M-Audio - Axiom AIR 61 Premium Keyboard and Pad Controller - White/Gray

This M-Audio Axiom AIR 61 AXIOMAIR61 keyboard and pad controller's 61 TruTouch semiweighted, piano-style keys help you create expressive music. A MIDI input and output let you transfer MIDI files to and from MIDI devices.

• 61 TruTouch semiweighted, piano-style keys with aftertouch: Along with assignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheels help you play music with expression.
• MIDI input and output: Allow you to send MIDI files back and forth between MIDI devices and the keyboard. USB port for easy connection to your Mac or PC.
• HyperControl: Offers automatic controller mapping. Drum Pad Learn feature and Identify button help you work quickly.
• Ignite music creation software: Lets you quickly capture, combine and arrange musical ideas. AIR music technology provides 275 instrument sounds for versatile use.
• Avid Pro Tools Express software: Enables you to compose, record, edit and mix using a variety of professional tools, starts with 16 simultaneous stereo or mono audio tracks and features Boom, Xpand!2 and Structure Free virtual instruments.
• 12 velocity- and pressure-sensitive trigger pads: Allow you to program beats and trigger samples. Octave/transpose buttons let you access a wide note range, so you can easily change the key.
• 8 rotary encoder knobs, 9 long-throw 70mm faders and 9 buttons: Enable custom operation. Dedicated transport and navigation buttons help simplify the recording process, and a roll button aids in creating realistic drum parts.
• 128 memory locations: Permit you to save custom settings for quick access.
• Selectable velocity curves: Let you match your playing style. Three banks of pad and knob assignments with color-coded illumination enable easy operation.
• Backlit LCD: Ensures a clear view, even in dimly lit environments. Under-keyboard cable routing helps keep cords organized.
• PC system requirements: Ignite: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate (SP1), 8 or 8 Pro; 2GB RAM (4GB recommended); 4GB (5400 rpm) hard drive; available USB port.
• Mac system requirements: Ignite: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; Mac OS X 10.7.5 or 10.8; 2GB RAM (4GB recommended); 4GB (5400 rpm) hard drive; available USB port.