Mini MIDI Keyboard Review: M-Audio Axiom

[ReallyFunnyIssh]

what does hyper control do for the pro version

[2011animotodos]

does it work on ableton live?(: i would appriciate a reply thanks

[jhood1919]

This or akai mpk 25

[N8ORTUBE]

Fuck dude you made me nervous watching this shit with you throwing the Axiom around like a ball. I take so much care of mine.

[cheeseforheathens]

@N8ORTUBE Grow a pair.

[N8ORTUBE]

@cheeseforheathens pair of what?

[ronineditor]

@N8ORTUBE ...I saw your comment before watching the video and laughed my ass when I saw what you meant, "Watch this, you can throw bricks in the air and hit them like baseballs with this keyboard, you can chop trees down with it..."

[N8ORTUBE]

@ronineditor hahahahaha i know right.

[doriantaylor66]

im getting thhis for 120$

[rabidsnake123]

@doriantaylor66 from where?

[doriantaylor66]

@rabidsnake123 pawn shop ppl dont no shit about pianos :D

[seanpewe]

hahaha it has 8 nobs

[doriantaylor66]

@seanpewe is that good or bad?

[doriantaylor66]

@doriantaylor66 good for me the less the better 

[TheYoungwhite100]

how can yu get this software for

[Dat508Hustla]

this will work ON FL STUDIO 10?

[GanckyMusic]

@Dat508Hustla yea ofc

[WeepingLyric270]

hi guys, i might buy this midi keyboard or the 49 version

2 questions:

Is this midi keyboard good and worth the money ?

and i'm not sure what the pads do, but can i like put a kick in one pad, clap on an other and so on, is that what it's made for or what ?

[246REA]

I've got this sitting in front of me. I just don't know how to get it working? :|

[DriftPirateD]

@DMajor239 I understand where you're coming from. If you don't have the money, you don't have the money. But there's always a way to get more money. If you're dedicated then there's not much stopping you from getting what you want. I've lived a pretty shitty life. I was homeless for almost a year, and I struggled so I could afford a laptop to produce on. Once I got a place, I saved money to get a workstation, and then saved more and more over 5 years to get what I have now.

[DriftPirateD]

@DMajor239 Neither am I. I worked my ass off for every piece of equipment I own. It's just like anything else, you either spend the money on something nice that lasts, or you buy a piece of crap and have to replace it later. It's worth it to spend more time getting the nicer item. Also, don't assume that someone's rich because they argue against garbage equipment, that's ignorant as fuck.

[iMakeBeats808]

Theres one at best buy for $100 and thats the cheaper one lol. its a little bigger than the one in this video

[WideAngleDan]

the keyrig 25 is cheap. but it is retarded, all glitchy. That's why I'm getting the M-Audio Axiom 25

[raddeon101]

Curious, does m audio keyboards work with tascam interfaces?

[francaisemusique]

can you use this with FL, ableton etc ? thanks :)

[EduRaddi27]

Can I use this on Rock Band 3 with the new Midi pro adapter?

[chocohoe]

thanks for this review. it was very informative! 

[DoublebeBeats]

its not with USB?

[1wimeo1]

ableton?



[allsic]

does anyone know how to make the keys on the MPK Mini to sound with the native instruments B4... i can only make the pads to sound.. but not the keys.. please help..

[ZeranZeran]

If you want a cheap midi keyboard for under $50: Craigslist. seriously. Just test it before you buy!

[kievaughn1]

@ZeranZeran So what do you think of the keyboard?

[ZeranZeran]

@kievaughn1 of what keyboard?

[kievaughn1]

@ZeranZeran The Axiom 25. I was the one who told you about the Teenage Engineering OP-1, remember?

[ZeranZeran]

@kievaughn1 oh haha, i actually don't have this one, just have a keystation61, do you know of any synths like the OP-1 that aren't required to be plugged into a pc?

[hamdustan]

Bought this beast two weeks ago..and am lovin' it!!!

[josh11915]

you sold me..

[Henry1993bc]

i have no idea about midi, can i play sounds from one keyboard on another if they both have midi??

[PeterSmuczak]

@Henry1993bc

Midi in on the keyboard with sounds, midi out on the keyboard that you want to play the sounds from.

[Henry1993bc]

@PeterSmuczak cheers!

[ThatKiddKL]

so it works through usb also without midi cable??.. (Just Ordered One)

[savageonthebeat]

THANKS YALL FOR YOUR HELP. Im good now, I bought an Akai MPK Mini.. its amazing. Well worth the 100 bucks. Check out my music on soundclick @ young savage entertainment.

