Man!! I'm the guy you talked with in the comments lately about oxygen 61. You know what?? My friend happened to have this one in 61 keys and gives it to me for free!! 🤯🤯. Am I not so lucky??
hehe, I still have mine, and yeah they are great, lol.. I still have the box somewhere also I think.. the cd's / dvds though.. emm.. probably not, and even if I did then knowing that format they might be dust ;).. but IIRC the sofware was usually the normal kind of things like ableton live.. a cool selection but not really why I bought it.. jijiji Edit : I am not saying that I throw away the discs that come with things, I have mountains of them somewhere.. but well.. a lot of them would end up getting soaked in alcohol and whatever.. ahahaha.. or the actual folders that I put into the plastic kind of degrades over time.. not sure.. lol... it really was never meant to be a format that lasted forever anyway, the opposite ;)
Yo John Mike! You always pop up in my midi key searches bruh! Ha! I literally just scored a lightly used and well taken care of Axiom 61 TODAY actually for freakin' $40! Seriously diggin it. My old desk just instantly got real small on me tho. I'm diggin' it man, but my desk has got to go. LMAO! Thanks for always keeping it real man. Peace out!
Saw your nice video on the M-Audio Axiom 49. I have one of these, but it seems to need a driver for like GarageBand … not sure about Abelton (too expensive for me, a rank amateur) … and don’t know about Presonus Studio One (which I got with an interface bundle). Any ideas on a driver that still works?
Me too, and as I have worked with the KORG M1 / 01 / X series and the Roland U / JV / XP I must say that the Axiom has the best features from those keyboards. However, I got it as a second hand gift, and don't have the serial # and I can't redeem the software :(
This keyboard literally influenced the lx49 and the oxygen series (even though the oxygen was made by the same company) this one is DEFINITELY a legend in my books.
Just got mine out of the den. I used it for 10 minutes back in the days. I am mostly a guitar player and I ended being busy with other things so I put all the Midi learning stuff on the back burner for 10 years up to now. Glad to see it is still relevant.
I work at a thrift store and copped this guy for $5. One of the knobs is broken but I'm sure I can find a similar knob and replace it just fine. Thanks for the overview!
My buddy just upgraded and gave me one of these. Took me a tick, but I managed to upgrade the firmware to 1.2, now it interfaces with Ableton Live perfectly.
@@habacabula It was a bit tricky. Plug it in with the switch off. Then I believe you hold the octave buttons while turning it on. I'll double check. You also need the firmware updater running already. The Greyed out button turned black.
Yes! I got this for the holiday last month. My Axiom has everything I need & want: 61 full size semi-weighted keys, octave, transpose, pads, faders, USB to Host, & MIDI In & Out (5 prong), sustain pedal, pitch & mod. wheels, etc. I linked my old Yamaha QY drum machine via 5 prong MIDI cables for some odd older preset patterns.
My 49 (non-pro) is still fine, had to replace one set of sensors (for not working) and RMA for modwheel/pitchwheel but its still perfect otherewise now 10y later.
A bit late to the party. I've been looking for an Axiom 49 but can't seem to find any decent ones. What's the difference between 1st and 2nd generation that was launched a little later? Also, would it be better to just buy an Oxygen Pro 49 in 2021, or is the Axiom 49 better (regarding the features they both have, of course). Would really appreciate an answer!
I’d probably still get the axiom for the compatibility…I actually bought a used ozonic years ago…sent it back cause I couldn’t get the interface part of it to work…
@@Johnmike thanks so much for the reply! So just to clarify, you mean you couldn't get it to work in the daw, or you couldn't get it to work as an audio interface? I guess you need the audio interface to work for it to record in the daw aye
Yeah!! This is the one I have!! - it's so good I'm not looking to replace it unless it dies on me. Mine is a 1st gen.. but the aftertouch is cool and it works great in Ableton even in 2021
One question please, does this have some sort of built in speaker you can just plug and play? I didn't see headphone port. Thanks I love playing piano and my violin.
I have one and I'm tired of it because of the noisy clicky clacky keys. Recently played on My Juno 6 (no midi) and the synth keys were silent, what a relief. Do you recommend any SILENT Midi controller ?
