ALESIS VORTEX WIRELESS 2 KEYTAR!!
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Songs that I played;
Waves: bit.ly/2HjlFQk
Sakura: bit.ly/3l32CfX
Revolution: bit.ly/2Vktmji
Daisy: bit.ly/38Ls2ZM
Quota: bit.ly/3h9ZEVM
Acid: bit.ly/3tthR5N
The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2;
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Background music credits;
Bad Snacks - Mizuki, goo.gl/7BuKrC
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The best review of the Alesis Vortex Wireless 2
Thanks so much!! Super appreciated 👊
So many talented and personable young people who don't get the views they deserve.
🙌😁
duuuuude, I've always wanted to learn how to play the keytar and you playing this one like a boss makes me want to learn even more.
Haha thanks my dude!! It's such a great time!
One of them videos where you 100% expect "Twinkle twinkle little star" but instead see and hear skill
Hahaha thanks man 😂🤙
Idk how I only found this now, But DUUUUDE! That’s awesome! I absolutely love the fact that those songs you played along to are original! Great riffs too! You sure can play! I’ve actually been thinking of getting a keytar myself and I stumbled upon this video...I can absolutely tell you’ll be going places, man. And that’s if you aren’t already. Definitely subscribed. Keep the music going. 🤟🏻
Natasha - thank you so much for your encouragement! That means so much to me. I often find myself feeling discouraged in a way like I'm not good enough, or that I should drop playing music altogether in pursuit of something else. YOU are the reason why I don't stop, why I pick my head back up and play another song! Your kindness and thoughtfulness shows through your words and I am so thankful for you sending this comment - the world would be a better place if we had more people like you! I can tell that you are such an awesome person so keep being YOU! I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during this time - thank you again!! ✨
Elijah, my dude. this is very very GOOD!
You can't not post more of it! We want more Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Keytar playing!
Hey man!! Thanks so much! I'll make it happen! 🙌
🤠✌🏻UHUUUUUU YEAH!🤠✌🏻
You can play, that's for sure!
Many thanks to you, sir!! 👊
I literally just got one yesterday. Thanks for the help!
Hey that's awesome!! I'm so glad that this video could help! Enjoy the keytar and let me know if you have any questions about it! 🤙
Elijah Boisvert alright! Thanks again!
Nice legend of Zelda moment man. -_-
Ahh haha glad someone caught it 🤦♂️😂
im convinced ! i gotta get my hands on one of these. but, did you ever have any issues with the sustain being stuck, especially playing wireless? i've come across a few reviews that had some trouble with it with no solid fix and it kinda scares me lol
Right on!! So far in my playing, I haven't had any sort of those problems with the wireless. I wonder maybe if you get too far from the receiver it may start to glitch for some folks? For me it hasn't been an issue at all, however!!
Nice review.. were the sounds from the keytar or from libraries on your DAW?
thank you!! all of these sounds were from the libraries in Logic Pro - this keytar in particular doesn't have any capabilities to make sound without a MIDI-supported program!
Amazing man, I have one too (limited edition red) & i plan on using it to WIN the talent show later this year! Good stuff man!
That's so awesome!! Thanks, and best of luck to you, sir! 🙌
@@elijahB Update the talent show is in a month and I'm so unprepared!! Its ok tho hopefully I'll have something functional to play
That went quick!! I'm rooting for ya - I hope it comes together!
This instrument is awesome! It took me some time to find something it can’t do but here it is: you can’t *drumroll* switch octaves while holding sustain :)
Hey!! I never realized that - that's crazy that you found that, haha! I guess now I now: I can't switch octaves while holding sustain! Thanks for commenting! 😁🙌
Jazz aficionado for twenty years procured music knowledge through radio listened to legendary Paul Hardcastle and Johnny and Edgar Winter Blues and Rockabilly, Taj Mahal, and Slim Harpo. Lead Belly. The Keytar hybrid of guitar electric piano inventor Harry Rhodes. Happy New Year to you and family.
Happy new year to you as well!
How about the duration of the batteries when using it wirelessly, how long is its duration
It seems to last a very long time!! Since I have had it, I haven't ever had to change the batteries yet so the battery life seems to be excellent!
