M Audio Axiom 25 Midi Keyboard - Don’t let the compact size of the Axiom 25 by M-Audio fool you, performance wise it raises the bar. This advanced 25-key USB mobile MIDI controller from M Audio features both semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch, plus eight rubberized trigger pads that put drum programming and Axiom 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.

Top Features

• 25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads
• 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs
• 6 transport buttons reassignable to other MIDI parameters
• 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
• 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
• weighs only 6 lbs.
• includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software so you can make music right away

Get Into the Action

The Axiom series of mobile USB MIDI controllers has everything it takes to get the most from your MIDI software and hardware. Semi-weighted action complete with aftertouch gives you great feel and expression for both synth parts and pianistic passages. Eight rubberized trigger pads put your drums at your fingertips for programming with feel—or easy fire samples or visual effects.

Total MIDI Control

Assign the eight rotary encoders to mixer controls like panning and effects sends, or to any synth parameters you want to control. Map the nine sliders to software mixer faders or drawbars on your virtual organ. 15 buttons*, pitch and mod wheels, and sustain and expression pedal jacks round out a tour de force of MIDI domination. Assigning controllers is simple, yet has the power to let you delve as deep as you want. Each controller can map to just about any applicable parameter in the MIDI spec, including independent channel addressing for each. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. * six buttons on the Axiom 25

Intuitive Front-Panel Programming

M-Audio Axiom MIDI controllers all feature a large backlit LCD screen for visual feedback—and the 61-key and 49-key models also place a 10-key pad right on the front panel for direct, intuitive programming. You’ll also find 9 dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common operations like preset / program change or MIDI channel +/-, octave +/-, and transpose +/-. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when you change them, for example, then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. 20 non-volatile memory locations instantly save and recall your favorite presets—and you can manage an entire preset library on your computer via SysEx dumps and our free Enigma software editor/librarian for PC and Mac.

Mobile Operation

The Axiom series is extremely compact and lightweight and all models are powered directly from your computer’s USB bus. Choose the size that’s best for your needs, then take your music anywhere you want to go.

System Requirements

Windows

• Pentium 3 – 800 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
• 256 MB RAM
• DirectX 9.0b or higher
• Windows XP (SP2) or higher (Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)

Mac OS

• Macintosh G3* 800/G4* 733 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
• OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM,
• OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM

M-Audio, a business unit of Avid Technology, Inc, is a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians and audio professionals. Founded in 1988, the Company now has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan. M-Audio is the driving force in the industry empowering musicians to create, perform and record with complete mobile hardware/software solutions that have forever changed when, where and how music is made. The Company's reputation for delivering cutting edge technology in easy-to-use, affordable products has garnered significant recognition by industry experts, including world-class artists, recording studios and magazines. M-Audio's advanced engineering and value-conscious pricing has also helped to bring the joy of creating high-quality music to virtually anyone with the desire.