M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller

Don’t let the compact size of the M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller 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 be assigned 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 on-board storage, plus free Enigma editor/librarian software to manage an unlimited number of setups via computer.

 Left Front

M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller 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 music production software so you can make music right away

 Center Front

The M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller has everything it takes to get the most from your MIDI software and hardware. Semi-weighted action complete with aftertouch gives you great feel and expression for both synth parts and pianistic passages. Eight rubberized trigger pads put your drums at your fingertips for programming with feel—or easy fire samples or visual effects.

 Right Front

Assign the eight rotary encoders to mixer controls like panning and effects sends, or to any synth parameters you want to control. Map the nine sliders to software mixer faders or drawbars on your virtual organ. 6 buttons, pitch and mod wheels, and sustain and expression pedal jacks round out a tour de force of MIDI domination. Assigning controllers is simple, yet has the power to let you delve as deep as you want. Map to just about any applicable parameter in the MIDI spec, including independent channel addressing for each. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

 Rear

The M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller features a large backlit LCD screen for visual feedback.  You’ll also find 9 dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common operations like preset / program change or MIDI channel +/-, octave +/-, and transpose +/-. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when you change them, for example, then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. 20 non-volatile memory locations instantly save and recall your favorite presets—and you can manage an entire preset library on your computer via SysEx dumps and our free Enigma software editor/librarian for PC and Mac.

The M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller is extremely compact and lightweight and is are powered directly from your computer’s USB bus. Take your music anywhere you want to go.

M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller 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
-Size: 18.8 x 11.2 x 2.6 (inches); 47.8 x 28.5 x 6.6 (cm)

M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller System Requirements*:
-PC
  -Pentium 3 800 MHz (CPU may need to be higher for laptops)
  -256 MB RAM
  -DirectX 9.0b
  -Windows XP (SP2)** / Vista (32 bit) (Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)
 -Mac
  -G3*** 800/G4*** 733 MHz (CPU may need to be higher for laptops)
  -OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM,
  -OS X 10.4.2, 10.5.1 with 512 MB RAM

*M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
**Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.
*** Native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.