[whiteboyedmund]

I want to know, can a MIDI keyboard such as this one be used just as a portable electric piano, so to speak? im not interested in studio work with one of these, just having a portable piano. thank you.

[SamOwenI]

@whiteboyedmund as long as you plug it in to a synthesiser of some sort, perhaps a laptop with software like fruity loops or cubase. Otherwise, just get a keyboard. MIDI keyboards don't work on their own...

[avq5]

very good review

[MrDjJboy]

can I use the full all features with garagband

[Rawr5649]

I'm going to assume all these machine work well with Pro Tools?

[jessin8D]

great intro

[Alexander87oclock]

Is the Axiom 25 compatible with Pro Tools LE 8 or more so, Compatible with the Mbox 2 Mini? Please Help!!!

[trumpet90909]

@Alexander87oclock Yes yes and yes. M-Audio is Avid. Avid is ProTools. It will work.

[CyysVideos]

no stress man

[b0bbydigital151]

would anybody suggest me this product to use with ableton .. for me that I'm a beginner ??

[savageonthebeat]

were the hell can i get a midi keyboard to use for fl studio for under 50 bucks. lol iant rich

[carlitos357bill]

@savageonthebeat go on thomann.de there are some cheap ones with 35 bucks or so :P

[leparditas]

@savageonthebeat on ebay !

[MrDirtdevil91]

@savageonthebeat save ya bread up these go for about 100 beans sun, that's less than what you paid for FL Studio

[jordanthemick]

@savageonthebeat you're not gonna get anything worth buying for 50 bucks man. the Akai MPK mini is around $90 and it has 8 drum pads, and 8 assignable knobs . works great with Reason. (dont know about FL )

[allsic]

hello how can i make the MPK mini to work wth the native instruments B$.. cant get the keys to work..only the pads...

[arand4]

@savageonthebeat you're not rich but you've got a payware program, I got one program for free called LMMS "short for Linux MultiMedia Studio", its Multi platform and its really good

[360Linky]

@arand4 payware program which is most likely pirated, which is how 80 percent of the FL users get it... :)

[arand4]

@360Linky i know, it was just a way to say him that LMMS is also good, I think that "piratery" files is dumb, it shouldn't be called piratery , imagine yourself robbing something from a store, you got it and it costs money to produce a new one, but downloading "piratery" files is just getting a copy from something

[Visionism]

@savageonthebeat Ebay or craigslist. Should be able to pick up a halfway decent used keyboard for that kind of money. You're not going to get bells and whistles, so don't expect pads and encoders but for note entry and chord progressions pretty much anything with keys that's velocity sensitive will do the job.

[TejasM14]

@savageonthebeat amazon. Akai LPK-25

[vosoka]

@savageonthebeat once you get your $50 midi controller you will soon realize you need an upgrade then spend additional moneys plus the $50 you spent

[RizzoAstronama]

@savageonthebeat zz sounds let u get a payment plan i got an axiom for 86 bucks a month for 4 months

[victordemise]

@savageonthebeat ANY keyboard that does midi will work-but do you want ANY keyboard, or the one you want? Really, an old crappy toy-tyupe with midi will get you in the door, but it will be short on features.

[MrMrSalazarr]

@savageonthebeat You won't find one lol. Not a good one at least. And once you find a midi keyboard, you may need a midi cable. save ya money!

[denimslugs]

@savageonthebeat might as well just use ur qwerty.



[tritonrecordings]

@savageonthebeat Well you won't get one under 50 bucks unless you get a very low end model on ebay, craigslist, or otherwise used. The cheapest I'd imagine would be the M-Audio Keystation 49. $99 I believe. We have the Axiom 49 and use it in just about every session either as a control surface or for VST instruments. Hoping to upgrade to the new one once we recover from all the drum mics we bought >_<

[ECCY101]

@savageonthebeat nanokey.

[KATOMATE01]

@savageonthebeat lol man I feel your pain...I was broke as shit and college and loved making music, unfortunately a lot of my talent went to waste due to lack of nice equipment. Luckily now I graduated and got a pretty solid job and can afford my toys now. I would tell you about something cheap and good if I knew about it man, but unfortunately you fell in love with a pretty expensive industry lol. Good luck bro.

[WimpsWithGames]

@savageonthebeat  i know one but its INCREDIBLY shitty... its like 20 bucks lol

[100yearsofhalo]

@savageonthebeat I know man music equipment is never cheap lol

[DriftPirateD]

@savageonthebeat Good luck. Look on Craigslist. Musical equipment is expensive because of the time and money spent on research and development, materials, and manufacture. It's not like a QWERTY keyboard where you can just throw shitty components in and be fine. Get used to either using shitty equipment or stealing the nicer stuff.

