does this item come with its own sounds or do i have to use it as a controller
1647592
no onboard sounds but offers extensive sound banks thru software program (included)
1647593
This is a midi controller which means it does not have built in sounds, but it does come with software called Analog Lab which has over 5,000 sounds in it, you use this controller with a computer via USB to control the sounds in Analog Lab or other programs that use a midi controller.
1647594
Yes, it comes quite a large selection of sounds (software not built in to the device) So, It is a controller. Could be used with a lot of software Synths.
1647595
Internally? No. It is simply a USB controller. It does come with software that you can install on a Mac/PC that will allow you to have a variety of sounds. But none on board.
8033
Its a midi controller not a keyboard. The sounds you make depend on the DAW and synthesizers that you choose to use. Its a tool for music production not a standalone instrument. You can run it in ableton very easy and it comes with a download of ableton and a few synthesizers definitely worth the money if your looking to start learning music production.
343035
Hope, this is a MIDI controller that is designed to be used with external software to produce digital sounds. The type and number of sounds is completely dependent upon the software you decided to purchase and use along with the controller. This keytar does not have internal sound generating capabilities itself, but when used with different software there are virtually no limitations to the sound you can make.
2078922
It's just a mdi controller. It doesn't have its own sound gemerating machinery.
904097
No, this does not have any built-in sounds. It is strictly a MIDI controller. You must either have a hardware sound module that responds to MIDI, or you must have a computer and appropriate software (like GarageBand, for example) for this to do anything interesting.
608701
Good question. No you do not. While previous controllers came with installation disc, this one does not . You plug it in and play no extras needed. very user friendly.
8026
It is a midi controller so has different sounds. The possibilities are limitless. It comes with synth and bass plugins and has a drum pad on it. I believe it comes with Ableton too
8032
This is just a controller. The sounds you will play on it will come from music production software.
604364
It's a midi controller so it does nothing by itself. It doesn't generate its own sounds. It sends signals to some other input like music software on a computer. If you want something portable that has its own built-in sounds you would want something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Casio-SA-76-Mini-Keyboard-Orange/dp/B003VX1GI8
191355
On the image above there are several sound type settings controlled by the switch on tge bottom right. the one on the end is one that playes each randomly, the rest are all single sounds.
2071652
No... The controller just for left, right, forward, back... The sounds it makes is pretty good... it's a little cheaply made...
258927
Nope. Its just a controller.You can plug-and-play it to a dedicated synthesizer, or a Mac, or iPad, or iPhone with garage band or lesser app.
36392
The other answers are correct; the Vortex is a midi controller and doesn't have sounds of its own. The only thing I would add is that, in addition to another keyboard or a laptop, you can plug the Vortex into any midi sound generating device, such as a sound module, then plug the device into an amp.
680023
That control doesn't work with music. There is a sound controller that you need.
444683
it's a hardware sampler, meaning it doesn't use midi to control any sounds, it has it's own sounds. you could record into reason (or any DAW, I use Fl) using an interface.
1082779
I actually think it's required. Not 100% sure on that, but I can confirm I use a controller with it.
60828
No it is only a midi controller. It has to be hooked up to a computer to work as a sampler. You can load your own sounds but only through the computer. Hope this helps!