Yamaha MX61 Music Production Synthesizer, 61-Key, Black
The MX BK/BU is a compact, lightweight Music Synthesizer with over 1000 Voices from the legendary MOTIF series plus deep computer and iOS integration. The MX BK/BU features a Class Compliant USB audio and MIDI interface for plug-and-play operation with your Mac, PC or iOS device.
Product Features
- 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
- Record/playback stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI data via a single USB cable without any external devices; Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function -For Windows: Cubase 6 or later, SONAR X1 ProducerFor Mac: Cubase 6 or later, Logic Pro 9, Digital Performer 7 Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software
Great Value Great price for the quality of sounds.Pros:1. This has the full motif sound engine, but you need to use a computer editor like Vycro MX to access all of the power.2. Most of the sounds are really good. Very usable pianos, strings, and synths.3. USB audio/midi interface is built in, can use with computer or iPad without extra hardware.4. Super light-weight.Cons:1. Doesn’t have a good rock organ… meaning a growling Hammond through a Leslie. There…
With this synth by Yamaha, I’m back to providing the bass line for my group. Hand problems pushed me to this great synth/keyboard. Wow, the emulation of a bass guitar keeps me gigging and the people I play with couldn’t be happier. This is a very capable instrument that is priced right. Paired to a Fender Rumble 100 bass amp, it rocks all of my riffs and favorite techniques. I’ve also used the synth to develop some recordings, using Mixcraft and ProTools. The MX49 BK was immediately recognized and has really spared my computer’s resources by taking on some of the huge…