JZM
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 | | 06 Nov 2007 03:05 PM |
| The axiom 25 has definitely improved my skills as a producer.Im sure any controller could do so but the axiom has been really helpful.It has 8 functional pads which I usually assign the FPC plugin and use with no problem.The keys take some getting used to but they definitely have a nice feel to them.
Theres also 8 knobs which in FL you can assign to any knob in FL such as the volume knob or slider or the pan knob.Anything that has the linking function.FL automatically recognizes the pitch bend wheel on the controller and assigns it to the pitch knob in FL.The mod wheel is pretty nice to which you can assign to an knob also.
The only downside for me with the controller is that the transport controls dont work with FL.Meaning there is a play,stop,record button but they dont work with FL.There are ways the get them to work though.
The price is very well set for the controller too.I picked it up for 180 from guitar center.
I dont think I missed anything but if you have any questions about the controller please go ahead and ask.I'll be more than happy to answer them for you.  
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bastiaan ruys
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| | 06 Nov 2007 03:42 PM |
| Since I own the same model I'll write my review there as well.
The Axiom 25 is cool. It looks good, it's not heavy although it's built like a tank. You have a wide range of controls as mentionned above: trigger pads, a mod wheel and knobs that you can assign to whatever you want, and of course the keys and the pithc bend that are automatically recognized by any software. The big LCD screen with a blue backlight is quiet cool as well, and is able to display a lot of info although it's not that useful when working on a software. The Axiom 25 is however pretty big, and will take up quiet a lot of space on your work station. But you don't need a power supply for it, it directly comes from the USB.
Now what's also cool with the Axiom its that it s recognized and automatically configured for almost any music production program out there. However, and i know there's a lot of FL users, myself included, if you expected to plug the Axiom and work with it right away with FL get your hopes down. FLStudio is probably the only software that won't directly match with the Axiom, at least not right now. Maybe they'll fix that in FL, i hope so anyway. The transport (play/stop/record..) buttons don't work although there has been some ways to fix this, but these didn't work for me so its not guaranteed that itll work with everyone.
Just having a keyboard helps incredibly to make music. And the Axiom is a really, really good one for the price. Just be aware of the limited compatibility with FLStudio, and do consider buying the larger versions Axiom 49 and 61. It's quiet easy to transpose octaves with the 25 but in the long term you'll be wishing to have bought the bigger one, i know i do. | | |
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courtney crouchc
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| | 06 Nov 2007 05:17 PM |
| Yo yeah i got that one. its hot but cant record with those buttons. | | Blessed to love another day with the love of the all mighty.
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JordanSRT10
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| | 08 Nov 2007 03:50 AM |
| how do I assign the 8 drum pads to the FPC? | | | |
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WaldoH
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| | 08 Nov 2007 01:05 PM |
| Ill vouch for the Axiom 61 as well. Everything that JZM outlined, and I'll add
-The velocity curve presets are easy to get too and cover most playing styles.
-Keys are a lil plastic-y, but no real complaints, just wish they'd feel a lil more...expensive?
As JZM said you can't use the transport controls unless you assign it as a Tascam controller in FL, but still the buttons won't match ('play' will 'stop', 'stop' will 'record', etc.)
However it works flawlessly with Reason. Overall a very good bang for buck buy. | | | soundclick.com/waldoproductions | |
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KDE (Ghost Unit)
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| | 08 Nov 2007 07:57 PM |
| Ya im usin the same exact things. Hey how do i assign the drum pads and all the controll for that matter? I'd be cool to assign drums to the drum pads and have the piano on an instrument at the same time is that possible to set in FL? | | | |
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Saha Productions
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| | 09 Nov 2007 07:48 AM |
| how was it when i installed in...... meaning how was the drivers and software that came with.....i think they mentioned it is a plug and play device... | | Saha Productions (Crysis) - Hiphop/Rap/RnB
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Scarface623
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| | 16 Nov 2007 08:14 PM |
| How much more do the 49 and 61 cost? 25 keys is a bit crowded, but seems like a great midi controller I got my 88 weighted key motif though  | | Its DT Productions son.
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JZM
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| | 16 Nov 2007 09:54 PM |
| The 61 is 50$ more than the 49. The 25 is a bit crowded and im always telling myself I should have gotten the 49 but its still a great controller. | | | http://www.jzmproductionz.com
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J-Dangle
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| | 19 Nov 2007 10:56 AM |
| i have the 49. i love it but i think i could do more with it. i havent learned it fully yet. | | | |
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ramil uglu
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| | 22 Nov 2007 11:45 AM |
| i use my oxygen49 midi controller it's cheaper version of axiom but it's also not bad one | | | |
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JZM
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| | 28 Nov 2007 05:39 PM |
| Posted By sahaproductions on 11/09/2007 7:48 AM
how was it when i installed in...... meaning how was the drivers and software that came with.....i think they mentioned it is a plug and play device... Yeah pretty much just plug and play | | | http://www.jzmproductionz.com
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Shaun Robinson
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| | 06 Feb 2008 11:36 PM |
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Darren Edwards
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| | 16 Feb 2008 12:26 PM |
| SUP PEEPZ HERE'S THE CODE TO GET THE TRANSPORT TO WORKL ON THE AXIOM 25 4 FRUITYLOOPS........... JZM HOW DID U GET THE PADS & THE ROTARY NOBS TO FUNCTION??? I NEED DAT THEN MY MIDI WHOULD BE COMPLETE LOL.. HERES THE CODES PEEPS .. JUST FOLLOW IT AND U SHOULD GET IT....axiom 25 hookup
1. Press the desired transport button (play,stop, etc...)
2. Press CTRL ASSIGN
3. Enter in 146 on # pad
4. Press Data 1 button
5. Enter Code:
Rewind (19)
Fast Forward (20)
Stop (21)
Play (22)
Record (23) (less) | | | |
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Intangible
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| | 17 Feb 2008 11:06 AM |
| I am really close 2 getting this keyboard.
I am also going to get the Akai mpd24 so i can use the Axiom as a MIDI keyboard.
I hope what chefboy posted works.
1 question JZM because the transport controls don't work with FL can i just record by using the stock record function in FL 6 and 7? | | | |
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Mo_Murda
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| | 24 Mar 2008 06:19 PM |
| can somone add colin_368@hotmail.com and help me with setting up my axiom49? | | | |
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INF-ONE
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| | 08 Apr 2008 10:32 AM |
| This was my first midi keyboard controller. Make sure to download the Enigma Editor from M-Audio to set up midi controls with any software. I recommend this to anyone who needs an in-expensive controller to get started makin' beats! | | | |
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smallbeats
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| | 28 Apr 2008 02:32 AM |
| To get transpose buttons to work. change the contoller settings from generic to tascam. you will be able to use play pause etc. the is a yahoo group where you can get presets....dont have the link.. | | | |
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Nicholas Seamans
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| | 30 Apr 2008 09:37 PM |
| The Akia one is better. its metal and uses the pads off of the MPC | | | |
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