M-Audio AXIOM 25-49-61, User Manual

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Axiom Line User Guide
Section 2: Basic MIDI Control From Your Axiom
Your Axiom controller will not make any sound unless it is connected to a computer or other external MIDI gear
. This is because the Axiom
sends just MIDI data when you play it and MIDI data does not produce sound on its own. Instead, it is used to control audio on your computer or
MIDI gear to generate sounds.
Programming MIDI data can get complicated at times, so with the Axiom range of keyboards, we have done our best to make MIDI programming
as simple as possible. In this section we look at the most common MIDI messages and how to program them on your Axiom.
So to begin, you should familiarize yourself with the function button panel.
(This is a good place to introduce you to the way we approach the differences between the Axiom 61 and 49 versions and the Axiom 25. The
appearance and functionality of the Axiom 61 and 49 are the same, it’s just the size of the keyboard that is different, and so when we give
instructions for these two versions they are always grouped together. The Axiom 25 looks different and operates differently, so we always give you
a separate set of instructions for this version.)
2.0.1 Axiom 49 And 61 Functions
Numeric Keypad
Use the numeric keypad to enter numerical values during programming. The LCD displaywill always reflect the values you enter.
2.0.2 Axiom 25 Functions
Advanced
A number of advanced functions on the Axiom 25 are accessed from the keyboard itself. These functions are listed above the keys on front
panel of the unit. To access these functions, you must always first press the Advanced button which then lights to confirm that the keys on
the keyboard will be used for data entry rather than sending musical MIDI notes.
Here is a list of the advanced functions that are available on your Axiom 25:
White Keys: Black Keys: Numeric Data Entry Keys
Ctrl Assign Zone Chan Numbers 0-9 and Enter.
Chan assign Ctrl Select
Vel. Lock Data 1
Bank LSB Data 2
Bank MSB Data 3
Mem Dump Curve Type (velocity curve,
pad curve, rotary encoder
acceleration curve)
MIDI Out from USB
Store
Some of the functions on the Axiom 25 require you to enter numerical values. For functions that require numeric data entry;
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Press the Advanced button.
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Enter the data value using the Numeric Data Entry keys 0-9 on the keyboard (printed above the keyboard).
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Press the Enter key to confirm the value.
Use the –/+ buttons to make small single step adjustments. As you enter data from the keyboard numeric keys, the numbers are be displayed
on the LCD.
Section 2: Basic MIDI Control From Your Axiom