The M-Audio� Axiom� 49 controller combines all the production power and performance you need to get the most from your music software and MIDI gear. More than just a �data entry� controller, the Axiom 49 features piano-style, semi-weighted keys for a musically satisfying playing experience. Large dynamic trigger pads make it easy to program beats and trigger one-shot samples�while the encoder knobs, faders, and buttons deliver complete real-time control over your software. DirectLink mode provides easy, automatic access to common DAW functions* including transport, mixer, track pan, and virtual instrument parameters�no complicated setup required. Axiom 49 even features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment.

* For a complete list of compatible DAW applications and a description of how DirectLink mode works with each, visit www.m-audio.com/directlink.

Features:

• 49 piano-style, semi-weighted keys > musically satisfying playing experience
• 9 mixer-style faders and 8 smooth rotary encoders > hands-on control over your DAW
• angled top panel and centrally positioned LCD > better ergonomics on stage and in the studio
• DirectLink mode > automatically map onboard controls to DAW mixer parameters�no complex setup required
• Axiom Instrument Maps > instant access to virtual instrument parameters for a hardware synth-like experience

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC)

• OS: Windows XP SP3*
• Hardware/software: 800 MHz Intel or AMD**, 256 MB RAM

• OS: Windows Vista 32 (SP1) or Vista 64 (SP1)
• 1 GHz Intel or AMD**, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 10 or higher

• OS: Windows 7
• 1 GHz Intel or AMD**, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 10 or higher

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (MAC)

• OS: OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1 or higher
• Hardware/software: Intel Core Duo, 1 GB RAM

* 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.

KEYBOARD

• 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• 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, mute, and solo buttons
• dedicated patch +/� buttons
• assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• octave up/down; transpose up/down
• 2 assignable pedal inputs
• built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
• on/off rocker switch
• powered via USB or optional power supply