The M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 USB MIDI Controller features Advanced 49-key Trutech semi-weighted, piano-style keyboard, with HyperControl Technology. The difference between HyperControl technology and other controllers technology being that they merely offer mappings, whereas, HyperControl synchronizes Axiom Pro 49 with DAW to ensure that both hardware and software work hand in hand to form a single work environment while at the same time constantly maintains a live link between them.
The Axiom Pro 49 also features assignable buttons for instant access to all your DAW playback and recoding, transport-only mode for you to access DAW transport and Track Navigation while simultaneously enables you to create and control your MIDI assignments for the buttons, trigger pads, sliders and encoders, all via HyperControl technology. In fact, the Axiom Pro keyboard controller line is the first to combine MIDI control with ASCII keystrokes.
The M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 is perfect for producing on a budget. The MIDI keyboard looks very sturdy and I find the keyboard to be very playable. At this price range, the instrument is very appealing because similar controllers from other manufacturers seems to be more expensive.
The M-Audio Prokeys 88sx is a Lightweight Stage Piano. The Prokeys 88sx features 88-key Semi-weighted Action keyboard weighing 17 lbs. The stage piano keyboard is extremely portable that you can carry with one arm. The Prokeys 88sx is a great MIDI Controller with USB MIDI interface for easy recording, playback and easy direct connection to PC or Mac and compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.
The Prokeys 88sx also incorporates MIDI in and out jacks to communicate with and control other MIDI gear, pitch and modulation wheels, two footswitch inputs, sequencer controls, and many more. In fact, these performance controls are rare on digital stage pianos. The M-Audio ProKeys 88sx Lightweight Stage Piano is loaded with realistic samples – 7 premium world-class instruments sounds including multi-layer stereo grand professional sound, which are accessible by dedicated buttons. The M-Audio Prokeys 88sx creates an ultimate playing experience in a digital stereo piano.
As the ProKeys 88sx delivers all the staple keyboard sounds desired by almost all musicians, the flagship stereo grand piano has grand sound designed to really cut through in pop music tunes like electric pianos — including classic sounds like the Yamaha DX7 and the vintage Wurlitzer. And with the Clavinet, one word will come to your mind: funky. Add on-board reverb and chorus to customize your sound. Acoustic and electric basses give you the option of layering a ride cymbal for jazz tunes, while vibes, ensemble strings, and an inspiring synthesizer pad round a great sonic palette for the serious gigging keyboardist.
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