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USER GUIDE (ENGLISH)
Box Contents
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Axiom AIR 25
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User Guide
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Ableton Live Lite DVD
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Safety & Warranty Manual
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USB cable
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the support section of the
M-Audio website:
m-audio.com/support
.
Important!
Essential Downloads
Windows users:
Visit
m-audio.com/axiomair25
to download the additional drivers for your Axiom AIR to enable
HyperControl to work properly (see below). These drivers also let you use your Axiom AIR with more than one
application simultaneously and/or in conjunction with other class-compliant USB devices with audio capabilities.
Mac users:
You do not need to install any Mac-specific drivers.
HyperControl Installations
Rather than assigning parameters one by one, activating Axiom AIR's HyperControl Mode automatically maps its
controls to many of the most frequently used digital audio workstation (DAW) features and settings. When used with a
supported DAW, you can control the transport, mixing controls (faders and panning) and virtual instrument or signal
processing plug-in parameters. You can also switch between HyperControl and custom MIDI operation on the fly to
match your particular needs.
To enable HyperControl with your Axiom AIR, you need to install some additional software, including the Hypercontrol
"personality" for your specific DAW. Visit
m-audio.com/hypercontrol
for a current list of DAWs that support
HyperControl.
Also, see the
section of this manual for more information.
Additional Installations
We also highly recommend installing the following software applications:
Ableton Live Lite:
We've included Ableton Live Lite with your Axiom AIR so you can get started making music with
professional software right out of the box. Insert the DVD into your computer's DVD drive, open the "setup"
application or
.exe
(Windows) or
.mpkg
file (Mac), and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Also, visit
ableton.com
to check for any available software updates.
Ignite (airmusictech.com/getignite):
We recommend downloading Ignite, a music creation tool designed by AIR
Music Technology to be easiest way to capture, build, and share musical ideas. Ignite works well on its own or as a
writing companion to the production capabilities of your DAW. Axiom AIR's controls are fully integrated with Ignite,
providing easy control of common tasks like preset selection, parameter control, and interface navigation. See the
section of this manual for more information.
Quick Start
1.
Use the included USB cable to connect your Axiom
AIR to an available USB port on your computer. (If
you are connecting to a USB hub, ensure that it is a
powered hub.) When connected properly, and when
your computer is on, power Axiom AIR on using the
power switch on its rear panel. Its buttons, fader
button, knobs, trigger pads, and LCD will illuminate.
2.
Open your digital audio workstation (DAW).
3.
You may need to open your DAW's Preferences and select your Axiom AIR as the control surface or device.
See your software's documentation for more information.
Windows users:
Visit
m-audio.com/axiomair25
and download the Axiom AIR drivers to enable
HyperControl to work properly. (Please see the
Essential Downloads
section above.)
