Avid Audio Products Guide

Audio Products Guide

Elevate your music. From platinum-selling albums, worldwide concert tours, and blockbuster films to music and movies made at home, Avid® makes the gear that empowers you to unleash your creativity. Check out the latest from our award-winning Pro Tools®, Artist Series, M-Audio®, and Torq® product lines—and see how these industry-leading tools deliver the flexibility and quality to help you elevate your music.

Work the way you want.

Sound incredible.

Avid makes it easy to create professional-sounding music on your Mac or PC. Customize the studio of your dreams by mixing and matching Avid hardware and software with other solutions, or choose one of our complete hardware/software systems—like the Pro Tools + Mbox series or new Pro Tools MP studio bundles—for simple setup and exceptional value.

Our next-generation products are designed to make you sound great. Get unparalleled recording quality, tap into unlimited soundsculpting possibilities, and rock your next gig. From the studio to the stage, you’ll sound incredible with Avid.

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Software and Audio Interfaces

More Pro Tools Options

Pro Tools is the most popular, most widely used audio creation platform on the planet. Nearly every award-winning album, television show, and film was created using Pro Tools. So why is Pro Tools also found in more home and professional studios than any other music creation solution? Simple: Pro Tools empowers you to achieve professional results with minimal effort. ®

If you’re just getting started or only need a streamlined feature set, you may want to choose one of our other easy-to-use Pro Tools solutions—Pro Tools MP and Pro Tools SE. Designed for use with select M-Audio interfaces, Pro Tools MP software provides many of the same features and workflows that make Pro Tools the top choice of today’s audio pros (see page 9 for more information). Thanks to built-in guides and templates, Pro Tools SE software makes it incredibly easy to start creating music (see page 11 to learn more).

Watch the Pro Tools video


Pro Tools

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Be creative using the most comprehensive professional audio production environment • capture your creativity with Pro Tools software’s complete, professional audio recording and MIDI sequencing functionality • fine-tune performances using industry-standard, sample-accurate audio and MIDI editing features • polish your mixes with the most advanced mix engine trusted by professionals around the world

Sound incredible with the world’s best-sounding audio software • work with the highest standards, recording and mixing up to 24-bit/192 kHz • take advantage of more creative options with over 70 professional effects processing plug-ins and best-in-class virtual instruments • ensure your mixes sound amazing with Automatic Delay Compensation

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Enjoy the flexibility of working the way you want • use Pro Tools software with your favorite Avid or third-party hardware interface—or with none at all • collaborate with others more easily thanks to built-in OMF/ AAF/MXF support and MP3 export for easy session and file interchange • enjoy new options for hands-on control of your mixes with added EUCON support—opening up access to some of the best audio software controllers

Pro Tools is the most versatile recording, editing, and sequencing tool on the market today.

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—Dann Huff (producer/guitarist; Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson)

Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack Supersize your sound with the Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack, the ultimate virtual instrument collection for Pro Tools. This specially priced package features the latest versions of all five best-in-class Avid instruments. It also includes a huge 55 GB collection of samples, loops, and sound generators, enabling you to create rich and compelling music, with practically every musical instrument imaginable at your fingertips.

Learn more at avid.com/protools

It’s amazing.

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–Andrew Scheps (mixer/producer; U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Includes: Strike®—mind-blowing virtual drummer

Watch Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack video

Velvet®—incredible vintage electric pianos Structure®—professional sampler workstation Transfuser®—insane beat and loop creator Hybrid™—high-definition synthesizer

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Learn more at avid.com/protools avid.com

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Pro Tools + Mbox Studio Bundles

Get studio-grade quality and best-in-class performance in your personal studio with the third-generation Mbox® family of personal recording solutions. Designed by the same engineering team behind our topof-the-line Pro Tools|HD systems, Mbox family interfaces boast premium analog signal paths and highperformance converters, delivering sound quality rivaling even the most expensive audio interfaces. Stringent testing standards ensure rock-solid performance and integration with Pro Tools software, while all-new drivers provide near-universal compatibility with your favorite recording software, including Logic, Live, Record, Reason, Fruity Loops, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, Digital Performer, and more.

For the ultimate value, check out the Pro Tools + Mbox series of powerful hardware/software systems. These bundles combine the best of both worlds at an incredible value: the most advanced and trusted music creation and audio production software on the planet, and a professional-grade hardware interface that delivers best in-class sound quality and performance.


