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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your M-Audio Axiom MIDI controller keyboard. Please register your product today to ensure full
warranty coverage and receive free product updates. Register online at www.m-audio.com/register
Your new keyboard provides extensive control of virtual instruments, DAWs, hardware synthesizers, samplers and any other MIDI-
compatible device.
The eight fully assignable pads give you the ability to trigger samples and loops separately from the keyboard in real-time. The eight
fully assignable endless rotary encoders allow for instant control of your software's features and can pick up just where you left off.
The versatile and easy-to-use Axiom keyboard is a great controller in the studio and live on stage.

What's in the Box?

If any of the following items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer.
Axiom keyboard
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Quick Start Guide
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Keyboard Controller Series CD-ROM
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Software bundle CD-ROM
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USB cable
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Axiom Keyboard Overview

Here is a rundown of some of the great features the Axiom keyboards have to offer:
25-, 49- or 61-note keyboard versions.
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Eight fully programmable endless rotary encoders.
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Eight fully programmable sample trigger pads.
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Nine fully assignable 40mm sliders (Axiom 49 and 61 only).
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USB 1.1 port to connect the Axiom to a computer. The keyboard can also be powered from the USB port, so no additional
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power supply is required.
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports for connecting external MIDI gear.
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Expression pedal socket (expression pedal not included).
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Sustain pedal socket (sustain pedal not included).
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Fully programmable monophonic aftertouch.
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Null mode – for full parameter recall with each preset.
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Controller Mute – reposition controllers without affecting your software.
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Easy to program controls can be assigned to a vast range of MIDI messages including MIDI controller messages, GM/GS/XG
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SysEx messages, NRPN/RPN messages, channel aftertouch, program/bank changes, note messages and more.
Rotary encoders can be programmed to use any of six popular increment/decrement methods for compatibility with virtually
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all software with encoder support. The encoders can also function as standard MIDI controllers with a range of 0 to 127.
A range of different acceleration curves for the encoders for realistic dial control.
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Trigger pads respond to velocity or pressure and can be programmed to either send MIDI note data or controller messages,
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allowing for full control over all your software samplers, for triggering loops and much more.

About This Manual

There are five sections to this manual. Section 1 provides an overview of your new Axiom keyboard and gives you details how to set
up the keyboard with your computer. Section 2 explains some of your keyboard's basic control features to get you started right away.
In section 3, we delve into more advanced functions and programming, and in section 4 we provide examples of your Axiom keyboard
in use. Finally, section 5 explains more about MIDI and some often misunderstood MIDI message types.
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