth playing or no playing at all, only talking about playing the damn thing & holding it (smh). The synth wave genre is the perfect theme for the keytar jam.

[@tronlady1]

oh my days.....ANOTHER GADGET I HAVE TO HAVE!!!!! I love it and I love that 80s tune you are groovin on!

[@GakCoUk]

tronlady1 Do it! Thanks man

[@tronlady1]

I got one today and so far it aint playing nice with my iPad Air and Sunrizer synth man. Still a couple of things to try though so cross your fingers (and moustache) for me ha!!! @@GakCoUk

[@benjaminpeternorris]

Great video! - I definitely want to get one of these! - I loved the playing too. - I was kind of expecting a break down of how you set it up, and got the specific sounds, so that would have been nice. - Eg were they just built in sounds from Logic, or were you using specific sound libraries?

[@Subparanon]

I dig the classic sounds. I was expecting you to break out into Giorgio Moroder there for a minute.

[@mqaisataloss.5951]

just ordered one XD cant wait i have 0 experience XD all i can play is bass and guitar fml awesome video man !

[@ztevozmilloz6133]

Nice synthwave !

[@theprinterconvention]

Buying one as we speak, totally cannot wait! Awesome Video!

[@GakCoUk]

Thanks. How is it?

[@theprinterconvention]

So awesome! Good fun.

[@nickjames2521]

Wow, your playing is excellent, loved this, thanks! I definitely agree that keytars are cool!

[@JudgeFish]

I didnt know prog rock synthwave was a thing

[@tronlady1]

Oh man! You did THIS on GarageBand!!!? I'm gna try recreate it. Great tasteful playing :o)

[@TheBadoumba]

Amazing. What is this bank sound that you are using? Any VST?

[@tronlady1]

Is the finger wobbling controlling the vibrato as well as the ribbon??

[@ageshero]

Nice playing!

[@makkabanter8540]

Can you use this for live performance and concerts or is it just used as a studio instrument?

[@AchingGibbon450]

I watched Sungazer use one live a couple days ago and it was fantastic, they definitely work for live stuff

[@tommychappell6359]

I like its simplistic look, looks cool, does the job.. but the Reallll Beauty is in the Sound... not trying to overdo it, pouring effort into looks, but into function.. where it should be dedicated to...

[@stevereaver]

People in the comments miss the point. This device does not make any sound it simply triggers the sound from the computer. The tune he plays is 'Daytona' by 'The Midnight', you will never sound this cool even if you get one.

[@idlyparataa5999]

true professional playing

[@Alyxandr]

YEAH DAYTONA!!! Wasn't expecting that! :D

[@podslikeus]

So, what did you think? Any lag, or was it immediate? Easy to set up? How is it powered?

[@vincentguarino4262]

I noticed that you weren't playing any chords, is it only mono?

[@Lethoscorpia]

Cool or not cool? Howard Jones - the coolest synth player ever - he uses keytars so COOL !!!

[@tronlady1]

I adore Hide and Seek!

[@ArtLogins]

A proper masterpiece 😀

[@user-qb4ym7qx3h]

I bought it recently but the keys sound is late when I pressed (latency) what’s the solution bro

[@kianstevens1117]

What program is he using?

[@flowerevee]

This is so cool I’m buying it rn

[@eceaytan1176]

Can I plug this into a guitar amplifier and how? Any kind of help is very appreciated!!!

[@korohideyoshiofficiel]

I just got my own, and I’m about to drop some nice sound with it

[@beautifulpancakelove6906]

Ummmmm that was awesome, I really would love to learn!

[@MichelBarbaro]

Nice video! My Vortex Wireless 2 arrived a few days ago. I am experiencing the "Hang Notes Issue". I didn't have much time to test it deeply yet. I had the impression that it is related about "how far you go from the USB dongle receiver. Not sure. I saw that a huge number of guys are experimenting the same issue. Did you experience it? What should I expect about it? Any idea if is this going to be fixed, updated? I am so confused as well about "how far can I play from the USB receiver without any issues. No information about it in ANY source on the internet. Thanks for any help.

