Axiom 25-49-61 Advanced Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller User Guide Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................... 5 .............................................................. 5 ...................................................... 5 What's in the Box? . About This Manual. Axiom Keyboard Overview . Section 1: Getting Started 1.1 Axiom Keyboards Overview . 1.2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Driver Installation Procedure . 1.4 MIDI Connections . . . . . . . 1.5 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . 2.2 MIDI Channel . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Program and Bank Changes . 2.4 MIDI Controller Messages . .............................................................. 5 ....................................................... 6 ......................................................... 6 ......................................................... 7 ......................................................... 7 ......................................................... 7 ......................................................... 8 .................................. 8 Section 2: Basic MIDI Control From Your Axiom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Section 3: Advanced Features . 3.1 MIDI Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Recollection and Storage of Your Control Setups . 3.3 How To Avoid Jumping Parameters . . . . . . . . . 3.4 The Rotary Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Pressure Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 Controlling Several Devices at the Same Time . . . 3.7 Group A Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 Example of Control Functionality . . . . . . . . . . Section 4: Usage Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 4.1 MIDI Out from USB Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 4.2 Recording Your Performance On A Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 4.3 Controlling a Sound Module from the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Section 5: MIDI Messages Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.1 Program & Bank Changes Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.2 RPN/NRPNs Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 5.3 SysEx Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Section 6: Troubleshooting Section 7: Contact Section 8: Technical Info Section 10: Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Section 9: Warranty Terms and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Appendix A - MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B ­ Useful MIDI Data Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix D ­ Assignable Controller Numbers to Linear Controllers . Appendix F ­ Assignable Controller Numbers to Rotary Encoders . . Appendix G ­ Assignable Controller Numbers to Pressure Pads . . . . Appendix H - Hexadecimal Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix I ­ Factory Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction Axiom Line User Guide Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your M-Audio Axiom MIDI controller keyboard.Your new keyboard provides extensive control of virtual instruments, DAWs, hardware synthesizers, samplers and any other MIDI-compatible device. The eight fully assignable pads give you the ability to trigger samples and loops separately from the keyboard in real-time. The eight fully assignable endless rotary encoders allow for instant control of your software's features and can pick up just where you left off. The versatile and easy-to-use Axiom keyboard is a great controller in the studio and live on stage. What's in the Box? If any of the following items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer. < < < < < Axiom keyboard Quick Start Guide Keyboard Controller Series CD-ROM Software bundle CD-ROM USB cable Axiom Keyboard Overview Here is a rundown of some of the great features the Axiom keyboards have to offer: < < < < < 25-, 49- or 61-note keyboard versions. Eight fully programmable endless rotary encoders. Eight fully programmable sample trigger pads. Nine fully assignable 40mm sliders (Axiom 49 and 61 only). USB 1.1 port to connect the Axiom to a computer. The keyboard can also be powered from the USB port, so no additional power supply is required. MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports for connecting external MIDI gear. Expression pedal socket (expression pedal not included). Sustain pedal socket (sustain pedal not included). Fully programmable monophonic aftertouch. Null mode ­ for full parameter recall with each preset. Controller Mute ­ reposition controllers without affecting your software. Easy to program controls can be assigned to a vast range of MIDI messages including MIDI controller messages, GM/GS/XG SysEx messages, NRPN/RPN messages, channel aftertouch, program/bank changes, note messages and more. Rotary encoders can be programmed to use any of six popular increment/decrement methods for compatibility with virtually all software with encoder support. The encoders can also function as standard MIDI controllers with a range of 0 to 127. A range of different acceleration curves for the encoders for realistic dial control. Trigger pads respond to velocity or pressure and can be programmed to either send MIDI note data or controller messages, allowing for full control over all your software samplers, for triggering loops and much more. < < < < < < < < < < About This Manual There are five sections to this manual. Section 1 provides an overview of your new Axiom keyboard and gives you details how to set up the keyboard with your computer. Section 2 explains some of your keyboard's basic control features to get you started right away. In section 3, we delve into more advanced functions and programming, and in section 4 we provide examples of your Axiom keyboard in use. Finally, section 5 explains more about MIDI and some often misunderstood MIDI message types. 5 Introduction Section 1: Getting Started 1.1 Axiom Keyboards Overview 1.1.1 Top Panel Overview 1.1.2 Back Panel Overview 1.1.3 Control Definitions These controls are referred by name throughout this manual. 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 6 LCD display Sliders (Axiom 49/61 only) Encoders Transport buttons Assignable buttons (Axiom 49/61 only) Trigger Pads Function buttons 8: 9: Numeric Keypad (Axiom 49/61 only) Octave buttons 15: MIDI OUT port 16: MIDI IN port 17: USB 1.1 port 18: DC power socket 19: Power switch 20: Kensington Lock Hole 10: Pitch Bend wheel 11: Modulation wheel 12: Keyboard with Aftertouch 13: Expression pedal socket 14: Sustain Pedal socket Section 1: Getting Started Axiom Line User Guide 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 Pentium 3 800 MHz or higher (CPU requirement may be higher for laptops) 256 MB RAM DirectX 9.0b or higher Windows XP (SP2) or higher (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. Mac OS Macintosh G3* 800/G4* 733 MHz or higher (CPU requirement may be higher for laptops) OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM, OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM *G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported. 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 at a later point in this manual): USB Input Port from Axiom Mac OS X Windows Class Driver Windows Multi-Client Driver USB Axiom Port 1 USB Audio Device* USB Axiom In USB Axiom Port 2 USB Audio Device* USB Axiom Out (2) USB Axiom USB Audio Device* USB Axiom Out Input port from external MIDI IN USB Output port to Axiom * 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. 7 Section 1: Getting Started 1.5 Power Supply If you are using your Axiom with a computer via its USB port, there is no need for an external power supply.Your Axiom will draw its power from the computer. However, if ...