Hey there Mike, not so much related to this specific video but i wanted to let you know your videos encouraged me to buy my first midi controller this week. I ended up settling on a nektar impact gx61 as i already felt 61 keys instead of 88 was a compromise and i'm relatively poor 😂 i'm glad i didn"t go with any less. Having been a previous owner of an upright piano, i already knew the keybed would be far away from that but aside from that lack of bouncyness and weight it's not that bad for the buck and at least matches the performance more or less of the one with a mini keybed i used in college. only cost me 80 quid. And even though the lx61 would have been awesome, because i only wanted it for the drumpad's i've decided to get a drum pad controller at some point, maybe a korg nanopad 2 or the mini midi controller with 12 pads that subzero now do, seeing as it's cheaper and an active usb hub isn't reccomended like with the Korg. Plus i don't really plan to use the two similtaniously. Anyway, i was wondering if you had ever used an expression pedal with your nektar keyboards? Ive spotted a pedal on the market that can supposidely act as a sustain pedal as well as a dampener only having the one 6.35mm or whatever it is output. I was wondering if that would be compatable as well as if there were any others you could possibly reccomend? All the best from England UK 🤘
i try mine the axiom pro 49 in lastest reason version : it is plug and play and work fine . no need of hypercontrol etc ..... i don't know if there are any support or last sfirmware i can put in in 2022... nobody seem to use it anymore .... i want all 2022 info :)
I know you want to talk about controllers but maybe you can still help with this question from me .. I want something that my son can use to control software but I also want something that my daughter can use as something that sounds like a piano (or ideally also a little bit Hammond like).. will this fit my needs?
I used to have one and now bought used again - feels great indeed BUT logic won't recognize it properly the auto assign pops up but when I auto assign, it won't recognize the keyboard - no input and no out is shown on the upper panel of logic... any ideas how to fix that ? I could work around with the midi cable, but then only the keys are reacting in logic, all the faders and buttons won't be recognized... maybe someone has a work around or tip ?! greetings
Hey John, I have the same AXIOM49 but except for the E1 key, everything I touch says off in the screen. IDK what the problem is, could you please help me here. When I touch the E1, only then screen says cc otherwise it says off. Please help. Thank you.
Found a used Axiom AIR 61, Can't wait till it gets here! I think the noisy keybeds are from cheap rubber bushings or bushings are wearing out. If mine is like that? Then I'll just cut the old ones off and replace them with generic rubber tubing of a similar size, and I bet that would eliminate the noise substantially or silicone grease with foam strips.
One of the best was Axiom Pro 61 with Aftertouch which I bought back in 2010 and still use it as my main controller in Ableton 10 Live. Honestly I can't find any reason to why I should upgrade to anything else. The only cons are the noisy keybed ( which in no case should be considered as cheap) and the awkward way that transpose buttons are being pressed which are the same for octaves. Back then its competitor was Novation SL MK2 if I remember correctly and after a year came out Novation Impulse which is still one of the best controllers.
Wd this be good for beginners? I'm looking for a MIDI keyboard. Also, I love the sound of the keyboardist in Joy Oladokun's band (song 'Look Up' live + her Tiny Desk concert). What is he playing? Thanks
Hey John ! Does the keybed from the Axiom make as much noise as the new Oxygen Pro 49 ? I had the Axiom before for 10 years, and I need to replace it (some keys are broken). My main problem is : I don't want a keyboard that make the same key noise as the Axiom (and maybe with less resistance in the keys / weight, but that is not the main concern). A quick comparison in comment from you would be much welcome ! I saw your other videos too, it has been very helpful ! Thanks a lot !!
@@Johnmike Thank you for answering :) Would you recommend any of the other keyboards from your 2020 top 5 videos ? For a more silent keyboard ? I love to be able to play piano and strings at low volume (and the noise ruins the feeling) and to be able to play at night without anoying people around and when Im using my headphone, etc. Would the Arturia, the AKAI or the Novation be a better choice ? Or should I go directly for a Fatar keyboard in a premium range price ? Thank you again 🙏🍻
The 25 was my first and had a lot of trouble getting it to work with FL. Still worth the time, i love the look and feel of the keys. Edit: ahh thats why the guy who sold it to me had Logic pulled up for me to demo. Dang i had that on a USB and lost it lol.
your right, back in the day that was the midi keyboard you had to get, I saved up and got it, still have it, going to try to use it later and see if it works with my new stuff.
