MOTIF sounds, low profile.
Yamaha is proud to introduce the MX61 Music Production Synthesizer. This powerful synthesizer puts an entire studio of sounds at your fingertips. With over 1,000 voices from Yamaha's legendary MOTIF series and advanced integration with your computer or iOS device, the MX61 makes it easy to compose, record and perform your music.
FM Essential App Provides an Arsenal of Sounds
The free FM Essential app for iOS unlocks an additional synthesizer engine with effects, drum loops, and more. With the MX61's class-compliant USB connectivity, your iOS device plugs in and just works—no drivers needed. Cycle through the MX61's onboard sounds or tap into the FM Essential app for instant inspiration.
Iconic Yamaha Sound Engine
At the heart of the MX61 is the same sound engine that powers Yamaha's flagship MOTIF series. Layer up to eight elements in a single voice and manipulate them using functions like zone, switch, cycle and randomize. 128 notes of polyphony ensure your performances are full and expressive. VCM or "Virtual Circuit Modeling" technology authentically recreates the sound of vintage effects and signal processors.
Simple Yet Powerful Control
With 61 touch-sensitive keys, the MX61 balances portability and playability. Octave shift, transpose and tune controls provide flexibility for any playing style. The intuitive interface makes navigating sounds and settings a breeze. USB connectivity handles audio and MIDI with a single cable. A USB to Device port lets you save and load data to a flash drive. An aux input allows you to connect a smartphone, tablet or other audio source.
Record and Produce with Your DAW
The MX61 works as a controller for your favorite DAW software like Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and more. Transport, mixer, and software instrument controls are accessible right from the MX61's panel. Record MIDI and stereo audio over USB while monitoring with zero latency. The bundled Cubase AI software provides an easy start for music production on your computer.
Features
- 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
- Motif Sound Engine: layer, zone, switch, cycle, randomize and control up to 8 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 3.5mm 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