Did you just plug in the guitar and it made sounds? or did you downloaded something on your pc? After plugging in the lights went on, but there was no sound. I don't know if something is broken or missing
Hello!! Yes, the keytar does require software to be used on the PC to make actual sound. Plugging it in without any software will power the keytar, turning the lights on, but it won't make any sound until you open up a piece of software. If you aren't sure what to use, I would search on Google for "Best free DAWs" which might have some up-to-date software that you can use! I don't use PC, I'm on Mac so I used Garageband at the time of making this video, but now I use Logic Pro X which are both for Mac only. But yeah if you do that Google search you should be able to find some good options for PC that will allow your keytar to make sound! Just make sure that the software you download (this type of software is called a DAW) supports something called MIDI input and you should be good to go! Let me know if you are able to get things up and running!
@@elijahB thank you! :)
@@bloodwolf8879 any time!!!
Great review! Some questions though, perhaps for upcoming videos: 1) which sound VST plugg-ins do you use? 2) Is there a way of configuring the Keytar PADS to switch from different TRACKS or Sounds? Midi Mapping. It would be amazing to switch from different tacks when writing music and using it as a DAW play/record/track up/down control. I think it's possible but I don't know how. 3) How much do the batteries last? Can you connect it to D/C as well?
Hey! Thanks so much - I'm glad you liked it!! To answer those questions:
1. For all of the songs in this video, (and the majority of my music at its current state) I use stock plugins (mostly Alchemy) from Logic Pro X. So no separate VSTs on their own!
2. I am almost positive that it is possible to map those pads on the keytar to any function imaginable, within the restraints of the DAW that you're using. For example, I'm not sure how to in Logic, but with Mainstage, I've used the pads to trigger patch changes by assigning the pads to certain values inside of the Preset Editor that the Vortex comes with, and then calling up those values back in Mainstage to assign them to functions. Kind of a long and tedious process, but it does work! Again, of course depending on the flexibility of your DAW.
3. This is a FANTASTIC question!! On battery, unfortunately, I cannot testify to how long it lasts. Even in online forums, it seems as though people just don't know because it really just doesn't seem to die. For context - from since I got the keytar until now, I haven't changed the batteries once! You have the option to use the USB/MIDI cable to connect it to the computer directly, therefore bypassing the need for batteries, but also meaning it obviously isn't wireless anymore. The power switch for the keytar has three states: off, battery, and USB. Just flick to the one you want and you're off to the races!
Hope this helped!! If you've still got questions or want my to clarify something, ask away! 👍
Awesome review. I'm thinking about purchasing one, but info on these bad boys is scarce. How beefy of a computer does it take to use the Vortex 2 properly? Thanks!
Hey man - so glad you liked it!! The performance of the keytar isn't dependant on the computer necessarily - if your computer can run any other MIDI controller on your music making software (DAW) of choice, then this keytar should work just fine with whatever you've got!
@@elijahB appreciate the fast response man. You got my sub for sure!
@@SB-fm8el hey thanks so much man!! If you have any questions about the keytar or anything like that totally let me know - I'm happy to help out!! 🙌
Love the skills man! Keep up the creativity! I also had a question about the Keytar! I just bought one and all the programs seem so confusing! I also can’t find all the cool presets everyone is using on all these TH-cam videos! Any advice you can give me that would help me out? Also do you have any experience with using it through an iPad? I have both a MacBook and iPad but I’d like to use the iPad if It’s pretty much the same! Thank you for the vid man! I’ll mostly be using this Keytar in worship music so it gives you an idea of what I’m looking for!
Hey dude!! Thanks so much!
I used my Mac in this video to connect the keytar to with Logic Pro X, but GarageBand, Mainstage, or anything like that works too! As for an iPad, I don't know from experience as I don't have one, but I would imagine that if you got the right adapter, like lighting to USB, it should work with apps like the mobile version of GarageBand! I know I've seen other MIDI controllers in action on the iPad, so I'm sure this would be no different - as long as you get that adapter to go from USB to lightning!
Totally let me know if you have any more questions!
Thanks Elijah! What about presets and other sounds? Where are you getting them from?
@@nathancaleb21 this is a bit confusing, so let me know if I need to explain it better! So the keytar itself actually has no presets, or any sound at all, but instead connects to the computer through MIDI, which basically means that when you press a note on the keytar, it's sending a signal to the Mac and your software like GarageBand (or whatever you're using) and tells it to generate a sound. In other words, the computer is generating the sounds, not the keytar! This is cool because it means that this keytar has an endless amount of patches that can be played with it!
I hope I explained that alright! For more details, do a quick Google search for "MIDI" - somebody there might be able to explain that better, haha!
