M-audio makes nice controllers, period. What I really like is all the controls they include in such small packages. Just like this axiom 25 usb midi controller, the M-Audio Axiom 49 offers the same controls with almost double the number of keys.

Advanced control in a portable package.

The M-Audio Axiom 49  is a compact mobile controller with 49 semi-weighted action keys featuring assignable aftertouch. 9 sliders, 8 rotary controls, 15 MIDI-assignable buttons (include 6 transport controls), assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels, and connections for sustain and expression pedals give you massive control of the music. 8 rubberized trigger pads are perfect for creating drum and percussion tracks or triggering samples.

A backlit LCD screen and dedicated keypad make it front-panel programmable. 20 user memory locations are provided for onboard storage, while the included Enigma editor/librarian software lets you manage unlimited setups and all your creative output on your computer.

M-Audio Axiom 49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Specifications:

• System requirements Windows:
• Pentium 3 -800MHz or higher
• (CPU may be higher for laptops)
• 256MB RAM
• DirectX Ob or higher
• Windows XP (SP1) or higher
• Windows 98, Me, Nt, or 2000 not supportedSystem requirements Mac:
• OS: Macintosh G3 800/G4 733 MHz or higher
• (CPU may be higher for laptops)
• OS X 10.3.9 with 256MB RAM
• OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512MB RAM
• Native USB port required. G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported.Dimensions: 32″W x 3-1/2H x 11-1/4″D
• Weight: just under 10lb. 

M-Audio Axiom 49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Features:

• 49-key velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads
• 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs
• 9 MIDI-assignable sliders
• 15 assignable buttons including 6 transport buttons
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Octave up/down; transpose up/down
• 4 independently configurable keyboard zones
• 10-button keypad and backlit LCD screen for total front-panel programming
• Sustain and expression pedal jacks
• USB MIDI interface with standard MIDI in and out jacks
• Powered via USB port or optional power supply
• Class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
• 20 non-volatile memory locations
• Memory dump via SysEx
• Included Enigma librarian/editor software lets you organize and store setups on computer
• All controlls fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channel
• Controller mute function mutes output to avoid parameter jumps
• Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
• Weighs under 10 lbs.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite music production software

Take control of your music with the M-Audio Axiom 49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller.  Order today.

Okay, so everyone has tried to mimic the famous akai mpc pads, greating midi pad controllers.  It only makes sense for the legendary mpc company to make their own!

And boy did they make it!

The Akai MPK49 Keyboard USB MIDI Controller is a full midi production tool. You get the feel and quantize functions that made the mpc a music staple, and all the control you would expect from a midi controller.

The Akai MPK49 lets you capture every nuance of your performance.

Maximize your musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds. 

The Akai MPK49 features MPC ‘Full Level’ and ‘12 Levels’ functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel. 

More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance.

Akai MPK49 Features

• 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys
• 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total
• 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity
• 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total
• MPC note repeat and all-new arpeggiator
• 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total
• MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons
• Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display
• Powered thru the USB connection or an optional AC adapter

If you really want to get a full production tool that can handle anything you throw at it, look no further than the Akai MPK49 Keyboard USB MIDI Controller.  Click here to check it out.