M-Audio manual Using Axiom Pro with a Computer, Software Configuration

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Axiom Pro User Guide

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Using Axiom Pro with a Computer:

Software Configuration

When using Axiom Pro in “hosted” mode (i.e., with a computer), you may need to set up your music software to send and receive MIDI data from Axiom Pro. This process varies from application to application, but is usually done through a “Preferences” or “Setup” menu. Refer to your software’s documentation to learn how to do this.

You may also need to configure the application’s MIDI tracks and/or HyperControl functionality to send and receive signals from the correct input and output ports of Axiom Pro. The controller will appear as four input ports and two output ports:

MIDI Input sources (as seen in your music software)

Axiom Pro 61 4 USB A In

The various controls (keys, pads, buttons, knobs, etc.) of Axiom Pro generate MIDI data on this port by default, and selecting this port within your music software will allow you to record this data. In most cases, this port should be selected to record your performances.

Axiom Pro 61 4 HyperControl In

This port is reserved for HyperControl input data only. To learn more about HyperControl, please refer to the individual HyperControl User Guide that was created for your specific audio application (these guides can be found on the M-Audio website.)

• Axiom Pro 614 MIDI In

This corresponds to the hardware MIDI Input port on the back of the keyboard.

Axiom Pro 61 4 USB B In

This corresponds to USB MIDI port B within the Axiom Pro keyboard. If you have configured any of the Axiom Pro controls to transmit data on this port, you will need to select “Axiom Pro 61 USB B In” within your music software to record the data generated by these controls. Please see the Axiom Pro User Guide to learn how this port can be selected and when it can be used.

MIDI Output destinations (as seen in your music software)

Axiom Pro 614 MIDI Out

This corresponds to the hardware MIDI Output port on the back of the keyboard.

Axiom Pro 614 HyperControl Out

This port is reserved for HyperControl output data only. To learn more about HyperControl, please refer to the individual HyperControl User Guide that was created for your specific audio application (these guides can be found on the M-Audio website.)

4The 25 and 49-note versions of Axiom Pro will appear as “Axiom Pro 25” and “Axiom Pro 49” respectively.

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Contents Axiom Pro Connection Diagram Controls and ConnectorsTroubleshooting Appendices Technical Info WarrantyHow To Quick Reference Axiom Pro User Guide Introduction Differences between Axiom Pro 25/49/61What’s in the Box Product Features and Specifications Minimum System Requirements Windows XP/Vista Users Driver InstallationMac OS X users Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger users Axiom Pro Class-Compliant Port Names per Operating SystemHosted Mode Connection DiagramWhen using Axiom Pro with a computer Standalone Mode When using Axiom Pro without a computerControls and Connectors Top Panel OverviewAxiom Pro Rear Panel Overview Overview and Basic Operation Using Axiom ProLCD Screen Function Buttons and Soft Keys Axiom Pro 49/61Hold F1-4Load+Save Edit+Zone/GrpKey Message KeysSaving and Loading Axiom Pro Patches Saving PatchesLoading Patches Using Axiom Pro with a Computer Software ConfigurationAbout HyperControl Mode HyperControl ModeHyperControl Installation and Usage Edit Mode Edit Mode Main Menu This top-level menu appears when Axiom Pro enters Edit modeValue Range Edit Mode GlobalParameter Parameter OctaveVelocity Settings Description Keys LowAdvanced Midi users Parameter DataWhy are BankLSB/BankMSB messages needed? Parameter Name Value Range Varies Edit Mode ControlEditing Name Parameters Sub-parameters such as Note OnOff Toggle or Rel. Bin Offset Control Assignment List Control Assignment List Control Assignment List Type Control Type Midi Ch. Param. a Param B Description About the Channel sub-parameter About the Entry sub-parameter About the Endless Encoders Tip GlobalParameter Curve Velocity Settings Description Pads NormalParameter Value Range VariesEdit Mode Group Encoder Zone Edit Mode Group Slider An Unsynchronized Slider Synchronized SliderEdit Mode Group Numerical Keypad To select the range of a keyboard zone Edit Mode ZonesTo activate or deactivate a zone Edit Mode Zones Data GlobalAll OffEdit Mode Midi Parameter SysExUSB About Sysex and Snapshot data Troubleshooting Axiom Pro User Guide Patch # Name Encoders Sliders Appendix a Axiom Pro Factory Patch settingsAppendices About the F-KeysPatch 1 GM Patch Axiom Pro Numerical Keypad Midi Message DAW PatchesAxiom Pro Control Save session Encoders and Sliders Patch 20 Numbers Axiom Pro Numerical Keypad Ascii Character Appendix B Keyboard Velocity Curves Axiom Pro Keyboard Velocity Curve High Axiom Pro Keyboard Velocity Curve High Range Appendix C Drum Pad Velocity Curves Axiom Pro Drum Pads Velocity Curve 3 Steps Axiom Pro Drum Pads Velocity Curve Fixed Appendix D Midi Implementation Appendix E Useful Midi Data Tables E1 General Midi Instruments Program Numbers 14E2 General Midi Note Numbers E3 Roland GS And Yamaha XG Nrpn MessagesE5 GM2 Chorus Types E4 GM2 Reverb TypesE6 General Midi Drums Note assignments Appendix F General Midi Continuous Controller CC Numbers Appendix G Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Technical Info Warranty Warranty Terms Warranty RegistrationAudio USA