M-Audio Axiom Pro 25 Advanced USB MIDI Controller+HyperControl

This heavy duty controller's constant two-way link with your host DAW means the keyboard's controls are always in sync with your software's active parameters. The intuitive graphic LCD constantly updates the current values, which ensures seamless editing and prevents parameter jumps - even when plug-ins are closed. Toggle instantly between Mixer and Instrument control modes. Map buttons to send QWERTY key commands right from the Axiom Pro 25. Save settings to 50 memory locations - each with four profiles of quick recall via the intuitive graphic LCD. Now you can control your entire session right from your Axiom Pro 25.

Top Features

• 25-note, semi-weighted TruTouch keybed > expressive feel and response
• advanced HyperControl technology > automatic MIDI mapping and updating
• graphic LCD > quick, intuitive programming and preset creation
• compatible with DAWs including Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic and Reason > new standard for DAW and VI keyboard control
• ASCII keystroke support > easy access to your host DAW's keyboard shortcuts

Full Features

• 25-note, TruTouch semi-weighted, piano-style, professional-action keybed
• proprietary HyperControl MIDI mapping and host control
  - automatically maps controllers to popular DAWs and software instruments - and maintains a constant live link between them
  - compatible with digital audio workstations including Pro Tools®, Cubase, Logic and Reason
  - graphic LCD groups and names controls modularly with 4 dedicated profiles per group for easy recall
  - dedicated button toggles between Mixer and Instrument control modes
  - Transport-only mode option enables DAW transport control and track navigation combined with user MIDI controller mappings
• ASCII messages for software keyboard shortcuts
• 28 MIDI-assignable controls in total
  - 8 non-detented rotary encoders
  - 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads
  - 6 transport buttons
  - aftertouch
  - 1 sustain pedal socket
  - 1 expression pedal socket
  - 1 data/octave button
  - pitch bend and modulation wheels
• 50 onboard memory locations
• USB bus-powered
• MIDI Out and MIDI In ports for extended external connectivity
• 4 programmable keyboard zones

*Visit the m-audio Specifications page for a complete list of compatible host programs and supported versions.

Compatible with the following DAWs: - Pro Tools|HD 7.4 and above - Pro Tools LE 7.4 and above - Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 and above - Reason - Cubase - Logic

Minimum System Requirements - PC

Windows XP (SP3)* 800MHz or higher, 256MB RAM DirectX 9.0b or higher

Windows Vista (32-Bit) 1GHz or higher, 1GB RAM DirectX 10 or higher

Windows 7 compatible

*Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported. M-Audio recommends you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.

Minimum System Requirements - Mac

Mac OS X 10.4.9 G4**, 733MHz, 512MB RAM

Mac OS X 10.5.0 G4**, 867MHz, 768MB RAM

**Native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported. M-Audio recommends you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.