M-Audio Axiom AIR 25, User Manual

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User Guide (English)
Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an M-Audio Axiom Series MIDI Controller. Designed for both studio and
stage, Axiom offers 25, 49, or 61 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, and DirectLink. Once
installed and configured, DirectLink automatically maps Axiom faders, buttons, knobs, and Transport
Controls to numerous functions in qualified versions of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).
Axiom faders, knobs buttons, and trigger pads can be mapped to various parameters in your DAW or virtual
instrument, by using the DAW's MIDI Learn function (if available), or by manual assignment as described in
Chapter 5, "Advanced Programming Functions."
Refer to the documentation provided with your software for further information about its MIDI Learn
capabilities and functions. For a current list of qualified recording applications, the most recent Windows
drivers, and DirectLink installers and User Guides, visit
www.m-audio.com .
A single USB connection not only sends MIDI data to the computer, but also provides power to the device.
Axiom functions as a class-compliant device, and will be recognized by a host computer without the need for
additional drivers. However, downloading and installing the latest Axiom drivers (from
www.m-audio.com ) is
strongly recommended before installing DirectLink, controlling more than one application at the same time, or
simultaneously using other class-compliant USB audio devices. Otherwise, connect Axiom to an available
USB port on a computer using the included USB cable, and set the power switch to the On position.
The 5-pin MIDI connectors transmits MIDI data to and from Axiom when controlling external hardware
synthesizers or sound modules. Axiom will also function as a USB MIDI interface between a host computer
and external MIDI hardware while connected via USB.
For more information about installing drivers on Windows systems, as well as Axiom setup and DAW
configuration for Windows and Mac OS X, see Chapter 2, "Driver Installation." Further information on
installing and configuring DirectLink can be found in the appropriate DirectLink User Guide at
www.m-audio.com/hypercontrol . (DirectLink is the original name of what M-Audio calls "HyperControl"
today. The technology is identical—just keep in mind that it might be called "HyperControl" in newer
documentation you find on our website.)
Features
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25, 49, or 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch
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4 programmable Keyboard Zones
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Octave/Transpose buttons
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DirectLink - Automatic mapping of top panel controls to qualified DAWs
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2 Dedicated Patch Select buttons
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8 Trigger Pads; MIDI re-assignable
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9 Faders (1 on Axiom 25); MIDI re-assignable
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9 Fader buttons (Axiom 49/61 only); MIDI re-assignable
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8 "Endless" Encoder Knobs; MIDI re-assignable
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6 Transport buttons; MIDI re-assignable
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Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels; MIDI re-assignable
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Sustain and Expression Pedal inputs; MIDI re-assignable
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20 user editable memory locations
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LCD Screen
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5-pin MIDI In and MIDI Out connectors
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USB 2.0 port (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
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Powered by USB bus power or external power supply (sold separately)
Minimum System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements can be found at
www.m-audio.com .