I still have this keyboard. The only problem I have is that the mod wheel has gone crazy. I tried getting it fixed once with a new potentiometer but the fix didn't last long. I should just disconnect it.
i am in 2023 and still using this , just got it from the marketplace. could you make a tutorial on how to use the controls below the screen? I am using FL 20.8 and am quite a newbie.
I found a local listing of the 49 key version of this keyboard. But it has a number pad on the left side, and the led screen is on the left, with the sliders in the middle. Do you know if this is a different generation? And is it worth $130?
I've been considering buying a new controller because of the features of some of these new pieces. The Native Instruments and Arturia joints, for example, look very appealing. But then, I look at my Axiom 49 MK1 (with four missing fader caps) still doing what I need it to do and I'm like "Nah, fuck that".
Wow so so glad you are on this topic. The old gear is really great and feature packed. The the later model equipment has been artistically altered and dumbed down. Seems The manufactures gave it the best shot and after sales went up they dumbed it down. I surprised your Axiom 49 looks very different than mine. My Axiom 49 has a lot more buttons Modes and commands. Some of the greatest equipment was phased out like old printers because of Computer system updates. I’m still using one of the greatest synths ever the Novation X-station. The X station is a beat with features. Also I’m using the Roland Sp-606 another beast way ahead of its time. The SP-606 was dropped after windows XP was replaced. Ah but some user out there made a hack for windows 7 That seems to work with win 8 and 10 as well. I have just discovered it works like a charm with the newly released AKAI MPC Beats daw. Wow what a discovery. The SP-606 still has lots of life left in it. It’s setting right next to my MPC ONE. Again its great to see you are giving those old tools some time. I hope you will do more !!
I use studio one 5 and I have a Max 49 controller . I cant find a driver for it but I would like to know is it something good to use with studio one 5 or even link it with my Mpcx?
Does this still work? I couldn't get my old one to work with logic, and I was unable to find a driver. But it popped right up for you, so it's strange.
Hello, how do you compensate that it doesn’t have L/Mono & R outputs? And how do I connect it with the BOSS RC-505mkii? I’ve been able to use the looper with my guitar and microphone by plugging them straight in the looper and into the guitar amp, but I haven’t found a way to loop with the Axiom 49. Do I plug the looper in the laptop? I also have an audio interface (Focusrite Scarlett) and a mixer (Soundcraft Signature 22mtk), how do I add those in? I also have the VT-4 voice transformer, I was thinking I would plug the guitar, mic, and Axiom49 (somehow) in the mixer and the mixer into the VT-4, and then into the audio interface, and then into the laptop with Logic Pro and MainStage
Thanks Mike! I’m new to your channel but I’ll be back… just subscribed 😁 I have the Axiom 61 and bought it to go along with my Proteus 2000… another old-school sound module :-) I dig old gear that can be reused years later… I am anti “planned obsolescence” minded and my fully functional Digi002 rack is a prime example of good gear that technology has moved past in order to sell more hardware…it’s a shame really. Anyhow, forgive me if you’ve already featured the M-Audio Ozonic-37 controller/audio interface and I haven’t seen it yet. But if you could get your hands on one of those I’d like to see the demo. I thought that it was the cat meow when it first came out back in the early 2000s…FireWire, mic input w/preamp, and joystick (sound panning?), etc. Just seemed like a cool little controller that could do so many things at once, yet it has vanished into history? Thanks man! Keep up the good work…I’ll be checking back in ;)
I have the Axiom 49 with the screen on the left from over 12 years ago! Having trouble getting the fader and rotary presets to work with Ableton 11. It used to be plug and play with presets 18,19,20 on the controller..Anybody have luck with this?
It had an Axiom with number buttons on the left side (might have been the mk 1; not sure)... I think they made that version with the number buttons, then removed the buttons in the mk 2... Back in the days I had an Oxygen 49 mk1 (the grey one) then the axiom line came out, wanted one but couldn't afford it at the time. Lol
@john mike Hi John, I want to buy my first keyboard not a pianist per se, confused between keystation 49 mk3 and launchkey 49 mk3, which one should I get considering just the keybed feel, please help
I still have mine, I was talked into by an employee at guitar center. I almost sold it but I chose not to. I used it with reasons. Need to get back using it it’s just collecting dust lol
HEY BROTHER CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET MY PADS TO WORK ON MY M-AUDIO AXIOM 49 NO RESPONSE WHEN I TAP ON THE PADS THEY WORK THE DAY BEFORE I BELIEVE I TOUCH A BOTTOM AN TN TURN THEM OFF BUT NEED TO TURN BACK ON
again great video, love this tb series What is your favorite: Novation KK S49, M-audio hammer 88, studio logic 88? Keybed best also for a cheap 49er? Suggestion if you haven't done: Roland A-49 but they still sell it
I just bought one instead of novation launchkey mk3... Much better keybed and has everything i need for in a controller. All the note/scale/chord functionality i can get out of ableton and plugins like scaler. Has much better connectivity then more recent keyboards.
