Axiom Audio Electronic Keyboard, Axiom 61 manual Pressure Pads, Acceleration Curves

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3.4.1 Acceleration Curves

There are three acceleration curves (C1-3) which define the relationship between how fast you turn the endless encoder and the value increment/decrement that is sent out. It is also possible to turn the acceleration curve OFF so that regardless of how quickly or slowly you turn the dial, the value will only increment/decrement by 1 per step. Turning the acceleration curve off is useful if you are performing adjustments that require fine tuning.

To turn the acceleration curve off, set the curve to 0. Curve settings 1-3 get progressively more sensitive to movements of the dial. So, if you are going to be performing a lot of large, fast controller sweeps, you should select acceleration curve 3.

The curve selected by default is 2 which we advise for general use, in performing both large and small sweeps.

To select the acceleration curve:

49- and 61-note versions:

<Press Mute and Program together to access the Accel Curve setting.

<The LCD display will show the currently assigned acceleration curve.

<Use the numeric keypad or the -/+ buttons to select an acceleration curve in the range 0 to 3. The 0 setting will turn the curve off.

25-note version:

<Press the Advanced button.

<Press the Curve key 3 times.

<The LCD display will show “En” on the small 2-digit display to indicate that you have selected to edit the endless dial’s acceleration curve. The currently assigned acceleration curve will show on the larger, 3-digit display

<Use the numeric data entry keys, or the -/+ buttons to select an acceleration curve in the range 0 to 3. The 0 setting will turn the curve off.

<Press the Enter key to confirm.

3.5Pressure Pads

The eight pressure pads on your Axiom are unique controls. As you apply more pressure to a pad, a higher value of effect is transmitted. The pads can also be used as triggers for composing drum patterns, or triggering samples and loops. When in this mode, the harder you hit a pad the higher the transmitted value of effect.

You can program the pads to any of the controllers listed in Appendix G.

If you program a controller number from 0 to 144, the pad sends a value according to the pressure you apply.

If you program a controller number from 145 up to 156, the pad works as a trigger, sending a single value when you press the pad, and another value when you release it.

Some useful settings for these pads are:

3.5.1 Sample/Loop Triggers With MIDI Notes

Setting a pad to controller 147 sets the pad to send a MIDI Note On message when you press it, and a MIDI Note Off message when you release it. This is useful when triggering samples on your external MIDI gear or software. When you program a pad to controller 148, the MIDI Note Off message is not sent until you press the pad a second time (toggle effect). This can be useful if you want to keep a loop playing continuously.

To program the pads to send a MIDI note on/off message:

49- and 61-note versions:

<Select the pad as described in section 2.

<Press the Ctrl Assign button.

<The LCD display will show the controller number currently assigned to the pad.

<Enter 147 for Note on/off (press/release), or 148 for Note on/off toggle

<Press the Data 1 button.

<The LCD display will show the currently assigned note for the pad.

<Enter the note number you want the pad to transmit using the numeric keypad.

<The Data 2 and Data 3 buttons can be used to specify the note off velocity, and note on velocity respectively.

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Contents Axiom Table of Contents Axiom Line User Guide What’s in the Box? IntroductionAxiom Keyboard Overview About This ManualGetting Started Axiom Keyboards OverviewTop Panel Overview Back Panel Overview Control Definitions Driver Installation Procedure SetupUsing The Axiom with Your Software Midi ConnectionsBasic Midi Control From Your Axiom Power SupplyAxiom 49 And 61 Functions Numeric Keypad Axiom 25 Functions EnglishFunction Index White Keys Black Keys Numeric Data Entry KeysFunction Section Keyboard Velocity CurveCurve Fixed Velocity Value To change the velocity curve To access all 11 available octaves from your keyboardOctave TransposeProgram and Bank Changes Midi ChannelTo set the channel of your keyboard To send a program changeMidi Controller Messages To send a bank changeEffect Control Number Programming the Controls on Your Axiom Extra Messages 128 ToMethod Programming a controlPanic ResetMidi Controllers Advanced FeaturesLimiting the Range of Controllers Axiom Control Controller Definition TableRecollection and Storage of Your Control Setups Drawbar ModeTo store all of the current control settings on your Axiom Control Groups To recall any memory you have storedDevice ID Storing Your Presets on a ComputerRotary Encoders How To Avoid Jumping ParametersMute NullEndless Data Method Increment Decrement To Assign the Rotary EncodersAcceleration Curves Pressure PadsTo select the acceleration curve Sample/Loop Triggers With Midi NotesDrum Pattern Composition Sample/Loop Triggers with Midi Controller Messages Pressure Control Pad CurveTo change the velocity curve for the pads Controlling Several Devices at the Same Time Setting the Vel. Lock parameters as followsVelocity Lock ZonesActivating/Deactivating Zones To enable/disable any zoneZone Channel To assign the channel of a zoneZone Range To set the range of a zoneMore About Program, Bank LSB And Bank MSB To assign the transmit channel for a control Individual Channel Assignments of ControlsGroup a Controls Setting up a toggle effect Setting Toggle Values for the ButtonsSetting up an alternating value effect Example of Control FunctionalityAssigning MMC Messages to a Button Number MMC CommandTo assign RPN or Nrpn numbers Assigning RPN/NRPN Messages to a Fader or EncoderMidi Out from USB Function Usage ExamplesRecording Your Performance On a Sequencer To control Midi out from USB modeMidi Messages Explained Controlling a Sound Module from the ComputerProgram & Bank Changes Explained SysEx Explained RPN/NRPNs ExplainedTroubleshooting Warranty Terms and Registration Warranty Terms Warranty Registration EnglishTechnical Info Appendices Appendix a Midi Implementation ChartB1 General Midi Instruments Program Change Numbers Appendix B Useful Midi Data TablesB2 General Midi Note Numbers OctaveB4 General Midi Drums Note assignments B3 Roland GS And Yamaha XG Nrpn MessagesB5 GM2 Chorus Types B6 General Midi Drums Note assignmentsChannel Mode Messages Appendix C General Midi Controller Numbers Midi CCsAdditional Messages Description Data Midi CC Appendix F Assignable Controller Numbers to Rotary Encoders This table only applies to the pressure Pads on your Axiom Appendix G Assignable Controller Numbers to Pressure PadsHexadecimal value Decimal value Appendix H Hexadecimal Conversion ChartAppendix I Factory Presets Preset 4 GForce Minimonsta How to use the Axiom with Ableton LivePreset 5 Way Out Ware TimewARP Preset 6 Wizoo Darbuka/LatigoPresets 17 and 20 Ableton Live / Unassigned Midi controllers Presets 7 to 12 Propellerhead ReasonAudio USA
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