M-Audio AXIOM25

Don’t let the compact size of the Axiom 25 fool you. This advanced 25-key USB mobile MIDI controller features both semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch, plus eight rubberized trigger pads that put drum programming and performance at your fingertips. Eight endless rotary encoder knobs let you get your hands on synth parameters, virtual mixer controls and more. 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 intutive. You get 20 memory locations for on-board storage, plus free Enigma editor/librarian software to manage an unlimited number of setups via computer.

Features:

• 25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• 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 6 lbs.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software so you can makemusic right away

Specifications:

• MIDI Data from variable controllers:
      * MIDIController Number
      * RPN/NRPN
      *Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
      * PitchBend
      * GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
• MIDI Data from buttons/switches:
•     * MIDI Controller Number
      * NoteOn
      * Note On/Off toggle
      *RPN/NRPN
      * MIDI CC On/Off toggle
      *Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
      * MIDI MachineControl
      * GM/GM2/XG SysEx messages
• Compatability: MME, Mac OS X Core MIDI
• Dimensions: 18.8" x 11.2" x 2.6" (47.8 x 28.5 x 6.6 cm)
• Weight: 5.5 lbs. (2.5 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 (SP2) 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, or
• OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM