Fran, I recently purchased the M-Audio "Oxygen 49" controller -- for use both as a faux-arranger and a MIDI controller. The stores did not have the Axiom board then -- did you by chance try both the Oxygen and Axiom, and if so -- any thoughts as to "how good" the weighted KB model is compared to the other? I find the Oxygen keys a bit stiff, but usable. There is only $50 difference tween the two. I am tempted to turn mine in on the Axiom but cannot find one to audition. SInce I generally use a Yamaha 9000 for fun playing at home, I am used to that (rather good) "synth" KB. And I am wondering how the Axiom might compare to -- for example -- the Roland A-37 and other weighted controller boards.

Whatever insights you might have at this point are welcomed.