Equipment Spotlight

As long as this site is up, i will never recommend or suggest a product that i don't use, or wouldn't think about using.

Today's equipment spotlight is my something i personally use. Definitely a small weapon that packs a lot of power.......if you know what you're doing.

I present to you the M-Audio Axiom 25 Key Midi Controller


Official Review: Don’t let the compact size of the Axiom 25 fool you. This advanced 25-key USB mobile MIDI controller features both semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch, plus eight rubberized trigger pads that put drum programming and performance at your fingertips. Eight endless rotary encoder knobs let you get your hands on synth parameters, virtual mixer controls and more. Six transport controls can also be assigned to control other MIDI parameters. Virtually everything is freely MIDI-assignable—and the backlit LCD screen makes programming easy and intuitive. You get 20 memory locations for on-board storage, plus free Enigma editor/librarian software to manage an unlimited number of setups via computer.
My Review: Anybody who uses FL Studio without a midi controller can relate to the stress of individually clicking the notes of keys on the piano roll. Now this might not be stressful if you don't make music with real chords and complex instrument arrangements, but any keyboard players will tell you this is a hassle. With the Axiom, everything is a breeze, just hit record and go crazy. I particularly love the drum pads that come with it, i encourage everybody to run away from simply clicking where your kick and snare goes, and get into a natural rhythm by tapping away on the drum pads. I found out that gives your music a real HUMANIZING effect as opposed to it sounding robotic.
The only problem i have with the Axiom, is that the knobs are not as sensitive as i would want them to be. One little twist on the knobs can result in an abundance of the effect that i didn't need. Imagine u trying to open a door silently, and as you turn the knob, a fire alarm rings!!!!!!!

Overall i really recommend this controller. It's not so expensive, depending on where you buy it. But be prepared to pay $200.00 - $300.00. It's easy to maintain, it's portable, and does not require an AC outlet

it's a smart buy

-KiD KonnecT-