Overview

The MX61 is a compact, lightweight Music Synthesizer with over 1000 Voices from the legendary MOTIF series plus deep computer and iOS integration. The MX61 Synthesizer features 61 semi-weighted keys for keyboardists for legendary performances from the stage to the studio.

Key Features

• Motif Sound Engine: layer, zone, switch, cycle, randomize and control up to 8 elements within a single voice.
• Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM): re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage effect and signal processors.
• Damper Resonance DSP: recreates the sound of the inside of a grand piano when the dampers are off the strings.
• 128 notes of polyphony ensures dropout-free performance playing live or with full 16-track sequences.
• FSB synth action provides expressive response in a semi-weighted, 61-note keyboard.
• DAW Remote: controls the transport, mixer and software instruments directly from the front panel controls.
• Class Compliant USB Audio/MIDI for true "plug and play" connectivity without installing any drivers.
• Record/playback stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI data via a single USB cable without any external devices.
• The USB "TO DEVICE" port allows connection of USB flash drives for storing and recalling 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.

Specifications

• Dimensions & Weight: 984 mm W x 112 mm H x 299 mm D | 4.8 kg
• Packing Box: 1,136 mm W (44-3/4") x 209 mm H (8-1/4") x 391 mm D (15-3/8")
• Keyboard: 61 Keys | Initial Touch: Yes
• Tone Generator: AWM2
• Maximum Polyphony: 128 notes
• Multi Timbral Capacity: 16 parts (Internal)
• Wave Memory: Approx. 166 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
• Voices: Preset: 1,106 Normal Voices + 61 Drum Kits | GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit | User: 128 Normal Voices + 8 Drum Kits
• Performance: User: 128 (16 parts)
• Effects: Reverb x 9 types (42 presets), Chorus x 17 types (88 presets), Insertion Effect x 48 types (267 presets) x 4, Master EQ (5 bands)
• Tempo (BPM): 5 – 300
• Songs & Patterns: 27 Demo Songs | 208 Patterns | 999 Arpeggio types
• Sequence Formats: SMF Format 0 (playback only)
• Remote Control Software Compatibility: Windows: Cubase 8 or later, SONAR X2 Producer | Mac: Cubase 8 or later, Logic Pro X, Digital Performer 9
• Controllers: Pitch Bend Wheel x 1, Modulation Wheel x 1, Assignable Knob x 4, [DATA] dial x 1
• Display: 3 digit LED + 20 x 2 line character LCD (backlit)
• Connectors: OUTPUT [L / MONO] / [R] (standard phone jack), [PHONE] (standard stereo phone jack), [FOOT CONTROLLER], [SUSTAIN], MIDI [IN] / [OUT], USB [TO HOST] (Class Compliant support) / [TO DEVICE], [AUX IN], DC IN
• Power Consumption: 9 W
• Accessories Included: AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Owner's Manual, Cubase AI Download Information