Built with nine fully assignable sliders, eight touch-sensitive velocity pads and 49 semi-weighted keys, the M-Audio Axiom 49 channels all the pragmatic elements of a creative production and pairs them with the creative control needed for crafting great music. Compatible with an array of production programs and providing easy connectivity through a single USB port, this MIDI controller is compact enough to function in any bedroom recorder's home studio while allowing enough functionality to allow for complete creative expression.