M Audio Axiom 49 MK2

M-Audio Axiom 49 MKII Advanced 49-Key USB MIDI Controller 9900-53119-10

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.

 

49-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 

9 assignable faders 

9 assignable buttons with LED lights for DAW feedback 

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 

 

factory presets map controls to popular music software:

Xpand!®2

Hybrid™

Velvet®

Strike®

Oddity

ImpOSCar

Minimonsta

 

20 non-volatile memory locations 

memory dump via SysEx 

4 keybed velocity curves and 3 fixed velocity settings 

4 pad velocity curves, 3 fixed settings, and unique ‘step’ velocity curves 

2 assignable pedal inputs 

class-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X 

powered via USB or optional power supply 

built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks 

all controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channel 

Controller Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps 

Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings 

on/off rocker switch

 

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.

 

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)

 

Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1

 

Intel Core Duo

 

1 GB RAM