Instrument o’ the Week: Axis 64 Harmonic Keyboard Midi Controller

Hello, my friends. It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means:

INSTRUMENT - OF - THE WEEK

This week we have information on the Axis 64 Midi Controller from C-thru-music. The keyboard on this controller is unique. The surface is covered with 192 keys that play 64 different notes. The keys are arranged in such a way that practically forces you to greatness. You better save up now if you want one, because they are custom made to order and the economy is not getting any better.

Full Spec after the break.

Range     : 64 notes *
Keyboard  : 3 instances of each note. 192 keys in one surface.
Weight    : 6.25 Kg
Width     : 504 mm
Depth     : 318 mm
Height    :  78 mm 

* In Split or Layer mode the whole MIDI range.

Power Requirement 9-18vdc at 300mA
Power Adapter (supplied) suitable for USA/EU/UK. 

Output : 1 x MIDI Out

Panel:
2x24 character back lit LCD
1 green LED (Sending MIDI/interrupt)
1 red LED (power on/processing)
8 preset keys (config. storage)
4 Cursor keys (Left-Tab(previous),Right-Tab(next),Up+,Down-)
3 Mode/Page keys
1 Programmable Panic! button

Onboard controls:
"Pitch Wheel" (self centring)
"Mod Wheel"   (non-self centring)
2 rotary controls

Inputs for:
2 Pedal or footswitch controls

PC Interface:
USB (for firmware upgrades)

Calibration:
Move control to minimum and maximum limits, back to centre,
press + key to confirm.

Control Assignments:
You may assign any control to Pitchbend, Modulation, Aftertouch,
Portamento, or any other MIDI controller.

Spec Information

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