Mbox Series

Mbox Pro • compatible with Pro Tools and popular third-party recording software • 8 x 8 audio I/O (4 mic preamps, line, DI, MIDI, digital connections) • up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution

Mbox Series Buzz

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Mbox • compatible with Pro Tools and popular third-party recording software • 4 x 4 audio I/O (2 mic preamps, line, DI, MIDI, digital connections)

Mbox Pro sounds great. It’s an excellent addition to Mutato Muzika… and perfect for anyone that requires transparent sound quality.

This is a huge improvement, it’s amazing. —Jesse F. Keeler (MSTRKRFT)

—Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo)

The Mbox Pro has been vital for me at home and on the road. The quality of recording it delivers for the cost is pretty much unparalleled.

• up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution

I love my Mbox Pro. It’s a must-have when I’m on the road—for Pro Tools and other recording/sequencing software. —Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park)

—Kelly Pratt (Beirut, Arcade Fire)

• compatible with Pro Tools and popular third-party recording software

It’s not an overstatement to say I was shocked by the quality of the new Mbox Pro and the line overall… These specs are audiophile-quality and very few interfaces meet them.

• 2 x 2 audio I/O (1 mic preamp, line, DI connections)

—Craig Anderton (Keyboard; Mbox Pro received Key Buy Award)

Mbox Mini

If Avid was trying to impress us with the build quality of the Mbox Mini, they succeeded admirably. —Larry Oppenheimer (Gearwire)

The [3rd generation] Mbox is a huge leap forward for the Mbox family. —Mike Hiller (Music Tech)

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Take the Mbox Listening Challenge

Watch the Mbox family video

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Learn more at avid.com/mboxfamily

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The latest Mbox is a polished and well-thought-out product that will appeal to users of Pro Tools and other DAWs alike. —Sam Inglis (Sound On Sound)

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We compared the Mbox Pro against three great-sounding interfaces with similar feature sets—that cost a ton more. Take the listening challenge, get your grade, then share it with your friends. avid.com/mbox-challenge

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Pro Tools MP

Want to get the best results when recording your guitar? Avid offers a lineup of powerful products designed just for guitarists. Whether you’re an analog aficionado who refuses to compromise your tone, or you’re looking for an easy-to-use recording system that doesn’t skimp on features, you’ve come to the right place.

Professional music creation has never been more accessible. Designed for use with select M-Audio® recording interfaces, Pro Tools® MP—the latest version of Pro Tools M-Powered™ software—improves upon the industry-leading features that made it the top choice for music and audio production. Get the software alone for use with your favorite M-Audio interface, or choose one of three hardware/software bundles to get a complete recording solution at an exceptional value.

Pro Tools + Eleven Rack Pro Tools® + Eleven® Rack is the ultimate recording solution and amp emulation system designed for guitar players—featuring Pro Tools software, Eleven Rack hardware, and the Eleven Rack Expansion Pack add-on. Get the ultra-realistic sound and feel of playing through dozens of the world’s greatest guitar and bass rigs—without the expense or hassle. Capture performances using the same pro audio recording software used to create your favorite albums. Then take your tones from the studio to the stage, using Eleven Rack as your standalone amp modeler and signal processor.

Watch the Eleven Rack video

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Pro Tools MP Software

The Eleven Rack is far and away the most realistic and accurate amp modeler I have played. The possibilities are endless and the tones are absolutely pro. —Mark Morton (guitarist; Lamb of God)

avid.com/video-elevenrack

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If I had my eyes closed I wouldn’t be able to tell if I was playing through one of my vintage amps or the Eleven Rack. It’s the best amp modeler I’ve heard yet. —Brent Mason (guitarist; George Strait, Shania Twain)

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Pro Tools MP software delivers 48-track mono or stereo audio recording, editing, and mixing with up to 24-bit/96 kHz fidelity. You can shape sounds and add effects with over 70 included plug-ins, compose music with full MIDI and score notation tools, get greatsounding, phase-accurate mixes with Automatic Delay Compensation, and much more. Pro Tools MP also makes it easy to collaborate with other Pro Tools users in studios around the world.

