M-Audio AXIOM 49 Advanced 49-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

Manufacturer: M-Audio

Average Customer Rating: List Price: $329.99 Our Price: Too low to display Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Other offers: 29 new starting from Too low to display 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads Compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups Controller Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production softwareso you can make music right away

Editorial Reviews: The M-Audio Axiom 49 Advanced 49-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller has everything it takes to get the most from your MIDI software and hardware. Its advanced 49-key USB mobile MIDI controller offers you semi-weighted action, assignable aftertouch, and 8 rubberized trigger pads for hands-on drum programming and performance. 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. Backlit LCD screen 20 non-volatile memory locations Sustain and expression pedal jacks All controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number & channel Mute function - mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings On/off rocker switch Powered by USB or optional power supply Built-in USB MIDI interface with standard MIDI in/out jacks Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 software Compatible with Enigma librarian/editing tool for storing and organizing setups PC Requirements - Pentium 3 800MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, DirectX9.0b or higher, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher Mac Requirements - Mac G3 800/G4 733 MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher Size - 31.9 x 11.2 x 2.6 (81 x 28.5 x 6.6 cm) Weight - 10 lbs. (4.5 Kg)

Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Low quality Comment: The keyboard died after 1 year of very very VERY light use. It is my second M-Audio keyboard that let me down. I do not buy keyboards from m-audio anymore. If one needs disposable keyboard, there are cheaper alternatives. Customer Rating: Summary: Great! Especially when using it with Apple Garageband! Comment: GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!! I can not say any more. The only downside is it is kind of heavy, but other than that, GREAT! The user manual could be a little easier to use as well. Customer Rating: Summary: Good Product for Hobbyist Comment: I've had this for about three weeks now and I am very happy with it. I am using it with GarageBand and it works seemlessly with that program. The weighted keys are nice to the touch although they obviously don't feel like a real piano. The drum pads are a nice addition as well. The touch sensitivity works well also and is adjustable according to your style of play. My only compliant is that it looks like it would take a long time to program the controllers (knobs and presets) on this keyboard to work with the software program you are using. I haven't tried it yet becuase when i read through the manual i immediately thought (well i don't have time to go through all of this right now" It may be me, but I wish this process were easier. I would say this is a quality product for the price and seems like it has the potential to be used for more advanced settings if you get to that level. Customer Rating: Summary: pretty good Comment: i am an equipment junkie and i end up owning a lot of keyboards. i have a fatar weighted controller. roland d-50, a roland a-20 that i bought on e-bay. this keyboard is nice to play. i use it for recording on sonar with reason as a soft synth. i am not very skilled using all the controls but it just plays well. i tried a smaller keyboard who can play piano on just 24 keys? i can't. you need some room to move. this keyboard lets you play. Customer Rating: Summary: Great for budding keyboardists Comment: The M-Audio Axiom 49-key MIDI keyboard is a great device for someone looking to learn piano or keyboard. 49-keys is probably the minimum amount I'd recommend for learning keyboard/piano because any less would cause some problems going up and down octaves. If you've never heard of a MIDI keyboard before, it is powered and hooked up to your computer via USB. A program is then ran on your computer that lets you record and edit the audio. The Axiom has 8 drum pads, which are great for saved beats and a TON of customizable knobs and sliders. It is very simple to use, although many of the programs can be confusing. Overall I would recommend the Axiom if you are looking for a cheap MIDI input for your computer or you are looking to learn the piano or keyboard. More Reviews