The Axon Midi System
The Axon Midi System
The Axon AX 100 midi system by Blue Chip is a break through in
guitar synth technology. Previously it was impossible to control
midi equipment using a bass because of the slow response and unreliability
of tracking at low frequencies. Blue chip have addressed this
with a revolutionary approach using Neural Networks which actually
learn the individuals playing style. The result is fast accurate
tracking even with five string basses. At Sei Bass we have realised
the potential of this system and can even install the required
technology into our instruments. This is done by using a Piezo
bridge and a small circuit board which can be housed in the electronics
compartment. We believe this is a more stable and permanent solution
which gives at least equal if not better tracking than the plethora
of stick on pickups etc. Again, we believe in flexibility and
the systems can be configured to the individuals preference. This connects to the external Axon unit via a 13 pin cable, which
can also carry the conventional magnetic circuit output. The back of the axon unit has a guitar output as well as a synth
output, for direct connection to amplifiers. Note that the Piezo bridge can be used in the standard audio mode
too. The internal sounds of the axon can be edited by a home computer
aswell as by the unit itself. This makes the whole process much
easier and quicker. As the internal soundboard is made by Yamaha, the technical support
is excellent. Yamaha have a very large site dedicated to this,
with sounds, editors, manuals etc. The best editor is XGEDIT:
Sei Flamboyant 5 string with Piezo bridge and internal midi circuit.
XGEDIT:
