All user reviews for the M-Audio Axiom 49

M-Audio’s Axiom 49 MIDI keyboard controller is a great board! In my opinion, it’s probably one of the best out there. Producers who are skilled in playing piano gravitate toward this controller for the semi-weighted keys alone. I’ve seen many people from bedroom producers to long-time professionals utilize this controller in their studio, and I definitely understand, and agree, with their weapon of choice.

UTILIZATION
The Axiom was my second MIDI keyboard controller. I bought it used from a user on Ebay. It served it’s purpose well and though I do not have it hooked up to use in my studio anymore, it is still capable of getting the job done should I need it again. During its time of service, I used this controller for everything from school projects, to commercial productions, and a lot of practicing, all within Logic Pro, Maschine, or a combination of the two. Before I bought the Maschine hardware, I also used the Axiom 49 to program my drums and different instruments I created using vocal samples I recorded. This board also has faders and knobs that useful for setting volumes or automation. I also would use the board to control basic functions within Logic.

GETTING STARTED
The Axiom 49 is very sturdy weighing six pounds. Like many boards this size, the Axiom 49 has nine faders, and rotary knobs, and eight soft drum pads. There’s also a modulation wheel and pitch-bend controller. The thing I like best about this keyboard is the semi-weighted keys. I now use a Nektar Impact controller and I wish I could take the keys of my Axiom and put them on the Nektar controller! I love the feel of playing a real piano no matter what instrument I’m actually playing. It just feels right. The faders are nice to have, but they are limited to being programmed to control one track. If you wanted to control another track you would have to reprogram it to do so. The transport bar is very convenient. Without having to go back and forth in between my keyboard and computer, I can play, stop, rewind, fast forward, cycle, and record right from my keyboard. The other thing I wish I can salvage from this keyboard is the rotary knobs. I love them because they are infinite not having a start and stop point. Because of this, I am able to automate any parameter I come across while producing and mixing music. The only board I know that offers this is Nektar’s Panorama series. The only reason I do not use this board now is because the sensor alignment for my pitch-bend wheel is off and it hinders what I play when creating music. It was so bad at one point, before I realized the real problem, I literally transposed and entire song I did song I made a while ago because I thought that key was off somehow, when in fact the pitch-bend knob was not resting in the “neutral” position when not being touched. Though I can turn it off, I am finding that I desire to use the wheel more often, but it would come at the expense of constantly adjusting.

The Axiom 49 is a great controller, especially for experienced keyboard players. The price is not as competitive as others, but you will get more of the features that you need (and maybe want) by investing in this controller. Forty-nine keys may not be enough for some, but for most this board will exceed expectations.

PROS
Semi-weighted keys
Infinite rotary knobs

CONS
Be careful when using knobs not to move unwanted parameters

Axiom 49 - Advanced 49-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

I set up a student music studio/computer lab in college, the lab had these keyboards hooked up to them. I have experience setting up and playing with this keyboard for Garage Band, Logic Pro, and Albeton Live

This is a great keyboard. I love the way the keys feel, the semi-weighted keys play just as I want them to. It reads velocities correctly, some other keyboards I have played will play either too soft or too loud of a velocity compared to what you are actually playing. It comes with a driver disk, but I never needed to use them. However I never tried to use it on a windows machine. But for Macs it will work no problem. All of the knobs on the keyboard can be customized to different midi functions depending on what software you are using. Channel pressure, pitch bend, modulation, etc. Its a great keyboard and will work well and with minimal setup for many programs.

I honestly can't think of any cons, It is big and not as easy to carry around as a smaller 25-key midi controller, but if you want more keys you need a bigger keyboard. Although the top and low ends of the pitch bends kind of maxed out before you extend them all the way. The best way for me to explain it is, when I go to bend the pitch up, about 1/8' before the pitch bend knob reaches its end, The controller reaches the highest point. So basically you don't have as much control of your pitch bends as you had ought to. Hope that makes sense.

Great quality, durable construction.

It is a great keyboard, and is no that expensive. You can do a lot with it and is a great addition for your studio, or for performance if you play through a laptop, the possibilities are endless depending on what software you use.

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The number of buttons, knobs, faders and potards.La possibility of producing layers directly on the keyboard.

UTILIZATION

For the Mao should be fine, the keys on the other hand tend to "stick" a little when they are not used. but a quick press with your hands and let's go for 24 hours.

Nevertheless there are still quite low compared to a keyboard heavy.

The south part is very simple and very well managed, I use it with Fl studio 10 it passes wonders for all functions.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using 3/4 months before I had a 32 key lower bill and the change was felt!

I recommend for a pianist who wants mao kind of a good size not too expensive.

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?

I wanted a keyboard 49 keys complete and versatile start in the computer music.
The variety and number of MIDI controllers I have a big hit (+ Pads + knobs + sliders Transport bar)

Opportunities varies rglages seemed to me, which will allow me to change the keyboard, and I think to keep a long time.

On paper he was more attractive by adding a ca reviews the first in the SERIES, the axiom 25, trs positive and excellent quality / price 49 this axiom has become immediately ...

- What connector (MIDI pedals ...)?...

A MIDI In, MIDI Out A, a USB 1.1 port and a sustain pedal input and expression, an outlet for a power supply. (Not included: S)

Comes with a USB cable, you can just regret that the power supply is not provided but hey we will not quibble

UTILIZATION

-Installation, handling and first contact:

Out of the box the keyboard has a very good aspect, it's been robust, ergonomic and functional even if the number of buttons may be a little scared at the beginning ...

Installation without problem on Windows XP in any case, drivers cd rom COPIS and installs in 2 minutes, keyboard and recognized branch, reason recognizes it and accepts it instantaneously.

Trs positive first contact!

- The touch keyboard is it enjoyable? Should you use?

I beginners and I've never done a piano I think will be pretty subjective ...

Touch is enjoyable, the notes respond well, and after touch works perfectly.

For my use (composition electro / house) I think it is perfect ...

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?

There bcp button, read the manual to really understand what each was used and how to configure it but I think with a minimum of hours passes over the beast must be tamed quite easily.

- The select MIDI channels, patches is easy?

Here too it will read the manual (at least for a beginner like me) but the record is rather clear and obvious enigma software makes it easy!

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Once printed on the website of M-Audio manual is clear and prcis, easy to understand if you know a minimum of technical terms.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

24 Hours

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The best: the diversity of controllers twelve o'clock and settings, customizable presets and patches.

This cot M-Audio has released the stops! The controllers are in addition to good quality, It looks solid, it's just getting used to check the pots and notched Longevity pads.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

I tried a couple of MODELS This category but there was always something wrong, I think at this price M-Audio has released a very very good product!

- How do you report qualitprix?

I think the best quality REPRESENTATIVES market prices in this CATEGORY.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

To determine in a few weeks

I wanted to start ds computer music! I would not put more than 260 euros and I chose this one because it looked very very full knobs and faders! I also wanted a Midi keyboard to use the ac groove box!

UTILIZATION

The keyboard is very pleasant touch in general, all the buttons (all assignable without exeptions!) Is very pleasant. I am a neophyte dc I have a little trouble with the software ableton but it is well done
However I find it very regrettable from M-Audio do not put instructions in the box because if the installation is easy on the computer, it is difficult to understand what each corresponding buttons on the keyboard directly prog! I wish not to be compelled to seek information on the internet! Finally, spend!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month and what I like most, are the pads In fact, I think it's an idea to have exelente coupled keyboard and pads!
I have not had time to try many others because this one got rained on tt but a couple of other keyboards that I tried did not give me the feeling of "quality "M-Audio (I mean it feels like the fiabilté simply by touching the faders)
I would do without any doubts that choice!
I sincerely advice is really good value!

The M audio axiom 49 is a great keyboard for your midi production system. With enough knobs and sliders to program to all of your functions that you program has. I have used this will Logic and fl studio and had no problem doing so.


UTILIZATION

I like being able to mute, solo, play, stop, rewind, forward, and record without ever touching the mouse and the fact that pressing stop twice brings the marker to the beginning of the session or loop point. The new keybed is also nice too. It's not as stiff as the first Axiom controllers. It kinda has this extremely light piano feel but yet the keys aren't so heavy where you'll still feel comfortable whether you're playing pianos, synth, or expressive drum parts. The pads are cool as well. Even though M-Audio could make em' a tad bit "fatter" like MPC style pads, they still feel good when i'm doing drums from Ultrabeat or my own personal sounds in the EXS24. The only thing I have against it is that when you're "slam-dancin" on the pads to much, they tend to blank out a little but it dosen't happen that often. Not to mention i'm sure that M-Audio will work out the minor bugs in future versions of the OS. Above all else it's a great feeling controller and my next move will probably be the 61 key version when I install Logic on my new MacBook Pro. I recommend it for flawless workflow in sequencing or recording on Logic, or anything else for that matter. New buyers don't forget to download the HyperControl protocol for whatever software you're using from m-audio.com


OVERALL OPINION

Overall its great, it comes in the 49 and a few other versions, I must say the feel of it is great. Like I said before the keys arent too heavy so you can still play your leads on it well. But when you first get it if you buy it brand new the keys will be kinda stiff. But they will loosin right up for you after a few uses.