New to your channel-love your videos! I'm looking at getting a midi keyboard, my budget is around £100 (till I can afford something more high end). I'm also a piano player so the playability/expression of the keys is really important to me. What would you recommend?
This one was one of my favorites! Let me know what other boards or other older gear I should talk about on Throwback Thursdays!
Korg talktile 49 😊
Man!! I'm the guy you talked with in the comments lately about oxygen 61. You know what?? My friend happened to have this one in 61 keys and gives it to me for free!! 🤯🤯. Am I not so lucky??
hehe, I still have mine, and yeah they are great, lol.. I still have the box somewhere also I think.. the cd's / dvds though.. emm.. probably not, and even if I did then knowing that format they might be dust ;).. but IIRC the sofware was usually the normal kind of things like ableton live.. a cool selection but not really why I bought it.. jijiji
Edit : I am not saying that I throw away the discs that come with things, I have mountains of them somewhere.. but well.. a lot of them would end up getting soaked in alcohol and whatever.. ahahaha.. or the actual folders that I put into the plastic kind of degrades over time.. not sure.. lol... it really was never meant to be a format that lasted forever anyway, the opposite ;)
Yo John Mike! You always pop up in my midi key searches bruh! Ha!
I literally just scored a lightly used and well taken care of Axiom 61 TODAY actually for freakin' $40!
Seriously diggin it. My old desk just instantly got real small on me tho. I'm diggin' it man, but my desk has got to go. LMAO!
Thanks for always keeping it real man.
Peace out!
Saw your nice video on the M-Audio Axiom 49. I have one of these, but it seems to need a driver for like GarageBand … not sure about Abelton (too expensive for me, a rank amateur) … and don’t know about Presonus Studio One (which I got with an interface bundle). Any ideas on a driver that still works?
I have an Axiom 25 from 2006 and still works like a charm 🙂
Me too, and as I have worked with the KORG M1 / 01 / X series and the Roland U / JV / XP I must say that the Axiom has the best features from those keyboards. However, I got it as a second hand gift, and don't have the serial # and I can't redeem the software :(
@@larslevinberget9558 you're talking about Enigma right? I believe m-audio has it on their website for free
I've had mine for 10 years and love it.
This keyboard literally influenced the lx49 and the oxygen series (even though the oxygen was made by the same company) this one is DEFINITELY a legend in my books.
Just got mine out of the den. I used it for 10 minutes back in the days. I am mostly a guitar player and I ended being busy with other things so I put all the Midi learning stuff on the back burner for 10 years up to now. Glad to see it is still relevant.
I would love to know how to use the one that just dropped into my lap
Lmaoo! This is exactly me right now😂
I work at a thrift store and copped this guy for $5. One of the knobs is broken but I'm sure I can find a similar knob and replace it just fine. Thanks for the overview!
My buddy just upgraded and gave me one of these. Took me a tick, but I managed to upgrade the firmware to 1.2, now it interfaces with Ableton Live perfectly.
how did you update the firmware?
@@habacabula It was a bit tricky. Plug it in with the switch off. Then I believe you hold the octave buttons while turning it on. I'll double check. You also need the firmware updater running already. The Greyed out button turned black.
@@glasstoothdo you think you can make a video? on how to do this
Really enjoyed the review. Very helpful. Just want to say how pleased I am to find a channel focused on reviewing midi controllers!
Yes! I got this for the holiday last month. My Axiom has everything I need & want: 61 full size semi-weighted keys, octave, transpose, pads, faders, USB to Host, & MIDI In & Out (5 prong), sustain pedal, pitch & mod. wheels, etc. I linked my old Yamaha QY drum machine via 5 prong MIDI cables for some odd older preset patterns.