[@juanmusic8806]

can you fix them issue?

[@MichelBarbaro]

@@juanmusic8806 nope. I've sent it back to store :(

[@danielfartousi1714]

Hi, I wonder if I can play arabic songs with this keytar?

[@BrendanWhelan]

Wait. Is there built in synth sounds or would you need to be selecting sounds on your laptop on stage when playing live? Seems like that would be annoying.

[@tronlady1]

I'm spending months trying to figure this out dude

[@ericchristensen7057]

It’s only midi, no built in sounds. I think MainStage is your best option for playing live. I’ve been using it for all my sounds for a while now, works like a charm!

[@Rictoffen]

I see that you own the famous Gita (the les Paul mounted on the wall) Your word is now law

[@QalinaCom]

i wonder whether you still own it, I have read about some problems with it within 6 months.

[@zolan.g9675]

A left handed verson?

[@rivermonsoon7009]

Well this was a good review. Thank you. No one uses the pads eh? Thanks for the demo. Can I play another keyboard of mine through it? Or do you have connect to it directly midi cable n all?

[@danit4824]

How's the latency produced by the wireless system? In the video it looks great but once it's in our hands it would definitely be a problem. Thank you.!!

[@scottcarpenter6305]

My understanding is that the Vortex gets its sound from a computer. How is the sound amplified if you were playing with a band? I'm assuming that the amplification has to come from the sound source - the computer and not from the Vortex. If that is so, how do connect a computer to a keyboard amp?

[@Doc903]

Just snagged one off Amazon for just over $260!

[@wavester46]

Would have been better if you took the time to program patch changes on the fly without reaching for the Mac and explained that along with the performance features of the Keytar. 2/5.

[@hollowmenrule]

Great playing

[@D1rectedBy]

Too bad I don’t have a PC !! Only have access to FRFR !! This would have been perfect !!

[@DonQuiSjot]

why keep bringing up the issue that it wouldn't be cool, because guitar players are afraid of their ego position in the band :P Keytars are great and fun to entertain, just like guitarist can run around, finally keyboard players are free.

[@Shmynkellbonkenstein]

Godly it’s also cool to stop worrying about whether you look cool, even more important: is it a fun instrument to play? It looks like it to me

[@DonQuiSjot]

@@Shmynkellbonkenstein Yes it's super fun to play

[@Shmynkellbonkenstein]

Godly Cool, want one asap.

[@greenrobot5]

I guess what makes it either cool or not is the shape of it, because in terms of music it does more than a guitar, way more

[@Seahorse.302]

What do you mean "finally"? These aren't new 🙄

[@RunkkuRusina]

Would this be a possible choice for a literal beginner ? as in , the compålexity of the software and usability in general ?

[@GakCoUk]

RunkkuRusina It is mainly just a midi controller so the software is whatever you run on your computer etc. It is however probably the easiest keytar to navigate around and ive ever played so yes...great for entry level. :)

[@RunkkuRusina]

allright , i also saw that it comes with alot of software , i assume i won't be needing ALL of those to simply use the keytar ? i am seriously considering this one and i need all the information i can get from a person who has used it : D

[@GakCoUk]

RunkkuRusina No man. You can use the software you are already comfortable on. Its so easy. I literally opened a new logic file...plugged the dongle in to my computer and it acted as a controller instantly. Didnt have to change any settings.

[@RunkkuRusina]

ah allright ,the thing is , i haven't used any of the softwares , what would you recommend : D (noob here)

[@GakCoUk]

Any.. Cubase? www.gak.co.uk/en/steinberg-cubase-elements-9-5-education/913174?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv5TY4qfR3AIVibTtCh1qbwIJEAQYASABEgJWofD_BwE Pro tools - www.gak.co.uk/en/avid-pro-tools-annual-subscription-studentteacher-card/117181?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_PO55KfR3AIVxbDtCh2k4AvCEAQYASABEgJlsPD_BwE All very much the same thing

[@SamuelSanthosh-cw7ws]

Please do a live setup video

[@RedFoxStudio]

Hy I have ordered one in 2021 and received it. Can you suggest me some good tunes. The ones you played was awesome. Can you tell me which were they. It will be great if you could reply fast

[@thephoenixchant]

Is there any video showing how to programme the PAD on midi mapping + the "track volumes" new knobs?

