Yamaha MX49 49-Key Music Production Synthesizer - Black

<div><div><span>Over 1000 Sounds from the MOTIF Series</span><div><div><span>&nbsp;</span><span>The MX series contains more than 1000 Voices derived directly from the world famous Yamaha MOTIF XS music production synthesizer. From realistic acoustic sounds like piano, electric piano, strings and drums to complex synth sounds, the MX series has all your favorite MOTIF XS Voices at your fingertips. The MX series 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.</span></div></div><ul></ul></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div><span>Class-compliant, "plug and play" USB audio/MIDI</span><div><div><span></span><span>The MX series features class-compliant, “plug and play” USB audio/MIDI with iOS, Mac and PC. Just plug it in and your MX synthesizer becomes your audio and MIDI interface for the rest of your music studio. Monitor all the sounds from your computer via the headphone output of the MX series or listen to your DAW tracks by connecting the MX series to external studio monitors or PA gear. The audio converters on the MX series are made for professional music applications so everything on your computer -- even games -- will sound better when using the MX series as the output. The MX series interface is bi-directional for digitally recording your MX series directly to your computer or iOS device resulting in high-quality audio.</span></div></div><ul></ul></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div><span>Plug and Play, "FM Essential"</span><div><div><span></span><span>FM Essential is an iOS synthesizer app for both iPhone® and iPad®. FM Essential uses Frequency Modulation (FM) synthesis to create sound – a technology popularized by the legendary DX7 synthesizer in the 1980s. FM synthesis is capable of producing incredibly dynamic sound. When combined with effects, controls and sequences, it's possible to create amazingly unique sound.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></div></div></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div><span>Easy Split /Layer Performance Mode for Instant Inspiration</span><div><div><span></span><span>Performance Mode on the MOTIF has always been the place to find instant inspiration and the MX series 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 series are all user editable so you can customize them for your style of music.</span></div></div><ul></ul></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div><span>16-Part Multi Timbral and 128-note Polyphony</span><div><p><span></span><span>In addition to Splits and layers, the MX series features full 16-Part MIDI for creating entire arrangements using DAW software. This also lets you create live performance sets where you can switch between parts without any sound cutoff..</span></p><p>With 128 notes of polyphony there are plenty of notes to play even the densest sequences from your DAW. These features make the MX series the perfect tone generator solution for live performance and live playback of DAW MIDI tracks.<br></p></div><ul></ul></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div><span>Extensive Hands-On Controls for VSTs and DAWs</span><div><div><span></span><span>The MX series 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 ne</span></div></div></div></div>

• Expand your sound palette with FM Essential: a free iOS FM synthesizer app with effects, drum loops and more Class-compliant USB Audio/MIDI for true plug-and-play connectivity without installing any drivers
  New finish options: in addition to classic black (BK), check out the new attention-grabbing blue (BU)!
  MOTIF Sound Engine: layer, zone, switch, cycle, randomize and control up to eight elements within a single voice Virtual Circuit Modeling re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage effects and signal processors
  128 notes of polyphony ensures dropout-free performance playing live or with full 16-track sequences
  Damper Resonance DSP recreates the sound of the inside of a grand piano when the dampers are off the strings. Record/playback stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI data via a single USB cable without any external devices DAW Remote controls the transport, mixer and software instruments directly from the front panel controls.
  The USB "TO DEVICE" port allows connection of USB flash drives for loading and storing data
  A 3.5 mm AUX line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument
  Auto power off saves energy by shutting down after a period of inactivity
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