Axiom Audio Axiom 61, Electronic Keyboard Setup, Driver Installation Procedure, Midi Connections

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1.2 Setup

If you intend to connect your Axiom keyboard to a computer, please read sections 1.2 and 1.3 first. If you only intend to use your Axiom keyboard to control a sound module or synthesizer using the external MIDI OUT you should skip to section 1.4.

1.2.1 Minimum System Requirements

If you are using your Axiom with a computer, the following minimum system requirements apply:

Windows

Mac OS

 

 

Pentium 3 800 MHz or higher

Macintosh G3* 800/G4* 733 MHz or higher

 

 

(CPU requirement may be higher for laptops)

(CPU requirement may be higher for laptops)

 

 

256 MB RAM

OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM,

 

 

DirectX 9.0b or higher

OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM

 

 

Windows XP (SP2) or higher

*G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.

 

 

(Windows 98, Me, NT or 2000 not supported)

 

 

 

M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.

USB hubs are not supported. M-Audio suggests that you connect directly to one of your computer’s built in USB ports.

1.3 Driver Installation Procedure

Important: Do not connect the USB cable to a computer until you have read and understood the instructions in the Quick Start Guide.A printed copy of this is included in the box and you will also find this on the Keyboard Controller Series CD-ROM.

1.3.3 Using The Axiom with Your Software

When installed, the Axiom appears as a simple MIDI device with two input ports and one output port.You should select the first listed Axiom input port as the MIDI input device in your software. Once this is set, your software should be able to receive notes and controller data from the Axiom.

If you have connected external MIDI gear like a drum machine or another keyboard to your Axiom’s MIDI IN port, this gear can be interfaced to the computer by selecting the second listed Axiom input port. This way, your Axiom is acting as a MIDI to USB interface.

It is also possible to stream data from your computer to external MIDI gear connected to the MIDI OUT port of your Axiom— effectively a USB to MIDI interface. To do this, you should select the Axiom output device in your software. Note that some other steps are necessary to make this work that will be fully explained later in this manual.

The port names are defined in the table below. Note that the MIDI ports will appear with different names depending on whether you are using Mac or PC, and whether you chose to install the Windows multi-client driver (more information on driver installation and configuration can be found in the printed Quick Start Guide).

 

USB Input Port from Axiom

Input port from external MIDI IN

USB Output port to Axiom

 

 

 

 

Mac OS X

USB Axiom Port 1

USB Axiom Port 2

USB Axiom

 

 

 

 

Windows Class Driver

USB Audio Device*

USB Audio Device*

USB Audio Device*

 

 

 

 

Windows Multi-Client Driver

USB Axiom In

USB Axiom In (2)

USB Axiom Out

 

 

 

 

* These will appear as a single USB Audio Device in the Device Manager.

1.4 MIDI Connections

The MIDI Out port accepts a standard 5-pin DIN-type MIDI plug (available from most professional audio retailers).

The MIDI Out port can be used to connect the Axiom to a hardware sequencer, an external synthesizer or sound module, for example.

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Contents Axiom Table of Contents Axiom Line User Guide Axiom Keyboard Overview IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? About This ManualGetting Started Axiom Keyboards OverviewTop Panel Overview Back Panel Overview Control Definitions Using The Axiom with Your Software SetupDriver Installation Procedure Midi ConnectionsAxiom 49 And 61 Functions Numeric Keypad Power SupplyBasic Midi Control From Your Axiom Axiom 25 Functions EnglishFunction Index White Keys Black Keys Numeric Data Entry KeysFunction Section Keyboard Velocity CurveCurve Fixed Velocity Value Octave To access all 11 available octaves from your keyboardTo change the velocity curve TransposeTo set the channel of your keyboard Midi ChannelProgram and Bank Changes To send a program changeMidi Controller Messages To send a bank changeEffect Control Number Method Extra Messages 128 ToProgramming the Controls on Your Axiom Programming a controlReset PanicLimiting the Range of Controllers Advanced FeaturesMidi Controllers Axiom Control Controller Definition TableRecollection and Storage of Your Control Setups Drawbar ModeTo store all of the current control settings on your Axiom To recall any memory you have stored Control GroupsStoring Your Presets on a Computer Device IDMute How To Avoid Jumping ParametersRotary Encoders NullTo Assign the Rotary Encoders Endless Data Method Increment DecrementTo select the acceleration curve Pressure PadsAcceleration Curves 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 Velocity Lock Setting the Vel. Lock parameters as followsControlling Several Devices at the Same Time ZonesZone Channel To enable/disable any zoneActivating/Deactivating Zones To assign the channel of a zoneZone Range To set the range of a zoneMore About Program, Bank LSB And Bank MSB Individual Channel Assignments of Controls To assign the transmit channel for a controlGroup a Controls Setting up an alternating value effect Setting Toggle Values for the ButtonsSetting up a toggle effect Example of Control FunctionalityNumber MMC Command Assigning MMC Messages to a ButtonAssigning RPN/NRPN Messages to a Fader or Encoder To assign RPN or Nrpn numbersUsage Examples Midi Out from USB FunctionTo control Midi out from USB mode Recording Your Performance On a SequencerMidi Messages Explained Controlling a Sound Module from the ComputerProgram & Bank Changes Explained RPN/NRPNs Explained SysEx ExplainedTroubleshooting Warranty Terms and Registration Warranty Terms Warranty Registration EnglishTechnical Info Appendix a Midi Implementation Chart AppendicesB2 General Midi Note Numbers Appendix B Useful Midi Data TablesB1 General Midi Instruments Program Change Numbers OctaveB5 GM2 Chorus Types B3 Roland GS And Yamaha XG Nrpn MessagesB4 General Midi Drums Note assignments 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 Appendix G Assignable Controller Numbers to Pressure Pads This table only applies to the pressure Pads on your AxiomAppendix H Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Hexadecimal value Decimal valueAppendix I Factory Presets Preset 5 Way Out Ware TimewARP How to use the Axiom with Ableton LivePreset 4 GForce Minimonsta Preset 6 Wizoo Darbuka/LatigoPresets 7 to 12 Propellerhead Reason Presets 17 and 20 Ableton Live / Unassigned Midi controllersAudio USA
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