M-Audio AXIOM61

The Axiom 61 is an advanced 61-key USB mobile MIDI controller with semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch. Eight rubberized trigger pads are ideal for creating drum tracks and firing samples. Nine sliders and eight endless rotary encoder knobs put you in total control of your software studio. There are also 15 MIDI-assignable buttons—including six transport controls—assignable wheels, foot pedals and more. Programming is a breeze with dedicated front-panel keypad and backlit LCD screen. 20 memory locations store your setups and the free Enigma editor/librarian software lets you manage an unlimited number on your computer.

Features:

• 61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads
• 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs
• 9 MIDI-assignable sliders
• 15 assignable buttons, including 6 transport buttons
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Octave up/down; transpose up/down
• 4 independent configurable keyboard zones
• 4 independent configurable keyboard zones
• 15 buttons and backlit LCD screen for total front-panel programming
• 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 SysEx
• 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 12 lbs.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software so you can make music right away

Specifications:

• MIDI Data from variable controllers:
      * MIDI Controller Number
      * RPN/NRPN
      * Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
      * Pitch Bend
      * GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
• MIDI Data from buttons/switches:
      * MIDI Controller Number
      * Note On
      * Note On/Off toggle
      * RPN/NRPN
      * MIDI CC On/Off toggle
      * Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
      * MIDI Machine Control
      * GM/GM2/XG SysEx messages
• Compatability: MME, Mac OS X Core MIDI
• Dimensions: 38.4" 11.2" x 2.6" (97.6 x 28.5 x 6.6 cm)
• Weight: 11.7 lbs. (5.3 kg)

PC System Requirements:

• Pentium 3 – 800 MHz or higher
• CPU may be higher for laptops
• 256 MB RAM
• DirectX 9.0b or higher
• Windows XP (SP1) or higher
• Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported

Mac System Requirements:

• Macintosh G3 800/G4 733 MHz or higher
• CPU may be higher for laptops
• OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM,
• OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM