Using Pro Tools Vista with Your Axiom Air Keyboard

When you want to use your Axiom Air keyboard with Pro Tools, it's essential to set up the HyperControl support correctly. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of enabling Pro Tools HyperControl support for your Axiom Air keyboard.

Limitations and Precautions

Before starting, note that Pro Tools HyperControl features are limited to the Axiom Air's slider, encoder, and transport controls when using this driver. It's also important to disable the HyperControl support if you want to use your Axiom Air keyboard with other digital audio workstations (DAWs) in the future.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In Pro Tools, go to the 'Setup' menu and select 'Peripherals.' Then, click on the 'MIDI Controllers' tab.

2. Select one of the 4 device rows and choose 'M-Audio Keyboard' from the 'Type' drop-down menu.

3. Select 'Axiom AIR, HyperControl' from the 'Receive From' and 'Send To' menus, and then click 'OK.'

4. Your Axiom Air can now use HyperControl Mode in Pro Tools.

Enabling Pro Tools HyperControl Support

1. In the Peripherals window, click on the 'MIDI Controllers' tab.

2. Check the 'Enable Pro Tools HyperControl Support' box in the window that appears.

3. If you're using Mac OS X, click on the Apple icon and select 'System Preferences.' Under 'Other,' click on the 'M-Audio Axiom AIR' icon.

4. If you're using Windows, click on the Windows button and select 'Control Panel.' In the search field, type 'M-Audio Axiom AIR' and select the result that appears.

Additional Tips

* We recommend enabling Pro Tools HyperControl support only when using Pro Tools, not other DAWs.

* Native HyperControl support is planned for a future release of Pro Tools, but this driver allows you to use your Axiom Air keyboard's HyperControl Mode with Pro Tools in the meantime.

* If you're running an older version of Pro Tools (v10 or v11), note that it does not support HyperControl for Axiom Air keyboards.

By following these steps and taking note of the limitations and precautions, you can successfully use your Axiom Air keyboard with Pro Tools Vista.

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