M-AUDIO Axiom Pro - Manual (Page 23)

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22 Axiom Pro User Guide
HyperControl Mode
About HyperControl Mode
HyperControl Mode is a two-way communication protocol that allows your Axiom Pro controls (i e , knobs, buttons,
sliders, etc ) to automatically map and remain synchronized with all supported audio applications (including many
popular programs such as Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase, and Logic Pro) This means that the controls of your
Axiom Pro are automatically assigned within the audio application (or specific virtual instrument within the application)
and the buttons, knobs, and other controls of Axiom Pro can be used to control the software without any further
configuration For example, once HyperControl is activated within Pro Tools, the transport controls, knobs, sliders,
and other Axiom Pro controls automatically map to the selected virtual instrument while the Axiom Pro LCD display
always shows what track/instrument is selected along with the current position of the knobs or sliders
Furthermore, HyperControl mode allows your Axiom Pro hardware and recording software to remain synchronized
at all times For example, if a knob is turned on Axiom Pro, its corresponding on-screen knob will update as well
Alternatively, if a knob is turned on-screen (using the mouse), the corresponding knob position of Axiom Pro (as
shown on the LCD display) is updated as well If a new virtual instrument is selected, the name and various controller
positions automatically update on the Axiom Pro display
In short, HyperControl mode allows Axiom Pro to be tightly integrated with your audio software and makes the
keyboard controller feel like a “dedicated” control surface that was custom built for that software It saves you from
the tedious task of having to manually assign MIDI controllers to software functions and from having to save/load
stored Axiom Pro patches each time you switch instruments This lets you work more quickly and creatively
✓ TIP: Most applications that do not directly support HyperControl technology can still be controlled by
Axiom Pro through a “MIDI Learn” function or by manual assignment of MIDI CC numbers Refer to
your application’s documentation to see if you can use these (or other) methods to control your software
through MIDI
HyperControl Installation and Usage
Since HyperControl integration varies from one application to another, the installation and usage of HyperControl
Mode is covered in separate User Guides for each supported application Please see the Axiom Pro support pages
on www m-audio com/manuals to learn more about how to use HyperControl with your specific application