Eleven

Pro Tools MP Studio Bundles

Eleven is a powerful plug-in that sets a new standard for recording guitar amp sounds. Developed using an innovative tone cloning technique, Eleven gives you instant access to an amazing collection of sounds based on classic Fender®, VOX®, Marshall®, Mesa/Boogie®, and Soldano amplifiers*—all right in your Pro Tools rig. Simply call up a preset to immediately re-create a hit-making guitar tone, or design your own sound by mixing and matching amps, cabinets, and mic models.

Get everything you need to transform your ideas into professional-quality music with our Pro Tools MP studio bundles. Pro Tools MP software puts studio-standard recording, editing, and mixing features at your fingertips—while M-Audio recording interfaces make it easy to connect and capture multiple sources with pristine audio fidelity. With a Pro Tools MP studio bundle, you’ll enjoy incredible sound quality, rock-solid performance, and the industry-leading creative toolset—at an unbeatable value.


Guitar Recording

* Eleven LE is not connected with, or approved or endorsed by, the owners of the Fender®, Marshall®, Mesa/ Boogie®, Soldano, and VOX®names. These names are used solely to identify the guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets, loudspeakers, and microphones emulated by the Eleven LE plug-in.

Eleven Rack Expansion Pack Add more power and versatility to the award-winning Eleven Rack guitar recording and signal processing system with the Eleven Rack Expansion Pack. This software add-on option delivers an assortment of new guitar amp and effects emulations to change up your tone, plus bass guitar amp/cabinet models and vocal channel strip effects—transforming Eleven Rack into a powerful bass rig and vocal studio too.

Learn more at avid.com/guitar

Pro Tools MP + Fast Track C600

Pro Tools MP + Fast Track C400

Pro Tools MP + MobilePre

• includes Pro Tools MP software and Fast Track C600 audio interface

• includes Pro Tools MP software and Fast Track C400 audio interface

• includes Pro Tools MP software and MobilePre audio interface

• connect and record up to six sources simultaneously

• connect and record up to four sources simultaneously

• connect and record up to two sources simultaneously




Learn more at avid.com/protoolsmp

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M-Audio® interfaces come in a variety of sizes and configurations to fit every need, from larger multi-channel configurations to mobile setups designed for discerning musicians and producers on the go. They deliver the features and flexibility you need, along with sound quality specs that surpass interfaces costing much more. You also get compatibility with most popular PC and Mac audio creation software—including Pro Tools®.

Fast Track Series The original, bestselling* M-Audio Fast Track® recording interfaces set the standard for quality and ease of use. The latest generation continues this legacy, making it even simpler to transform your ideas into professional-quality music. The included Pro Tools® SE software enables you to start making music right out of the box.

Fast Track • 2 x 2 audio I/O

Fast Track C400

• phantom-powered XLR microphone input

• 4 x 6 I/O at 24-bit/96 kHz fidelity • assignable Multi button


M-Audio Interfaces

• built-in monitor management system • onboard DSP for reverb and delay effects

Fast Track C600

Watch the C-Series video

• 6 x 8 I/O at 24-bit/96 kHz fidelity

Fast Track Ultra 8R

• assignable Multi button and transport controls • built-in monitor management system • onboard DSP for reverb and delay effects

• 8 x 8 simultaneous I/O • 8 Octane-based preamps

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• rackmount design

MobilePre ProFire Series ProFire™ series interfaces feature FireWire connectivity, premium digital converters, and high-resolution, 24-bit/192 kHz audio throughout the signal path. Award-winning Octane™ preamp technology delivers clean, transparent sound with low noise and exceptional headroom. Other features include flexible onboard DSP mixing, JetPLL jitter-elimination technology, a user-assignable master volume knob, MIDI, S/PDIF, and dual headphone outputs.

ProFire 2626 • 26 x 26 simultaneous analog/ digital I/O • 8 Octane-based preamps for pristine sound

The MobilePre turns your Mac or PC computer into a powerful music recording and production studio. Building on the success of the bestselling MobilePre USB, this next-generation audio interface makes it easy to record guitar, vocals, keyboard, and more with pristine sound quality. The included Pro Tools SE software enables you to start making music right out of the box.

• doubles as 8-channel mic pre and A/D-D/A converter

ProFire 610

Pro Tools SE

• 6 x 10 simultaneous analog/ digital I/O

Included with select M-Audio interfaces, Pro Tools SE recording software lets you create pro-sounding music with up to 24 audio and virtual instrument tracks. Get started quickly and easily with integrated learning tools, a wide array of templates, and a huge audio loop library. Pro Tools SE also delivers professional effects, as well as composing and editing tools, to make your performances sound great.