Hi, good playing skills, can you please tell me if you've ever played it using an ipad, if it's true that some apps don't recognize the sustain button or pitch bend
Thank you!! Ooh, that's a good question. I've played this only using computers, but I have tried a couple different pieces of software and everything has worked right for me! I wish I had a way to test it out for you but I don't have an iPad or iPhone. I would think that everything should be mapped and recognized correctly on iOS, but I can't say for sure! Sorry I don't have a definitive answer on that!
@@elijahB thank you anyway
@@greenrobot5 sure thing!!
Hi Elijah, this is an amazing video! I'm very new to the keytar and midi stuff so I have a question. How exactly do the sounds work? Does this keytar come with built in sounds, or do you have to program them in? If so, how would I program them in? Sorry for all the questions, I look forward to your feedback!
Hi YSG! Thank you so much!! So the keytar does not produce any sound on it's own, nor does any other MIDI controller. The way that you use this keytar to produce sound, is you plug it in or use wirelessly with a Digital Audio Workstation or DAW, and the DAW itself produces the sound. The Vortex Wireless 2 comes with some software that can be used with it for sure, (but I had my own already so I didn't use any of it!) but you can look online to see what it comes with in the box. Anyways I hope this has helped - let me know if you have any more questions!!
@@elijahB wow thank you so much, that makes sense! Thank you for the help!
@@donovansweeney9114 of course - I'm really glad I could help! For real I love talking about this stuff so if you're curious about anything feel free to reach out! 🙌
Bro your mega good at that I really want one of those they are so good BTW great riffs
Hey man thank you so much!! 🤙
You sjould make some more video's covering songs. I'm looking around to also buy the vortex 2 wireless. And love seeing you play the vortex.
You still like it?
Maybe some dance/EDM covers?
Seems like the perfect keytar to play live in a dance oriented live set. Timmy trumpet style on tommorrowland - like.
Hey!! Thanks so much for watching - I'm so glad you like the video! So far I still love the Vortex - it has been fantastic all the way through and I still use it constantly. I have played a couple live sets with it as well using Mainstage, and it works really well with that! I can assign any button to just about any function and that flexibility is just awesome.
I'm going to be starting back up with some more content on my channel in the coming weeks, so I will write that down on my video list to revisit the Vortex and cover some EDM songs!! In the meantime if you have any specific questions about the Vortex, feel free to ask away! Thanks again!
was looking around at alesis demo videos, really surprised that the songs you tried it out with were originals. reaaalllly fucking good dude. you should post on spotify if you havent already
Ayyy thanks so much!! I appreciate that tons!! I'm testing that waters with Spotify right now, I have one single up from last summer but I'm working on a full album right now! 🤙
Excellent review and great playing!
Hey thanks so much Adam!! I appreciate that man 🙌
Excellent video dude! You play really well! Quick question, when on wireless mode, do you feel any latency from when pressing the keys to when you’re hearing it?
Thanks so much man - I'm glad you liked it!! When I bought the keytar, I was expecting a bit of latency in wireless mode - however, I was surprised to find that there is no discernible latency at all! And I am VERY picky about even a small bit of latency, but there is none here which is awesome! Let me know if you have any more questions - I'm happy to help out!
Elijah Boisvert Thank you brotha! Might get one myself after watching this video.👍🏼
@@xarosmusic Hey that's awesome!!! Happy jamming, man! 👊
Hi there!! Im looking only for the usb, does anybody know where i can find it?
Ooh, I'm not sure where you might be able to find it. You're looking for the USB dongle part to buy as a replacement?
@@elijahB yes!! Im buying a used one, but it doesnt have the usb dongle
Ah I see!! Unfortunately I'm not sure where you could buy one, but I do know that once you get it there should be a way to re-pair the new dongle with the keytar! Let me know if you have any luck - if I find them online somewhere I will definitely send you the link!
@@elijahB thank you very much bro!! I would appreciate it very much
eBay or Amazon
your video alone inspired me to buy one!
Aw man thank you TheGMK; right on homie!! Hey enjoy it - such a fun instrument to jam on!
Yeah best review for sure man👍
Do you suggest it for beginners?
Thanks so much man!! I think there definitely is a bit of a learning curve on how to assign the different pads and faders, but overall I think it's very aproachable and can be used plug-and-play perfectly fine!
@@elijahB ok man sounds good thanks
Very cool! I’m thinking about getting one of these.
