M Audio Axiom 61 Definitely one of the most competitive MIDI controllers out there right now for the price, and combining assignable knobs and faders with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch is a winning combination.
What M-Audio say about the Axiom 61
The Axiom 61 is an advanced 61-key USB mobile MIDI controller with semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch. Eight rubberized trigger pads are ideal for creating drum tracks and firing samples. Nine sliders and eight endless rotary encoder knobs put you in total control of your software studio. There are also 15 MIDI-assignable buttons—including six transport controls—assignable wheels, foot pedals and more. Programming is a breeze with dedicated front-panel keypad and backlit LCD screen. 20 memory locations store your setups and the free Enigma editor/librarian software lets you manage an unlimited number on your computer.
Top Features
- 61-key velocity-sensitive semiweighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
- 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads
- 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs
- 9 MIDI-assignable sliders
- 15 assignable buttons, including 6 transport buttons
- assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
- octave up/down; transpose up/down
- 4 independent configurable keyboard zones
- 10-button keypad and backlit LCD screen for total front-panel programming
- sustain and expression pedal jacks
- built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
- powered via USB or optional power supply
- class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
- 20 non-volatile memory locations
- memory dump via SysEx
- compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups
- all controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channel
- Controller Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
- Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
- on/off rocker switch
- weighs only 12 lbs.
- includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software so you can make music right away
Get Into the Action
The Axiom series of mobile USB MIDI controllers has everything it takes to get the most from your MIDI software and hardware. Semi-weighted action complete with aftertouch gives you great feel and expression for both synth parts and pianistic passages. Eight rubberized trigger pads put your drums at your fingertips for programming with feel—or easy fire samples or visual effects.
Total MIDI Control
Assign the eight rotary encoders to mixer controls like panning and effects sends, or to any synth parameters you want to control. Map the nine sliders to software mixer faders or drawbars on your virtual organ. 15 buttons*, pitch and mod wheels, and sustain and expression pedal jacks round out a tour de force of MIDI domination. Assigning controllers is simple, yet has the power to let you delve as deep as you want. Each controller can map to just about any applicable parameter in the MIDI spec, including independent channel addressing for each. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. * six buttons on the Axiom 25
Intuitive Front-Panel Programming
M-Audio Axiom MIDI controllers all feature a large backlit LCD screen for visual feedback—and the 61-key and 49-key models also place a 10-key pad right on the front panel for direct, intuitive programming. You’ll also find 9 dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common operations like preset / program change or MIDI channel +/-, octave +/-, and transpose +/-. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when you change them, for example, then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. 20 non-volatile memory locations instantly save and recall your favorite presets—and you can manage an entire preset library on your computer via SysEx dumps and our free Enigma software editor/librarian for PC and Mac.
Mobile Operation
The Axiom series is extremely compact and lightweight and all models are powered directly from your computer’s USB bus. Choose the size that’s best for your needs, then take your music anywhere you want to go.
Specifications
- MIDI Data from variable controllers
- MIDI Controller Number
- RPN/NRPN
- Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
- Pitch Bend
- GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
- MIDI Data from buttons/switches: - MIDI Controller Number
- Note On
- Note On/Off toggle
- RPN/NRPN
- MIDI CC On/Off toggle
- Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
- MIDI Machine Control
- GM/GM2/XG SysEx messages
- Size: 38.4 x 11.2 x 2.6 inches; 97.6 x 28.5 x 6.6 (cm)
- Weight: 11.7 pounds; 5.3kg
Compatibility
System Requirements
- Windows
- Pentium 3 – 800 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
- 256 MB RAM
- DirectX 9.0b or higher
- Windows XP (SP1) or higher (Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)
- Mac OS
- Macintosh G3* 800/G4* 733 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
- OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM,
- OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM
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