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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Axiom 25-49-61 Advanced Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............... 3 What’s In The Box? .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Axiom Line User Guide Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your M-Audio Axiom MIDI controller keyboard. Your keyboard gives you vast control over your software, virtual instruments or sequencer. You can also use the Axiom to control hardware sound modules, synthesizers or sequencers.

  • Page 6: Section 1: Getting Started

    Axiom Line User Guide Section 1: Getting Started 1.1 Axiom Keyboards Overview 1.1.1 Top Panel Overview 1.1.2 Back Panel Overview 1.1.3 Control Definitions These controls are referred by name throughout this manual. 1: LCD Display 8: Numeric Keypad 15: MIDI OUT Port 2: Sliders 9: Octave /Transpose Buttons 16: MIDI IN Port...

  • Page 7: Setup

    • Windows XP (SP2) or higher (Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported) *M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. **Native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.

  • Page 8: Section 2: Basic Midi Control From Your Axiom

    Axiom Line User Guide Section 2: Basic MIDI Control From Your Axiom Your Axiom controller will not make any sound unless it is connected to a computer or other external MIDI gear. This is because the Axiom sends just MIDI data when you play it and MIDI data does not produce sound on its own. Instead, it is used to control audio on your computer or MIDI gear to generate sounds.

  • Page 9: Function Index

    2.0.3 Function Index Function Section Advanced (Axiom 25 only) 2.0.2 2.0.2 Snapshot 3.3.3 Zone Range 3.6.4 Zone/Group 3.6.2 Recall* Program* 2.4.2 & 3.6.6 Mute 3.3.1 Null 3.3.2 Glob. Chan* 2.2 & 3.6.7.3 Panic 2.4.3 Ctrl Assign 2.4.2 Chan. Assign 3.6.7 Vel.

  • Page 10: The Keyboard

    Axiom Line User Guide 2.1 The Keyboard When you play the keyboard, MIDI note messages are sent. These messages are read by your computer software or external MIDI gear and used to generate sound accordingly. 2.1.1 Velocity Curve A MIDI note message is sent with a velocity value between 0 and 127 which specifies how hard you pressed the key. A velocity value of 0 specifies that the key has been released.

  • Page 11: Midi Channel

    2.2 MIDI Channel MIDI messages can be sent on any of 16 channels. If you are connected to a computer, the MIDI software will be receiving on all channels in most cases. However, when you are connected to external MIDI synthesizers, sound modules and some virtual instruments, you need to match the transmit channel of your keyboard with the receiving channel of the MIDI device for the connection to work properly.

  • Page 12: Midi Controller Messages

    Axiom Line User Guide To send a bank change: 49 and 61 note versions: Press the Bank LSB or Bank MSB button. < The LCD will flash the bank number that was last sent out. < Enter the new bank number in the range 0-127 on the numeric keypad. <...
  • Page 13 Important Note: When you perform this reset, all of the factory presets are lost. To restore the factory presets, please use the Enigma software, available as a free download at www.m-audio.com . Section 2: Basic MIDI Control From Your Axiom...

  • Page 14: Section 3: Advanced Features

    Axiom Line User Guide Section 3: Advanced Features In Section 2 we saw how to use the keyboard, send program and bank changes and assign MIDI controllers to the various controls on your Axiom. These basic skills allow you to perform with many software applications, sound modules or synthesizers. However, the Axiom has some more advanced features that allow you to take your performance even further.

  • Page 15: Recall And Store Of Your Control Setups

    3.1.2 Drawbar Mode Drawbar mode is a quick method of reversing the direction of the nine sliders on your Axiom. If you are controlling an instrument that makes use of drawbars rather than faders – the M-B3 electric organ on KeyRig for example, then you should use drawbar mode. (The Drawbar function is not available on the 25 note version.) To enable Drawbar mode, press the two buttons labelled Drawbar.

  • Page 16: Control Groups

    Axiom Line User Guide To recall any memory you have stored: 49 and 61 note versions: Press the Recall button. < Enter the number of the memory location (1 to 20) using the numeric keypad. < 25 note version: Press the Recall button. <...
  • Page 17 Memory Dump feature which sends a MIDI Sys Ex dump to the connected device. You can record the Sys Ex data to a MIDI track on a sequencer, or we recommend using M-Audio’s unique Enigma software. To send the entire memory contents of your Axiom to a computer: 49 and 61 note versions: Press the Memory Dump buttons.

