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USER GUIDE (ENGLISH) 

Box Contents 

 
Axiom AIR Mini 32; mini-USB cable; User Guide; Safety & Warranty Manual 
 

Support 

 
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the support 
section of the M-Audio website: 

m-audio.com/support

.  

Quick Start 

MIDI IN

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MIDI OUT

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USB

 
1.

Use the included USB cable to connect your Axiom 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, Axiom's Sustain, Edit, and Octave buttons will illuminate. 

2.

Open your digital audio workstation (DAW). 

3.

You may need to open your DAW's Preferences and select your Axiom as the control surface or 
device. See your software's documentation for more information. 

Recommended Downloads 

 
To get the most out of your Axiom, we recommend downloading and installing the following files from their 
respective websites: 

•

Ignite (airmusictech.com/download_ignite):

 Ignite is a music creation tool designed 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's controls are fully integrated with Ignite, providing 
easy control of common tasks like preset selection, parameter control, and interface navigation. See 
the "Controlling Ignite" section of this manual for more information. 

•

HyperControl personalities (m-audio.com/support):

 HyperControl offers fast, easy, automatic 

mapping of the Axiom A.I.R. Mini 32’s buttons and knobs to many frequently used software features 
and settings. When used with a supported DAW application, you can control the transport, mixing 
controls (faders and panning) and virtual instrument or signal processing plug-in parameters. 
Furthermore, you can switch between HyperControl and custom MIDI operation on the fly to match 
your particular needs. To enable HyperControl with your Axiom A.I.R. Mini 32, some applications 
require additional software to be installed. Visit 

m-audio.com/hypercontrol

 for a current list of 

applications that support HyperControl. 

•

Optional Axiom device drivers for Windows (m-audio.com/support): 

These drivers let you use 

your Axiom with more than one application simultaneously and/or in conjunction with other class-
compliant USB devices with audio capabilities. Mac systems do not need these device drivers. 

Monitors 

Computer

Computer 

Headphones

USB Audio Interface 

Setup Scenario 1

Setup Scenario 2