M-Audio Axiom AIR 49

Description

The Perfect Centerpiece for Your Studio

Take command of your studio while achieving higher levels of musical expression with Axiom AIR 49 from M-Audio. Offering unprecedented control, Axiom AIR 49 brings together unmatched ease-of-use plus empowering software to form the ultimate studio centerpiece. Get inspired by 49 synth-action keys–with aftertouch. The illuminated pads are velocity sensitive and even respond to pressure. Experience total hands-on control of your sessions using assignable LED lit buttons and rotary encoder knobs, long-throw faders, plus an array of dedicated transport and software navigation buttons. HyperControl® interactive controller mapping unites your hardware and software so you can start working faster. Completing this powerful package are two complementary software selections: Avid® Pro Tools® Express and Ignite by AIR music creation software. Together, they deliver a comprehensive path for transforming the ideas in your head into a finished piece of music.

Features:

• 49 expressive synth-action keys with aftertouch
• 12 trigger pads respond to pressure and velocity
• Roll button aids in creating realistic drum parts
• Assignable controls offer front-panel programming
• 8 rotary encoder knobs; 9 long-throw 70mm faders; 9 buttons
• 3 banks of pad and knob assignments with color-coded illumination
• HyperControl automatically maps controllers to popular software
• Drum Pad Learn feature and Identify button allow you to work quickly
• Dedicated transport and navigation buttons make recording easy
• Octave/Transpose buttons access the entire note range, in any key
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheels
• Selectable velocity curves to match your playing style
• 128 memory locations for saving your custom settings
• Functional design provides backlit LCD plus under-keyboard cable routing
• Class-compliant with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X
• Power Jack for external power supply (9V DC, 500 mA, 2.5mm positive tip - not included)
• 32" x 15" x 4"
• 810 mm x 381 mm x 102 mm
• 10.8 lbs. 4.9 kg
  
  Minimum System Requirements (PC)
• Pro Tools® Express Minimum System Requirements
• Avid-qualified Windows computer (avid.com)
• Pro Tools-compatible audio interface
• Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (32- or 64- bit)
• 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
• 5 GB hard drive space for Pro Tools Express
• 1 available USB port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 included)
• Compatibility: ASIO (Windows)
• Ignite Minimum System Requirements
• Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows 8, or Windows 8 Pro
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 4 GB hard drive space
• 5400 RPM hard drive
• 1 available USB port
• Compatibility: ASIO or WASAPI (Windows)
  
  
  Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
• Pro Tools® Express Minimum System Requirements
• Avid-qualified Mac computer (avid.com)
• Pro Tools-compatible audio interface
• Max OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard), Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
• 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
• 5 GB hard drive space for Pro Tools Express
• 1 available USB port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 included)
• Compatibility: Core Audio (Mac)
• Ignite Minimum System Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.7.5 or 10.8
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 4 GB hard drive space
• 5400 RPM hard drive
• 1 available USB port
• Compatibility: Core Audio (Mac)