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M-Audio Axiom 61
M-Audio Axiom 61
 
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M-Audio Axiom 61 V2 USB MIDI Keyboard Details

The M-Audio Axiom 61 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 61 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 samples—while 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 61 even features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment.

Building on the best-selling MIDI keyboard controllers of all time, the updated Axiom series features DirectLink, which automatically maps the onboard controls to common parameters in DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Live, and Reason. Take control over your software studio—directly from the keyboard. Use the faders and encoder knobs to fine-tune the mix. Easily navigate through sessions using the Transport buttons. Interfacing a MIDI controller with your software doesn’t get any easier than this.

With other MIDI keyboards, assigning encoders and faders to control virtual instruments has never been easy. Now thanks to the Axiom 61 controller’s new Instrument mode, a single button instantly maps the faders, buttons, and encoders to any virtual instrument inside your DirectLink-compatible host. You get direct access to synthesis parameters such as filter cutoff, LFO rate, and envelope settings—without having to manually configure anything. It’s almost like turning Axiom 61 into a dedicated hardware synth.

M-Audio Axiom 61 V2 USB MIDI Keyboard Features

  • 61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
  • DirectLink mode automatically maps faders, buttons, and encoders to common DAW and virtual instrument parameters
  • Dedicated Instrument mode button lets you instantly switch between controlling mixer and virtual instrument parameters
  • Intuitive custom LCD display, centered on keyboard for optimum visibility
  • Angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment
  • 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, bank , mute, and solo buttons
  • Dedicated patch +/– buttons
  • Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave up/down; transpose up/down
  • 20 non-volatile memory locations
  • Memory dump via SysEx
  • 4 keybed velocity curves and 3 fixed velocity settings
  • 4 pad velocity curves, 3 fixed settings, and unique ‘step’ velocity curves
  • 2 assignable pedal inputs
  • Class-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
  • Powered via USB or optional power supply
  • Built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
  • 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

M-Audio Axiom 61 V2 USB MIDI Keyboard Includes

  • Axiom 61 keyboard controller
  • USB cable
  • Printed quick start guide
  • PDF user guide
  • Installer CD-ROM
  • Ableton Live Lite authorization card

M-Audio Axiom 61 V2 USB MIDI Keyboard System Requirements

  • Windows XP (SP3), 800 MHz Intel or AMD, 256 MB RAM
  • Windows Vista 32 (SP1) or Vista 64 (SP1), 1 GHz Intel or AMD, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 10 or higher
  • Windows 7, 1 GHz Intel or AMD, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 10 or higher
  • Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1, Intel Core Duo, 1 GB RAM

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Average Customer Review: 5 of 5 		| Total Reviews: 1 Write a review.

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Unlock your DAW (pun intended) December 29, 2006
Reviewer: Deane Patterson from San Antonio, TX United States  
If you have ever wondered why softsynths were so slow to edit, or why cubase was messy to get around in, you don't own an Axiom.
This is the fattest deal in keyboards - smooth controllers, elegent design, good fit with Cubase and Native Instruments products, and loads of tricks up it's sleeves.
The action is perfect for synths, and I'm fine with it for piano too. If you already have years of real piano, this is not the keyboard for you. The action is very light, and non fatigueing, but you will put your fist through it trying to play like it was fully weighted.
The trigger pads are great with taiko drum samples and other things that need to get hit hard.
Get a stand, it's big, though not heavy, only around 22 pounds, but it's almost as large as my dear departed Roland XP30.
The things you can make your software do with the Axiom are many and usefull. It way outperforms the Keystation range, and my Roland as a controller. And the big keys are much more fun than those two as well.

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