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Awesome MIDI controller with decent keys, mappable controls, aftertouch, up to four zones, and does MIDI CCs or NRPN. Cool-looking to boot. The v2 without a keypad is the one to get (v2 of the 25-key has one fader). Endless coders lack the weirdness of some later controllers like the Code series, faders are decent, precision value changes are possible if you move the encoders or faders carefully, and the drum pads are the best ever for finger drumming. Control mapping is done on the keyboard, and it will run off of external 9V power (center positive, don't goof up using a guitar pedal supply) or USB, doesn't matter which you use when you want it to serve as a hardware controller, and therefore, it can run off of a battery bank if need be. It is awesome and all, but falls short of the build quality of pricier Akai MPK controllers of its era. Comparable to Novation Impulse controllers, though without Automap or an equivalent and without the bare bones arpeggiator. My gripe with it is the pitch bend, it returns to center rather slowly compared to most other controllers or synth keyboards.Read full review
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This specific axiom controller is compact drum and tonal keyboard, it has multitonal and multi track capabilities .The tight fit influences easy flow and quick brainstorming when you are trying to meet Production deadlines and will serve the purpose for any on stage tweaking and track control.
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The M-Audio Axiom 25 USB/MIDI controller is an ideal keyboard for a home studio. It's very affordable and with a compact footprint of only about 11" x 19" it takes up very little space on your desktop. The construction of the keys, controls, and case give the Axiom 25 a very professional look and feel. I use it with GarageBand on my MacBook Pro running OS 10.5.6 and it really is plug-and-play; no installation of drivers is necessary and it derives it's power from the USB port, eliminating the need for a separate (optional) 12 VDC power supply. For those who require MIDI drivers they are a free download from the M-Audio website as is a comprehensive user's manual. The Axiom 25 has two "big brothers" which have 49 and 61 keys respectively. But if you don't mind using the semi-weighted piano keys to select functions, then the Axiom 25 will do almost anything its bigger, and more expensive, siblings will do.Read full review
The M audio air would be incredibly more efficient as a piece of production hardware if the M-Audio still supported its Hyper-Control featue. Which automatically maps most of the knobs, faders, and pads to the most commonly used editing features (such as play/record buttons, and sound FX editing) For a piece of studio equipment, having to manually map each of these buttons and knobs in each individual song makes it incredibly inconvenient.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I got this for $120 total. When I first got this I thought it was broken.USB worked but not MIDI. I downloaded the manual and after reading it carefully was able to reset it so it, and it worked fine. I already had a Axiom 49 that I really liked but I wanted something more compact to use with computer and well,to access bass sounds and swells while playing leads.I like the solid feel of the keys and the pads are very responsive.My other midi keyboard is a Behringer that feels cheep and springy. Granted the Behringer is much less expensive new.This is kind of silly but the Axiom just looks cool. All black and sinister. The readout is cool also,big with a blue glow that is easy to read in the dark. Also the unit has some weight and feels solid.If you need a great little midi controller I would recommend this to anyone. If you are planning on using this with recording software you might be better off with the 49 key version if you have the space. The sliders might come in handy and are absent on the 25 key version.Read full review
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