M Audio Axiom 25 Key USB Controller Keyboard

The M-Audio AXIOM 25 MIDI controller. Advanced 25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch plus 8 trigger pads, 8 rotary encoders and 6 reassignable transport buttons, for your Mac or PC.

The M-Audio Axiom 25 may be a compact size but it is crammed with features. This advanced 25-key USB mobile MIDI controller features both semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch, plus eight rubberized trigger pads that put drum programming and performance at your fingertips. Eight endless 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. 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, plus free Enigma editor/librarian software to manage an unlimited number of setups via computer - a free download to registered owners. The M-Audio Axiom 25 has one simple USB connection that serves as both a MIDI interface and bus power source. Class compliancy with Windows XP and Mac OS X means that you can get down to business with the M-Audio Axiom 25 without even installing any drivers. The M-Audio Axiom 25 includes Ableton Live 5 lite within its M-Audio software bundle.

The main features of the M-Audio AXIOM 25 include:

• Advanced 25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch plus 8 trigger pads, 8 rotary encoders and 6 reassignable transport buttons, for your Mac or PC
• 25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• 8 trigger pads, 8 rotary encoders, 6 reassignable transport buttons
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Octave up/down; transpose up/down
• Preset / program change / MIDI channel +/- buttons
• Backlit LCD screen
• 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
• Memory dump via Sys Ex
• Compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups - a free download to registered owners
• 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
• Weighs only 6 lbs.
• 20 non-volatile memory locations
• Ableton Live 5 Lite included