Axiom Audio Electronic Keyboard manual Controlling Several Devices at the Same Time, Velocity Lock

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*It is also possible to send fixed velocities each time you press a pad This is useful when composing drum parts, or simple synthesizer tracks. The fixed velocities are selected by assigning Pad Curve 10 to 12 as follows:

Curve

Fixed Velocity Value

1064

11100

12127

3.5.6 Velocity Lock

The Velocity Lock (Vel. Lock) feature allows you to immediately turn off the response curve of the pads, and lock them to a set velocity. You can assign a different Lock velocity to each pad individually.

To turn Vel. Lock mode on and off for Axiom 49 or 61, press the Bank LSB and Glob Chan buttons together.

On the 25-note version, first press the Advanced button and then the Vel Lock key.The display will show “Loc” if you turn Vel Lock on.

Please note that the Vel. Lock feature only applies to pads set up as trigger pads. If a pad is assigned as a pressure pad, the Vel. Lock function has no affect.

The velocities that are locked by this function are set using the Data 2 and Data 3 parameters for each pad.

Setting the Vel. Lock parameters as follows:

49- and 61-note versions:

<Select the pad for programming as explained in section 2.4.2.

<Ensure the pad is set up as a note trigger pad as described in section 3.5.1.

<Press the Data 3 button. Enter the fixed ON velocity.

<Press the Data 2 button. Enter the fixed OFF velocity.

25-note version:

<Select the pad for programming as explained in section 2.4.2.

<Ensure the pad is set up as a note trigger pad as described in section 3.5.1.

<Press the Advanced button

<Press the Data 3 key. Enter the fixed ON velocity.

<Press the Enter key to confirm.

<Press Data 2 key. Enter the fixed OFF velocity.

<Press the Enter key to confirm.

3.6Controlling Several Devices at the Same Time

In a software MIDI environment, it is often desirable to control more than one device at a time. This is done by transmitting on different MIDI channels with each one triggering a different sound. Using the Axiom, you can divide the keyboard into sections, with each section transmitting on a different MIDI channel. Furthermore, you can assign the MIDI channel of each physical controller on your Axiom to individual channels—or even tie controls to the different sections of the keyboard you have set. Dividing the keyboard and assigning different channels is done using the Zone feature.

3.6.1 Zones

The Zone feature on your Axiom is used to control several different sound devices at the same time. In doing so, you can create splits, layers, harmony effects and more.

For example, you can split the keyboard on your Axiom so your left hand plays a bass sound and your right hand plays a piano sound. You can create a setting where you hear a chord by playing a single note, or you can set up a way to quickly switch between different instruments. The Zone feature on the Axiom allows you to do all of these things and more.

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Contents Axiom Table of Contents Axiom Line User Guide What’s in the Box? IntroductionAxiom Keyboard Overview About This ManualAxiom Keyboards Overview Getting StartedTop 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 EnglishWhite Keys Black Keys Numeric Data Entry Keys Function IndexFunction Section Velocity Curve KeyboardCurve 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 changeTo send a bank change Midi Controller MessagesEffect 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 TableDrawbar Mode Recollection and Storage of Your Control SetupsTo 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 Pad Curve Pressure ControlTo 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 zoneTo set the range of a zone Zone RangeMore 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 modeControlling a Sound Module from the Computer Midi Messages ExplainedProgram & Bank Changes Explained SysEx Explained RPN/NRPNs ExplainedTroubleshooting Warranty Terms Warranty Registration English Warranty Terms and RegistrationTechnical 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 assignmentsAppendix C General Midi Controller Numbers Midi CCs Channel Mode MessagesAdditional 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