Axiom Line User Guide
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English
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your M-Audio Axiom MIDI controller keyboard. Please register your product today to ensure full
warranty coverage and receive free product updates. Register online at www.m-audio.com/register
Your new keyboard provides extensive control of virtual instruments, DAWs, hardware synthesizers, samplers and any other MIDI-
compatible device.
The eight fully assignable pads give you the ability to trigger samples and loops separately from the keyboard in real-time. The eight
fully assignable endless rotary encoders allow for instant control of your software’s features and can pick up just where you left off.
The versatile and easy-to-use Axiom keyboard is a great controller in the studio and live on stage.
What’s in the Box?
If any of the following items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer.
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Axiom keyboard
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Quick Start Guide
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Keyboard Controller Series CD-ROM
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Software bundle CD-ROM
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USB cable
Axiom Keyboard Overview
Here is a rundown of some of the great features the Axiom keyboards have to offer:
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25-, 49- or 61-note keyboard versions.
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Eight fully programmable endless rotary encoders.
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Eight fully programmable sample trigger pads.
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Nine fully assignable 40mm sliders (Axiom 49 and 61 only).
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USB 1.1 port to connect the Axiom to a computer. The keyboard can also be powered from the USB port, so no additional
power supply is required.
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MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports for connecting external MIDI gear.
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Expression pedal socket (expression pedal not included).
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Sustain pedal socket (sustain pedal not included).
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Fully programmable monophonic aftertouch.
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Null mode – for full parameter recall with each preset.
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Controller Mute – reposition controllers without affecting your software.
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Easy to program controls can be assigned to a vast range of MIDI messages including MIDI controller messages, GM/GS/XG
SysEx messages, NRPN/RPN messages, channel aftertouch, program/bank changes, note messages and more.
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Rotary encoders can be programmed to use any of six popular increment/decrement methods for compatibility with virtually
all software with encoder support. The encoders can also function as standard MIDI controllers with a range of 0 to 127.
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A range of different acceleration curves for the encoders for realistic dial control.
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Trigger pads respond to velocity or pressure and can be programmed to either send MIDI note data or controller messages,
allowing for full control over all your software samplers, for triggering loops and much more.
About This Manual
There are five sections to this manual. Section 1 provides an overview of your new Axiom keyboard and gives you details how to set
up the keyboard with your computer. Section 2 explains some of your keyboard’s basic control features to get you started right away.
In section 3, we delve into more advanced functions and programming, and in section 4 we provide examples of your Axiom keyboard
in use. Finally, section 5 explains more about MIDI and some often misunderstood MIDI message types.
