The MX61 BK features over 1000 Voices from the legendary MOTIFseries plus deep computer and iOS integration in a compact, lightweight keyboard. MX61 BK adds a Class Compliant USB audio and MIDI driver plus unlocks the new FM Essential iOS synth app!
FEATURES:
- 61 full-size velocity-sensitive keys
- FM Essential expands your sonic arsenal
- Free iOS FM synthesizer app with drum loops, FX, and more
- Class compliant USB audio/MIDI for plug-and-play connectivity
- Yamaha’s powerful MOTIF sound engine:
- Layer, zone, cycle, switch, randomize, and control up to 8 elements per voice
- VCM (Virtual Circuit Modeling)
- Re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage signal processors and FX
- 128-note polyphony for dropout-free live performance or with full 16-track sequences
- Damper Resonance DSP models grand piano sound with dampers off the strings
- Record/play back stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI
- With a single USB cable and no external devices
- DAW Remote controls transport, mixer, and software instruments from the MX top panel
- USB-to-device port for connection of USB flash drives for loading and storing data
- 1/8″ aux line input for connection of tablets and mobile devices
- Auto power off shuts down after period of inactivity, saving energy
- Bundled software: Cubase AI, Steinberg Prologue, Yamaha YC-3B
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Sound Engine Type(s) | Motif sound engine |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Type of Keys | Synth, touch sensitive |
| Other Controllers | Pitchbend, Mod Wheel |
| Polyphony | 128 |
| Wave Memory | 166 MB |
| Number of Presets | 1,106 voices, 61 drum kits; 128 user voices, 8 user drum kits |
| Effects Types | Phaser, Flanger, Wah, Vintage modeling, Reverb, Delay (expandable via iOS FM app) |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Audio Recording | 2-track stereo |
| Sequencer | 208 patterns, SMF Format 0 (playback only) |
| Audio Inputs | 1 x 1/8″ (aux in) |
| Audio Outputs | 2 x 1/4″ (main out), 1 x 1/4″ (headphones) |
| USB | 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/USB |
| Pedal Inputs | 2 x 1/4″ (sustain, controller) |
| Software | Cubase AI included, FM Essential iOS synth app |
| Power Supply | 12V DC power supply (included) |
| Height | 4.4″ |
| Width | 38.7″ |
| Depth | 11.7″ |
| Weight | 10.6 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MX61BK |