• 2 Octane-based preamps for pristine sound • doubles as 2-channel mic pre and A/D-D/A converter • bus powered * Source: MI SalesTrak® reports (January 2008 – January 2011).

Learn more at m-audio.com/interfaces


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Good

Pro Tools SE systems

provide the easiest, most affordable entry to the world of Pro Tools.

Better High-value, high-quality solutions. Get the best value with a Pro Tools MP bundle.

Best Premium, studio-grade solutions. Get the best value with a Pro Tools bundle.

Simultaneous Simultaneous I/O Analog I/O

Other I/O

PreMax amps Resolution

Product

Type

Avid Recording Studio

USB 1.1

2x2

2x2

—

1

24-bit/ 48 kHz

Avid KeyStudio

USB 1.1

2x2

2x2

—

1

16-bit/ 44.1 kHz

Avid Vocal Studio

USB 1.1

1x2

1x2

—

—

16-bit/ 48 kHz

Fast Track

USB 1.1

2x2

2x2

—

1

24-bit/ 48 kHz

Pro Tools MP + MobilePre MobilePre

USB 1.1

2x2

2x2

—

2

24-bit/ 48 kHz

Pro Tools MP + Fast Track C400 Fast Track C400

USB 2.0

4x6

2x4

S/PDIF, MIDI

2

24-bit/ 96 kHz

Pro Tools MP + Fast Track C600 Fast Track C600

USB 2.0

6x8

4x6

S/PDIF, MIDI

4

24-bit/ 96 kHz

Fast Track Ultra 8R

USB 2.0

8x8

8x8

S/PDIF, MIDI

8

24-bit/ 96 kHz

ProFire 610

FireWire

6 x 10

6 x 10

S/PDIF, MIDI

2

24-bit/ 192 kHz

8

24-bit/ 192 kHz

ProFire 2626

FireWire

26 x 26

8x8

S/PDIF, ADAT, MIDI, Word clock

Pro Tools + Mbox Mini Mbox Mini

USB 1.1

2x2

2x2

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1

24-bit/ 48 kHz

Pro Tools + Mbox Mbox

USB 2.0

4x4

2x2

S/PDIF, MIDI

2

24-bit/ 96 kHz

Pro Tools + Mbox Pro Mbox Pro

FireWire

8x8

6x6

S/PDIF, MIDI

4

24-bit/ 192 kHz

Pro Tools + Eleven Rack

USB 2.0

8x8

6x6

AES, S/PDIF, MIDI

1

24-bit/ 96 kHz

When it comes to composition and notation, top composers, arrangers, copyists, publishers, instrumentalists, teachers, and students trust Avid. Our intuitive solutions make it easy to create beautiful scores quickly, publish and sell your music, and even practice and perform on the go.

Sibelius Sibelius 7 is the fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music. Sophisticated enough to meet the demands of the world’s top professional composers, arrangers, and publishers, yet simple enough for beginners and students, Sibelius is the world leader in music notation software. Featuring a brand-new, task-oriented user interface, professional-quality sampled sound library, full MusicXML interchange support, and advanced typography and graphics support, Sibelius 7 is even more versatile than ever before.

Sibelius First

Music Composition and Notation Software

Music Composition and Notation Software

Recording Solutions Comparison Chart

If you feel more comfortable with a guitar or keyboard than the intricacies of musical notation, Sibelius® First software is for you. The program features easy-to-use templates and plug-ins that help you create lead sheets, guitar tablature, and complete scores. Simply play your MIDI keyboard or MIDI guitar—or use your computer mouse and keyboard—and Sibelius First turns your music into notes and chord symbols.

Buy Avid Scorch on iPad 2

Scorch

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Transform your iPad mobile device into an interactive music stand, score library, and sheet music store with the Avid® Scorch® app. Viewing your Sibelius and Sibelius First scores is just the beginning—you can also purchase new scores in the integrated store, easily learn songs or adapt them to your instrument, give a great performance using Music Stand mode, and more.


