The M-Audio Axiom 49 controller delivers everything you need to maximize your production power and performance.
The M-Audio Axiom 49 controller combines all the production power and performance you need to get the most from your music software and MIDI gear. More than just a "data entry" controller, the Axiom 49 features piano-style, semi-weighted keys for a musically satisfying playing experience. Large dynamic trigger pads make it easy to program beats and trigger one-shot sampleswhile the encoder knobs, faders, and buttons deliver complete real-time control over your software. DirectLink mode provides easy, automatic access to common DAW functions including transport, mixer, track pan, and virtual instrument parameters-no complicated setup required. Axiom 49 even features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment.
Features:
- 49 piano-style, semi-weighted keys - musically satisfying playing experience
- 9 mixer-style faders and 8 smooth rotary encoders - hands-on control over your DAW
- Angled top panel and centrally positioned LCD - better ergonomics on stage and in the studio
- DirectLink mode - automatically map onboard controls to DAW mixer parameters?no complex setup required
- Axiom Instrument Maps - instant access to virtual instrument parameters for a hardware synth-like experience
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC)
OS: Windows XP SP3*
Hardware/software: 800 MHz Intel or AMD**, 256 MB RAM
OS: Windows Vista 32 (SP1) or Vista 64 (SP1)
1 GHz Intel or AMD**, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 10 or higher
OS: Windows 7
1 GHz Intel or AMD**, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 10 or higher
* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.
** CPU may be higher for laptops.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (MAC)
OS: OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1 or higher
Hardware/software: Intel Core Duo, 1 GB RAM
Please check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
KEYBOARD
- 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
- 4 zone buttons for stacking and splitting sounds on up to 4 MIDI channels
- 8 assignable trigger pads
- 8 assignable rotary encoder knobs
- 9 assignable faders
- 9 assignable buttons with LED lights for DAW feedback
- 6 dedicated transport controls with LED lights for DAW feedback
- 6 edit buttons
- dedicated track up/down, mute, and solo buttons
- dedicated patch +/? buttons
- assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
- octave up/down; transpose up/down
- 2 assignable pedal inputs
- built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
- on/off rocker switch
- powered via USB or optional power supply
