Frequently Asked Questions.
Q: How much is shipping for my AXiS?
A: Depends where you live. To find out, go to the Store (or if you're in the uk our Shop), then put an AXiS or two into your Shopping Cart. At the bottom of the Shopping Cart page is an "Estimate Shipping" button. In the 'Shop' you may have to create an account and so be logged in, or the estimate may just show 'Close Window'.
Q: Does the AXiS need a sound module?
A: AXiS keyboards, although not piano-style, are MIDI keyboards, not synthesizers and do not have sounds on board.
Use the AXiS-64 in conjunction with your MIDI sound expander, computer, DAW, sampler, synthesizer or any such device.
The AXiS-49 is designed to be plugged into a computer.
Q: Is the AXiS microtonal?
A: The AXiS-64 can be used for microtonal work, although it wasn't specifically designed for that purpose. Like many controllers, it outputs the 128 standard MIDI notes. The AXiS-49 can now be started in "Selfless" mode which gives you 98 seperate MIDI notes than can be mapped however you like on your computer.
Q: Does the AXiS send MIDI through its USB port?
A: The AXiS-49 sends MIDI via its USB port. However the USB port on the AXiS-64 cannot be used for sending MIDI. It is used for updating the firmware.
Q: Can the AXiS-49 send MIDI without a computer
Not normally, but you can now buy devices to do just that. There are details of a MIDI-USB host on our accessories page.
Q: What is a 'Sonome' and what is an 'Opal'?
A: A Sonome is a Harmonic Table keyboard instrument. Our AXiS-64 and AXiS-49's are sonomes, as are Opals which are custom made sonomes hand built by the inventor, Peter Davies. See theshapeofmusic.com.
Q: Is there a distributor in my country?
A: The '64 is made in England. The '49 is made in the USA.
For an AXiS-64, if you're in the USA contact the GSF Agency, and if you're elsewhere get it here,
For an AXiS-49, if you're in the UK, buy inclusive of import tax and shipping from here,
and for anywhere else in the world, pay your own shipping and import tax and buy from here.
In in the USA the AXiS-49 is also available from selected dealers.
Q: What is the HS code for import duty?
A: The HS code is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers for classifying traded products, and is used to determine how much import duty you should pay. The HS code for an AXiS is 9207.
Q: What are your bank details?
A: Find them here.
Q: What's your VAT number?
A: VAT Registration numner: 638 3857 01