[iPeeOnYoo]

@savageonthebeat rent one. its around 30 dollars/month for the axiom pro 49 from various retailers.

[LordTyrannus]

@savageonthebeat

Don't bother..you would be buying a piece of shit that breaks down too often.

[JDizz617]

@savageonthebeat Under 50 bucks your limited, but the Alesis Q25, and Akai LPK25 are right around that. Check amazon.

[DJGPR2]

@savageonthebeat try akai mini keyboard 25 key (i don't remember model)

[dkdzcproductions]

@savageonthebeat

try the icon i-Key mini MIDI keyboard

[RyFlyification]

@savageonthebeat I'm in your position too man!

[1yehiafahim]

Is it compatible with sony acid music studio 7??

System : HP i3 windows 7 home basic ?? please reply

[boundtogetdown]

i dont have recording software will i still be able to use this thing, does it come with its own easy to use software?

[EvanJS5]

@boundtogetdown If u have a mac u can use it on garage band

[Standupyouth]

@boundtogetdown NO IT COMES WITH NOTHING BUT A USB CABLE AND DRIVERS

[Dr0sik]

What software are you using??? o.O Sorry, I got this thing for Christmas and I have no idea how to use it. The instructions don't explain anything. I just want a keyboard that makes sound. xP

[SlermDaProducer]

@Dr0sik i also just got this for xmas ha

[Dr0sik]

@SlermDaProducer I think I'm gonna return it. I'm not tech savy. :/ I just want a keyboard that I can plug into a wall and play. xD

[SlermDaProducer]

@Dr0sik peep the AKAI LPK25..it gets right to the point if thats what you lookin for...thats the one i had before which im now selling..

[Mrmtjones]

@Dr0sik why would you buy a 25 key keyboard if you just want to plug it in and play?

[Dr0sik]

@Mrmtjones It was a gift. I didn't buy it. I ended up returning it to the store and getting a keyboard that I can actually use though. :/

[MCDEVVOMAN]

mine was delivered yesterday :)

[mitchelljermaine]

What's the difference between this Version 1 and the Version 2 ?

[ElAlexxis]

whats the difference between this one and the MKII, besides the price? is this unit still a good buy?

[Rubemania]

deja de hablar y toca el teclado tonto!!

[Gorg5321]

I like more the Oxygen 49

[leadguitar6]

@Gorg5321 Why?

[Stoney3K]

The power supply also allow you to use the Axiom as a standalone MIDI master keyboard, so you don't need to plug it into USB.

When you have the Axiom plugged into the USB port, it will also power up happily when your PC is on standby or off and the bus is still powered, so any device that supplies power to USB will also power the Axiom.

The 49 and 61 versions not only have additional faders, but they also have one more zone and group. My Axiom 61 has 4 zones/groups.

[urireofammolina]

im trying to get rid of mu keystudio 49 and get an axiom 25. any suggestions??

[nakabar]

@urireofammolina don't do it, the axiom series is cheap and crappy. the knobs click, the pads are crappy. and this 25 doesn't even have sliders (which are crappy as well on the larger axioms). if you want one with pads buy from a real company like Akai. I have a Keystation Pro88, which may have been discontinued, I'm not sure. I realize it's not really what you're looking for but the knobs and sliders are very high end feeling in comparison. I would go Akai for something smaller.

[urireofammolina]

@nakabar thank you!



[nyckillaheat]

@nakabar I like it it just depends on how good you are. ps. the pro's use it to.

[MrRicksym]

@nakabar Can you help me should I buy a Roland fantom x8 or a midi keyboard to produce trance music on and what are the sounds like when using computer programs?? Please help

[nakabar]

@MrRicksym well, i'm not a professional but i can tell you that there are benefits and drawbacks to both. with a midi keyboard, you are generally limited to playing with some form of computer attached, so if you don't have a laptop it's not really plausible for gigging. on the plus side, the capabilities are far more with a midi keyboard. there are many hig quality synths and sampled instruments and a far larger selection than with something like an x8. it's also generally much easier

[nakabar]

@MrRicksym to compose and arrange on a computer based DAW with a larger screen and mouse. however, if you aren't moderately computer savvy a built in hardware keyboard like the fanrom may be a better choice and more straightforward to use. with a midi keyboard on a computer, you can certainly achieve high quality sounds and whatever you're looking for, but to legitimately acquire all the virtual instruments can be more costly than buying a hardware instrument.

