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SKU MAUDIO-AXIOM-AIR61

M-Audio Axiom AIR 61 Premium Keyboard and Pad Controller

$499.00

Manufacturer's Description

The Perfect Centerpiece for Your Studio

Take command of your studio while achieving higher levels of musical expression with Axiom AIR 61 from M-Audio. Offering unprecedented control, Axiom AIR 61 brings together unmatched ease-of-use plus empowering software to form the ultimate studio centerpiece. Get inspired by 61 synth-action keys—with aftertouch. The illuminated pads are velocity sensitive and even respond to pressure. Experience total hands-on control of your sessions using assignable LED lit buttons and rotary encoder knobs, long-throw faders, plus an array of dedicated transport and software navigation buttons. HyperControl® interactive controller mapping unites your hardware and software so you can start working faster. Completing this powerful package are two complementary software selections: Avid® Pro Tools® Express and Ignite by AIR music creation software. Together, they deliver a comprehensive path for transforming the ideas in your head into a finished piece of music.

Software Synergy

Your Axiom AIR 61 hardware comes complete with both Avid Pro Tools Express and Ignite from AIR Music Technology (downloadable below). These two programs can work alone or together to help you realize your musical dreams. Capture and arrange your ideas using Ignite, then use those tracks as the foundation for your professional production with Pro Tools Express.

Included Software

Ignite Music Creation Software

Ignite offers a new musician-based workflow that empowers your ideas and brings them to life.

Pro Tools Express

Compose, record, edit, and mix using the tools the professionals use. Pro Tools Express starts with 16 simultaneous stereo or mono audio tracks.

Features

  • Axiom AIR 61 Premium TruTouch Keyboard Controller

  • 61 TruTouch semi-weighted piano-style keys with aftertouch

  • 12 trigger pads respond to pressure and velocity

  • Roll button aids in creating realistic drum parts

  • Assignable controls offer front-panel programming

  • 8 rotary encoder knobs; 9 long-throw 70mm faders; 9 buttons

  • 3 banks of pad and knob assignments with color-coded illumination

  • HyperControl automatically maps controllers to popular software

  • Drum Pad Learn feature and Identify button allow you to work quickly

  • Dedicated transport and navigation buttons make recording easy

  • Octave/Transpose buttons access the entire note range, in any key

  • Assignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheels

  • Selectable velocity curves to match your playing style

  • 128 memory locations for saving your custom settings

  • Functional design provides backlit LCD plus under-keyboard cable routing

  • Class-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X

  • Power Jack for external power supply (9V DC, 500 mA, 2.5mm positive tip - not included)

  • 38.3" x 15" x 4"

  • 972 mm x 381 mm x 102 mm

  • 15.1 lbs. 6.84 kg