... But it ugly. That is the first impression you get 25 When you unpack the M-Audio Axiom Air. As probably just the 70-year janitor had made the vacation replacement in the design department at M-Audio. But, it is said, on the inner values that count. And it certainly has - especially considering the price. Solid and big - I said that already? - It comes from, and is with its 4 kg rock solid on the rubber feet. The keyboard is full-size piano keys with velocity and aftertouch - not everyone has. The two wheels are normal size and have a tacky feel. The 16 pads appear identical to those of Triggerfinger Pro, except for the imprint. In addition, there are 8 endless rotary encoders and faders. And then of course diverse Knöppe with whom you can really adjust anything and everything for that matter MIDI setup, the device itself and the interaction with the DAW. All this and much more can be seen on the elderly accessible display follow. Good also the connection options: essential is actually only the USB cable (is supplied). The power is supplied via USB - but is recommended for a gepowerter USB hub, especially if you still depend on other devices USB. A separate Versorgungung per power supply (not included) but also goes. Then still 2 jacks for Sustainschalter and Expression Pedal, works perfectly with popular products. As an extra there MIDI In / Out DIN connectors that can transmit but no SysEx. So ok for an extra synth or the like, but not a replacement for the USB connection to the PC.
I got the part only today and tried with Ableton Live9 and Arsenal, which went quite well for the first attempt. Ableton Live LE is available on CD here. But since I already have the full version anyway, it's actually damn me. On the other program, Ignite, is not so easy to come ran, because you have to - of course - to register in order to eventually get a mail with the download link. I'm still waiting.
After some time of usage I'm going to write an update.