If you're looking for a keytar, I'd definitely recommend!! The wireless makes all the difference, too - super fun to play and have that freedom to move around!
Excellent vid Elijah. I see you did this vid in Oct last year. Are you still using the Vortex and if so how are you finding it now, still good? Also have you ever seen the Nu-Motion Revo1 Curveboard?
Hi there - thanks so much!! I am absolutely still using this keytar to this day!! Actually if you'd like, you can take a peek at my latest video on my channel and it's featured in that! The keytar is just as great as when I got it, for sure - not super useful as a creative tool for me personally, but it is a FANTASTIC performing tool! I haven't heard of the Curveboard, unfortunately, but I wish I had info on that so I could give you a comparison!
Anyways, I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions at all!! 👍
🔥🔥🔥 This is awesome 🎹🙌🏾😎💫
Ayy thanks my dude!! 🤙
Quick question: are any of the sounds pre-saved on the keytar? I need it for my band and we would connect it midi to speaker
Hey! No, there are no sounds built in - no 1/4 inch output or anything like that! It has to run through a computer (or a phone if you can get a good app and enough adapters to plug everything in, haha) and then to a speaker! Let me know if you have any more questions!
@@elijahB urghh i guessed that. so its useless to me, thanks anyways. Do you know any "real" keytars that are not that expensive and not only a midi controller?
@@KnochenGott ah that stinks!! No, I don't really know of many other keytars at all, I just wanted a MIDI one and this is the one I stumbled across!!
@@elijahB welp, imma go and search XD have a nice day
@@KnochenGott gotcha!! I hope you end up finding something that works out for you!! 👍
certified keytar moment.
Very cool presentation, I have really enjoyed seeing a cool and good looking guy showing up with arguably the best keytar on the market. Having said that I believe that the keytar is taking away the main capacity of the keys player - their ability with two hands and sustain and other pedals to make the band sound full and sophisticated, something hardly achievable without the good keys player and gear. Playing along with the backing track with another keyboard sound only justifies my point. You are either a live band or a DJ - there is nothing in-between. Thanks for the video.
Hi.
What do you think about that keytar?
Is IT good? I want IT to play cumbia
Hi! I love it! Still to this day the keytar has been great!
Hi Elijah, Your Sakura jam was great , do you know if the Ableton live lite that comes with the Vortex is proprietary to the Vortex and can you use it with other midi devices as well? I am going to order a V2 but wanted to ask that question to see if you knew. Thanks for the great vids.
Hello!! Thanks so much for watching my videos - I really appreciate that! All of the software that comes with the Vortex are just the standard copies of them, so Ableton Live Lite will work with other MIDI controllers! Thanks again, and let me know if you have any other questions! 🙌
Elijah those sounds you are using I like every one of them. What plug in do you use for sounds? I like Alchemy and Nexus my go to for now and some built in sounds in the DAW as well. I use Live. Have Logic too but like Live better
Gotcha - and thanks so much! Every single track in this video was made with all default patches from Logic - most of which are Alchemy. Believe it or not, most of these tracks were made in GarageBand with the default GarageBand sounds, actually! After using GarageBand for so long, I switched to Logic of course!
Thanks. DAW sounds always have some gems. I never used Logic X. maybe now the undo function works after tweaking plugin? One reason i prefer Live is I can undo the plugin tweaks. That is very useful especially at the post production stage.
Ohh I get what you're saying! I think you might be right about that still, but I can't think of whether it still happens or not off the top of my head actually! The reason I moved to Logic was just because it was the logical (pun totally intended) move coming from GarageBand, which I'd used since I was about 11!
Great video ! Is it possible to use it with our internal logic pro plugins ? Did you Try to use the single with an iPad ? Many thanks
Hey, thanks dude!! Yes - the keytar works just fine with internal Logic Pro X plugins. In fact, all of the plugins that I used for the songs in this video were stock plugins! I didn't try with an iPad, but if there's an application on the iPad that supports MIDI input, then the keytar should support it also!
Estoy emocionado porque tendré uno amigo, y tus solos perdona pero te los copiaré porque los haces demasiado buenos eres un maestrooooo!
Aww muchas gracias eres tan cortés!! Música es una idioma para todos ✨
Great review! Thank you for sharing this!
Ah of course!! I'm so glad you liked it man!
Are there instruction books that show how to play certain songs? Also, is the Keytar programmed with certain sounds or do they come from Garage.
