M-Audio Axiom 61

If you need total MIDI control and playability in a compact package, check out the Axiom 61. This advanced 61-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. The Axiom 61s 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 of the Axiom 61. The backlit LCD screen of the M-Audio Axiom 61 makes programming easy and intuitive; almost everything is freely MIDI-assignable. Theres room for 20 non-volatile memory locations for instant access to setups, plus compatibility with free Enigma editor/librarian software for managing a virtually infinite library via Mac or PC.

Get Into the Action
The Axiom series of mobile USB MIDI controllers has everything it takes to get the most from your MIDI software and hardware. Fantastic feel and expression for both synth parts and pianistic passages is achieved thanks to the M-Audio Axiom 61s Semi-weighted action complete with aftertouch. The Axiom 61 has eight rubberized trigger pads to put your drums at your fingertips .These are ideal for programming with feel or easy fire samples or visual effects.

Total MIDI Control
Assign the Axiom 61s 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. 15 buttons*, pitch and mod wheels, and sustain and expression pedal jacks round out a tour de force of MIDI domination. Assigning controllers on the M-Audio Axiom 61 is simple, yet has the power to let you delve as deep as you want. Each controller can map to just about any applicable parameter in the MIDI spec, including independent channel addressing for each. With the M-Audio Axiom 61 the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
* six buttons on the Axiom 25

Intuitive Front-Panel Programming
M-Audio Axiom MIDI controllers all feature a large backlit LCD screen for visual feedback and the Axiom 61 and Axiom 49 models also place a 10-key pad right on the front panel for direct, intuitive programming. Youll 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, and then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. 20 non-volatile memory locations instantly save and recall your favourite 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.

Mobile Operation
The M-Audio Axiom 61 is extremely compact and lightweight and is powered directly from your computers USB bus eliminating the need for a separate power supply.