Home » Support » Knowledge Base » Knowledge Base

Knowledge Base

What software supports DirectLink with Axiom (2nd gen) keyboards?
Text size [-] [+]

The latest M-Audio Axiom (2nd gen) MIDI controllers feature DirectLink mode, which automatically maps onboard controls to common DAW functions including transport, mixer, track pan and instrument plug-in parameters.  See below for a list of audio software currently compatible with DirectLink.

Please check back for updates on additional DAW compatibility.

 

Supported DAWs

  • Ableton Live 8.1.4 and higher
  • Apple GarageBand '09 & '11
  • Apple Logic Pro 9.1*
  • Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.4 and higher**
  • Pro Tools LE 8.0.4 and higher**
  • Pro Tools MP9
  • Pro Tools 9
  • Pro Tools 10
  • Propellerhead Reason 4.x
  • Propellerhead Reason 5.0.1
  • Propellerhead Reason 6***
  • Propellerhead Record 1.x
  • Propellerhead Record 1.5.1
  • Steinberg Cubase 5.5.3****
  • Steinberg Cubase 6.0.5****


* Logic Express does not go through the qualification process
** Note: An updated DirectLink control surface personality file is availbale for Pro Tools 8.0.5.  These fixes are already included in the latest versions of Pro Tools 9 and 10.  Pro Tools 8.0.5 users should click here to download this update.
*** DirectLink is built into Reason 6, there are no additional files to install.
**** Only the full version of Cubase is supported; other versions such as Cubase Studio, Essential, LE, and Nuendo do not go through the qualification process. 


Download DirectLink Control Surface Personality Files and Axiom Instrument Maps from our drivers/updates page.  Note that DirectLink is only compatible with the Axiom (2nd gen) keyboards; it does not support the original Axiom series keyboards.


For instructions on configuring and using DirectLink with your DAW, please see:

 

Q: What about applications not currently supported by DirectLink?  Can I still use the Axiom (2nd gen) keyboards with these applications?

A: The Axiom (2nd gen) keyboards can be used with virtually any application that supports MIDI (MME & Mac OS X Core MIDI).  Most DAW applications that are not directly supported by DirectLink allow mapping of the Axiom top panel controls by using the software’s MIDI Learn function.  Refer to the documentation provided with the DAW software for more information about its MIDI learn capabilities.

If your software does not support DirectLink or MIDI learn, it may be possible to control it manually by assigning the buttons, knobs and sliders of your Axiom (2nd gen) keyboard to the MIDI CC numbers for various software parameters.  For a list of such parameters and the corresponding MIDI CC's, please refer to the documentation provided with the DAW software.  For further information on programming the Axiom (2nd gen) keyboard to send these messages, please refer to the Axiom User Guide.