Hey! No, the instruction books included with the keytar are only user manual type booklets. The keytar itself also has no sounds onboard, so it is only playable by using a DAW like GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton, and more!
I have an Alesis Vortex wireless 2 as well and am using it in my metal band!!!
No wayyyyyy!!! That is SO cool oh my gosh! What kind of patches do you like to use?
@@elijahB I’ve been using ableton and just experimenting with what it has. My band is called Crown the Sinner. No keyboard parts are recorded but I’m gonna start doing it live soon!
I love it!! That is rad I love it! Hey the keytar is awesome for live stuff especially. I hope you enjoy it man
Nice brother so great tutorial by you
Dear can I play it in my orchestra programs
If that program supports MIDI software instruments and the use of MIDI controllers then you should be in the clear!
such a great video!
Thanks so much, man!! 👊🙌
Do you need a computer for this ??? Cause I don’t have one !! Can we play with headphones??
Unfortunately this does require a computer or a synthesizer or keyboard that supports MIDI input via a USB cable!
@@elijahB oh well , I guess I won’t buy a keytar soon !!! Maybe the Roland AX edge can be play with headphones 🤷🏻♂️ but it’s cost 3 times more 😂 Thx for the reply 🤘
Ah man go figure!! I hope you can find one that works out for you - good luck my friend! 🙌
@@elijahB thx a lot 🤘
Great review, thanks!
Thank you! Glad it could help! 👍
Oye que programa usas? Y como se llaman los synths? es que se oyen hermosos
Yo uso la programa Logic Pro X en un MacBook. En este video usé muchas synths differentes pero mi favorito aquí se llama Analog Fizz Lead! Lo siento para mi español, no es mí idioma primero jaja
@@elijahB ohhhh, ok muchas gracias, y 0ir tu español no te preocupes hablas de lo mejor, casi ni se nota que hablas inglés porque lo dominas a la prefeccion✨
I needed this video.
I'm so glad it was able to be there for you! 😊
Does it have a speaker on it or does it come through the laptop? Also you reckon it would work on a laptop
Hello!! It only works through a computer or laptop, it doesn't have any speakers of it's own. This keytar is just a MIDI controller, so it requires other software to produce sound! That being said - if you get a DAW software on your laptop that supports MIDI, it should work just fine. I recommend GarageBand which happens to be free if you own a MacBook!
@@elijahB you are a true g eljah thank you mate
Anytime man!! If you've got anything you're trying to figure out let me know - I'll be here! 👌🏻
Does your program have portamento? Mine currently does not (I'm cheap) and I was wondering if there was a way to make that sliding sound in the first song with just the keytar.
Hey! So the patch that I was using in that first track didn't have portamento on at all actually - though I could turn it on if I wanted to I'm Logic Pro X (which is what I use!). So how I did that effect was just by having my hand on the pitch wheel making fine movements throughout the entire solo to give it that bouncy portamento feel! Hope this helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! 👍
@@elijahB Huh, what semitone is it bending to total? At 2 mine wobbles horrendously. Although, I am using Caustic 3 on android.
@@elijahB Ha! There is portamento but I have to patch the synth myself on the Modsynth using a lag processor for the note input.
Ahh gotcha!! I've used Caustic in the past but I'm definitely not super familiar with it! I had it bend to just a whole step up or down, yeah; interesting that it's that weird on Caustic! Good that you found portamento though haha - that's over my head for sure 😂👍
@@elijahB It works by storing the last note so even if I let go it still slides the next note, but it's better than nothing.
Awesome brother ♥️ Keep it up
Thanks bro!! 🙌
What a beauty, i wish i had one. And nice review bro, it's non-profesional and with a little bit of humor, and for that is than i love it haha, make more videos please 🥳. All the support from Chile 😈🌹
Thanks so much man!!! Haha that's super nice of you - I'm planning on starting up some more videos again this coming weekend so stay tuned!
Thanks again - that made my day right there 🤙
Question. I'm considering getting one. Do you have a problem with stability while you're playing it? I see people propping it on the top of their leg.
Hey! I have had no problem with it - I've used it on stage a few times and I've been super mobile by being able to kinda walk/run around while playing! Granted, this is the only keytar I've ever played, so it may seem larger or like it needs balance to a keytar veteran, but for newcomers I don't think it'll be a problem! I hope this helps!
@@elijahB Hey thanks for the reply. This will be my first Keytar so I don't have anything to compare it to but I have a ton of vst's. Great job on your tracks.