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Control Surfaces

Venom The M-Audio® Venom® 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital

Take control of your favorite audio and video software with the Artist Series—high-quality control surfaces that provide deep, integrated, hands-on control. Artist Series controllers deliver best-in-class industrial design, highly responsive feel, and extensive functionality to free you from the tedium of working with a mouse and keyboard. They also feature EUCON™ (Extended User Control), a high-speed open control protocol that provides a tightly connected “software as hardware” experience with Pro Tools 9 and greater, as well as many other software applications.

processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from subtle to downright nasty. Perform bass lines and leads with a 49-note, full-size keybed. Easily tweak parameters from the top-panel interface, or explore endless possibilities with the included software

Keyboards

Artist Series Control Surfaces

editor. You can also use Venom as an audio interface with software including Pro Tools®.

Artist Control Get deep, hands-on control of your favorite audio and video applications with Artist Control—a compact control surface with unmatched integration and programmability that acts and feels like a physical extension of your software. Artist Control accelerates and enhances your workflow with functionality far beyond what a mouse and keyboard can provide—and lets you focus on being creative.

Artist Mix Elevate your mixing with Artist Mix, a sleek control surface that gives you the feel and deep software integration of a professional console at a more affordable price. Artist Mix delivers fast access to a variety of software functions right from the surface. You can adjust audio levels, plug-in parameters, panning, automation modes, and much more—with excellent visual feedback—all in a compact footprint.

Venom Features • 49-key, full-size, synth-action keyboard • 12-voice polyphony • 3 oscillators per voice

Vyzex Venom software editor

• ring modulation

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The Artist Series has completely changed the way I work and undoubtedly raised my game to a new level. —Chris Cox (producer/remixer/DJ; Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Big Boi)

Artist Transport Experience a new level of control with Artist Transport—a compact media controller that enables you to quickly navigate and edit projects with just one hand. You get the features and tactile feel of a high-end console transport section in a more affordable, portable solution that’s ideal for laptop use.

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• tube-style saturation • 6 resonant filter types • 512 onboard Single patches • 256 onboard Multi (layered) patches

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Venom is deep without being overwhelming. —Francis Prève (producer/remixer/sound designer)

• onboard effects

You created a monster! All hail Venom!

• classic arpeggiator

—The Crystal Method

• built-in USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface

A sound that can get ear-shatteringly, gut-wrenchingly huge.

• includes Vyzex Venom software editor

—Electronic Musician Watch the Venom video

They’ve turned Jason Bourne into a synth; it’s dangerous, sexy and unforgettable. —AIR Users Blog

m-audio.com/video-venom

The Venom is a good deal more synth than meets the eye, so be careful—this baby bites. —MusicRadar

Learn more at avid.com/artist-series

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Learn more at m-audio.com/venom

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Keyboards

Axiom Pro Series

Starting with the groundbreaking Oxygen8—the first-ever 25-note USB keyboard controller— innovative, road-worthy M-Audio® products led the mobile studio revolution. Today, M-Audio keyboards stay ahead of the pack with features that make production and performance a breeze— from automatic MIDI mapping to best-in-class keybed design. With a variety of options, it’s easy to find the one that’s right for you. (Compare all keyboards on page 19.)

The top-of-the line Axiom Pro series delivers unmatched playability, intuitive operation, and deep DAW integration thanks to premium TruTouch™ action, proprietary HyperControl® MIDI mapping technology, and other cutting-edge features. HyperControl automatically maps the keyboard’s controls to commonly accessed parameters in digital audio workstations including Pro Tools®, Cubase, Logic, Reason, and Live. The constant two-way link with your music software means the keyboard’s controls and graphic LCD are always in sync with your software’s active parameters. Tweak plug-in settings, record new parts, create your mix, and navigate your sessions, all from the Axiom Pro— without having to switch back and forth between your controller and computer keyboard.

Axiom Pro 25

Axiom Pro 49

• 25 TruTouch semi-weighted, professional-action keys

• 49 TruTouch semi-weighted, professional-action keys

Axiom 25

Watch the Axiom Pro series video

• 8 knobs, 8 pads, transport

• 9 sliders, 9 buttons, 8 knobs, 8 pads, keypad, transport

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Axiom Pro 61 • 61 TruTouch semi-weighted, professional-action keys

The Axiom Pro’s features and performance make it a world-leading MIDI keyboard. —Keyboard

Keyboards

Keyboards

m-audio.com/video-axiompro

• 9 sliders, 9 buttons, 8 knobs, 8 pads, keypad, transport

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• 25 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys • 1 slider, 8 knobs, 8 pads, transport

Axiom Series The second-generation M-Audio® Axiom® controller series delivers everything you need to maximize your production power and live performance. The semiweighted keybed offers a musical playing experience—while the pads, encoder knobs, and buttons provide complete hands-on control. DirectLink mode* automatically maps the controls to transport, mixer, track pan, and virtual instrument parameters—no complicated setup required.