  • Page 18: How To Avoid Jumping Parameters

    Axiom Line User Guide 3.2.3 Device ID On the 49 and 61 note versions, you can define the device ID of your specific Axiom keyboard when sending a Sys Ex memory dump. The device ID is used to distinguish between any number of connected Axiom keyboards, if you are lucky enough to own more than one! The 25 note version does not have a device ID feature and so the device ID remains hard coded at 127.
  • Page 19 The Program change increment/decrement will send out program changes with each step. In order to program one of these methods to the rotary encoders on your Axiom, you should assign the MIDI controllers given below: MIDI CC Endless data method Increment Decrement Program Change increment/decrement...

  • Page 20: Pressure Pads

    Axiom Line User Guide 25 note version: Press the Advanced button. < Press the Curve key 3 times. < The LCD display will flash ‘En’ on the small 2-digit display to indicate that you have selected to edit the endless dial’s acceleration <...

  • Page 21: Pressure Control

    3.5.2 Drum Pattern Composition When you first turn your Axiom on, you will find that the pressure pads are set up as drum triggers for composing drum loops in MIDI sequencers. To set up the drum triggers, you need to program the pads to send specific MIDI note numbers (see previous section). The note numbers you assign depend on the drums that you want to control.
  • Page 22 Axiom Line User Guide 3.5.5 Pad Curve The Pad curve button is used to set the response curve of all eight pads. It is not possible to set the response curve of the pads independently. There are nine response curves, and 3 fixed curves. To change the velocity curve: 49 and 61 note versions: Press the Pad.

  • Page 23: Controlling Several Devices At The Same Time

    3.6 Controlling Several Devices At The Same Time In a software MIDI environment, it is often desirable to control more than one device at a time. This is done by transmitting on different MIDI channels, each one triggering a different sound. Using the Axiom, you can divide the keyboard into sections, with each section transmitting on a different MIDI channel.
  • Page 24 Axiom Line User Guide 3.6.4 Zone Range The Zone Range defines the upper and lower limits of the keys contained in a zone. To set the range of a zone: Press the Zone Range button. The LED in the Zone/Group button lights to indicate that Zone/Group mode is automatically selected. <...

  • Page 25: Group A' Controls

    25 note version: Select the control as described in section 2.4.2. < Press the Advanced button. < Press the Chan. Assign key. < The LCD display will flash the currently assigned MIDI channel. < Use the numeric data entry keys to enter the new MIDI channel in the range 00 to 19 (19 MIDI channels?? – we explain this below). <...

  • Page 26: Example Of Control Functionality

    Axiom Line User Guide 3.8 Example Of Control Functionality 3.8.1 Setting Toggle Values For The Buttons The assignable buttons and the pedals can each be assigned to toggle between two MIDI controller message values. You may for example want to send out value 15 when you first press the button followed by value 74 when you press the button for a second time. Setting up a toggle effect: 49 and 61 note versions: Press the Data 2 button.
  • Page 27 3.8.2 Assigning MMC Messages To A Button MIDI Machine Control messages are used by some devices and software to control transport functions such as Stop, Play and Record. The Transport controls on your Axiom keyboard default to MMC messages, however it is important to note, that not all MIDI devices or software applications respond to MMC messages.
  • Page 28 Axiom Line User Guide 3.8.3 Assigning RPN/NRPN Messages To A Fader/Endless Dial For a detailed description of RPN/NRPN data see section 5.2. The RPN messages that are defined in the General MIDI specification are pre- programmed and can be easily assigned to various controls on your Axiom in the same way as standard MIDI controllers are assigned. The RPN messages currently defined occupy MIDI controllers 128 to 130, as shown in Appendix C.

  • Page 30: Section 4: Usage Examples

    Axiom Line User Guide Section 4: Usage Examples 4.1 MIDI Out From USB Function MIDI Out from USB can be used to switch the source of the MIDI data seen at the MIDI Out port of your Axiom. On initial power up, MIDI Out from USB mode is off. This means that as you play your Axiom, MIDI data will be generated at the MIDI Out port. If you turn MIDI Out From USB mode on, playing your Axiom will no longer generate data at the MIDI Out port.

