M-Audio Axiom Pro User Manual

User GuideAxiom Pro

| 9Axiom Pro User GuideDriver InstallationWindows XP/Vista Users: Axiom Pro is a class-compliant device that offers basic functionality on W

| 10Axiom Pro User Guide Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) users: When using Axiom Pro class-compliant (i.e. without installin

| 11Axiom Pro User GuideConnection DiagramHosted Mode: Rear of Axiom ProAxiom ProSynthesizer, Sound Module, etc.sustain or expression pedals

| 12Axiom Pro User GuideStandalone Mode: Rear of Axiom ProSynthesizer, Sound Module, etc.sustain or expression pedalsMIDIMIDIAxiom Pro9V DC,

| 13Axiom Pro User GuideControls and ConnectorsTop Panel Overview2573864191011121. LCD Display: This 128x64 pixel display indicates the cu

| 14Axiom Pro User Guide6. Trigger Pads: These eight velocity sensitive pads transmit MIDI note and velocity information. The pads can be u

| 15Axiom Pro User GuideRear Panel Overview 201317 18 1914 15 1613. Expression Pedal Input (Expr):Connectyourexpressionpedal’s1/4”conne

| 16Axiom Pro User GuideUsing Axiom ProAxiom Pro operates in one of two primary modes: Performance Mode and Edit Mode. Most of the time, th

| 17Axiom Pro User GuideFunction Buttons and Soft KeysThe Function Buttons and Soft Keys of Axiom Pro are located directly below the LCD scree

| 18Axiom Pro User Guide F1-4 This button is only available on Axiom Pro 25. When the “F1-4” button is pressed, the button becomes ill

| 1Axiom Pro User Guide“How To:” Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

| 19Axiom Pro User GuideF-KeysThese are assignable buttons that can be used to control your audio applications and virtual instruments. By de

| 20Axiom Pro User GuideLoading Patches: To load a saved patch: 1. Press the Load button. The button becomes illuminated and the Load pa

| 21Axiom Pro User GuideUsing Axiom Pro with a Computer:Software Configuration When using Axiom Pro in “hosted” mode (i.e., with a computer),

| 22Axiom Pro User GuideHyperControl ModeAbout HyperControl Mode HyperControl Mode is a two-way communication protocol that allows y

| 23Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode ! IMPORTANT: If you are using Axiom Pro in HyperControl Mode, nearly all of the configuration that wo

| 24Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode (Main Menu) This top-level menu appears when Axiom Pro enters Edit mode. To navigate this menu

| 25Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > GlobalThe Edit Mode > Global page contains common parameters that affect all areas of Axiom Pro. p

| 26Axiom Pro User GuideVelocity Settings (Keys)Description 5LowLow-NormalNormalNormal-HighHighThese options gradually vary the sensitivity of

| 27Axiom Pro User Guide✓ Advanced MIDI users: Release Velocity When the VelCurve parameter is selected, Soft-Key 4 displays a note-off logo

| 28Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: Program Value Range: 0-127 This parameter sends Program Change MIDI messages on your s

| 2Axiom Pro User GuideTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

| 29Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > Control press 2The Edit Mode > Control page contains parameters relating to the operation

| 30Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: Type Value Range: (varies; see table below) This parameter sets the type of message t

Type Control Type MIDI Ch. Param. A Param B Param C Param D Description*OFF - - - - - Selecting this parameter disables its associated controller.MID

Type Control Type MIDI Ch. Param. A Param B Param C Param D Description*Master Pan - Min (0-127) Max (0-127) - Entry (DEC, HEX)Master Pan - LSB (0-12

Type Control TypeMIDI Ch. Param. A Param B Param C Param D Description*Global Param Set - Octave - Value (-4 through +4) - This parameter lets you us

Type Control Type MIDI Ch. Param. A Param B Description*ASCII Keystroke-A-Z 1-9 0 Return Escape Backspace Tab Spacebar- = [ ] \ (Mac) # ;

| 31Axiom Pro User GuideAbout the “Channel” sub-parameter: This parameter sets the MIDI output channel of the selected control. The paramet

| 32Axiom Pro User GuideAbout the “Entry” sub-parameter: This parameter determines how the Min, Max, and CC# parameters will be displayed

| 33Axiom Pro User GuideAbout the “Endless” Encoders:  TheEncoderknobscanfunctionjustlikethe“xed”knobsfoundonmanysynthesizers

| 34Axiom Pro User Guide✓ Tip: You can directly access this page by first tapping any of the pads, pressing the Edit Mode button and selecting

| 3Axiom Pro User Guide“How To:” Quick Reference:This section provides a quick reference to help you accomplish specific Axiom Pro-related task

| 35Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: Vel.Lock Value Range: Off, On This parameter engages and disengages velocity locking fo

| 36Axiom Pro User GuideVelocity Settings (Pads)Description 7LowNormalHighThese options gradually vary the sensitivity of the pads from “Low”

| 37Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: 1-4 Value Range: (varies) The Encoder knobs and drum pads can have up to four profile

| 38Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > Group (Encoder) press E Axiom Pro 49/61press 3orpress play Axiom Pro 25Axiom Pro 49/61Axiom Pro

