M-Audio Axiom-61 Gen-2 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

M-Audio Axiom 61 Workstation Keyboard brings the second generation of this popular keyboard. The Axiom 61 Generation 2 adds a more genuine feel and swifter interfacing with a variety of popular Music composing and Editing applications.

With the M-Audio Axiom 61, you have advanced MIDI control for creating ideal drum tracks and firing samples. Its 8 rubberized trigger pads, 9 sliders and 8 encoder knobs are ideal for giving you total control of what happens in your studios. Programming is a breeze with the Dedicated front controls and Backlit LCD screen. 20 Memory locations store your setup, and the free Enigma editing and library Software lets you manage an unlimited number of sample and tracks on your computer.

Building on the comprehensive feature set that popularized the original Axiom line, new features and highlights include:

DirectLink technology: Provides dedicated control surface functionality that automatically maps keyboard controls to common mixer and virtual instrument parameters, giving users hands-on control over their mix and their music, without any complicated set up or user configuration required. DirectLink works with popular DAW utilities, including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro and Steinberg Cubase.

Enhanced keybed: An updated semi-weighted piano-style keyboard delivers a musically satisfying playing experience—ideal for playing software and Hardware instruments.

Redesigned user interface: Offers better Ergonomics for the studio and stage with an angled top panel that makes controls easier to access and view in any environment. New low-profile mixer-style faders (Axiom 49 and Axiom 61 only) enable a hands-on mix experience, while smooth Rotary encoders provide precise control over software and MIDI parameters. All models provide informative feedback via a graphic LCD, which is centrally positioned on the Axiom 49 and Axiom 61 for easy viewing.

61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard

Assignable aftertouch

8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads

8 MIDI rotary encoder knobs

9 MIDI-assignable sliders

4 independent configurable keyboard zones

Octave and transpose up/down

15 assignable buttons, including 6 transport buttons

Backlit LCD screen

20 non-volatile memory locations

Memory dump via SysEx

Sustain and expression pedal jacks

Fully Programmable MIDI controller numbers and Channels

Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings

On/off rocker Switch

Includes special version of Ableton Live Lite 4

Powered via USB or Power Supply

PC Requirements: Pentium 3 800MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, DirectX9.0b or higher, Windows XP SP1 or higher

Mac Requirements: G3 800MHz/G4 733MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or up

Size: 38.4" x 11.2"x 2.6" (97.6 x 28.5 x 6.6 cm)

Weight: 11.7 lbs. (5.3 Kg.)