  • Page 31: Recording Your Performance On A Sequencer

    4.2 Recording Your Performance On A Sequencer A sequencer records, stores and edits MIDI data. Although hardware sequencers also exist, we will focus on the more commonly used software sequencers in this manual. Examples of popular software sequencers are Pro ToolsTM, CubaseTM and LogicTM, although there are many different sequencing applications available for your computer.

  • Page 32: Section 5: Midi Messages Explained

    Axiom Line User Guide Section 5: MIDI Messages Explained 5.1 Program & Bank Changes Explained The original GM MIDI Specification was designed to access only 128 different sounds (a lot at the time) using Program Change messages (0-127). Later on, in order to access the expanded set of sounds used in General MIDI (GM), Bank Change messages were added to the specification. Within each bank there are a possible 128 different sound patches that can be accessed using the standard Program Change command.

  • Page 33: Sysex Explained

    If you are still having trouble with any of the features on the Axiom, please consult the following Troubleshooting Guide, which answers some frequently asked questions. If you are still not able to find the answer you are looking for, please feel free to contact M-Audio technical support for further assistance.

  • Page 34: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.

  • Page 35: Contact Information

    Sales e-mail: ..... . . sales@m-audio.com e-mail: ..... .info@m-audio.de tel: .

  • Page 36: Appendices

    Axiom Line User Guide Appendices Appendix A - MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Transmitted Received Remarks Basic :Default Channel:Changed 1-16 1-16 :Default Mode :Messages :Altered --------- ********* Note Number:True Voice 0-127 ********* Velocity: Note ON : Note OFF After : Keys Touch :Ch’s Pitch Bend Control...

  • Page 37: Appendix B - Useful Midi Data Tables

    Appendix B – Useful MIDI Data Tables B1 - General MIDI Instruments – Program Change Numbers. Piano Bass Reed Synth Effects 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 32 Acoustic Bass 64 Soprano Sax 96 SFX Rain 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 33 Fingered Bass 65 Alto Sax 97 SFX Soundtrack 2 Electric grand Piano...
  • Page 38 Axiom Line User Guide B3 - Roland GS And Yamaha XG NRPN Messages NRPN NRPN Data Data CC99 CC98 CC06 CC38 00-7F n/a (-64 - 0 - +63) Vibrato Rate (relative change) 00-7F n/a (-64 - 0 - +63) Vibrato Depth (relative change) 00-7F n/a (-64 - 0 - +63) Vibrato Delay (relative change) 00-7F...
  • Page 39 Appendix C - General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC's) 00 Bank Select 50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB 100 Reg Param LSB 01 Modulation 51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB 101 Reg Param MSB 02 Breath Control 52 Controller 52 102 Controller 102 03 Controller 3 53 Controller 53 103 Controller 103...

  • Page 40: Appendix D - Assignable Controller Numbers To Linear Controllers

    Axiom Line User Guide Appendix D – Assignable Controller Numbers To Linear Controllers This table applies to the following controls on your Axiom: Sliders < After-touch strip < Pitch bend wheel < Modulation wheel < Expression pedal < MIDI CC Description Data 1 Data 2...

  • Page 41: Appendix E - Assignable Controller Numbers To Non-Linear Controllers

    Appendix E – Assignable Controller Numbers To Non-Linear Controllers This table applies to the following controls on your Axiom: Assignable buttons < Transport controls < Sustain pedal < MIDI CC Description Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 0-119 Standard MIDI CC's Toggle Value 2 Toggle Value 1 120-127...

  • Page 42: Appendix F - Assignable Controller Numbers To Rotary Encoders

    Axiom Line User Guide Appendix F – Assignable Controller Numbers To Rotary Encoders This table only applies to the Rotary encoders on your Axiom MIDI CC Description Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 0-119 Standard MIDI CC's 120-127 Channel Mode Messages Pitch Bend Sensitivity Channel Fine Tune Channel Coarse Tune...

  • Page 43: Appendix G - Assignable Controller Numbers To Trigger Pads

    Appendix G – Assignable Controller Numbers To Trigger Pads This table only applies to the pressure Pads on your Axiom MIDI CC Description Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 0-119 Standard MIDI CC's 120-127 Channel Mode Messages Pitch Bend Range Channel Fine Tune Channel Coarse Tune Channel Pressure...

  • Page 44: Appendix H - Hexadecimal Conversion Chart

    Axiom Line User Guide Appendix H - Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Hexadecimal D e c i m a l Hexadecimal D e c i m a l Hexadecimal D e c i m a l value Value Value Value value Value Appendices...
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