Musikmesse 2013: The Yamaha MX61 is a 61 key synthesizer

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Musikmesse 2013: The Yamaha MX61 is a 61 key synthesizer

Postby Mike Bracchi » 11 Apr 2013 09:43

    MOTIF sounds for inspiration, X-intensive controller integration.
    Perfect for a rest.

    The MX61 is Music Synthesizer with 61 keys that connects the sound of the MOTIF XS with a USB-Audio/MIDI-Interface intelligent and DAW / VST controller features - and at a breakthrough price / performance ratio.

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    - Over 1,000 voices, based on the waveforms from the MOTIF XS
    - VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling)
    - Performance mode with a simple split / layer creation for instant inspiration
    - 128-voice polyphony, 16-part multitimbral
    - real-time controller for VSTs and DAWs
    - Bi-directional USB-Audio/MIDI-Interface
    - Music Production Software Suite included
    - Lightweight, keyboard Yamaha quality
    - Fully-fledged analog and digital connectivity

    More than 1,000 voices of the MOTIF series

    The MX49/MX61 contains more than 1,000 voices, which were derived directly from the successful MOTIF XS series. Of realistic instrument sounds like acoustic piano, electric piano, strings and drums to complex synth / electronic sounds with eight element - the MX you the most popular MOTIF XS Voices is on fingertips. The optimized user interface of the MX will help in the selection of voices. Thanks to the re-Category selection, it's easier than ever to find exactly the right voice. You can also edit your own sounds directly on the intrument and save.


    VCM effects

    The MX-synths have effects the Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology (VCM), which simulate the Vintage Effects on transistor level and allow the sounds of EQ, Flanger, Phaser and wah effects, which recall the 70s again.


    Easy Split / Layer Performance mode for quick inspiration

    MOTIF in the Performance mode was always the first stop for instant inspiration - the MX is no different. You can easily layer two voices - each with its own intelligent arpeggiator - combine on the keyboard by pressing the dedicated split and layer buttons. An additional part of a drum track completes the impressive performances that feel like an entire band. The 128 Performances of MX are preprogrammed with the latest club-compatible grooves, but all can be edited by the user.


    16-fold and 128-voice polyphony, multitimbral

    A performance includes not only the above three voices, but all the settings for a complete multi-setting with up to 16 parts. You can switch between playing 16 parts, without the notes are cut off. With 128-note polyphony even the thickest sequences can be played on your DAW. These properties make the MX is the perfect tone for live performances and Live playback from DAW MIDI tracks.


    Bi-directional USB-Audio/MIDI-Interface

    The MX is designed not only to control DAW software and VSTs, he is also still an audio interface. Just connect it with a USB cable to your computer and you can listen to all the sounds on your computer via the headphone output of the MX. Or you can listen to your DAW tracks by connecting the MX to external studio monitors or a PA. Since the audio converter MX for professional music applications are made, all sound signals on your computer - including games - better if you use the MX as an output. The MX interface is bi-directional, so you can also record the sounds of the MX in the best quality direct digital connection to your computer without ever having to switch to the analog domain must.


    Various control possibilities for VSTs and DAWs

    The MX has controller and durable keys for controlling internal sounds, DAW parameters and VST instruments. The user interface is very simple with a remote template editor linked to your computer, so that each of your VST plug-ins can be controlled by the MX. There are advanced integration templates for use with a variety of DAWs. When used with Cubase AI with the large knob, each parameter can be controlled by simply using the mouse cursor pointing to the desired parameter. It was never more quickly to take over full control of Cubase.


    A complete music production software suite is included

    The MX-synths are the only hardware synths in this price range that come with a complete suite of music production software tools. The included software Steinberg Cubase AI has 48 audio tracks and 64 MIDI tracks, VST effects and integrated notation options, so you can already driving alone, the MX and Cubase AI complete productions. But that's not all, with Steinberg Prologue and the Yamaha YC-3B Organ Emulator two VST Instruments are included, which can get started right away.
    Plus, there's the remote template editor for adjusting the controller to the different VSTs. And last but not least there will be an MX editor.


    Analog and digital connections

    Besides the USB-Audio/MIDI-Interface has the MX also features a USB-to-device port where you can connect USB drives to store the data of MX. Conversely, you can even wave files directly from a connected USB drive. If you want to integrate a tablet computer or an MP3 player in your system, you can connect it to a stereo mini cable to the AUX input of the MX.


    Lightweight with a quality keyboard from Yamaha

    While almost all other keyboard controllers use inexpensive OEM keyboards, the MX is a professionally manufactured by Yamaha keyboard equipped - the world's largest keyboard manufacturers. It weighs only 3.8 kg (MX49) and 4.8 kg (MX61) and therefore can be easily carried with one hand. The MX-synths have a compact design, making them easy to transport from gig to gig, and just as easily fit into cramped home studios.




    Also available as a 49 key version: viewtopic.php?f=146&t=1381
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Re: Musikmesse 2013: The Yamaha MX61 is a 61 key synthesizer

Postby SysExJohn » 12 Apr 2013 13:13

He said, toward the end, that you could use it on a train!

So it runs off batteries too? ???
Extra weight of installed C size batteries takes the weight up to 23 kilos! ???

I wonder what the music production software is they've included.
XGworks ST updated? ... Ah no. I see it, Cubase AI.

Don't you just love the Gerglish they speak, and all squeaky too.
I'm subjected to it daily living near Bonn these days.

And there's me having just thrown my hard earned dosh away on a second hand AN1x synthesiser.

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What a mistake.

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Just my 2d. (pre decimal)
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