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M-Audio Axiom 61

Item ID: Axiom61mk2

61-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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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 61 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 61 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 61 to popular DAW functions, so you won't even have to program your Axiom 61 - unless you want to! And with the angled top panel and bright LCD for easy viewing, you can get in touch with your Axiom 61 and program it the way you like. Perfect for performers, perfect for the software studio, the M-Audio Axiom 61 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 61 61-key MIDI Controller Features at a Glance:
  • 61-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 61!
Specification Detail
Number of Keys 61
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 38"
Depth 11.7"
Weight 13.7 lbs
Power Supply Bus Powered, AC Adapter Optional
Manufacturer Part Number AXIOM61MK2

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Great Multipurpose MIDI Keyboard

by Marcus from United States
March 11, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Producer, Artist
This MIDI keyboard is more than just a keyboard...it can act as a controler for your DAW like ProTools etc. I have this keyboard running with ProTools 10 and its GREAT! The faders tho not as responsiv... read more [+]e as actual boards do their job and the pads are super responsive. Love the feel of the semi weighted keys and the display is great for navigating your way thru a session. You can also "teach" it to control plugins as well. Looking for a multi-purpose midi keyboard then get this one....You wont be dissappointed close [-]

Great Controller

by Brad W. from Charlotte, NC/Greenville, SC
September 10, 2011
Music Background: Song Writer / Musician, Engineer and Producer
Loved this thing, I use it for writing and production in my studio. I'm sure there may be better controllers out there but at this price it's not worth looking any further! And to know on top of the... read more [+] great price and product I have Sweetwater's tech support makes this purchase a no brainer! close [-]

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