It's possible to assign both HyperControl and MIDI functions to the rotaries and the sliders, so that, at the press of a button, you can control either data type from the same faders.Īnd we're still not done. What this means is that if you want to use the sliders for HyperControl of your Mix Faders, you can, whilst at the same time using the rotary dials to control MIDI CC's, rather than the Pan control they automatically offer in HyperControl mode. This is largely because M-Audio have added MIDI and HyperControl toggle switches in different sections of the Control panel. So, how does the Axiom Air 61 respond as a control surface? Well, once we've downloaded a firmware update and the driver for our chosen DAW and set the Air up as a control surface, everything works beautifully and in a much more streamlined way than we've experienced with the Axiom Pro. However, with such a raft of tactile options before you, the keyboard is only one way in which you can make your hands busy. "Everything works beautifully and in a much more streamlined way than we've experienced with the Axiom Pro" You can also customise velocity curves to suit your playing style, if you wish. The keyboard's playing surface has improved too - it's a more responsive and firmer touch than the original Axiom Pro and it responds to velocity and aftertouch without you having to bash or squeeze too hard. Lastly, there are ports for Sustain and Expression pedals, as well as a 9V DC port for mains power.
Round the back, you'll find standard MIDI In/Out ports as well as a USB port that provides both MIDI messaging and buss power. The bottom left-hand corner provides the expected Pitch Bend and Mod wheels, while Octave -/+ buttons feature lights that use a traffic light system of green, amber and red to show how far north or south of the default you are, where the bottom key is C1. Further to the right, the Axiom Pro's eight drum pads have been augmented to 12 and these are backlit now, too. To the right of the screen, nine 70mm faders lie in wait, each with their own backlit buttons below.
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