[@tronlady1]

yeh look up iBand.com Alesis should pay him!!!

[@michaelconner6527]

I just purchased one having problem setting it up how long did it take you great groove

[@OllaBanke-gx2zk]

This is awesome

[@w.coast_piano6404]

I NEED TO KNOW WHWRRE TO FIND THE BACKING TRACKS

[@gameboyone6100]

Im am going to buy myself this keytar in 2 months ;)

[@conradcasemjr]

is there a quick function for transposing on this keytar?

[@pantstime4529]

Do you need a computer to operate one of these? I read somewhere an ios device would also work, but idk.

[@mrm0ngoose773]

Im not entirely sure but I dont think so, no.

[@flutediary]

question: so, is this required external machine (eg. laptop) to get this Alesis keytar start sounding?

[@ScoptOriginal]

I believe so. I think it is purely a midi controller with no actual sound built into it.

[@IgnacioFS]

Do you have to go click the computer to change the sound preset . . . ?

[@Najima-tc2zp]

Excuse me, are you willing to buy the Alesis Vortex 2 Keytar? I need money,. I'm from Indonesia,

[@ASTRIDRIPEPI-ck7wy]

Any delay issues being wireless?

[@handfulloscotts807]

I want one!

[@rukshan4687]

Hi, can we change different sound itself without going to pc or Mac?

[@w.coast_piano6404]

Can you switch and and down octaves ?

[@woobensparent6744]

Did you have some issues with your keytar ?

[@latinolife1550]

hey man, i play with a band here in tx, and i want to get a alesis vortex 2 , because i want to get off stage and go dance on the dance floor, but with the keytar, you think it’s possible it will work?

[@photoallergic]

3:40 Onion-cutting ninjas, gawdahmid.

[@chucksl21]

Sick bro!

[@nixeco]

Wow = Amazing product. Goes on my gotta have list. I have been using Yamaha SHS-10s for years - this looks way cooler, like everything I wanted. I think the size will be great, The wireless is mandatory. Not sure about range. I have wirelessed the shs-10. Now I have to get the software and sound packages together. Yrs !!! Get me a demo unit asap !!!!!!!!!!

[@tronlady1]

I've just got 1 and it's been incredibly frustrating so far with very little info about how to use all it's features. It's looking like you can only have 2 presets on the unit which is very, very poor

[@SocialCredit100]

I hope yamaha makes a shs 10 but bigger with more features really love the little keytars design

[@danielmikkelsen5470]

How do you get these sounds? Do they come with Q-base?

[@shreepadgandhi6739]

Fantastic...you play very well. enjoyed thoroughly. I also read somewhere else that the wireless thing isn't a trustworthy functionality. It goes off in a while. Is it so? Please respond. If I wish to play it in 'wired' mode...is it possible say with a USB cable that goes from this device to the PC? Thanks again. Planning to get one after watching your above video. Cheers - from Pune city, India

[@thephoenixchant]

Is there any tutorial on how to use the PAD as Cubase MIDI controller? I would like it to have the functions: (1Play -Stop, 2change track/instrument down - 4 record - 5/copy 6) paste 7/quantify all) programmed on the PAD. Also some way to use the knobs to control the volume opf each track, and the possibility to scroll left/right for the volumes to fit even more tracks. Is that possible on this + cubase?

[@Shmynkellbonkenstein]

Juan Andrés one can only hope they have a finished template. If not, does Cubase have some kind of midi learn? I don’t know for sure havent used cubase in ages

[@izimedia]

sweet beats!!!

