Frequently Asked Questions.

Q: How much is shipping for my AXiS-49?

A: Depends where you live. To find out, go to the store (or if you're in the uk our shop) and put a '49 or two into your Shopping Cart. At the bottom of the page is an "Estimate Shipping" button.

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: 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: AXeS are only available directly from C-Thru Music. The '64 is made in England. The '49 is made in the USA.

Q: What's your VAT number?

VAT Registration numner: 638 3857 01

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