Axiom Audio Electronic Keyboard, Axiom 61 manual How to use the Axiom with Ableton Live

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With some of these applications it is necessary to set up your Axiom keyboard within the software.

How to use the Axiom with Ableton Live

Ableton Live does not have any default MIDI controller assignments but it is possible to make your own very quickly and easily using the MIDI Learn function. It is best to use Preset 17 with Live, since it is programmed with a selection of unassigned MIDI controllers.

1)Set up your Axiom selected as the remote control device:

<Select Preferences from the Options menu (PC) or Live menu (Mac).

<Click on the MIDI/Sync tab.

<In the Input column, set your Axiom keyboard remote setting to ON.

2)Close the Preferences window.

3)Click on the MIDI button in the top right hand corner.

4)Click on the parameter you want to control.

5)Move the desired control on your Axiom.

6)When you have finished making all your assignments, click on the MIDI button in the top right hand corner to exit Live’s MIDI Map mode.

We recommend that you use Preset 17 when setting up controls in Ableton Live. If you wish to take advantage of the endless encoder functionality, then use preset 20. The encoders loaded from Preset 20 will send relative (binary offset) increment/ decrement MIDI messages. The pads on both Presets 17 and 20 are assigned to trigger the eight samples in Live’s Impulse module.

Preset 4: GForce Minimonsta

In order to select your Axiom keyboard as the MIDI input device for Minimonsta:

<Click on the Setup button just above Minimonsta’s keyboard.

<Select your Axiom keyboard from the menu that appears (displayed by name or as “USB audio device” on PC and “CoreMIDI In interface” on Mac.)

Preset 5: Way Out Ware TimewARP 2600

To use this preset:

<Click on the TimewARP 2600 logo.

<Select Load MIDI map.

<Select the default map and click OK.

The trigger pads are assigned to send controller data in this preset. The pads on the left will control the filter cut-off and resonance.The other pads can be assigned to any control you choose.To assign the pads, hold down SHIFT (Windows) or CONTROL (Mac) and click on a control. Make sure “MIDI learn” is ticked in TimewARP’s Global MIDI Map Settings dialog. Then, press a pad.

Preset 6: Wizoo Darbuka/Latigo

Wizoo’s Darbuka and Latigo are VST/AU/RTAS plug-ins so you must access these applications within a host application. Make sure the MIDI input to the host is set to be your Axiom keyboard. Set one of the tracks in the host to output to Darbuka or Latigo. Please consult the documentation for the host to see how this is done. To make the most of the Wizoo preset, the host should be set to transmit on all MIDI channels to Darbuka or Latigo.

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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
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