Editorial Product Review:Item Description:M-Audio's Axiom 25 Advanced 25-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller puts great drum programming and performance at your fingertips. This advanced 25-key USB mobile MIDI controller features both semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch. 8 rubberized trigger pads and 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. You get 20 memory locations for on-board storage, and the backlit LCD screen makes programming easy and intutive. Virtually everything is freely MIDI-assignable, letting you get the most out of your MIDI software and hardware. Octave and transpose up/down Preset, program change, MIDI channel +/- buttons 20 non-volatile memory locations Memory dump via Sys Ex Controller Mute function mutes output to avoid parameter jumps Snapshot function transmits all controller settings Backlit LCD display On/off rocker switch Built-in USB MIDI interface with standard MIDI in/out jacks Powered by USB or optional power supply Compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software PC Requirements - Pentium 3 800 MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, DirectX9.0b or higher, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher Mac Requirements - G3 800MHz/G4 733MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher Size - 18.8 x 11.2 x 2.6 (47.8 x 28.5 x 6.6 cm) Weight - 5.5 lbs. (2.5 Kg)
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Top notch
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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Low-budget awesome controller
This keyboard works fine for me. I'm not a sound engineer, just a home studio hobbyist. I use Pro Tools LE to do most of my recordings. I also program MIDI parts on that software using the pencil (note by note!). So I decided to get a controller keyboard to facilitate the job. The semi weighted keys let you program different velocities when playing creating a more interesting and human effect (especially on cymbals)
Difficult to program? I don't think so. I downloaded the Enigma software from the M-Audio website and the job was automatically done. Programming keys on a Mac is piece of cake, just drag and drop! BFD can also program the keys in auto mode. Don't be fooled for those who are saying is complicated to assign sound to the keys.
Low price, great specs... it's up to you.
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Think Twice
Control buttons are difficult to assign and no printed manual. At this point I regret buying this product and will never recommend it.
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Outstanding Midi-controller for the price
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...