Axiom 61

Axiom 49 • 49 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys • 9 sliders, 9 buttons, 8 knobs, 8 pads, transport

• 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys • 9 sliders, 9 buttons, 8 knobs, 8 pads, transport

Oxygen Series

Oxygen 88

M-Audio® Oxygen controllers deliver next-generation functionality from the leading innovator in mobile music technology. The keyboards feature a variety of assignable controls, plus dedicated transport and track select buttons. DirectLink mode automatically maps these controls to common music software functions* including transport, mixer, track pan, and plug-in parameters—no complicated setup required. A sleek design completes a mobile keyboard line that’s perfect for both production and performance.

Watch the Oxygen series video

Oxygen 25

• 25 velocity-sensitive keys • 1 slider, 8 knobs, transport m-audio.com/video-oxygen

Learn more at m-audio.com/keyboard-controllers

• 88 graded hammer-action keys • 9 sliders, 9 buttons, 8 knobs, transport

Oxygen 49 Oxygen 61 • 61 velocity-sensitive keys • 9 sliders, 9 buttons, 8 knobs, transport

• 49 velocity-sensitive keys • 9 sliders, 9 buttons, 8 knobs, transport * For a list of software applications that are compatible with DirectLink, visit www.m-audio.com/directlink.


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Keyboards

Keyboard Controller Comparison Chart

Keystation Series The Keystation series of keyboards makes it easy to start creating computer-based music—simply plug in the USB cable, fire up your music software, and start playing. Each keyboard in the line delivers best-in-class feel—from the ultraportable Keystation Mini 32 to the semi-weighted Keystation 88. To top it all off, built-in controls make it easy to play and program synths, samplers, drum sounds, and more.

Keystation Mini 32

Product Good

• selectable velocity curves

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Watch the Keystation Mini 32 video

m-audio.com/video-keystationmini32

Relative size to keyboards below

I can actually play two-hand parts on the Mini 32! —Steve Ferlazzo (keyboardist; Avril Lavigne)

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USB

25 velocitysensitive keys, 3 fixed velocities, 4 curves

1 slider, 8 knobs, pitch wheel, mod wheel

6

—

DirectLink, 3-digit LED

USB

Oxygen 25

affordable mobile music production with full-sized keys and automatic mapping of controllers to mixers in popular DAWs

49 or 61 velocitysensitive keys, 3 fixed velocities, 4 curves

9 sliders, 8 knobs, pitch wheel, mod wheel

6

—

DirectLink, 3-digit LED

USB

Oxygen 49 Oxygen 61

affordable music production and performance with automatic mapping of controllers to mixers in popular DAWs

getting started 49 velocitymaking computersensitive keys, based music with a variable sensitivity, simple keyboard split, layer

pitch wheel, mod wheel, slider

—

—

—

USB

Keystation 49

8 rotary encoders, 1 slider, pitch wheel, mod wheel, 2 pedals

6

8

DirectLink, LCD, USB, 20 memories MIDI in/ out jacks

Axiom 25

mobile music 25 semi-weighted, production with velocity-sensitive automatic mapping keys, 4 zones, 3 of controllers to fixed velocities, 4 virtual instruments curves and mixers in popular DAWs

6

8

Axiom 49 Axiom 61

music production 49 or 61 semi9 sliders, 8 rotary and performance weighted, velocity- encoders, 9 assignable with automatic sensitive keys, buttons, pitch wheel, mapping of 4 zones, 3 fixed mod wheel, 2 pedals controllers to virtual velocities, 4 curves instruments and mixers in popular DAWs

DirectLink, LCD, USB, 20 memories MIDI in/ out jacks

pitch wheel, mod wheel, volume/control slider, function button

—

—

Keystation 61 Keystation 88

keyboard players 61 or 88 semiwanting to perform weighted, velocityand record with sensitive keys computer-based music software and sounds

