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M-Audio Axiom Pro series ü Secondary
USB Keyboard Controllers with accent on CONTROL ü Tertiary
The latest controller keyboards from M-Audio trol over your DAW soft- lers set a new standard for Pro Tools keyboard
are an ideal addition to your digital audio ware. Thanks to M-Audio control. The HyperControl technology puts instant
workstation (DAW). In a multi-station lab HyperControl technology, access to all of your Pro Tools parameters at your
we would generally recommend using a simpler your Axiom Pro controller fingertips—including mixing, individual track
controller such as the KeyStudio or Sono series. will automatically map to functionality, and seamless control of virtual instru-
These controllers also include an in-built audio commonly used parameters ments such as Xpand!, Strike and Hybrid.
interface, which is important when connecting of popular software instru-
directly to a computer. But in the case of a DAW, ments and digital audio Complete MIDI control
the audio interface is usually a multi-channel, workstations including Axiom Pro has an amazing array of MIDI-assign-
stand-alone piece of equipment. Control over your Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar, able controls… a total of 65 on the 61 note model.
software, in particular virtual instruments, is gained Logic and Reason* sys- Velocity-sensitive trigger pads** integrate M-
via your controller keyboard. Using a keyboard to tems. HyperControl updates the virtual instrument Audio Trigger Finger technology for laying down
manipulate the software as opposed to the QW- or track parameter mappings of each control in real rhythm tracks or triggering loops and samples.
ERTY keyboard and mouse, results in a far more time as you sequence ... it doesn’t get any easier. Smoothly control parameters like filters, EQ and
productive workflow as many parameters can be panning with the rotary encoder knobs. The 40mm
controlled instantly and simultaneously. And this, in Transport Controls sliders (each with its own fully assignable button)
turn, results in a more engaging experience. The six dedicated transport buttons on the Axiom feature auto-mute to prevent jumping…ideal for
Pro give you immediate hands-on access to all of controlling mixes, virtual organ drawbars and more.
HyperControl your software’s playback and recording controls. The keyboard’s extensive controllers also include
The M-Audio Axiom Pro is available in 25, 49 and Unlike other all-or-nothing systems, Axiom Pro fully assignable buttons in the keypad arrangement,
61 note models and is perfect for taking total con- also features a transport-only mode. This option lets a data/octave button, pitch bend and mod wheels,
you access DAW transports and track navigation aftertouch, and dual assignable pedal jacks. In addi-
via HyperControl technology, while creating and tion to USB connectivity, you’ll also find traditional
controlling your own custom MIDI assignments for MIDI In and MIDI Out ports for connecting exter-
the trigger pads, buttons, sliders and encoders. nal MIDI devices.
Pro Tools Control *Reason Adaptive (plugin)
With Pro Tools software being used more in **Trigger Pads included on 49 and 61 note models only.
schools, the synergy between it and the Axiom Pro
is a great benefit. Whether you are working on a Contact Music EDnet for more details
Pro Tools M-Powered™, Pro Tools LE® or Pro Ph 1300 723 700
Tools|HD® system, the Axiom Pro MIDI control-
Email: info@musicednet.com.
Auralia & Musition updates ... V4.04 ü Middle school
ü Secondary
A host of new and enhanced features ü Tertiary
In March 2010 Rising Software released V4 position indicator and playing back entire multiple Tests can now be ‘locked’ by an Administrator, so
of their acclaimed aural and theory training part examples is now much easier…. Simply posi- that they can’t be modified when a student imports
programs Auralia and Musition. For the first tion the cursor over any bar line or between the it for home use. It is also now possible to hide Ris-
time both programs were available for both Mac parts. ing Software tests on the Administration screen.
and Windows and this also marked a huge leap for- Sound As well as the overall improved layout of all
ward in content and administrative features. Since It is now possible to select your wave output device reports, they now show any parameters such as date
March, there have been over 250 changes… adding range, class, user selection, on the first page of the
new features, fixing minor problems and generally from within Auralia and Musition, making it much report and there is finally CSV export available for
polishing the products even further. all reports via a new button on the report preview.
easier to solve no sound issues. Tapping latency
is also now adjustable in the Administration >
Sound and Pictures > Playback menu.
Syllabus Contact Music EDnet for more details
There is now a completely new Jazz Syllabus, Administration
including Courses and Tests… ideal for the many Perhaps the most under used aspect of Auralia and FREE upgrades
secondary schools that offer a Jazz focus in their Musition are the Administration features. This may
curriculum. Rhythm terminology has been im- take a little time at the outset to setup, but once Registered users of Auralia V4 and/or
proved throughout all syllabus level descriptions, configured will save you enormous amounts of Musition V4 (schools and individuals) can
terms, concepts etc. with dual terminology such time in marking and general record keeping. Both upgrade to V4.04 by downloading the update.
as ‘crochet/quarter note’ now eliminated and the programs can share the same database and student Go to www.musicednet.com/downloads and
preferred terminology being displayed according to details can be imported simply by using a .CSV scroll down to Auralia and/or Musition.
default syllabus setting for the current user’s class. data file. And there have been some recent improve-
Topics ments on the Admin side of things too. Network users
There have been some minor tweaks to ‘Topics’ If you are running Auralia or Musition in a net-
including improved feedback to Jazz Chord Pro- Importantly, Syllabuses can now be ‘locked’, ensur- worked (Lab Pack or Multi User) environment,
gressions and Pulse Tapping, as well as improved ing that they aren’t changed by students when they and have a shared database, you will also
notation labelling on response screen in many are imported. When importing a syllabus, Auralia need to upgrade the database that exists on
topics. will now try to replace an existing syllabus of the your server. Download the database upgrade
same name if possible. Any existing results and utility at ...
Lessons linked tests will be kept, unless levels have been www.risingsoftware.com/downloads/network
When playing notation there is now a playback completely deleted or replaced.
