M-Audio Axiom 25 Keyboard MIDI Controller

25-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch.

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32 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

11 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"pretty sweet for a 1st midi controller"

Feature:
the click knobs are ok but id like a smoother feel instead. the pads are a little unforgiving but actually better for expressing sounds and drums especially. the keys are semi-weighted but they feel kind of stiff and even a little stuck sometimes; was kinda dissapointed by that actually.

Quality:
well, its plastic and bulky, blue display lights up nicely, the keys are just what kind of bummed me out.

Value:
the price on here is good, especially since this the only midi controller at this size w/ pads and quite a few features.

Desirability:
its sexier looking in the picture but hey, its supposed to sit in your studio. the blue led adds a little something.

Sound:
well sound quality really depends on your computer of course, this just gets the job done.

Overall:
i'll probably stick w/ this for a while since its got a bit of everything. i found it a bit stiff when playing but its just a controller, not a grand piano. i think for the price and everything, its great for beginners. i picked this over the ozone because of the pads.

Submitted: 10/19/2007

Style of Music: dnb and hip hop beats, etc.

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"i like it."

Feature:
well, i actually wanted to get a keyboard and padset, coz wasnt sure, wheter these pads are usefull. actually not too much so far. it's still more productive to write drums graphically. continious knobs are with clicks, rather too hard to forget, and this sucks (i tried it before, no surprise here) and they never work in app without tuning first. display is beauty, but i would prefer 7 leds for octave shift. not used aftertouch so far.

Quality:
well, this is my first midi control ever, and it looks good, feels good, works as expected. i actually tried other keyboard kontrollers in range 100-400 and apart from novation x-something (kbd + analog synth, really kewl unit), so apart - the axiom is my choice. may be black keys are overdamped a little, but i dont care.

Value:
i think value is ok. i payd aboud $240 its ok for europe. may be instead of ableton le i would prefer any ineresting vsti or drum smaple lib or discount offer. i dont mean ableton is not worth a penny, it's just wrong idea imho to switch host sequensor with new controller.

Desirability:
the unit looks ok, its lacks dimonds aroud screen, however. what i like most is a blue light behind finctional buttons when activated. the buttons are useless, but the light isnt.

Sound:
no problem, everything sounds

Ease of Use:
ease of use is ok, but, all the advanced setting are so complicated to even understand that i'll beter be writing music with base functionality, than read manaual for hours and trying to get this it do smthg extra. The enigma software is a peace of code made in late 80's apparently, and hardly helps to simplify anything. jeez.

Support:
do not trust in support, only in money back. never used for axiom.

Overall:
i like it.

Submitted: 10/9/2007

Style of Music: neurofunk probably

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About This Product!
Description
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 the 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.

Technical Info

PC Requirements
Available USB Port
DirectX 9.0b or higher
Windows XP (SP2) or higher
Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported

Macintosh Requirements
Native USB Port
Mac OS X 10.3.9 w/ 256 MB RAM, OS X 10.4.2 or greater w/ 512 MB RAM

Power Supply
If you are using your Axiom with a computer via its USB port, there is no need for an external power supply.Your Axiom will draw its power from the computer.
However, if you are intending to use your Axiom without connecting to a computer's USB port, then you will need to use an external power supply.
No power supply is included in the box, so please select one that meets the following requirements:

12V DC
250mA - 300mA
Center positive
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