M-Audio AXIOM 25-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard USB MIDI Controller
August 8th, 2010 | 
Author: M-Audio AXIOM 25-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard USB MIDI Controller
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Product Description
The M Audio Axiom 25 MIDI Controller Keyboard is an advanced, semi-weighted USB Controller.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.M Audio Axiom 25 Features25 key, velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard with assignable aftertouch8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs6 transport buttons reassignable to other MIDI parametersAssignable pitch bend and modulation wheelsOctave up/down; transpose up/downPreset / program change / MIDI channel +/- buttonsBacklit LCD screenSustain and expression pedal jacksBuilt-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacksPowered via USB or optional power supplyClass-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X20 non-volatile memory locationsMemory dump via Sys ExCompatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setupsAll controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channelController Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumpsSnapshot function transmits all current controller settingsOn/off rocker switchWeighs only 6 lbsIncludes
Details
- 25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
- All controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channel
- Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
- Built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
- Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software so you can make music right away
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Tags: keyboard, axiom, usb, controller, semi-weighted, midi controllers, 25-key, midi, m-audio
6 Responses to “M-Audio AXIOM 25-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard USB MIDI Controller”
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I bought this about a two months back. I’ve been using it with Reason, Logic and other software programs. They keys are a bit heavy, so they’re amazing to touch. The functions on the midi-controller allow you to do anything. It takes some time to get used to all the functions and controls, specially assigning new functions, but once you get used to it, it’s a beautiful midi-controller.
It’s not as portable as my Edirol PCR-1 but it does the job. I love everything about it and would recommend it to anyone interested in a good, small sized midi-controller.
BTW, REASON 4 will not recognize this keyboard automatically, you’d have to choose yourself from the M-AUDIO choices…
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Very easy to use, I am doing lots new of things. If you do music or remix with abbleton is great !!!
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This controller is solidly built, and its small size and usb power make it ideal to carry around. I travel all over with it and the only problem I’ve had is the warped screen that I got from leaving it in direct sunlight inside my car on a hot summer day. The keys are thick, heavy and easy to play. The pads aren’t great, but I don’t use them much. In Reason 4, FL Studio 8 and Linux it works perfectly. In the unlikely event one of my Axioms breaks, I’ll buy another. I’ve already got 2.
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I am a semi pro jingle writer and audio post producer and was looking for a “smallish” midi keyboard that would help to speed things up in the Studio. I also have an older Ozone which I love, but I was looking for something with a few more features. As I’m already a fan of M Audio gear, I started by looking at their site. The Axiom 25 fit my budget and my desk, so I decided to give ti a try. What a winner! Keys are a million times better than the Ozone and the transport controls allow me to control Nuendo without having to be right at my workstation. I did have to do a bit if headscratching to get the drivers installed, but the issues I was having were due to my system being overloaded with external USB aduio devices and controllers and I found my answer quickly in the M Audio forums. So no complaints on this front. Build quality is once again much better than my old Ozone and I MUST give a shout out to my favorite feature: The aftertouch sensitive drum pads! I mapped two of the pads to the filter cutoff frequency and to the fitler resonance and can get some GREAT filter effects simply by varying the pressure on the pads with my fingertips. Somehow this feels much more natural to me that messign with knobs and I am able to get some really cool syncopated filter effects going.
If your looking for a new controller you should REALLY check this one out. Bang for the Buck is off the chart.
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Plugged it in and started playing. How’s that for a plug ‘n play instrument?
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this product is solid!! it gives me that extra when i product using virtual instruments in logic express and garage band. the keys fill great! i beat the hell out of the pads! the reaction time is damn good! it doesn’t feel like a toy. this is real equipment! for the price you can’t lose.