I still using this midi controller up to this day. I'm using this in my channel. Dope video as always John Mike!
I had the Axiom Pro 61. Awesome board before it developed the “sticky keys” problem M-Audio’s were known for. Springs got really loud too.
My 49 (non-pro) is still fine, had to replace one set of sensors (for not working) and RMA for modwheel/pitchwheel but its still perfect otherewise now 10y later.
Possible to lower those keys' sounds? Like opening case, oil around keys' edges or springs?
I'm stalking one of these on an auction site. Might pick it up. Thanks for the review, very well done.
0:21 I’m gonna go ahead and jump the gun and say……. My Axiom Pro 61 is still in service. I call it “Boss Lady” 😎🥃
@@squalley hmu I need help with mine
3 years after I can confirm this keyboard is still valuable.
A bit late to the party. I've been looking for an Axiom 49 but can't seem to find any decent ones. What's the difference between 1st and 2nd generation that was launched a little later? Also, would it be better to just buy an Oxygen Pro 49 in 2021, or is the Axiom 49 better (regarding the features they both have, of course). Would really appreciate an answer!
What’s the price of Axion 49
Little bit late to the party here...if you could get an M audio Ozonic, would you go for it over the axiom 49?
I’d probably still get the axiom for the compatibility…I actually bought a used ozonic years ago…sent it back cause I couldn’t get the interface part of it to work…
@@Johnmike thanks so much for the reply! So just to clarify, you mean you couldn't get it to work in the daw, or you couldn't get it to work as an audio interface? I guess you need the audio interface to work for it to record in the daw aye
Yeah!! This is the one I have!! - it's so good I'm not looking to replace it unless it dies on me. Mine is a 1st gen.. but the aftertouch is cool and it works great in Ableton even in 2021
Thanks for your words of wisdom.
One question please, does this have some sort of built in speaker you can just plug and play? I didn't see headphone port. Thanks I love playing piano and my violin.
I have one and I'm tired of it because of the noisy clicky clacky keys.
Recently played on My Juno 6 (no midi) and the synth keys were silent, what a relief.
Do you recommend any SILENT Midi controller ?
Hey there Mike, not so much related to this specific video but i wanted to let you know your videos encouraged me to buy my first midi controller this week. I ended up settling on a nektar impact gx61 as i already felt 61 keys instead of 88 was a compromise and i'm relatively poor 😂 i'm glad i didn"t go with any less. Having been a previous owner of an upright piano, i already knew the keybed would be far away from that but aside from that lack of bouncyness and weight it's not that bad for the buck and at least matches the performance more or less of the one with a mini keybed i used in college. only cost me 80 quid. And even though the lx61 would have been awesome, because i only wanted it for the drumpad's i've decided to get a drum pad controller at some point, maybe a korg nanopad 2 or the mini midi controller with 12 pads that subzero now do, seeing as it's cheaper and an active usb hub isn't reccomended like with the Korg. Plus i don't really plan to use the two similtaniously. Anyway, i was wondering if you had ever used an expression pedal with your nektar keyboards? Ive spotted a pedal on the market that can supposidely act as a sustain pedal as well as a dampener only having the one 6.35mm or whatever it is output. I was wondering if that would be compatable as well as if there were any others you could possibly reccomend?
All the best from England UK 🤘
i try mine the axiom pro 49 in lastest reason version : it is plug and play and work fine . no need of hypercontrol etc ..... i don't know if there are any support or last sfirmware i can put in in 2022... nobody seem to use it anymore .... i want all 2022 info :)
I know you want to talk about controllers but maybe you can still help with this question from me .. I want something that my son can use to control software but I also want something that my daughter can use as something that sounds like a piano (or ideally also a little bit Hammond like).. will this fit my needs?
I have my Axiom 61 from like 2010. Still going hard, but I'm thinking of upgrading to an Arturia or Novation just for the modern twist
Hi John, thank you for posting this. Just spotted one in the wild and considering purchasing it.
100% agree. I still have a M-Audio Axiom 61 and I use it daily w/ Logic Pro : the keyboard is amazing!