| 39Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: Channel Value Range: Global, 1-16, Zone 1-4 This parameter sets the MIDI output channe

| 40Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > Group (Slider) press Spress 3Axiom Pro 49/61Press the Edit Mode button, select option number 3 and

| 41Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: Drawbar Value Range: Off, On This parameter engages Drawbar Mode. When this mode is e

| 42Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > Group (Numerical Keypad) press 3 press NAxiom Pro 49/61Press the Edit Mode button, select option n

| 43Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > Zones press 4The Edit Mode > Zones page lets you configure the parameters for each of the four zo

| 44Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > Zones > Data press 4press soft-key 4, “DATA” You can open the Data page for a Zone by entering Edi

| 4Axiom Pro User GuideGroup Controls – How do I… On Axiom Pro, press: … and refer to User Guide PageName the group of drum pads?“Edit” → “3”

| 45Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: MIDI Port Value Range: O, A, A&O, B, B&O, A&B, All, Off Each of the four z

| 46Axiom Pro User GuideEdit Mode > MIDI press 4 This page contains a variety of options relating to MIDI. Parameter: Sys

| 47Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: PatchID Value Range: On, Off When this option is enabled, a “system exclusive” (SysEx)

| 48Axiom Pro User GuideParameter: Send Patch Value Range: Send When this parameter is selected, a “Send” option appears

| 49Axiom Pro User GuideTroubleshootingAxiom Pro is a professional keyboard controller that has been tested under a wide variety of condition

| 50Axiom Pro User Guide5. When I press the keys or use any of the MIDI controls (wheel, knob, data buttons, etc.), no data is transmitted

| 51Axiom Pro User GuideAppendicesAppendix A: Axiom Pro Factory Patch settingsAxiom Pro comes preconfigured with a variety of factory patches

| 52Axiom Pro User GuideDAW Patches The DAW patches can be used to control various audio applications (Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase, etc.) The

| 53Axiom Pro User Guide Patch 2: Pro Tools (Mac) and Patch 3: Pro Tools (PC)Axiom Pro Numerical Keypad Pro Tools Shortcut1 Save session2 T

| 54Axiom Pro User Guide Patch 15: Cubase (Mac) or Patch 16: Cubase (PC) Axiom Pro Numerical Keypad Cubase Shortcut1 Saveproject2 Undo3 To

| 5Axiom Pro User GuideIntroductionThank you for purchasing the M-Audio Axiom Pro MIDI controller. Axiom Pro premium keyboards are designed

| 55Axiom Pro User Guide Patch 19: Ableton LiveAxiom Pro Numerical Keypad Ableton Live Shortcut1 Trigger 12 Trigger 23 Trigger 34 Trigger 45

| 56Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix B: Keyboard Velocity Curves Axiom Pro KeyboardVelocity Curve: Low0102030405060708090100110120130(Mi

| 57Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix B: Keyboard Velocity Curves (continued) Axiom Pro KeyboardVelocity Curve: High01020304050607080901001101

| 58Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix B: Keyboard Velocity Curves (continued) Axiom Pro KeyboardVelocity Curve: High Range01020304050607080901

| 59Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix C: Drum Pad Velocity Curves Axiom Pro Drum PadsVelocity Curve: Low0102030405060708090100110120130(Minimum)

| 60Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix C: Drum Pad Velocity Curves (continued) Axiom Pro Drum PadsVelocity Curve: 3 Steps01020304050607080901001101

| 61Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix C: Drum Pad Velocity Curves (continued) Axiom Pro KeyboardVelocity Curve: High Range010203040506070809010011

| 62Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix D: MIDI Implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1-16 1-

| 63Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix E: Useful MIDI Data TablesE1 - General MIDI Instruments – Program Numbers 14Piano Bass Reed Synth Effects0 A

| 64Axiom Pro User GuideE2 - General MIDI Note NumbersOctave Note NumbersC C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B-20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-1 12 13 14 1

| 6Axiom Pro User GuideWhat’s in the Box• AxiomProKeyboard• PrintedQuickStartGuide• AxiomProInstallationCD-ROM• SoftwareBundleD

| 65Axiom Pro User GuideE4 - GM2 Reverb Types 0: Small Room 1: Medium Room 2: Large Room 3: Medium Hall 4: Large Hall 8: PlateE5 - GM2 C

| 66Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix F: General MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) Numbers00 Bank Select 49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB 98 Non-Reg Param LSB01

| 67Axiom Pro User GuideAppendix G: Hexadecimal Conversion ChartHexadecimal value Decimal value Hexadecimal value Decimal value Hexadecimal v

| 68Axiom Pro User GuideTechnical InfoCaution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause th

| 69Axiom Pro User Guide12WarrantyWarranty TermsM-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal

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| 7Axiom Pro User GuideProduct Features and Specifications• 25-,49-,or61semi-weightedkeyswithaftertouchandmultipleselectableveloc

| 8Axiom Pro User GuideMinimum System RequirementsMinimum system requirements can be found on the Axiom Pro product packaging as well as the