8 rotary encoders, keypad, pitch wheel, mod wheel, 2 pedals, (28 assignable controllers total)

6

8

Axiom Pro 25

advanced mobile 25 semi-weighted, music production piano-style keys and programming with aftertouch with automatic, instant control of popular DAWs and virtual instruments

HyperControl, USB, graphic LCD MIDI in/ with dedicated out jacks keypad/buttons, 50 memories

49 or 61 semiweighted, pianostyle keys with aftertouch

9 sliders, 8 rotary encoders, 9 buttons, keypad, pitch wheel, mod wheel, 2 pedals (65 assignable controllers total)

6

8

Axiom Pro 49 Axiom Pro 61

advanced music production, programming, and performance with instant, intimate control of popular DAWs and virtual instruments

HyperControl, USB, graphic LCD MIDI in/ with dedicated out jacks keypad/buttons, 50 memories

88-note graded hammer-action keyboard

8 knobs, 9 sliders, pitch wheel, mod wheel

6

—

Oxygen 88

serious keyboardists wanting piano feel and range in a robust, lightweight DAW/synth controller

Keystation 49 • 49 velocity-sensitive keys • 1 slider, buttons, pitch/ modulation wheels

Keystation 61 • 61 semi-weighted keys • 1 slider, buttons, pitch/ modulation wheels

Best

Sophisticated integration of your music software and controller into a music production and performance powerhouse

Keystation 88 • 88 semi-weighted keys • 1 slider, buttons, pitch/ modulation wheels


MIDI

—

Better

Streamlined computer-based music production and performance on a budget

Transport Trigger Programming Controls Pads —

The touch response is amazing, it plays like a regular keyboard. —James Dewees (keyboardist; My Chemical Romance)

Main Controllers

32 velocity3 buttons, 1 knob, via sensitive lowpitch bend, modulation assignable profile mini keys, buttons selectable velocity

• 4 assignable controls, including 1 knob • works with iPad (iPad Camera Connection Kit required)

Keyboard

ultra-mobile music production with laptop or iPad

Easily get into Keystation Mini making music 32 with the sounds and recording capabilities of your computer or iPad

• 32 velocity-sensitive mini-keys

Ideal for…

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3-digit LED


USB, MIDI out jack

USB

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Studio Monitors

Studio Monitors

Studio Monitors Whether you’re recording, mixing, or mastering, your monitors are your primary source of reference. Accurate monitors let you hear exactly what’s happening in your mixes—and give you the assurance that your music will translate well to other speakers. M-Audio® monitors leverage a decade of monitor engineering expertise to deliver exceptional transparency and sonic definition—allowing you to enjoy marathon mixing sessions with minimal listening fatigue.

BX5 D2 • 70 watts bi-amplified • 5” low-frequency Kevlar drivers • 1” high-frequency drivers

BX D2 Series

“

The M-Audio® BX studio monitor series is trusted by more musicians and recording professionals than any other. Now, the BX D2 monitors extend the bestsellers’ legacy* with an elegant new design that’s more than skin deep. We leveraged high-end technology to extend the frequency response and reveal every detail in your mix. With the BX D2 series, you’ll enjoy the utmost accuracy in an engaging listening experience.

[The BX5 D2 monitors] sound great—open and musical even at low volumes. —Andrew Scheps (producer, mixer; U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers)

My M-Audio monitors are accurate and easy on the ears at a variety of volumes and listening positions, even after 12-hour sessions. –Mark Isham (Academy Award-nominated composer; Crash, A River Runs Through It, Men of Honor, October Sky)

”

BX8 D2 • 130 watts bi-amplified • 8” low-frequency Kevlar drivers • 1.25” high-frequency drivers

SBX10 The SBX10 subwoofer is ideal for any environment requiring accurate low-frequency response down to 20 Hz—perfect for M-Audio BX series monitors. Features include a 10” fiberglass/paper composite driver, 240-watt all-discrete internal amplifier, variable 50-200 Hz crossover, and subwoofer bypass footswitch.

Q40 Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or listening, you can expect sonic accuracy from your M-Audio® Q40 headphones. With professional-grade dynamic drivers and ear cups that completely surround the ears, the Q40 headphones deliver full-range specs with excellent isolation from outside noise. Lightweight construction and comfortable earpads make them ideal for long studio sessions or hours of listening.

