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6.

Directional Control Buttons:

 You can use these buttons in HyperControl Mode for 

various navigational functions, depending on your DAW software. You can also assign 
them to output standard MIDI messages.  
 

7.

Transport Controls:

 These buttons control standard transport functions in DAW software 

(stop, play, and record). When a HyperControl-enabled DAW is running, these buttons 
automatically map to those functions (or their closest alternatives). You can also map 
these buttons to a variety of MIDI messages.  
 

8.

Knob Controls:

 You can use these eight knobs to send standard MIDI messages or to 

take control of volume, pan, and plug-in parameters in HyperControl Mode (depending on 
the setting of the HyperControl Mode button).  
 

9.

HyperControl Mode Button:

 This button cycles your Axiom between the following four 

control modes: 

•

HyperControl Volume Mode:

 The knobs will control volume levels for the currently 

selected bank of tracks. The Directional buttons, Transport controls, and Trigger 
Pads work in HyperControl Mode, with functions depending on the HyperControl 
implementation in your DAW. When this mode is selected, the Volume LED is lit.  

•

HyperControl Pan Mode:

 The knobs will control panning values for the currently 

selected bank of tracks. The Directional buttons, Transport controls, and Trigger 
Pads work in HyperControl Mode, with functions depending on the HyperControl 
implementation in your DAW. When this mode is selected, the Pan LED is lit.  

•

HyperControl Inst/FX Mode:

 The knobs will control parameters in the currently 

selected instrument or effects plug-in. The Directional buttons, Transport controls, 
and Trigger Pads work in HyperControl Mode, with functions depending on the 
HyperControl implementation in your DAW. When this mode is selected, the Inst/FX 
LED is lit.  

•

MIDI Mode:

 All Axiom controls send MIDI messages as assigned by the user. This 

Mode is selected when none of the HyperControl mode LEDs are lit. (If you are not 
using a HyperControl-supported program, this button will be disabled since MIDI 
Mode will be the only mode available.) 

10.

Trigger Pads:

 These velocity-sensitive trigger pads are perfect for composing drum parts 

or triggering samples in a live setting.  
 

11.

Pad Bank Button: 

This button switches the trigger pads between two assignable banks of 

MIDI notes.  
 

12.

USB Port:

 When Axiom is connected to a computer via USB, this USB connection powers 

Axiom and transmits MIDI data to and from the computer.  
 

13.

Kensington

® 

Security Slot:

 This connector is compatible with standard laptop-style 

Kensington security cables for theft protection.