M-Audio Axiom AIR 25

M-Audio, the industry leader in keyboard controllers, presents the Axiom AIR line. Rich in features, these advanced models serve as the flagship on the M-Audio line. With improved control mapping and integration with AIR Ignite music creation software the M-Audio Axiom AIR series makes it easier than ever before to create, capture, and share your best musical ideas.

Take command of your studio while achieving higher levels of musical expression with the compact M-Audio Axiom AIR 25 . Offering unprecedented control, Axiom AIR 25 brings together unmatched ease-of-use plus empowering software to form the ultimate studio centerpiece. This Premium Keyboard and Pad Controller comes with 25 solid, responsive keys with aftertouch, 16 easily assignable trigger pads (velocity- and pressure-sensitive), illuminated knobs, a long-throw fader, plus an array of dedicated transport and software navigation buttons. HyperControl technology unites your hardware and software by automatically mapping the controllers—with no set up chores to perform—so you can start working faster.

The included Ignite music creation software from AIR provides a refreshingly original and musician-centric way to craft music. Quickly capture, combine, and arrange your musical ideas. The intuitive graphic interface encourages you to experiment and explore new directions. Smart MIDI Chord and Phrase Players empower your ideas and bring them to life through over 275 superior instruments sounds created by AIR Music Technology. When you’re ready to collaborate with other musicians or take your ideas to the next level, you can share them through SoundCloud, or export your WAV and MIDI files and import them into any DAW software. Best of all, Ignite offers seamless integration with your M-Audio keyboard controller, with no set-up chores to perform.

Features

• 25 expressive synth-action keys with aftertouch
• 16 great-feeling trigger pads respond to pressure and velocity
• Roll button aids in creating realistic drum parts
• Assignable controls offer front-panel programming
• 8 rotary encoder knobs plus 1 long-throw 70mm fader
• 3 banks of pad and knob assignments with color-coded illumination
• HyperControl automatically maps controllers to popular software
• Drum Pad Learn feature and Identify button allow you to work quickly
• Dedicated transport and navigation buttons make recording easy
• Octave/Transpose buttons access the entire note range, in any key
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheels
• Selectable velocity curves to match your playing style
• 128 memory locations for saving your custom settings
• Functional design provides backlit LCD plus under-keyboard cable routing
• Class-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X
• Power Jack for external power supply (9V DC, 500 mA, 2.5mm positive tip - not included)
• Includes Ignite by AIR and Ableton Live Lite

Ignite music creation software :

• Capture ideas quickly—with professional results
• 2 simultaneous audio tracks
• Time stretching powered by Radius from iZotope
• Built-in effects
• Easily combine and arrange individual recordings
• Unique musician-centric workflow
• Intuitive graphic interface aids production
• Piano-roll MIDI editing
• Smart MIDI chord and phrase players
• 275+ superior AIR instrument sounds
• Easy sharing and collaboration via SoundCloud
• Export WAV and MIDI files for use with any DAW

Specifications

• Dimension (W x H x D): 514mm x 102mm x 419mm / 20.25" x 4" x 16.5"
• Weight: 3.70 kg / 8.2 lbs.
• Colour: white

Minimum System Requirements

Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows 8, or Windows 8 Pro

• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 4 GB hard drive space
• 5400 RPM hard drive
• 1 available USB port
• Compatibility: ASIO or WASAPI (Windows)

Mac OS X 10.7.5 or 10.8

• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 4 GB hard drive space
• 5400 RPM hard drive
• 1 available USB port
• Compatibility: Core Audio (Mac)