Product code: MX49 | ID: 207788
The new MX series combines Motif XS sounds, USB Audio/MIDI connectivity and advanced DAW/VST controller features at a ground breaking level of affordability.
Over 1000 Sounds from the MOTIF Series
The
MX series contains more than 1000 Voices derived directly from the
world famous Yamaha MOTIF XS series. From realistic acoustic sounds like
piano, electric piano, strings and drums to complex 8-element synth
sounds, the MX has all of your favorite Motif XS Voices right at your
fingertips. The MX even has a streamlined interface for instant hands-on
selection of all those great Voices. The newly designed category
selection makes it easier than ever to find the Voice you need. You can
even edit and store your own sounds right onboard.
VCM Effects
MX
synthesizers come equipped with VCM effects, which simulate vintage
effectors at the circuit level. The sounds of the ‘70s are brought back
to life, through simulating the hard-to-find vintage sounds of
equalizer, flanger, phaser, and wah effects introduced by the keyboard
legends of the era.
Easy Split /Layer Performance Mode for Instant Inspiration
Performance
Mode on the Motifs has always been the place to find instant
inspiration and the MX is no different. You can easily combine two
Voices to play on the keyboard using the dedicated Split and Layer
buttons each with their own intelligent arpeggiator and a dedicated Part
for a drum track to create evocative Performances that feel like a
whole band is playing. The 128 Performances on the MX are all user
editable, but come programmed with the latest club friendly grooves.
16-Part Multi Timbral and 128-note Polyphony
Each
Performance contains not only the three sounds described above, but all
the settings for a complete 16-Part Multi setting for play. You can
switch between any of the 16 Parts without the sound cutting off. With
128 notes of polyphony there are plenty of notes to play even the
densest sequences from your DAW. These features make the MX the perfect
tone generator solution for live performance and live playback of DAW
MIDI tracks.
Bi-directional USB Audio/MID Interfacing
But
the MX doesn't just control software DAWs and VSTs; it's an audio
interface as well. Just connect a USB cable to your computer and you can
monitor all the sounds from your computer via the headphone output of
the MX or listen to your DAW tracks by connecting the MX to external
studio monitors or PA gear. The audio converters on the MX are made for
professional music applications so everything on your computer -- even
games -- will sound better when using the MX as the output. The MX
interface is bi-directional so you can record the internal sounds of the
MX directly to your computer, without ever going to the analog domain,
for the highest possible quality.
Extensive Hands-On Controls for VSTs and DAWs
The
MX also features solid knobs and durable buttons for controlling
internal sounds, DAW parameters and VST instruments. The deceptively
simple interface is combined with a remote template editor on your
computer so any VST you own or any new VSTs you buy can be easily setup
to be controlled by the MX. There are advanced integration templates for
use with a variety of DAWs. When used with Cubase, there is even an AI
knob so any parameter can be controlled by the large rotary encoder just
by mousing over it. It's never been quicker to take full control of
Cubase.
A Complete Suite of Music Production Software Included
The
MX series is the only hardware synth in its price range to come with a
complete suite of music production software tools. The included
Steinberg Cubase AI features 48 audio tracks and 64 MIDI tracks,
notation, built-in VST effects, so with just the MX and AI you can do
complete productions. But we didn't stop there; it comes bundled with
Steinberg Prologue and the Yamaha YC-3B organ emulator so you have some
compelling VSTs to get started.
Plus there are Remote Template
editors for setting up controls of VSTs. Finally, Yamaha has worked with
some third party developers to ensure that there will be fully
functional cross platform editors available at release.
Complete Analog and Digital Connectivity
In
addition to the USB audio/MIDI port, the MX has a USB to Device port so
you can connect USB devices for storing MX data to external memory and
even playing back wave files directly from a USB stick. If you want to
add a tablet or an MP3 player to your system just connect to the AUX
input using a mini stereo cable and you are ready to go.
A Lightweight Design with a Quality Yamaha Keyboard
While
almost all other keyboard controllers use inexpensive OEM keyboards,
the MX features an expertly crafted keyboard that only Yamaha -- the
world's largest keyboard manufacturer -- could produce. Weighing only
3.8kg (MX49) or 4.8kg (MX61), either synthesizer can be carried easily
with one hand. MX synthesizers have a compact design so they are easy to
carry to the gig and also fit easily into today’s compact home music
production studios.
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