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M-Audio Axiom 49

Item ID: Axiom49mk2

49-key USB MIDI Controller with Semi-weighted Action, DirectLink Mode for Automatic DAW Mapping, Pitch and Mod Wheels, 8 Trigger Pads, 8 Encoders, 9 Sliders, and Transport Controls

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Take Maximum MIDI Control!

Pro audio favorite! M-Audio's Axiom MIDI controllers have taken the music-making world by storm. You'll find these 25-, 49-, and 61-key MIDI controllers on the desktops of countless project studios, in the music labs of schools and universities, and out onstage with everyone from new to touring performers. Why? With an M-Audio Axiom 49 MIDI controller, you get all the features you want from your controller, rolled into one compact, great-looking package. The semi-weighted keys provide awesome feel for piano and synth-style parts. There are eight pads for programming beats or triggering samples plus there are a wealth of other controls to take charge of your DAW. This is your one-stop MIDI control solution for creating, producing, and performing!

And what you'll really appreciate about the M-Audio Axiom 49 MIDI controller, apart from its great looks and crazy amount of tactile control, is that it's super-easy to program it. In fact, a DirectLink mode automatically maps your Axiom 49 to popular DAW functions, so you won't even have to program your Axiom 49 - unless you want to! And with the angled top panel and bright LCD for easy viewing, you can get in touch with your Axiom 49 and program it the way you like. Perfect for performers, perfect for the software studio, the M-Audio Axiom 49 MIDI controller connects right to your Mac or PC via USB and makes way for fluid music-making - the way you want to work. Get your Axiom 49 today!

M-Audio Axiom 49 49-key MIDI Controller Features at a Glance:
  • 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
  • DirectLink mode automatically maps sliders, buttons, and encoders to common DAW and virtual instrument parameters
  • Dedicated Instrument mode button for instant switching between controlling mixer and virtual instrument parameters
  • Intuitive custom LCD display
  • 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 sliders
  • 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
  • Factory presets map controls to popular music software: Xpand!2, Hybrid, Velvet, Strike, Oddity, ImpOSCar, Minimonsta
  • 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

Get your hands on this feature-packed MIDI controller: M-Audio Axiom 49!

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Specification Detail
Number of Keys 49
Type of Keys Semi-weighted,
Aftertouch Yes
Number of Performance Pads 8
Number of Encoders/Pots 8
Number of Sliders/Faders 9
Dedicated Transport Control Yes
Other Controllers Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
System Requirements Mac OS X 10.5.8 or OS 10.6.1, Intel Core Duo, 1GB RAM
System Requirements PC Winow P (SP3): 800 MHz Intel o AMD, 256MB RAM; Windows Vista 32 (SP1) or Vista 64 (SP1): 1 GHz Intel or AMD, 1GB RAM, DiretX 10
Pedal Inputs Sustain, Expression
MIDI I/O In, Out, and USB
USB Yes
Height 3.5"
Width 31.9"
Depth 11.6"
Weight 6.9 lbs
Power Supply Bus Powered, AC Adapter Optional
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-53119-10

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based on 5 reviews

Awesome

by Ben from
April 4, 2012
Music Background: Musician
Does exactly what I want it to do. We use it in the studio in conjunction with logic to lay down anything from synth to drum kits. Awesome product. 5/5

Love My Keyboard!!!

by Q from Pine Bluff, AR
March 10, 2012
Music Background: Music Producer
My keyboard is fantastic I enjoy using it in my studio! Thanks Sweetwater!!

Great Durable Keyboard

by from
January 20, 2011
Music Background:
I’ve owned the Axiom 49 mk2 / version 2 for a few months now. I prefer the encoders on the new version because they are smooth. In the past they would click when rotated which kept me from buying th... read more [+]e keyboard, but it feels more natural now with smooth encoders. The keyboard itself is well constructed, and sturdy. I like it because I can assign whatever value I want to the encoders to control the older pots on my hardware. This way I can save the life of older hardware by being rough on the axiom (and play how I want) without worrying. You can tell it’s designed with software in mind, and it works great in that respect too. After installing DirectLink it’s just plug and play. I like the action of the keys, but I would recommend visiting a local music store and testing it before deciding to buy it…some people have different preference in how the keys feel. I hate keys that are too tight and the ones on the Axiom feel just right.

As far as cons, the keyboard doesn’t come with any accessories (except the USB cable). It’s USB powered, but it has the ability to use a power supply. This is not included, so if you use it only for midi out, you will still need to plug it in to USB unless you buy the power supply. It’s not a big deal because most home studios are going to have a computer. You have to turn off midi over USB to send midi data through cables, so a heads up on that (easy switch, explained in manual). Also, the “enter” key is on the far right of the keyboard if you’re looking for it while editing the patches.

I also suggest checking out the .pdf manual before buying it, because there’s a lot of capability in this thing. close [-]

A Great Fit

by LunchBox from Springfield, OR
April 4, 2012
Music Background: Student - Music Production
I purchased this as a replacement for a 25 key controller that went out. Great functionality and response, more buttons, knobs, wheels and pads than I really need at the moment, semi-weighted keys roc... read more [+]k... I'm glad I found this bad-boy. close [-]

A terrific keyboard controller

by from
December 27, 2011
Music Background:
This is a great 41 key controller with just enough bells and whistles to meet the demands of an expanding home studio. The semi-weighted keys will feel just right to most pianists. My only complai... read more [+]nt is that mapping for any DAW except those that are among the "direct link" pre-mapped ones is VERY tedious. close [-]

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