I used to have one and now bought used again - feels great indeed BUT logic won't recognize it properly the auto assign pops up but when I auto assign, it won't recognize the keyboard - no input and no out is shown on the upper panel of logic... any ideas how to fix that ? I could work around with the midi cable, but then only the keys are reacting in logic, all the faders and buttons won't be recognized... maybe someone has a work around or tip ?! greetings
I have both the Gen 1 and 2 (61 Key). One of the keys on my Gen 1 stopped working, so I bought a Gen 2 years ago when I realized they were fading out.
Dude you're a great explainer and even better player!!
Hey John,
I have the same AXIOM49 but except for the E1 key, everything I touch says off in the screen. IDK what the problem is, could you please help me here. When I touch the E1, only then screen says cc otherwise it says off. Please help.
Thank you.
Still using mines since 2017. It doesn't matter to me how cool the keyboard looks all of the time.
Are there any new midi keyboards with a keybed that can compare to the feel of the Axioms?
Found a used Axiom AIR 61, Can't wait till it gets here! I think the noisy keybeds are from cheap rubber bushings or bushings are wearing out. If mine is like that? Then I'll just cut the old ones off and replace them with generic rubber tubing of a similar size, and I bet that would eliminate the noise substantially or silicone grease with foam strips.
Would it still be worthwile purchse as first keyboard in 2024.I have one available locally for 80eur ?
One of the best was Axiom Pro 61 with Aftertouch which I bought back in 2010 and still use it as my main controller in Ableton 10 Live.
Honestly I can't find any reason to why I should upgrade to anything else.
The only cons are the noisy keybed ( which in no case should be considered as cheap) and the awkward way that transpose buttons are being pressed which are the same for octaves.
Back then its competitor was Novation SL MK2 if I remember correctly and after a year came out Novation Impulse which is still one of the best controllers.
Wd this be good for beginners? I'm looking for a MIDI keyboard. Also, I love the sound of the keyboardist in Joy Oladokun's band (song 'Look Up' live + her Tiny Desk concert). What is he playing? Thanks
Just got one on facebook market and man ole man its on
Hey John ! Does the keybed from the Axiom make as much noise as the new Oxygen Pro 49 ? I had the Axiom before for 10 years, and I need to replace it (some keys are broken). My main problem is : I don't want a keyboard that make the same key noise as the Axiom (and maybe with less resistance in the keys / weight, but that is not the main concern). A quick comparison in comment from you would be much welcome ! I saw your other videos too, it has been very helpful !
Thanks a lot !!
It’s noisy...but I wouldn’t say as noisy as the axiom...I would say maybe 50% less noisy
@@Johnmike Thank you for answering :)
Would you recommend any of the other keyboards from your 2020 top 5 videos ? For a more silent keyboard ?
I love to be able to play piano and strings at low volume (and the noise ruins the feeling) and to be able to play at night without anoying people around and when Im using my headphone, etc.
Would the Arturia, the AKAI or the Novation be a better choice ? Or should I go directly for a Fatar keyboard in a premium range price ?
Thank you again 🙏🍻
Got the original axiom used for $25. Everything works perfect. Use it every Sunday morning.
The 25 was my first and had a lot of trouble getting it to work with FL. Still worth the time, i love the look and feel of the keys.
Edit: ahh thats why the guy who sold it to me had Logic pulled up for me to demo. Dang i had that on a USB and lost it lol.
Still have one from a while back and I’m not getting rid of it!
your right, back in the day that was the midi keyboard you had to get, I saved up and got it, still have it, going to try to use it later and see if it works with my new stuff.
I still have this keyboard. The only problem I have is that the mod wheel has gone crazy. I tried getting it fixed once with a new potentiometer but the fix didn't last long. I should just disconnect it.
i am in 2023 and still using this , just got it from the marketplace. could you make a tutorial on how to use the controls below the screen? I am using FL 20.8 and am quite a newbie.
Thanks a lot for the review! I’m thinking of picking one of these up tomorrow for $50. Hoping it’s still in good working order.
Got one for free today! Can’t wait to use it
I found a local listing of the 49 key version of this keyboard. But it has a number pad on the left side, and the led screen is on the left, with the sliders in the middle. Do you know if this is a different generation? And is it worth $130?
Does anyone by chance have the user manual for this one? I'm trying to reset mine to factory settings. Thank you!
I still have and use my 25 black and 49 red edition First Gen that is a Sec Gen you got there. Thanks for the vid...
