Axiom 61: Advanced 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

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.

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61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted 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 4 independent configurable keyboard zones 15 buttons 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 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 MME Mac OS X Core MIDI 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) *M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. 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 *M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. **Native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported. 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. Bundled Software Ableton Live Lite 5 Ableton Live Lite 5 delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live 5—the revolutionary, multi-award winning music production solution that allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use. Registered users of Live Lite 4 and Live Delta can now enjoy the major enhancements of Live Lite 5 at no charge clicking here. details here.