Axiom 61 MKII Advanced 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

The M-Audio Axiom 61 MKII is a USB controller with 61 piano style semi-weighted keys, 8 rotary encoders, 8 trigger pads and 9 mixer style faders. All these controls are assignable giving you hands-on access to your software parameters.

All information is displayed via the angled backlit LCD screen so you can tell what you are altering even in dark environments. Mapping to your software couldn`t be easier with DirectLink Mode which automatically maps common parameters within your sequencer to your Axiom keyboard. Sequencers supported include Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Live and Reason.

Transport controls assist you even more in the quest to not use your mouse and patch navigation can also be done from the unit. Pitch bend and modulation wheels give you the option for a more expressive performance and octave and transpose up/down solve the problem if you are running out of keys. There are also inputs for footswitches (not included) for added dynamics.

As well as the rotaries and faders, the Axiom 61 has 8 trigger pads for you to bash out beat patterns or percussion lines. Axiom Instrument mode is a single button that instantly maps faders buttons and encoders to the virtual instrument inside your DirectLink compatible DAW so this could be a synth or sampler giving you a drum maschine or hardware synth feel at your fingertips.

The built in MIDI interface includes traditional MIDI in and out jacks enabling control of external devices. Ableton Live Lite software is included in the package so you can compose, record and remix right from the box.


M-Audio Axiom 61 MKII Main Features:

61-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
DirectLink mode automatically maps faders, buttons, and encoders to common DAW and virtual instrument parameters
dedicated Instrument mode button lets you instantly switch between controlling mixer and virtual instrument parameters
intuitive custom LCD display, centered on keyboard for optimum visibility
angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment
4 zone buttons for stacking and splitting sounds on up to 4 MIDI channels
8 assignable trigger pads
8 assignable rotary encoder knobs
9 assignable faders
9 assignable buttons with LED lights for DAW feedback
6 dedicated transport controls with LED lights for DAW feedback
6 edit buttons
dedicated track up/down, bank , mute, and solo buttons
dedicated patch +/- buttons
assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
octave up/down; transpose up/down
factory presets map controls to popular music software
20 non-volatile memory locations
memory dump via SysEx
4 keybed velocity curves and 3 fixed velocity settings
4 pad velocity curves, 3 fixed settings, and unique step velocity curves
2 assignable pedal inputs
class-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
powered via USB or optional power supply
built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
all controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channel
Controller Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
on/off rocker switch

Minimum System Requirements (PC)

• Windows XP (SP3)*


• 800 MHz Intel or AMD**


• 256 MB RAM


• Windows Vista 32 (SP1) or Vista 64 (SP1)


• 1 GHz Intel or AMD**


• 1 GB RAM


• DirectX 10 or higher


• Windows 7


• 1 GHz Intel or AMD**


• 1 GB RAM


• DirectX 10 or higher


• * Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.


• ** CPU may be higher for laptops.


• Please check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)

• Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1


• Intel Core Duo


• 1 GB RAM