@@tali813 Gotcha, dude!! And thanks so much! 🙌
You rock bro great video!!!
Ayy thanks so much!!! 🤙
It's been 2 years, but does he still comment?
You know it 😉😂
Does the sound come from your pc ? Does the keytar have its own speakers ?
Hey there! The sound comes from the PC through whatever software you are using. The keytar cannot do anything at all unless it is run through a DAW or other audio software that supports MIDI on the PC!
@@elijahB thanks 🙏
@@srihariharanganesh5600 No prob!! Let me know if you have any other questions - I'm happy to help out! 😁🙌
Hi there, could someone help me to know how do we connect this keytar to the speaker through the mixer. I connected the midi cable to the keytar from the sound mixer but the sound isn’t coming through the speaker. Do I need to do anything else please?
Yes! Because this is a MIDI controller, you actually need to connect it to a device that makes that actual sound output. I recommend a phone or a laptop with an application of your choice, such as Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Ableton, or FL Studio. These are called "DAWs" and you can search online to find some that are compatible with your equipment!
Thanks a lot for your prompt response
@@SUBINGEORGE-k5t you are welcome!
Hmm, what if wireless dongle gets lost? Where to buy a new one?
That is a great question!! I actually am not sure where you could pick up a new one. Hopefully somewhere online would have them I hope?
I Want One Of These. by the way great playing
Haha I love it - they're loads of fun to play!! Thanks so much! 👊
Mam pytanie odnosnie tego instrumentu ile posiada brzmień ?
Właściwie nie ma żadnych dźwięków, ponieważ używa MIDI do komunikacji z komputerem, a komputer tworzy dźwięk!
@@elijahB dzięki to znaczy, że można wgrać tam każde brzmienie z modułu np innego klawiszowego instrumentu np Yamahy czy Norda 🎶👍
Chodzi mi o zachowanie konkretnych barw z innego instrumentu do wgrania go tam w syntheizer Alesis Vortex
@@grzegorzandruszkiewicz-pia9181 Rozumiem!! Nie jestem pewien, jak to zrobić, ale zdecydowanie poszukaj w Internecie i zobacz, czy inni ludzie wiedzą, jak to zrobić! Powodzenia!
@@elijahB dzięki bardzo 🎶👍
amigo yo tengo este alesis vortex de pronto se satura y se vuelve intermitente pasa eso con tu alesis vortex¿
¡Hola - lo siento que tienes esta problema! Para mi, mi Vortex no ha tenido este problema, so no se como a se arreglar. Ojala que haya otras personas que tengan el misma problema que tienes que puedan ayudarte. Lo siento otra vez!
Hey! I’m very new and want to get one just got some quick questions. What program should I use on PC? Also, can you make the pads play a specific audio file that you choose with that program and could you program the whole keytar for a specif song and switch between programes for each song with a button?
Yo!! That's awesome that you picked one up. It's totally up to you on what program to want to use on PC - there's Pro Tools, FL Studio, Ableton and more, all with their advantages and disadvantages! Definitely do some research to see which one you want to get! In theory, you should be able to map the pads on the keytar to any function, depending on the program you have - so extra research on the specifics of each program would be good also! I hope this helps - let me know what program you end up deciding on! Happy keytar-ing! 🤙
Elijah Boisvert hey bro thanks for the response seriously! I should mention I plan to use it live at church so I’m not sure if I could still use Fl studio for that. Do you still recommend those for live use? Thanks so much!! Also, would you know where I can get samples of worship songs like Alive by Hillsong Y&F?
@@criscpz you bet!! And that's awesome!! I use mine at church quite a bit with Mainstage with it on my Mac. I'm not super familiar with many music-making programs outside of Logic and Mainstage since those are the only two that I've had, but something like FL Studio and those others might be trickier to use live - I recommend checking around to see if anyone has done it! For samples and patches from Hillsong Y&F, I'm not sure if there is a specific source to get them from, but I do know that many patches in those songs come from a plugin called Omnisphere, which is awesome! The downside to that, is Omnisphere is kind of pricey, so I haven't got it yet - I've just done my best to recreate many of the patches for my own use! That route has actually been awesome for me as I've gotten to learn a ton about patch creation, as well as put my own flair on them! 👍
Elijah Boisvert Thanks so much man, before I checked out your videos I was like “this guys to nice he must be a believer” way to shine the light of Jesus brother!