[iCryonikz]

@urireofammolina I'll trade you :)

[wannabeKeithMoon]

can you use a computer monitor but no computer? or do you need the computer?

[Hachithe8]

@wannabeKeithMoon How would you use a monitor with no video output...?

[urireofammolina]

can i have it?? plz.. haha

[Ashjaah27]

you know with the assiangable knob controls, does that mean you can set them up in sync with settings via VSTi, and then change the controls on the fly ? and when your playing live ? instead of having to go back and forth between your laptop.

cheers, im new to the midi synth route so all the help i can get will be great

[luketucker2008]

@Ashjaah27 yeah, for example on massive you can assign any modulation to any individual knob, which makes it great for tweaking and performing/recording modulation. i have the bigger version of this keyboard (the 49)...

[theMRblobby321]

wer can i get one of them 4rm

[Ogoley22]

@klaasklapper or they could ask here why does it bother you you faggot

[xsploitedsecurity]

Plugged it in, loaded engima, set my preset, loaded reason, added it manually using the reasons presets, works perfect. I already own a 49 key oxygen but I picked this up off of a friend just cuz I like the pads and semi weighted keys. :) Lovely little addition to anyones studio.

[leadguitar6]

@xsploitedsecurity Do you prefer the Axiom 25 or Oxygen 49?

[xsploitedsecurity]

@leadguitar6

Oxygen 49 cuz it has 4 octaves, 10 sliders and 8 knobs. I'm just more used to it I guess and it does all I need. I might get something bigger soon though.

[505AK]

HELP ME PLEASE!! I just got UMX250 Behringer, ive plugged it to computer through USB, but when i push they keys on the midi keyboard thers no sound coming out! HOW DO I CONNECT IT CORRECTLY ???? :((((

[jazzmatik]

What are considered the best 88-key MIDI keyboards?

[luketucker2008]

@jazzmatik what about the keystation 88? i doesnt have much knobs/sliders but it has the 88 keys youre looking for and it works great.

[stealthops]

helpful review

[wads40]

I think he's talking about how you can move the keys to the side and break the rubber seals for the pressure sensitivity. When you do this it becomes impossible to press the keys down lightly, they stick.

[LittleNegrilio]

This is the SUCKIEST controller ever! I had HUGE problems with the 61 key unit. I DO NOT recommend this controller to anyone!

[wads40]

There's only ONE problem with most of the M-Audio Midi Keyboards. They don't have Metal connectors under they keys, instead you usually find that there's a rubber button under the key.

Now, they get worn out or they get moisture in them and they stop working unless you take them apart and clean them out with maybe, cleaner and some swabbies, But Surprisingly it's still very nice. It just might make it in my shopping cart. Next to the Yamaha W-5.

lol

[jera3]

I have Windows 7 64-bit but I can't find any programs or drivers for my Keyboard to Mixcraft or any other midi ports to work. Please help!

[markurmamaup]

i got my m-audio axiom for $149 from guitar center

what do you mean it didnt come with power supply

[freewee21]

@markurmamaup it usb powerd it a great keybord trust me

[MTMENTTV]

Well that does it lol i'll go buy it! Good review man! Thanks For Posting

[defcon2XX8]

look like a really nice keyboard, $345 AUS for the 49Keys... guess I better start saving...

[DJRockstarbaby]

Does work with windows vista because you said mac and windows xp

[SnakeNickkkk]

the cd is included

[nick3r]

besides the pads and less keys what is different than the 88 keys version?

[scarred2112]

@nick3r All of the models above the 25-key version also have a set of 8 slider controls for yet another set of realtime controllers. I imagine they'd work great as drawbars if you're using it for a B-3 emulation. I have the 49-key version in my home studio for my "keyboard noodling" (I'm a Bassist by trade) and love the build quality, key feel and overall compared to other controllers, but would love to pick up the 25-key version for live gigs and the occasional Synth Bass part.

[nick3r]

@scarred2112 I actually havent had a need for the sliders since I got it. Its a great controller!

[DropDownProdMusic]

I had this and loved it !!! I sold but now i got the full keyboard the pro tools version !

[ccrcountry]

Play some good song fucking rat.

[MasteRe69]

hey thosen any 1 know if axiom 25 works with adobe audition 3 n if it does how can i connect it.

[teamsleepnine]

it comes with ableton live lite 6.....the looks,feel...damm man good stuff....the only problem is i can,t even make it sound with ableton live lite...lol,can anyone help me??/....i'm a noob!!!

