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| | Features | 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch8 trigger pads, 8 rotary encoders, 9 sliders, 15 buttons (including 6 reassignable transport buttons)15 function buttons and backlit LCD screen for total front-panel programmingBuilt-in USB bus-powered MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks20 non-volatile memory locations; compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor software
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| | Description | If you need total MIDI control and playability in a compact package, check out the Axiom 49. This advanced 49-key USB mobile MIDI controller delivers semi-weighted action plus assignable aftertouch, along with eight rubberized trigger pads that are perfect for hands-on drum programming and performance. Nine sliders complement eight endless rotary encoder knobs to control just about any software studio parameter you can think of. 15 MIDI-assignable buttons - including six transport controls - and assignable wheels and foot pedals round out total control. The dedicated front-panel keypad and backlit LCD screen provide intuitive setup. There's room for 20 non-volatile memory locations for instant access to setups, plus compatibility with our free Enigma editor/librarian software for managing a virtually infinite library via Mac or PC. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 18.8 inches | | Product Width: | 11.6 inches | | Product Height: | 3.5 inches | | Product Weight: | 6.9 pounds | | Package Length: | 33.3 inches | | Package Width: | 14.2 inches | | Package Height: | 5.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 14.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 "Semi-weighted" key action (compared to Axion Pro too) Feb 25, 2011
By D. Wendel
A lot of people have reviewed this controller in terms of its integration with various DAWs. I'll just quickly say that with my ProTools M-Powered 8, integration was a breeze. I haven't fully figured out how to use all of the features, but at least using the faders for channels and the knobs for instruments is super easy. I haven't tried any of the advanced MIDI features yet because I'm not really interested in those features yet.
The part I *am* interested in is using this controller as a keyboard. I want to play music for fun, and then record it. So I was looking for something that is a pleasure to play. And this is! I love playing virtual instruments through ProTools - the quality of the sounds is great just using the instruments that came for free with PT8 (Structure and Xpand in particular), and for far less money than you'd have to pay for a standalone synth. There is a tiny bit of lag sometimes, which is the downside of this type of setup, but it's weird - my brain compensates after a few seconds and I don't even notice it anymore.
So the one thing left is the feel of the keys. Here's where I have mixed feelings. I like these a lot more than standard synth keys, but also less than piano keys (being a piano player first). You might say, "Well, that's semi-weighted!" and you'd be right, but there's more to it than that. These keys are hinged right at the top where the keys meet the console. So while playing in the key of C, the keys feel really nice - a little bit of resistance, but light enough to be very fast, and a solid but maybe slightly clicky feel at the bottom. I think that's what "semi-weighted" is supposed to feel like. But the key of Ab is different. If you're playing up on the keys (near the hinge) as you often would be when playing in "black keys" keys, it can be surprisingly more difficult to strike the note. If you do hit it hard enough, it's harder to control the force. The physics buffs out there can see why this would be - a short lever arm means more force is required but over a smaller distance.
For folks who are interested in a comparison, I also tried the Axiom Pro 49. I didn't play it for as long (because I ended up not buying it), but I think the feel was ever so slightly mushier yet didn't display this short lever arm issue that this does. So I think I'd give the Pro a slight edge there. But it's also about $100 more, so take that into consideration.
All in all, I give this four stars. For the price it is really great. The feel is WAY better than a $200 music room keyboard. But it's also not good enough to keep me from looking for something better. I think when I want to play with new synth or sampled instrument sounds, and definitely when I'm recording, this will be great. But when I have a little more space and money I'll be looking for something with a more consistent feel up and down the keys for my normal playing.
24 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Terrible Support. Dec 07, 2010
By Michael Creeth
See description/ other reviews for functionality and features. This review deals with their support.
My Axiom 49 worked for about 6 months until it suffered from the dreaded "blue screen of death." In the case of axioms, this means that the screen backlight turns on, but the unit is still completely unresponsive. After a two month battle with their so called support, I got an RMA number and sent it back. When I received my "repaired" unit, it was still broken!
BEWARE of their "support." They don't check that repaired units are working before they ship them back, that is after you pay for return shipping, of course. Disgusted. Appaled. Horrified. BEWARE.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Mapping to Cakewalk, Sonar Nov 18, 2010
By K. Rogers
This is a nice midi controller. A word of warning though if you are a Cakewalk, Sonar user.
Since this is a brand new version of the Axiom 49, the software writers at Roland have not had time to write code for all the functions it provides.
As a result, the Direct Link that M-audio is advertising does not work on Cakewalk Sonar up thru version 8.5.
This means you will need to hand map some of the controller buttons to your DAW if you want them to function.
It does auto-map in some DAWs like the latest versions of Pro tools, Ableton Live to name a couple.
I was unaware of this when I purchased it so I went thru a lot of frustration trying to figure out how the thing is supposed to work. Documentation is sparse so I relied on the internet especially YouTube to help me thru it.
I like the controller over all. It is solidly built and is of good quality. The keys and drum pads work very well.
It will be even better when the software technology catches up to it.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
axiom 2nd gen vs 1st gen Feb 17, 2012
By Sean
I owned the first generation axiom 49 and used that a lot and then sold it to get the second generation. The big difference is the 2nd gen looks a lot cooler, feels nicer, and seems to be much more durable (although I never had any problems with my first gen).
Pros of second gen:
1) direct control - if you use pro tools, logic, ableton, or cubase basically the axiom auto maps itself to the software with 0 effort. With any VST/RTAS as well you can just press one button and its ready to go. This feature is absolutely awesome, and is the main reason I sold my original axiom for this. Manually mapping things take time away from creativity!
2) the looks, construction, and keys are all better. The keys are springy, but not too synthy which I really enjoy. I really think this thing will last a long time in studio use as well as if used for gigging.
3) The price vs features. You get a lot for what you are paying for. It's almost the same price as the Akai Mpk 25.
Cons:
1) the pads kind of suck. if you want to program your drums with velocity sensitive drumming the axiom just won't cut it. I basically just set it on 127 (max level) and readjust velocity while editing.
2) i do wish there were 12 pads.
3) direct control unfortunately doesn't work with all DAWS. For me its not a problem, because I primarily use ableton + pro tools.
Overall opinion:
The second gen axiom is really a great controller and you won't regret your decision in buying this. If you are on a bigger budget I recommend getting a native instruments maschine + a simple cheapo keyboard controller without many bells and whistles. That thing has brought my creativity to a whole new level.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 M-Audio Axiom 49 (Awesome) Dec 27, 2011
By H.T.P.
Man This M-Audio Axiom 49 2nd Gen Midi Keyboard Is Pretty Cool......I Love It, I Use This For My ProTools M-Powered 8 And Fruityloops 9 Works Very Well With Protools. I Went On The M-Audio Site And Got The Directlink For PT8 And No Problem With The Setup Everythings Working.....So With This Device Makes My Production Very Smoothly. Works Pretty Good On Windows, But If You Have To, Get It On Apple. But Besides That I Give This Bad Boy A 10 Out Of 10. So If Your A Big Time Music Producer And A Midi Controller, This Is The Route To Go In My Opinion
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