Yes!!! Amen to that 🙏🙌
Is there a latency on your keytar. My keytar has a small delay and do you have any idea about that
I've got no latency! I would check something in your DAW, maybe it's related to that?
thx for the video...good one..i loved that 2nd last composition
Hey thanks a ton - I'm glad you liked it! 🙌
@@elijahB buddy your music links r not working..check them please and provide correct links. would love to check ur music
Thanks for the heads up! Since this video had come out, the name of my SoundCloud changed, which also changed all of the links to the songs. Just updated them now 👍
@@elijahB cool.. would check now them then 🤩
Hey Elijah,
Your music is awesome! checked it yesterday.
hey I need an honest advise from you. actually my M-Audio Oxygen61 controller is not working properly hence i am planning to buy a new midi controller. i am confused between this Alesis wireless2 keytar and Roand A49. which one would you recommend? my main purpose is to use it for music programming in my home studio. do you find your keytar better than the regular midi controllers out there ?
also i have seen many negative reviews about this keytar; how is your experience? any word of advice would be very helpful.
So does it also has built in boxes? Or do you need an amplifier
It only works via MIDI! So it needs to be connected to a computer or a mobile device with software that can drive it. And then those devices need speakers of some kind!
@@elijahB Ahh okay
Thank you!
@@dylan2478 you’re welcome!!! 😊
Probably gonna sound really dumb but I can't find the price or where to buy it on the website
Oh you're good!! I didn't actually buy mine straight from Alesis - I got mine from Sweetwater here! bit.ly/3hOKBhY
@@elijahB woah wasn't expecting a response so soon thanks
@@M.T_Chimpanski haha you bet!! 🙌
Yeah! I want one too!! KIdd Video man haha
I can't find your music on SoundCloud
Hey! I recently moved these songs to my new page elijahboisvert.com/archive! All of the songs featured in this video will be found there!
which program do u use?
I use Logic Pro X!
Felicitaciones muchacho, muy buena demostración, eres muy bueno como músico, pienso comprar este modelo, ya tuve los dos anteriores y veo que el 2 trae muchas cosas nuevas. Saludos desde Argentina.
¡Hola Manuel, muchas gracias para mirando! Estoy feliz que podría ayudar. Digame si compras el modelo nuevo!! Saludos y gracias!
Is there any way to use the keytar without a computer?
Hello!! Unfortunately this keytar requires some other MIDI synthesizer or computer to actually generate the sounds being produced - so it cannot be used in its own.
Great vid man!
Thanks so much bro!!! 👊
Why do you have to plug it up to a computer is it for power or for the speakers
Hey! So this keytar is only a MIDI controller, meaning that it doesn't produce any sound on its own. If you're unfamiliar with MIDI, think of it as a normal computer keyboard; when unconnected, it produces nothing, but when connected to a computer, it becomes useful! So yes and yes - it connects for power and sound!
Thanks man
Amazing
Thank you!!!
So good...👍👍
Thank you Mukhamad!!
I’ve got a question for you, since you seem to know a lot more about this than I do! I just got a keytar for Christmas, after looking into them for months and months. Problem is, I can’t figure out how to map out the keytar the way I’d like it. The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Preset Editor comes with very very little instruction, and leaves me completely lost.
Hey man, I hope you had a great Christmas! Yeah, the preset editor is pretty confusing! For me to map it, I haven't used the editor much, (unless I wanted to change the color of the pads!) but instead, used my DAW to do it - in this case Logic! Now there were a few times where I did use the editor, because I didn't know how to use Logic to accomplish what I wanted: when I wanted to assign the pads to different notes, I just changed the "note" value inside of the editor until I got the note I wanted! I don't understand what the number means, so it was kind of a guess-and-check type of thing! Anyways, I hoped this helped!! Let me know if you have any more questions! 👍
Thank you! How does logic x pro differ from Ableton Live? & how would I make the sliders have effect, because as of right now, they do nothing.
@@DOSullivan ooh, that's a good question! I've never actually used Ableton so I'm not quite sure how to do that! Doing some research on Google for "assigning functions to controllers in Ableton" or something like that should get you some better help than I can offer on this one!!
I’ll try and find some more, but most what I’ve seen hasn’t been too helpful. Thank you for the help though! I appreciate it. By the way- 300th subscriber. 🤟🏽
@@DOSullivan cool dude - sounds like a plan! And thanks for the sub!! My goal before the end of 2018 was 300, and you just made that happen!! Many thanks 🙌
Do you still have that keytar
yes I do!!! it still works like a charm and I use it every now and again!!
