• 49 piano-style, semi-weighted keys
• 9 mixer-style faders and 8 smooth rotary encoders
• Angled top panel and centrally positioned LCD
• DirectLink mode- automatically map onboard controls to DAW mixer parameters, no complex setup required
• Instant access to virtual instrument parameters for a hardware synth-like experience

Bundle includes M-Audio Axiom 49 2nd Generation Advanced 49-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller, Sustain Pedal, MIDI Cable, Instrument Cable, Stereo Headphones, and Polishing Cloth.

The M-Audio Axiom keyboard controllers combine all the production power and performance you need to get the most from your music software and MIDI gear. More than just data-entry controllers, the Axiom keyboards feature piano-style, semi-weighted keys for a more musical playing experience. Large dynamic trigger pads make it easy to program beats and trigger one-shot samples while the knobs, sliders, and buttons deliver complete real-time control over your software. DirectLink mode automatically maps the Axiom to common DAW functions* including transport, mixer, track pan, and virtual instrument parameters - no complicated setup required. The Axiom controller even features a sleek, angled top panel and centrally positioned LCD for easy viewing in any environment. *Supported DAWs include Ableton Live 8.0.9 and later, Apple GarageBand, Apple Logic Pro 8.x, Apple Logic Express 8.x, Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 and higher, Pro Tools LE 8.0 and higher, Pro Tools HD 8.0 and higher, Propellerheads Reason 4.x, and Steinberg Cubase 5.x.

49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
DirectLink mode automatically maps faders, buttons, and encoders to common DAW and virtual instrument parameters*
dedicated Instrument mode button lets you instantly switch between controlling mixer and virtual instrument parameters*
intuitive custom LCD display, centered on keyboard for optimum visibility
angled top panel for easy viewing in any environment
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, bank , mute, and solo buttons
dedicated patch +/-- buttons
assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
octave up/down; transpose up/down

factory presets map controls to popular music software:
Xpand!2
Hybrid
Velvet
Strike
Oddity
ImpOSCar
Minimonsta
20 non-volatile memory locations
memory dump via SysEx
4 keybed velocity curves and 3 fixed velocity settings
4 pad velocity curves, 3 fixed settings, and unique 'step' velocity curves
2 assignable pedal inputs
class-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
powered via USB or optional power supply
built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
all controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channel
Controller Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
on/off rocker switch

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Windows XP (SP3)*
800 MHz Intel or AMD**
256 MB RAM
Windows Vista 32 , 64bit (SP1) / Win7 32, 64bit
1 GHz Intel or AMD**
1 GB RAM
DirectX 10 or higher
Windows 7
1 GHz Intel or AMD**
1 GB RAM
DirectX 10 or higher

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.1
Intel Core Duo
1 GB RAM

Size/Weight
18.8 x 11.6 x 3.5 (inches) 6.9lb; 47.7 x 29.5 x 90 (cm) 3.15Kg