Alesis VORTEX WIRELESS 2 Guide D'utilisation page 5

13. Ribbon Banks (1–3): Use these buttons to select any of the three banks of the ribbon controller. In
each bank, the ribbon controller can send a different type of MIDI message, enabling you to send
up to three different messages per preset. You can set the range (the values corresponding to its
minimum and maximum positions) and type of MIDI message in the software editor.
14. Sustain: Press and hold this button to sustain any notes that are playing. Release the button to
stop sustaining them.
15. Pitch Bend Wheel: Move this wheel to send MIDI pitch bend information. You can set the
direction ("polarity") of the pitch bend wheel in the editor software.
16. Volume Slider: Move this slider to send a MIDI CC message. This control is set to volume (CC
#7) by default, but you can edit the range and number of the CC message in the editor software.
Operation
Connecting Wirelessly to the USB Receiver
Vortex Wireless 2 can send its MIDI messages wireless to the included USB receiver. Simply connect
the USB receiver to a USB port on your computer. The USB receiver is always "paired" (wirelessly
connected) to your Vortex Wireless 2, so no further steps are required.
Calibrating the Accelerometer
Before using Vortex Wireless 2 for the first time, we recommend calibrating the accelerometer so it
responds to your particular playing style.
To calibrate the accelerometer:
1. Press and hold Tilt for 5 seconds. XY1 will appear in the display.
2. Position Vortex Wireless 2 in the "minimum" position.
3. Press the Tilt button. XY2 will appear in the display.
4. Position Vortex Wireless 2 in the "maximum" position.
5. Press the Tilt button. PAS will appear in the display for 3 seconds, and the calibration will be
saved to Vortex Wireless 2.
Editor Software
Visit alesis.com and register your Vortex Wireless 2 to download the included editor software.
Restoring the Default Settings
You can erase all settings currently stored
in your Vortex Wireless 2 and restore its
original/default settings (a "factory reset").
To restore the default settings, press
and hold the lowest C and Gb keys on the
keyboard and use the power switch to
power it on.
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