@@elijahB are you from the states or where are you from
I am from the states! New Hampshire, to be exact.
@@elijahB do you also have instagram? And that keytar is great
Cool I want one
what is the software your using?
Hey! I use Logic Pro X, with no additional plugins or anything. Luckily, the keytar works with it right out of the box, I didn't even have to set anything up!
Elijah Boisvert was there any latency ?
Nope, none at all! Wired or wirelessly, there was zero latency! I actually just used it at a gig last night, and I was jumping all over the stage with it for the last song, and it was awesome!
Elijah Boisvert dude your sound presets are amazing like is it possible to get a tutorial on how you programmed everything
Thanks so much!! And yeah, I'll totally look into making something like that! Is there a song from the video in particular that you'd like to see?
What do I need on my Computer to have this thing play
You just need some software called a DAW!! I'd recommend doing a Google search for some DAWs and make sure they are compatible with MIDI!
@@elijahB Thinks for your answer i will try it
@@nicoletalbot3271 you're welcome!! Let me know if you can find some!
@@elijahB I will thank you for your gentlyness
Please make tutorials about play the instrument
NOICE
Bro what happened to the revolution songgg??
Oh shoot! All of my links have been relocated to elijahboisvert.com/archive. I’ll update the description with new ones!
Boom, fixed the links. Thank you for the heads up bro I appreciate you! 🙏🏻
please, show how to use the live 10 lite or how to put music into this device. I´ve just got the alessis
Hey!! Unfortunately, I don't have Ableton, so I don't know how to do it myself! Any instructions for using a MIDI controller on Live 10 Lite should also apply to the Vortex Wireless 2, so I'd try running some searches for that! Best of luck to you - I hope it works out! 👍
what program do you have to put on your labtop
I use Logic Pro X, but you can really use any music-making program of your choice!! You can look up options that support MIDI and you should be good to go.
@@elijahB thank you very much
No problem man!!
How much is it?
I got mine from Sweetwater for about $350!
Elijah Boisvert thanks, might fuse a keytar with some hardcore rock
Oh dude that sounds sick haha!
Hey i don't have a mac so what other free software could i use
Hey!! That tricky, I'm necessarily sure off the top of my head but I know there are a lot of options out there! One thing that I can recommend is if you buy a Vortex Wireless 2 new, it comes with a copy of Ableton Live 10 Lite I believe, and that is a great option!
@@elijahB ah alright cheers mate appreciate it
Sure thing!!
What software do you use for the sounds?
Hey!! I use Logic Pro X, as that's the software I'm familiar with for all of my music production - though any DAWs/music programs that accepts MIDI input will work, such as Ableton and ProTools, or some free options like GarageBand (the best free option if you have a Mac) or LMMS!
@@elijahB Ok thank you!
You bet dude! I'm here if you have any other questions! 🙌
Dude this is so cool what the hey !!!
Yo!! Haha thanks so much - gotta love the keytar! I actually just posted a video on my channel where I'm playing it today - you should check it out! 🙌
@@elijahB I definitely will! I've been very seriously considering purchasing a keytar myself ;)
@@willmill7431 cool, cool!! Hey if you have any questions or anything, let me know! 👍
@@elijahB Thanks man!!
What program are you using for the keytar ?
Hello!! I am using Logic Pro X to run the keytar here!
I would like to know if a program for sounds is included in the purchase of the alesis vortex 2?
Hey!! You can see all of the included software at the very bottom of this page: bit.ly/3hdgIZI
Hope this helps!
Hey I can't really find the link
I gotcha bro! Are you looking for the keytar link? www.alesis.com/products/view2/vortex-wireless-2
Witaj . Pokaż jak podłączyć do komputera Alesis
Cześć! Wystarczy podłączyć dołączony kabel USB bezpośrednio do komputera i to zadziała!
Can you use it on a guitar amp?
Ah no, not out of the box - the keytar actually makes no sound without something that can control it, as it is a MIDI controller. If the computer or device that you use to control the keytar can output to an amp like a computer, then your possibilities for outputs are endless!
Nice job young man...
Thanks so much!!! 😁
Can I know the price of it
Yes! I got mine for around $300 USD!
@@elijahB thanks
@@sachinthabasnayake1261 no problem!! 👍
Very nice. Im here because I watched a video of Xiomara Juarez.
Right on!!
That great👏