Thinking about copping a an axiom pro but not sure if it works in the new Mac OS and Logic Pro
I've been considering buying a new controller because of the features of some of these new pieces. The Native Instruments and Arturia joints, for example, look very appealing. But then, I look at my Axiom 49 MK1 (with four missing fader caps) still doing what I need it to do and I'm like "Nah, fuck that".
Keytars! Videos on keytar controllers please. I just got an Axiom 49 used today for $27.00 in an o line auction. So I was happy to find this!
Availability of Midi controller has come a long way since. It's amazing how many toys kids can get now a days for cheap.
Wow so so glad you are on this topic. The old gear is really great and feature packed.
The the later model equipment has been artistically altered and dumbed down. Seems
The manufactures gave it the best shot and after sales went up they dumbed it down.
I surprised your Axiom 49 looks very different than mine. My Axiom 49 has a lot more buttons
Modes and commands. Some of the greatest equipment was phased out like old printers because of
Computer system updates. I’m still using one of the greatest synths ever the Novation X-station.
The X station is a beat with features. Also I’m using the Roland Sp-606 another beast way ahead of its time.
The SP-606 was dropped after windows XP was replaced. Ah but some user out there made a hack for windows 7
That seems to work with win 8 and 10 as well. I have just discovered it works like a charm with the newly released
AKAI MPC Beats daw. Wow what a discovery. The SP-606 still has lots of life left in it. It’s setting right next to my MPC ONE.
Again its great to see you are giving those old tools some time. I hope you will do more !!
I agree. It’s hard to believe that we are still asking companies to do some sort of auto mapping.
I still use mine for overdubs!! Love it! It came with PRO TOOLS M Powered, MAudio’s version of pro tools!
I lent mine to a friend a few years ago and I'm getting it back now.... if Jon Mike recommends it, that's enough for me!
I use studio one 5 and I have a Max 49 controller . I cant find a driver for it but I would like to know is it something good to use with studio one 5 or even link it with my Mpcx?
I'm still trying to locate the Axiom and Axiom Pro. Also, the Keystation Pro 88 is just about the best ever! Next to that is the Behringer Motor 61.
check reverb.com, you might be able to find it.
Roaring 20's. What's the replacement with same functionality in 2021 ?
I would go for the m-audio oxygen pro
@@Johnmike 👍
Does this still work? I couldn't get my old one to work with logic, and I was unable to find a driver. But it popped right up for you, so it's strange.
Did you ever figure it out?
I'm in the same boat
How can you setup this M-audio keyboard as piano? Can the audio be connected to some time of speaker?
The keyboard has no audio, you have to connect it to your PC and use some audio software that plays through the PC speakers.
Hey Great Job!- I understand that this vid is now 3 years old but it still helped me in deciding to buy this hackup keyboard for fun👍😉🇨🇦
Hello, how do you compensate that it doesn’t have L/Mono & R outputs? And how do I connect it with the BOSS RC-505mkii? I’ve been able to use the looper with my guitar and microphone by plugging them straight in the looper and into the guitar amp, but I haven’t found a way to loop with the Axiom 49. Do I plug the looper in the laptop? I also have an audio interface (Focusrite Scarlett) and a mixer (Soundcraft Signature 22mtk), how do I add those in? I also have the VT-4 voice transformer, I was thinking I would plug the guitar, mic, and Axiom49 (somehow) in the mixer and the mixer into the VT-4, and then into the audio interface, and then into the laptop with Logic Pro and MainStage
Crazy how everyone got it for like 50-100 bucks, I paid like 230 + 50 shipping from an offer on Reverb lol
Thanks Mike! I’m new to your channel but I’ll be back… just subscribed 😁
I have the Axiom 61 and bought it to go along with my Proteus 2000… another old-school sound module :-)
I dig old gear that can be reused years later… I am anti “planned obsolescence” minded and my fully functional Digi002 rack is a prime example of good gear that technology has moved past in order to sell more hardware…it’s a shame really.
Anyhow, forgive me if you’ve already featured the M-Audio Ozonic-37 controller/audio interface and I haven’t seen it yet. But if you could get your hands on one of those I’d like to see the demo. I thought that it was the cat meow when it first came out back in the early 2000s…FireWire, mic input w/preamp, and joystick (sound panning?), etc. Just seemed like a cool little controller that could do so many things at once, yet it has vanished into history?
