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M-Audio Axiom 61

61-key USB MIDI Controller with Aftertouch, Nine Sliders, Eight Knobs, and 15 Buttons

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A 61-key MIDI Controller with Aftertouch and Assignable Controls!

M-Audio's new Axiom 61 is part of the more advanced Axiom line of MIDI controllers. Built around an even more rugged chassis, the Axiom 61 includes 61 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys with assignable aftertouch, eight MIDI trigger pads, six reassignable transport buttons, 20 non-volatile memory locations and more.

M-Audio Axiom 61 MIDI Controller Keyboard at a Glance:
  • Dynamic and expressive playing capability
  • Assignable knobs and transport controls put you in command
  • Includes Live Lite and Enigma editing software for great performance right out of the box

61 semi-weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, plus pads
If you need total MIDI control and playability in a compact package, check out the Axiom 61. This advanced 61-key USB mobile MIDI controller delivers semi-weighted action plus assignable aftertouch, and eight rubberized trigger pads that put drum programming and performance at your fingertips.

Assignable knobs and transport controls
Eight endless rotary encoder knobs let you get your hands on synth parameters, virtual mixer controls and more. Nine assignable sliders make fader control possible. Six transport controls can also assign to control other MIDI parameters. Virtually everything is freely MIDI-assignable - and the backlit LCD screen makes programming easy and intuitive. You get 20 memory locations for onboard storage.

Includes Live Lite and Enigma editing software
The Axiom 61 helps you get started making music right away by including a copy of Ableton Live Lite. This music production solution allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit your musical ideas. Live brings acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments, as well as your digital audio recordings, together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use. In the end, Live lets you focus on what really matters: your music. In addition, the Axiom 61 includes free Enigma editor/librarian software to manage an unlimited number of setups via computer.


M-Audio Axiom 61 MIDI Controller Keyboard Features:
  • 61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
  • 9 assignable sliders
  • 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads
  • 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs
  • 6 transport buttons reassignable to other MIDI parameters
  • Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Octave up/down; transpose up/down
  • Preset / program change / MIDI channel +/- buttons
  • Backlit LCD screen
  • 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 Sys Ex
  • 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 11.7 lbs.
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite music production software so you can make music right away

The M-Audio Axiom 61 offers easy control over DAWs and soft synths!
Specification Detail
Dimensions 38.43 x 3.42 x 11.22 in.
Weight 19 lbs.

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based on 8 customer reviews

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Carson McClain
What a great feeling controller!! If you like to feel the keys under your fingers, this semi-weighted controller is where it's at. Durable contruction, eight trigger pads, and assignable knobs and sliders... Serious features for your $$.
Luke Herian
The Axiom series of controllers from M-Audio have got to be the best bang-for-the-buck product in the world of controllers. You get a great feeling keybed, trigger pads, faders, knobs, transport controls, and a ton of buttons. No other controller packs this much control into a package this affordable. The Axiom is a must-have for anyone who's using software-based instruments.

The keys to a better tomorrow

by Gene from Philadelphia
April 3, 2008
Music Background: Composer/Sound Designer
This is a GREAT controller. The keys feel wonderful, the after-touch is sensitive, and the faders are smooth. I really like the fact that rotary encoders are 360 endless. An interesting addition to... read more [+] this is the 8 drum pads. They are big and responsive. On top of that you have assignable transport controls and assignable buttons. M-Audio thought of just about everything and they put it into a light weight and sturdy machine with incredible programming and implementation options. I've had mine for a couple years now and it just keeps on going despite use and hours of hard playing. If you want control of your midi, look no further! M-Audio's got your back on this one. close [-]

love it!!!!!!!!!!

by Dj Manuel from Detroit, MI
March 30, 2007
Music Background: recording engineer, beat maker
great quality well built, awesome features i just love it!!!

Nice Key Weight!

by Dave S. from Austin, TX
October 26, 2008
Music Background: Live Praise & Worship
I have had this for 3 weeks and used it live 3 times so far. Wow, I really like this keyboard. Specifically, the action is perfect. I normally use an M-Audio 88 Key weighted keyboard for my main wo... read more [+]rk, but I wanted a 2nd keyboard specifically for lead work.

Sorry, but a weighted keyboard for lead work is a bit too hard for me. And the typical non-weighted synth-like keyboards feel like a TOY, which makes me feel sick. Fortunately, I think M-Audio designed this keyboard JUST FOR ME! Yay! The snappy kickback-action is wonderful, no kidding.

Also, the keyboard is so light, and because of that, I can get by with a lightweight bag for toting it (something I wouldn't try with my 88 key keyboard).

The things I would like, however are:

1.) More buttons which I can use for patch-changes. Like maybe 50 buttons just for that!

2.) I'd like to be able to transmit on more than 4 channels simultaneously. Why not all 16? What are we trying to do: save some trees or something?

3.) I'd also like to have a THRU connection. The fact that M-Audio has nixxed these is a mystery to me. I guess they don't think anyone plays live anymore ... only in their home studios?

4.) Along with the 16 channels output of MIDI, I'd like to have multiple midi-outs, and the ability to program which channels go to which MIDI out.

5.) Hey, while we're fooling with MIDI connectors, how about giving us 2 or more MIDI in's which do a MERGE, so we don't need to have a merge box when using another keyboard with this one?

Overall, I like this keyboard! close [-]
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