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.