Thanks man! Keep up the good work…I’ll be checking back in ;)
I had one of those years back! It was amazing! I really wish they would bring it back...I’m looking to try to find another one soon
I still have mine. It's beat up now with missing knobs
I have the Axiom 49 with the screen on the left from over 12 years ago! Having trouble getting the fader and rotary presets to work with Ableton 11. It used to be plug and play with presets 18,19,20 on the controller..Anybody have luck with this?
It had an Axiom with number buttons on the left side (might have been the mk 1; not sure)... I think they made that version with the number buttons, then removed the buttons in the mk 2... Back in the days I had an Oxygen 49 mk1 (the grey one) then the axiom line came out, wanted one but couldn't afford it at the time. Lol
Same! Lol sep I had the gray keystation...😂
I can not find a driver update for windows 10. How can you run this?
Man til this day I still use mine and it's still 💯💯💯
With new Mac os and logic?
does it work with ableton live 10?
@@Thehomerecker I have a older imac running lion with Protools 8 le
Aftertouch?
Just copped my first “real” midi controller it’s an axiom 25! great video!
This was a good one for real, I really wanted to get the 61 key version can’t find one tho.
Perfect for backline
@john mike Hi John, I want to buy my first keyboard not a pianist per se, confused between keystation 49 mk3 and launchkey 49 mk3, which one should I get considering just the keybed feel, please help
I still have mine, I was talked into by an employee at guitar center. I almost sold it but I chose not to. I used it with reasons. Need to get back using it it’s just collecting dust lol
Should I buy this for my 15 year old son. He's trying to upgrade his keyboard skills. I have someone whose selling the exact audio for $50?
Not a bad deal at all
any chance of one these older keyboards working with an ipad?
It should work fine with the newer ones...the older you will need a powered USB hub
I still have my Axiom 61 and use it for quick song ideas rather than going to my 88 key Korg Krome.
John Mike, have you tried the famous E electric Rhodes piano by orange tree samples?
Not yet! Hopefully soon!
I see these all the time for under $100. I've been considering the Nektar t4, but this looks intriguing.
Still have mine
Please do one video about the impulse 49
Does this work with reaper do you know?
Yes.
HEY BROTHER CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET MY PADS TO WORK ON MY M-AUDIO AXIOM 49 NO RESPONSE WHEN I TAP ON THE PADS THEY WORK THE DAY BEFORE I BELIEVE I TOUCH A BOTTOM AN TN TURN THEM OFF BUT NEED TO TURN BACK ON
Fantastic Review! Irijule TheoryBoard.
Great video!!
I'd love to see you do the Novation Impulse 😊😊
I have one, but I hate how the plastic keys sound.
again great video, love this tb series
What is your favorite: Novation KK S49, M-audio hammer 88, studio logic 88? Keybed best also for a cheap 49er?
Suggestion if you haven't done: Roland A-49 but they still sell it
out of that list...StudioLogic...Best 49 keybed M-Audio Keystation 49es
@@Johnmike and overall? Checking always all your video comments to find an answer to your top3:D highly value your reviews
Still using this same controller today lol
Not gonna lie I think M-Audio is still king of midi controllers till this day
Lots of user reviews commenting on the low built quality of the newer models and that their knobs, faders etc break after a few months.
Just got another one off mercari after 11 years after selling mine to go with my old ableton 8
some of them inclued one kind of an ableton live license and printed manual but everything is quite on the internet
I just bought one instead of novation launchkey mk3... Much better keybed and has everything i need for in a controller. All the note/scale/chord functionality i can get out of ableton and plugins like scaler. Has much better connectivity then more recent keyboards.
i have a axiom pro 61 I love it I also have a roland A90-ex and its epic controller too. paired with reason EPIC
Just got one for 60 bucks, now I just need to know how to use it lol (speaking of the functions)
I have the 61 key. It came with Ableton LT
New to your channel-love your videos! I'm looking at getting a midi keyboard, my budget is around £100 (till I can afford something more high end). I'm also a piano player so the playability/expression of the keys is really important to me. What would you recommend?
Welcome! Hard for around that price range...but I would check out the M-audio Keystation 49 and the Nektar SE49
@@Johnmike Thank you so much! Really appreciate your recommendations :-)
I would’ve been hear earlier but I couldn’t because I was watching a John Mike video.
Lol
I had it cool but the usb port wasn't reliable (deconnection, random values sent)