[@appumusicacademy5898]

Excellent demo pl indicate the price

[@tronlady1]

How the F*** did you get the aftertouch working?

[@berniebernhardt1898]

The midnight..... I heard that!! 😉😉😍😍

[@rogeriodinardi]

I am not a professional musician, just someone who enjoys toying around on instruments. I have tried for hours to figure out how to set up this instrument and am still totally lost, which is incredibly frustrating. All I would like to do is to the play the notes on the keytar and hear sound come out of somewhere (computer or amp or anywhere). What is the EASIEST way to make this happen? I am not trying to record or play live or anything just want to hear the notes when I play them

[@GakCoUk]

This is a controller keyboard so has no internal sounds. You need to plug it in to a computer and use software

[@mmmcmdmdkdmxjdxjsjsnsns7679]

Any difference between the vortex 1 and vortex 2

[@SamuraiTrap]

Nice Keytar

[@BboyZoinks]

This is like a midi controller like the Akai mini?

[@fabricator.cap.hill.seattle]

Yes

[@christianstanleychaconbarquero]

thanks dude!

[@captainnemo1268]

Is it the same as regular KB keys right?

[@w.coast_piano6404]

How do I find backing tracks like the ones he’s using can someone like tell me what to look up lol

[@exoticcar5482]

Question, is the keytar itself or the computer the sound generator?

[@EdMelendez]

Have you ever used this with a old sound module?

[@keysWithTej]

will it work wirelessly as a midi controller with a yamaha moxf digital workstation if i plug the dongle into the usb port of the keyboard?

[@donhowardii1626]

Tej Chauhan I think it would. I seen another KZbin video where the guy had one of these and plugged the dongle into his Kronos and it basically became a wireless Kronos. Do a search on KZbin and you will see the video for yourself.

[@keysWithTej]

thanks Don. i found the video. it's actually a great piece of kit for the money. even if you're too shy to play it like a keytar (lets face it, people will love it or hate it) it makes a good wireless midi controller.

[@jeffgastineau2053]

Tej - No, it will not work wirelessly with a MOFX (I tested it with MOFX and several other Yamaha keyboards - Unsupported USB device was the response). It will work wirelessly with: Korg Kronos M-Audio Accent Module Roland FP-90 Digital Piano Roland FP-60 Digital Piano iPad with Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter with and without power iPad with original 30 pin Camera Adapter iConnectivity iConnect Audio 4+ standalone to 5 pin (then to any 5 pin midi device) iConnectivity iConnect Midi 4+ standalone to 5 pin (then to any 5 pin midi device) For more Vortex info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmqvfWCGmZuNeKs

[@tronlady1]

My iPad Air 1 and USB2 CCK aren't seeing it Jeff?? Not tried it with batteries yet someone suggested that actually works?!

[@SynthUttam]

hello sir ...plz tell me how transpose the key?

[@ArgKnoxville86]

God I wished I had the money to buy one of this

[@ChuckThunder1111]

These are cool as shit man. I've always thought so. Can't decide if I want the red one or the black!! I want the red, but the only thing is the black really makes the lights pop!!!

[@shitmandood]

Well goofy, the Vortex only has one color. lol.

[@karenwatson5796]

How heavy is it??

[@rhlopez2694]

Sounded like one of Georgio Moroder tunes.

[@George-xl9dz]

Do u need to use midi for this to work or does it have built in speakers

[@naanbreadnacho6143]

Midi only

[@DianaGRSilva]

How do you manage to play it live? I can't get how you amplify a MIDI keyboard.

[@HyperNova137]

Well, with most setups the keyboard is probably running through an audio interface, which typically has one or more different kinds of output options in the back - mine has 1/4" Left and Right outputs so you can just run run some ordinary guitar cables out to whatever kind of amplification system you want to use.

[@DianaGRSilva]

@@HyperNova137 hmmmm, so you don't necessary need a computer running protools or other sound software? I have a Scarlett interface that should do it

[@Revdrum]

I'm sold!