M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 Advanced 49-Key USB MIDI Controller with HyperControl Technology

by M-Audio

Product Features

• 49-Note Tru Touch, semi-weighted piano style professional action keybed
• Proprietary hyper control MIDI mapping and host control
• 64 MIDI assignable controls total
• ASCII messages for DAW keyboard shortcuts
• 50 onboard memory locations

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31.9 x 11.2 x 2.6 inches ; 17 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001RH9P2O
• Item model number: Axiom Pro 49
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,377 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #94 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Computer Recording > MIDI Controllers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 keyboard controller builds on the acclaimed Axiom 49 with premium TruTouch action, proprietary HyperControl MIDI mapping technology and other cutting-edge enhancements. HyperControl automatically maps the keyboard's 65 controls to commonly accessed parameters in digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic and Reason, as well as software instruments. The constant two-way link with your host DAW means the keyboard's controls are always in sync with your software's active parameters.

The intuitive graphic LCD constantly updates the current values, which ensures seamless editing and prevents parameter jumps--even when plug-ins are closed. Toggle instantly between Mixer and Instrument control modes. Map buttons to send QWERTY key commands right from the Axiom Pro 49. Save settings to 50 memory locations--each with four profiles of quick recall via the intuitive graphic LCD. Now you can control your entire session right from your Axiom Pro 49.

Enhanced DAW Integration with HyperControl Technology
Thanks to revolutionary M-Audio HyperControl technology, your Axiom Pro 49 controller will automatically map to commonly used parameters of popular software instruments and digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic and Reason systems. HyperControl updates the virtual instrument or track parameter mappings of each control in real time as you sequence--it doesn't get any easier.

Immediate hands-on access to all of your host DAW's playback and recording controls.

The eight velocity-sensitive trigger pads integrate acclaimed M-Audio Trigger Finger technology for laying down rhythm tracks or triggering loops and samples

An ultra-expressive playing experience.

The HyperControl Difference
While other controllers offer mapping, only the M-Audio Axiom Pro line has HyperControl technology. HyperControl synchronizes Axiom Pro with your DAW, ensuring that your hardware and software collaborate to form a single work environment. The technology utilizes the Axiom Pro 49 graphic LCD to group software controls together in a modular fashion. Similar controls are organized in named groups and accessed via four dedicated softkeys, which are continually updated to reflect the mapped parameters. A dedicated button toggles between Mixer and Instrument modes for instant hands-on control of all of your software's functionality. Dedicated Track buttons allow sequential navigation of your mixer and instantaneous mapping of software instruments within the selected track. You can even control software instruments without opening them.

DAW Transport and Track Navigation
The six dedicated transport buttons on the Axiom Pro 49 controller give you immediate hands-on access to all of your host DAW's playback and recording controls. Unlike other all-or-nothing systems, Axiom Pro 49 also features a transport-only mode. This option lets you access DAW transports and track navigation via HyperControl technology, while creating and controlling your own custom MIDI assignments for the trigger pads, buttons, sliders and encoders.

Expressive Playability
With great feel in a lightweight chassis, the Axiom Pro 49 controller provides a new level of creative inspiration. The M-Audio TruTouch keybed combines professional semi-weighted action with advanced high-speed keybed scanning technology for an ultra-expressive playing experience. Assignable aftertouch adds an extra measure of expression and control.

The Ultimate Pro Tools Keyboard Controller
Whether you are working on a Pro Tools M-Powered, Pro Tools LE or Pro Tools|HD system, the Axiom Pro MIDI controllers set a new standard for Pro Tools keyboard control. Advanced M-Audio HyperControl technology puts instant access to all of your Pro Tools parameters at your fingertips--including mixing, individual track functionality, and unparalleled control of virtual instruments such as Xpand!, Strike and Hybrid.

Different Strokes
The Axiom Pro keyboard controller line is the first to combine MIDI control with ASCII keystrokes. You can assign any button on Axiom Pro 49 to send ASCII messages accessing any of the available QWERTY keyboard shortcuts within your host DAW. Imagine the possibilities with Copy, Paste, Duplicate, New Track--anything you want to assign.

Complete MIDI Control
Axiom Pro 49 has an amazing 65 MIDI-assignable controls, putting complete session control in one place. The eight velocity-sensitive trigger pads integrate acclaimed M-Audio Trigger Finger technology for laying down rhythm tracks or triggering loops and samples. Smoothly control parameters like filters, EQ and panning with the eight rotary encoder knobs. The nine 40mm sliders (each with its own fully assignable button) feature auto-mute to prevent jumping--ideal for controlling mixes, virtual organ drawbars and more. The keyboard's extensive controllers also include 12 fully assignable buttons in the keypad arrangement, a data/octave button, pitch bend and mod wheels, aftertouch, and dual assignable pedal jacks. In addition to USB connectivity, you'll also find traditional MIDI In and MIDI Out ports for connecting external MIDI devices.

Total Recall
The Axiom Pro 49 keyboard has 50 memory locations--each with four quick-access profiles of controller assignments--allowing you to easily create and manage your own extensive library of presets with unprecedented power, ease and flexibility.

What's in the Box
Axiom Pro 49 Keyboard, Printed Quick Start Guide, Axiom Pro Installation CD-ROM, Software Bundle Disc, USB Cable

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy - Hands Down, September 18, 2010

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soxin7 - See all my reviews

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This is a unique keyboard and is really useful if you do any music production of any kind on your computer. It works with all major music sequencers that matter. This will save you boatloads of time mixing and probably spark some creativity. I'm not even a keyboardist...I play guitar, but being able to mix with this, use it as a sample trigger, the velocity pads...laying down some simple lines on the keyboard....all on one device..it's a life saver, not to mention a space saver. Buy it on Amazon...the other musical go to sites out there can not hold a candle to Amazon on pricing. Look for yourself.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works flawlessly for me so far, August 5, 2010

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Bryan K. Witzke (Eagle, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 Advanced 49-Key USB MIDI Controller with HyperControl Technology (Electronics)

Best price that I could find anywhere else was $479 plus tax or shipping. $372 total at amazon. I plugged it into my USB hub and hypercontrol automatically mapped the hardware to ProTools 8.0.4 on my Win 7 64-bit 3.2 GHz Phenom II box. I have an old Korg N1 that I have connected via an MBox2 (midi cables to MBox - MBox USB to PC. Pro Tools instruments work fine and the EAST/WEST Complete Composers Pack works fine (PLAY2 engine)both standalone or within ProTools. It was pretty easy to figure out how to map one set of sounds to one keyboard and another to the other. Keys are semi weighted and the action is what was expected. The N1 has 88 fully weighted keys so I didn't need a full keyboard or fully weighted keys on the Axiom. It might have been nicer to have purchased the Axiom Pro 61, but there was a serious price difference for the extra octave without any other benefit.

So far I am very happy.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, October 5, 2010

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SilverShadow - See all my reviews

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This review is from: M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 Advanced 49-Key USB MIDI Controller with HyperControl Technology (Electronics)

I like most of M-Audio products and this one is included in this set. HyperControl functionality is great for controlling Cubase 5, which I extensively use and speeds up any music creation process in times, making able to concentrate on idea rather than implementation.