49 keys, 8 pads of potentiometers and encoders
possde a midi interface to connect a device such rhythm box, in addition to the USB connection

UTILIZATION

Stupfait by the quality of the keyboard! certainly not so heavy that a good but trs rponse the game, thundering in its price range. pad not bad, super encoder practices and sliders

fly or plug is live and logic

pity that the screen does not show the name (it shows numros) CC; I ask bcp can be, I know

OVERALL OPINION

I used a few days I t trs happy. I Achteras no problem when I have space for more music. it is a good report quality price trs

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>What connector (MIDI pedals ...)?...</span> Self-powered USB MIDI keyboard possdant 8 pads, 8 sliders
20 presets
49 semi-weighted keys (touch uncomfortable) 8pads pressure aftertouch sensitive
pedal footswitch
Sustain pedal

UTILIZATION

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>The key is it enjoyable? Should you use?</span>
is rather special adire
about 3 / 4 of the race of the key you are in a vacuum and the Veloci-detection is on the bottom of the race
<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>configuration is pretty simple</span>
for someone who has some knowledge of noon and if a free software (enigma) charge in the keyboard corresponding to the preset software related (Cubase, Logic, Live, Reason, Native, Wizoo)
<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...</span> manual clear and simple

OVERALL OPINION

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- How long have you use it?</span>
1 year
<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- What is the particular feature you like best and least?</span>
the + pads
the problem-feeding even though the keyboard was plugged into usb ale on root port on hub on the USB power supply spare, AUBOUT of 6 months the keyboard started having this default dcevant
<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...</span>
not bad quality

What technical specifications motivated your choice?
49 keys .. neither too small nor too large
the pad fader controllers DIFFERENT knob
- What connector (MIDI pedals ...)?...
MIDI or USB

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is it enjoyable? Should you use?
yes, but at the same time I am not pianioste, supposedly sensitive semi heavy c ... c not clear that a clavinova
The select MIDI channels, patches is easy?
everything is very easy at hand without going into 12 million sub-menu, pav numrique apprci

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
4 months
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
very easy to use, good looks ... and it does what you say
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
yes ... master keyboard controller without basic
- How do you report qualitprix?
to my friends, everything is CHRE in life (and I find a CHRE), but good all the same I think comparing it to other good value quality price
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
for the same price I think yes

This keyboard has the strength to offer a variety of controls:
49 key "semi weighted" (rather like special touch)
buttons / faders / pad / knob and endless

Powered by USB it can also be used in Midi With external power supply.
It can also act as a MIDI interface for the PC with 3 plug in / out / Tru

j I bought this keyboard because I was looking for an all in one solution to get started.
in this price range it is he who offers the most.

UTILIZATION

Semi heavy touch is quite pleasant. but compared to a real piano is very bad.
I personally had no Jamis tested before I must admit that a period of adaptation is necessary.

the config is pretty simple I'm playing with Live. one branch, the assignment is done in seconds and plays 3O

can regerter that there have no factory to live Since a lite version of the software is included with the keyboard.
but given the facility to configure the keyboard is not very very serious

the endless knob reagisent acceleration c is that by turning knob on the fast faster Increment value.
So it's hard to touver a happy medium.
it will be very fast (the style ON / OFF) or very slowly (but very precise) over the controller is notched at the beginning is a confusing can.

Another small problem is that the pad is very close to the knob or may accidentally touch and make notes for any

OVERALL OPINION

I for 1 month
I like the variety and quantity of available controls.
something disappointing: the output of the low C carton did not already it is a disappointing thing to buy an already repaired.
Personally I do not think it did look very solid.
but in this price range there is a good keyboard.

Edit After 6 months I fader caps that have been crossed, it does not take

I have the last 10 months and I'm really happy.
my purchase was motivated by price, pads, controls, and 49 keys.
and more is too good!
config for the prefects just download the software that they drive the council site. Hop and pretty prefects for most Reason rack and some vst common (among others)!
little less to my taste are the steps how to say .... Recalcitrant wholesale fo bourinner just to be obeyed ...

I would like to test after a lot of keyboards controllers not too too expensive!
in addition occasion 200th year warranty c. The acquisition melleuires one of my beginner.

UTILIZATION

The keys are bizard at first but then we no longer love each aaptation do without.

The config is super simple with the free Enigma log ..
Otherwise the keyboard I do not know the config and now everything is better now!
but beware it is quite configurable directemnt on the keyboard in my pro friend who serves as s expander.

OVERALL OPINION

C is the solid reliable compatible cheap! J v'eu in my home lol!
I remake that choice unless c to compare the model of akai mpk (mignonplus less expensive but not bad at all!)
I honestly have no action in n m c audio but I think a discovery that improves my access to the computer music.
so I advice beginners to go there franko!
Nb: a pianist should not told anything about the twelve o'clock one piano.un Controller c not the same philosophy ...

Sorry for the mess in my speech!

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
The next full (pads, faders, knobs! And semi weighted keyboard with aftertouch!
I plug in USB on the PC and I added a sustain pedal.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is it fun? Should your use?
not really a pianist, the keyboard is fine with me. However, I would buy a keyboard 88-key hammer to the piano and electric piano parts, or the sensation of weight I need (I am not a pianist but I play piano on a real piano ...). but for everything that uses synths, samples and others, this keyboard is fine with me.
The pads are fun to play and pleasing to the touch faders, despite a slight lack of strength in their manipulations. endless knobs slightly notched I like least. the side have notched their sensitivity and certainly configurable, but that does not suit me too. does not stop me to use it all the same!

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
Just over three years now.
What is so special that you like most and least?
most: the next full
the least: the knobs
How would you rate the quality / price?
the report is very good!
With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes, perhaps in 61 keys. though ...