The expanded 49-key version of the very popular Axiom controller. This is on the high-end of M-Audio controllers with many upgrades from the standard M-Audio controllers. This advanced USB mobile MIDI controller features both semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch, plus eight rubberized trigger pads (MPC style) that put drum programming and performance at your fingertips. For further control options, the Axiom 49 features 8 rotary knobs, 9 sliders, and 15 buttons (including 6 reassignable transport buttons). 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, and the MIDI interface includes standard MIDI in and out jacks. Comes with free Enigma editor/librarian software to manage an unlimited number of setups via computer and Ableton Live Lite 4.

- 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
- 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads
- 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs
- 9 MIDI-assignable sliders
- 15 assignable buttons, including 6 transport buttons
- assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
- octave up/down; transpose up/down
- 4 independent configurable keyboard zones
- 15 buttons and backlit LCD screen for total front-panel programming
- sustain and expression pedal jacks
- built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
- powered via USB or optional power supply
- class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
- 20 non-volatile memory locations
- memory dump via Sys Ex
- compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups
- 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
- includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software
- 31.9 x 11.2 x 2.6 inches, 10 lbs.

reviewed by the mgmnt