Synthesizer Yamaha MX49

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. The Yamaha MX49 includes more than 1000 voices directly from the Yamaha MOTIF XS. It includes acoustic sounds like piano, electric piano, strings, drums as well as complex 8-element synth sounds. Each voice can be customized and stored. You can also use the on-board VCM effects, which are designed to simulate the effects found on vintage keyboards. In addition to the tone generator and performance mode, the MX49 is also a capable USB Audio and MIDI Interface. Connect a USB cable to your computer and you can monitor all the sounds from your DAW via the headphone output of the MX49, or you can listen by connecting to external studio monitors. The MX49 audio interface is bi-directional so you can record the internal sounds of the keyboard directly to your computer, without ever going to the analog domain. Also, you can connect an additional controller to your computer via the MIDI in port, or use the keyboard to control other MIDI devices such as hardware sequencers and groove boxes by connecting them to the MX49's MIDI out port.

Features

• The highlights of the MOTIF keyboard in an affordable and portable package
• 49-note semi-weighted keyboard provides smooth and balanced action
• Loaded with over 1,000 sounds taken from the MOTIF XS keyboard workstation, including 8 x element synth sounds
• Sounds include pianos, strings, drums, and many other classic digital and strikingly realistic acoustic sounds
• Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM) effects let you spice up your sounds
• Effects include classic flangers, phasers, wah-wahs and more
• 1-button layer and split controls make setting up complex sounds easy
• Advanced arpeggiator provides separate arpeggiation for each voice
• 16-channel SMF (Type 0) playback and 1/8" stereo aux input give you plenty of options for playing over backing tracks
• 128 note polyphony ensures every note is played
• Extensive hands-on control for VSTs and DAWs provides incredible studio integration
• Functions as a 2-channel Audio/1 x 1 MIDI interface when connected to a computer
• Jog wheel doubles as AI knob in Cubase for added convenience
• Steinberg Cubase AI DAW application and other production software included
• Slim and lightweight design make this a perfect performance keyboarding for gigging musicians

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