[Kind of OT] M-Audio Axiom Pro 49

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[Kind of OT] M-Audio Axiom Pro 49

I know that I’ve posted a thread before on comparing MIDI keyboard controllers, but I’m just trying to get the best hardware so that I don’t have to worry about replacing it before it should need to be replaced. I understand that the M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 is pretty much the best MIDI keyboard controller out there, I was wondering if anyone has any real life experience with this controller that would benefit my choice (pushing me away/towards this controller.) Any experience or input is greatly appreciated and I hope anyone who can reply will. Thanks in advance!

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The encoders click. I’m not sure why I that bothers me so much but it does.

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Best you can buy for the money, but get the first gen, not the new revised version.

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What’s the difference?

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Thanks for the quick responses. I’m gonna head out to guitar center tomorrow to really give it a beating, so if I can find the first gen, I will definitely try to get that one. Clicking encoders isn’t really a worry of mine, but thanks for the heads up. I’m really excited to see what I can get from this, thanks for both of your input.

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OLD: Has number keypad! Very handy in switching patches.

NEW: No keypad.

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Man. What a con. It’s like the akai mpd24/akai mpd26 and their “upgrade” having less pots.

Still, those faders look a little nicer.

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I have no experience with either version, but I believe the Axiom requires you map each fader/pot/etc. individually via MIDI CC. Whereas, the Axiom Pro uses HyperControl to automatically map everything. Basically, the Axiom Pro acts as a control surface as compared to a controller.

So basically, you’re paying for a pretty substantial software upgrade. All the people I know with the Axiom Pro say they’d never go back to the original Axiom.

Hope this helped at least a little!

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True, everything you said is true, but for what you will spend for a pro, you could run two regular Axioms. I only mention this as I would have no fears gigging with a regular Axiom and if something happened to it, no biggie. I can pick up the older first rev versions off of Craig’s list for $150.00.

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While i have no experience with the above the revised version looks so much more badass:stuck_out_tongue:

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Well, I got the Axiom Pro 49 and if there is was a difference, it must have been only in the regular Axiom instead of the Axiom Pro because mine still has the keypad. I am very happy with this controller with Ableton and Pro Tools, but I seem to have some problems with mapping it to traktor. I should be able to figure it out soon. If I need any more help I’ll make sure to bump this thread, and ask here. thanks to everyone for their help.

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Is your Axiom Pro White?
The white one indicates a ‘Pro’ the next step above the regular Axiom.

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Yep, it’s the white one, it feels great but the sliders aren’t that amazing…They’re actually pretty terrible. I definitely wouldn’t use this as a primary controller, my S4 is gonna stay for sure, but I’ll find a way to weave this keyboard into my sets.

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Curious, how much did you pay for it?

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After tax it was around $520. (I hate the ridiculous San Francisco sales tax rate)