M-Audio Axiom 49 Controller

The M-Audio Axiom 49 Controller is the ultimate portable plug-and-play DAW controller. The keyboard is satisfying to play with 49 semi-weighted keys and making beats is made simple with the 8 trigger finger pads. With the included DirectLink mode automatically mapping the your software’s common controls (such as V.I parameters, track pan, transport and mixer) there is no complicated set-up. All this is packaged in an ergonomically angled unit that will easily fit in your backpack.

DirectLink Function

Making life easier the DirectLink function really is the brains behind the M-Audio Axiom 49 Controller. Every control on the unit can be automatically assigned to your favourite DAW (including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Live, and Reason). Fine-tune with fader and encoder controls, navigate with the transport buttons, create beats with the finger triggers and lay down some tunes with the semi-weighted keyboard. Alternatively you can assign the hardware to which ever controls you wish.

Virtual Instrument One-Button Mapping

Mapping controls to a virtual instrument has been a hassle you could all do without but with the single button Instrument mode the M-Audio Axiom 49 Controller makes it easy. Just press the button and all the synthesis parameters will auto-assigned in the DirectLink-compatible host.

Controller

Its all well and good talking about the functionality of the M-Audio Axiom 49 Controller but the hardware itself is what you’re going to be interacting with. The keyboard controller has been angled specifically to give you the best viewing and most ergonomic playing angle. The keyboard allows you to be truly expressive, the trigger pads are both responsive and give a great feel and the rotary controls give smooth and accurate control over your mix. The backlit LCD really finished things off displaying all the information you’ll need from your DAW.

Despite all its functions and great design the M-Audio Axiom 49 Keyboard Controller is surprisingly lightweight and compact enough to carry anywhere with you. There isn’t even a need to carry an extra power supply, as the controller is powered straight from your computer, via USB.