* The M-Audio BX5a Deluxe monitors are the best-selling monitors in the United States (Source: MI SalesTrak® reports January 2009 – December 2010).

Learn more at m-audio.com/monitors

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DJ Tools

The Torq® digital DJ line takes you far beyond the limits of traditional DJ systems. Torq software provides quick, seamless compatibility with the M-Audio® Conectiv® and Xponent® DJ hardware—and can also be used with popular third-party DJ devices. With total flexibility and an industry-leading creative toolset, Torq empowers you to define your unique sound and advance the art of DJing.

Torq 2.0 Torq 2.0 DJ software takes you beyond basic beat matching and into the future of DJ performance and production. Create complex, dynamic mixes with all four decks. Develop your sound using innovative effects and a built-in sampler. You can combine Torq 2.0 with turntables, CD decks, and a variety of popular DJ controllers—or run the software alone. Designed for rock-solid stability and peak performance, Torq 2.0 gives you unlimited ways to create your own sound on the dance floor, in the studio, and beyond.

GSR Series

Live Sound

DJ Performance and Production

Developed by the same engineering team behind our industry-leading studio reference monitors, the M-Audio® GSR series of portable active sound reinforcement speakers delivers exceptional, pro-quality sound and reliable, roadworthy performance. Designed for musicians and DJs in small- to mid-size venues, the GSR series includes 10” and 12” full-range PA cabinets, and an 18” subwoofer to provide extra bass in larger spaces. designed by the engineers behind industry-leading M-Audio reference monitors > professional-quality sound Class D amplifiers >u nmatched clarity and ultra-high output for extended use ergonomic design > easy setup and transport

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GSR12 • 300-watt active sound reinforcement speaker • 12” LF driver and Class D amplifier • 4 specially tuned EQ presets

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Torq Xponent The Torq Xponent system tightly integrates Torq 2.0 DJ software with the full-featured Xponent controller, signaling a new era in digital DJing. Xponent combines the features of a two-channel DJ mixer with DJ CD playerstyle tactile controls, letting you cue, mix, and manipulate digital files without touching your computer.

Torq Conectiv The Torq Conectiv system is designed for DJs who want to integrate the power of the computer with their turntables and DJ CD players. It features Torq 2.0 DJ software, the Conectiv USB interface, and Torq control vinyl/CDs for hands-on control over digital music files.

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GSR18

GSR10

• 500-watt active sound reinforcement subwoofer

• 250-watt active sound reinforcement speaker

• 18” LF driver and Class D amplifier

• 10” LF driver and Class D amplifier

• variable low-frequency crossover

• 4 specially tuned EQ presets

Learn more at m-audio.com/gsr

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Easy Music Creation

Avid® makes it easy to create original music on your Mac or PC—even if you’ve never recorded before. Our complete systems are tailored to the way you want to make music, and include easy-to-use Pro Tools® SE music software. Simply add our studio speakers and you’ll be making pro-sounding music in minutes.

Recording Systems Transform your Mac or PC into a full-featured music creation studio with Avid Recording Studio, Avid Vocal Studio, or Avid KeyStudio™. Each system includes professional-quality music hardware and Pro Tools SE software. With many of the same powerful features that studio pros use to create award-winning albums, Pro Tools SE lets you build out your tracks with loops and virtual instruments, add effects, and polish your mix.

Avid Recording Studio

Avid KeyStudio

Avid Vocal Studio

• features Fast Track® interface for recording guitars, instruments, and vocals

• features KeyStudio keyboard for playing and composing

• features Producer USB microphone for recording vocals

• includes Pro Tools SE software



Monitor Speakers To create your own music and videos, you need a serious speaker system with accurate sound. Unlike plastic multimedia speakers, M-Audio® AV speakers use technology that’s trusted by top musicians: premium woofer and tweeter components for rich lows and crystal highs; waveguides for clarity and detail; and wooden cabinets for tight, punchy sound. They’re perfect for creating all kinds of media.

Learn more at m-audio.com/easymusic

AV 40

AV 30

• 4” woofers

• 3” woofers

• TRS and RCA inputs, 1/8” stereo aux input, 1/8” headphone output

• RCA inputs, 1/8” stereo aux input, 1/8” headphone output

The artists featured in this brochure received consideration from Avid, either monetary or in the form of free or reduced-price product(s).

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