M-Audio Axiom 49 MKII

The M-Audio Axiom 49 controller combines all the production power and performance you need to get the most from your music software and MIDI gear. More than just a “data entry” controller, the Axiom 49 features piano-style, semi-weighted keys for a musically satisfying playing experience. Large dynamic trigger pads make it easy to program beats and trigger one-shot samples—while the encoder knobs, faders, and buttons deliver complete real-time control over your software. DirectLink mode provides easy, automatic access to common DAW functions including transport, mixer, track pan, and virtual instrument parameters—no complicated setup required. Axiom 49 even features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment.

Features

49-key piano-style USB MIDI Controllersemi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouchDirectLink automatically maps controllers to work with popular recording software8 rotary encoder knobs, 9 sliders and 8 comfortable trigger pads–all MIDI assignable9 assignable buttons with LED lights for software feedback6 dedicated transport controlsDedicated track up/down, mute, and solo buttonsAngled top panel with centered, custom LCD display for easy viewing in any situation4 zone buttons for stacking and splitting sounds on up to 4 MIDI channelsAssignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheelsOctave up/down; transpose up/downSustain pedal and Expression pedal inputsPreset parameter mappings for popular virtual instruments20 memory locations for storing custom setups4 keyboard velocity curves and 3 fixed velocity settings4 pad velocity curves, 3 fixed settings, and unique ‘step’ velocity curvesClass-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS XIncludes Ableton Live LiteIncludes Ignite music creation softwareon/off switchMinimum System Requirements

Windows XP (SP3)
800 MHz Intel or AMD**256 MB RAMHome and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.Windows Vista 32 , 64bit (SP1) / Win7 32, 64bit
1 GHz Intel or AMD*1 GB RAMDirectX 10 or higherMac
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1Intel Core Duo1 GB RAM* CPU may be higher for laptops.
Please check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.

Specifications

weight: 4.5 kgdimensions: 810 x 285 x 66 mm (WxDxH)