M-Audio Axiom 61 2nd Gen

The M-Audio® Axiom® 61 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 61 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 61 even features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment.

Features:

• 61-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
• Four zone buttons for stacking and splitting sounds on up to four MIDI channels
• Eight assignable trigger pads
• Eight assignable rotary encoder knobs
• Nine assignable faders
• Nine assignable buttons with LED lights for DAW feedback
• Six dedicated transport controls with LED lights for DAW feedback
• Six 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
• Four keybed velocity curves and three fixed velocity settings
• Four pad velocity curves, three fixed settings, and unique ‘step’ velocity curves
• Two 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