M-Audio manual Using Axiom Pro, Overview and Basic Operation, LCD Screen

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Using Axiom Pro

Axiom Pro operates in one of two primary modes: Performance Mode and Edit Mode. Most of the time, the keyboard will be in Performance Mode so that you can play your synthesizers and control your audio software. This section covers the operation of the keyboard when it is in Performance Mode. Please see the “Edit Mode” section of this guide to learn how Axiom Pro functions when the keyboard is in Edit mode.

Overview and Basic Operation:

The LCD Screen

When Axiom Pro is in Performance Mode, the LCD screen (shown below) gives you a quick overview of the keyboard. The contents of the screen may change slightly depending on what type of control (i.e., knob, slider, pad, etc.) was used most recently, but the basic layout remains the same.

The top-left of the screen displays	The top-right displays
the Axiom Pro patch that is	the control group that is
currently loaded.	currently active.

A lock appears if the “Hold” functionality is engaged. See the “Function Buttons and LCD Screen” section of this guide to learn more about this function.

The center of the
screen shows a visual		The output value of the
representation of active
		active control is displayed
controls (this can be knobs,
		in large letters on the right
sliders, drum pads, etc.).
		side of the display.
The active control (i.e.,
the last control that was
manipulated) is highlighted
and its name is listed	The encoder knobs and drum pads can have up to four “profiles.”
just below the graphical	When encoders and pads are being displayed, their profiles are listed
representation of the	along the bottom of the screen. The active profile is highlighted. Use
controls.	soft-button 1-4 to select the group that you would like to control.