M-Audio Axiom 25 MKII (2nd Gen) Keyboard MIDI Controller

The compact M-Audio Axiom 25 mobile 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 25 features piano-style, semi-weighted keys for a musically satisfying playing experienceyet its small enough to fit in a backpack. Large dynamic trigger pads make it easy to program beats and trigger one-shot sampleswhile the encoder knobs 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 parametersno complicated setup required. The Axiom 25 controller even features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment.

M-Audio Axiom 25 MKII Features:

• 25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• DirectLink mode automatically maps faders, buttons, and encoders to common DAW and virtual instrument parameters
• Dedicated Instrument mode button lets you instantly switch between controlling mixer and virtual instrument parameters
• Intuitive custom LCD display, centered on keyboard for optimum visibility
• Angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment
• 4 zone buttons for stacking and splitting sounds on up to 4 MIDI channels
• 8 assignable trigger pads
• 8 assignable rotary encoder knobs
• 1 assignable fader
• 6 dedicated transport controls with LED lights for DAW feedback
• 6 edit buttons
• Dedicated track up/down, bank , mute, and solo buttons
• Dedicated patch +/ buttons
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Octave up/down; transpose up/down
• 4 keybed velocity curves and 3 fixed velocity settings
• 4 pad velocity curves, 3 fixed settings, and unique step velocity curves
• 20 non-volatile memory locations
• Memory dump via SysEx
• Controller Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
• Built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks.

System Requirements:

PC:

Windows XP (SP3)

• 800 MHz Intel or AMD
• 256 MB RAM

Windows Vista 32 , 64bit (SP1) / Win7 32, 64bit

• 1 GHz Intel or AMD
• 1 GB RAM
• DirectX 10 or higher

Windows 7

• 1 GHz Intel or AMD
• 1 GB RAM
• DirectX 10 or higher.

Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.

CPU may be higher for laptops.

Please check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.

MAC:

• Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1
• Intel Core Duo
• 1 GB RAM.

Made in China