[BigHit9922]

Does this work with ableton Live? I am about to get it and am looking for a good midi keyboard as well for around $100-$150

[IsraeliTrancer]

lol buying this baby tommorow

[4TERRYJ]

is this one better for beats or is the 49 is better

[MacGeekzRawk]

@4TERRYJ

Matter of personal opinion. All of them are good for beats, I would buy 61 just because it's so versatile. However, you might need something more portable. 

[ChiiefProductiiionZ]

does it wrk with windows vista ? 

[patdel92]

does this come with sound vsts????

[NewMoney90100]

@theplayasbeats of course u can prob ur best bet i know i wouldnt buy any other midi controller

[SamJams92]

Can this be played with 'live' like a regular keyboard instrument or is it only for computers? Great video, please reply. :)

[sammyboy980]

can u use this with like fruity loops?

[Naughtry]

I just got a axiom 61. Works so far but I noticed it you cut the unit off while its plugged into the computer the drivers will crash and you have to reboot the computer. Also if you use an external module you must run the axiom in the computer first and route the midi out to get the midi out on the axiom to output to the hardware module. In my case a Fantom XR. works great so far

[Miwbie]

Does this keyboard work with Reason 4 on Windows 7?

[weencent]

@Miwbie yes

[Danm91]

do you plug it in direclty into the PC? or do you need an interface between the Controller and the Computer?

[lecherodj]

hermano ya queson los productores de este equipo no podrian hacer un video en español con todas sus funcione de este productose lo agradeceria

[captaindungaree]

I'm about to invest in a midi keyboard..I'm a fan of M-audio hardware, not familiar with their kb's though, can anyone tell me if this is a good one for LIVE performance as well as studio recording?? Thanks..

[SJEberklee]

nice review

[midwestman476]

Thank you for the straight forward review. It's refreshing to hear someone fly through the review without wasting any time repeating themselves or talking so slow you just wanna blow your brains out lol Cheers.

[czarnynsp]

this guy have adhd!!i cant look for him

[MrKaFunk]

wait so then does it have sounds already on it?

[MrKaFunk]

is it heavy? o_o

[90snintendodude]

No just purchased one its chunky and really well built but light as a feather. Great for on the move

[RealRapMusic187]

are u deaf he said it weights 5/6 pounds -_-

[jazzmatik]

What is the difference between midi keyboard and midi controller and synthesizer???

[psychomuzek]

midi keyboard looks like a keyboard midi controller can be fades keys or anything else and a synthesizer is.... just google it.

it has nothing in comment with the other 2 things

[imakery]

a midi controller is a controller that you plug into either synth or a computer to control the sound that the synth or comp makes. There is no brain inside a midi controller, it is just a controller. A midi keyboard is just a type of midi controller with a piano keyboard on it. A synth is a sound making brain. Normally one will have a piano keyboard on it and will resemble what you see in this video, only they will be much more expensive because you don't need a computer to make the sounds

[kingofkeyboards]

@jazzmatik a synthesizer has built in sounds or generates sound if you will and uses waveforms.

a midi controller is a work surface that either controls other keyboards or sound generating machines or even computer software.

a midi keyboard is a midi controller but with keys.

typically a midi controller and keyboard do not generate sound unless the manufacturer adds them as a bonus.

[harryfillpot666]

lol BIG difference. Synthesizer's come with patches built in so that you can play when you pick it up. MIDI keyboards just transmit information to something such as a synthesizer so it can make the sound for it.

[xmarkeymarkx]

im new to this but jus wondering where does the sound come out of? n does the midi keyboard have a headphone port?

[Grotesk]

google or wikipedia midi controller. it will explain a lot that you should know.

[leiko46]

are all midi keyboards USB ?

[Grotesk]

No, but all midi controllers are.

[PillowcaseHead]

Why don't you throw it around a few more times, lol

[barret2378]

@PillowcaseHead LMFAO. xDDDDDD

[shadowoflightvideo]

@PillowcaseHead

Good comment, I was about to say it :D lol !

Most people like to throw with expensive equipment in reviews these days... but hey, they don't have a budget right :P

[ShoppingBargains]

@PillowcaseHead hahahhahahahahah lol well said!

[Key2theMindsafe]

@PillowcaseHead lmao!!! i thought that after 30 seconds , well after all that it still lights up :)

[slang1968]

I need help here please!!. I can't install my axiom 25 drivers disc using windows vista. What can i do about that? Anyone else have this problem?

[voicega]

great review :)

[B4bop]

So if i was playing at a live gig

would i have to take my laptop with me????

:S