M-Audio AXIOM49

If you need total MIDI control and playability in a compact package, check out the Axiom 49. This advanced 49-key USB mobile MIDI controller delivers semi-weighted action plus assignable aftertouch, along with eight rubberized trigger pads that are perfect for hands-on drum programming and performance. Nine sliders complement eight endless rotary encoder knobs to control just about any software studio parameter you can think of. 15 MIDI-assignable buttons—including six transport controls—and assignable wheels and foot pedals round out total control. The dedicated front-panel keypad and backlit LCD screen provide intuitive setup. There’s room for 20 non-volatile memory locations for instant access to setups, plus compatibility with our free Enigma editor/librarian software for managing a virtually infinite library via Mac or PC.

Features:

• 49-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
• 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 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 10 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: 31.9" x 11.2" x 2.6" (81 x 28.5 x 6.6 cm)
• Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 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