Alesis Q MinivsAlesis Vortex Wireless 2
Summary
Alesis Q Mini and Alesis Vortex Wireless 2: 2 Alesis controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Alesis Q MiniCurrentView details → | Alesis Vortex Wireless 2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Alesis | Alesis |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 32 | 37 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Keybed | Alesis mini synth-action | Alesis synth-action with aftertouch |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 8 |
| Knobs / encoders | 1 | 0 |
| Display | None | LED |
| Pitch / mod | Buttons | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | — | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | — | Battery powered, Zones / splits |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats, Reason+ (6 months), Melodics trial | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, Xpand!2, TimewARP 2600 |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 419 × 127 × 44 mm | 935 × 310 × 95 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 3.2 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Q Mini – 32 Vortex Wireless 2 – 37
- Aftertouch: Q Mini – None Vortex Wireless 2 – Channel
- Pads: Q Mini – 0 Vortex Wireless 2 – 8
- Released: Q Mini – 2021 Vortex Wireless 2 – 2018
- Key size: Q Mini – Mini Vortex Wireless 2 – Full
- Keybed: Q Mini – Alesis mini synth-action Vortex Wireless 2 – Alesis synth-action with aftertouch
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).