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Yamaha MX49 Keyboard (49-Key Synthesizer)

$64999 $79900

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The Yamaha MX Series Digital Synthesizers offer the traveling musician over 1,000 MOTIF series Voices, computer and iOS integration, and a complete production software package.

These synthesizers feature a USB audio and MIDI interface, DAW control, and the FM Essential iOS app. Utilize Performance Mode and VCM effects for versatile sound crafting.

The MX Series empowers your creativity with user-friendly Split, Layer, and Arpeggiator functions, all in a portable, robust build. Discover the MX49's fusion of MOTIF sounds and modern functionality.

Key Features
  • Will I actually use these sounds in real productions? Yes—the MOTIF sound engine powers professional records and film scores worldwide, with over 1,000 production-ready Voices included.
  • Do I need a separate audio interface? No—bi-directional USB audio/MIDI lets you record and monitor through the MX49, saving you $200+ on interface gear.
  • Can I make sounds on the go? Absolutely—FM Essential iOS app brings DX7-style FM synthesis to your iPhone or iPad, syncing directly with your MX49.
  • How do I layer or split sounds for live performance? Performance Mode from the MOTIF series lets you split, layer, arpeggiate, and add drum tracks with intuitive panel controls.
  • Will notes cut off when I hold the sustain pedal? Never—128-note polyphony handles the densest chord voicings and sustained passages without any note stealing.
  • Can I control my entire DAW from this keyboard? Yes—16-part MIDI capability and comprehensive control interface with knobs and buttons let you control multiple instruments and VST parameters.
  • Does it come with recording software? Included—Steinberg Cubase AI DAW, YC-3b organ emulator, and Cubasis LE for iOS give you a complete production suite.
  • Can I save my custom sounds and load audio files? USB TO DEVICE port lets you save patches to flash drive and even playback .WAV files for backing tracks or samples.
  • Is it light enough to carry to gigs? Designed for gigging musicians—lightweight enough to carry with one hand, durable enough for the road.
  • Do the vintage effects actually sound good? VCM technology models classic 70s circuits at the component level—EQs, flangers, phasers, and wahs that shaped legendary records.

Detailed Specs
Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 830 mm
  • Height: 91 mm
  • Depth: 298 mm
Weight
  • Weight: 3.8kg
Packing Box
  • Width: 38-5/8"
  • Height: 7-5/16"
  • Depth: 15-1/4"
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Number of Keys: 49
  • Initial Touch: Yes
Tone Generator
  • Tone Generator: AWM2
  • Maximum Polyphony: 128 notes
  • Multi Timbral Capacity: 16 parts (Internal)
  • Wave: Approx.166 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
  • Performance: User: 128 (16 parts)
  • Effects: Reverb x 9 types (42 presets), Chorus x 17 types (88 presets), Insertion Effect x 48types (267 presets) x 4, Master EQ (5 bands)
Sequencer
  • Tempo (BPM): 5 – 300
  • Songs: 27 Demo Songs
  • Patterns: 208 Patterns
  • Arpeggio: 999 types
  • Sequence formats: SMF Format 0 (playback only)
Other
  • Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function: For Windows®: Cubase 8 or later, SONAR X 2 Producer For Mac®: Cubase 8 or later, Logic Pro X, Digital Performer 9 *Functi ons to be controlled differ depending on the software
  • Controllers: Pitch Bend Wheel x 1, Modulation Wheel x 1, Assignable Knob x 4, [DATA] dial x 1
  • Connectors: OUTPUT [L / MONO] / [R] (standard phone jack), [PHONE] (standard stereo phone jack), [FOOT CONTROLLER], [SUSTAIN], MIDI [IN] / [OUT], USB [TO HOST] / [TO DEVICE], [AUX IN], DC IN
  • Display: 3 digit LED + 20 x 2 line character LCD (backlit)
  • Power Supply: 9 W
  • Accessories: AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Owner' Manual, Cubase AI Download Information

Included Accessories
  • Owners Manual: Learn about the features and care of your instrument in this comprehensive manual.
  • Power Adapter: PA-150B
  • Software: Cubase AI Download - Access powerful music production software to create, record, and produce your music.
  • 1-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano comes with a rock-solid guarantee against material and craftsmanship defects, valid for one full year after your purchase date.
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Professional Synth Sound at a Budget-Friendly Price

See How the MX49 Fits Your Studio and Stage Setup

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MOTIF Engine Quality at a Fraction of the Cost

Get 1,000 Pro Sounds Without Buying 1,000 Plugins

You know those expensive MOTIF workstations pros use? This has the same sound engine. That means 1,000 ready-to-use sounds—pianos, strings, brass, synths, drums—all studio-quality, all included. No hunting for VSTs, no endless downloading, no subscription fees. Just turn it on and start creating. Every sound is editable too, so you can tweak presets or build something completely new and save it.

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Two-Way USB Audio and MIDI in One Cable

Your Computer Already Has an Audio Interface Inside

Connect one USB cable and suddenly your MX49 is a recording interface, MIDI controller, and playback device all at once. Record audio directly into your DAW without a separate interface. Monitor through the headphone jack or line outputs. The audio converters are high-quality enough for professional work, and they even enhance your gaming and streaming audio when you are not making music. Works instantly with iOS, Mac, and PC—no driver installation needed.

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Classic 80s Synthesis Wherever You Go

Make DX7-Style FM Synth Sounds on Your Phone

The DX7 defined the sound of the 80s—electric pianos, bells, basses that cut through any mix. FM Essential brings that iconic frequency modulation synthesis to your iPhone or iPad, free with your MX49. Create those glassy, metallic, evolving textures anywhere. Stuck on a train? Design sounds. Waiting at a coffee shop? Build a patch. Then load it into your MX49 when you get home.

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Layer, Split, and Arpeggiate On the Fly

Play Two Sounds at Once Without Juggling Keyboards

Need piano in your left hand and strings in your right? Done. Want to layer a pad under a lead? One button. Performance Mode lets you split and layer any two sounds instantly, just like the flagship MOTIF. The arpeggiator turns simple chords into complex patterns, and the drum track gives you a rhythm section for practice or live performance. No laptop required—everything you need is right on the panel.

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16 MIDI Parts and 128 Notes of Polyphony

Run Your Entire DAW Project From One Keyboard

Most budget synths give you 8 or 16 notes before they start cutting off. The MX49 gives you 128 notes of polyphony—enough for dense pads, complex chords, and sustain pedal without any note stealing. In your DAW, control up to 16 different instruments at once via MIDI. Use it as your master keyboard for orchestral templates, live rig brain, or studio command center. It handles everything from simple sketches to full production arrangements.

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Circuit-Modeled 70s Processing Built In

Vintage Effects That Actually Sound Vintage

Cheap effects sound cheap. Yamaha VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) effects recreate the actual circuit behavior of classic 70s gear—EQs, flangers, phasers, and wahs that shaped legendary records. These are not digital approximations. They are component-level recreations of the hardware that colored every funk, soul, and prog rock album you have ever loved. Apply them to internal sounds or route external audio through them.

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Yamaha MX49 Keyboard (49-Key Synthesizer)

$64999 $79900

The Yamaha MX Series Digital Synthesizers offer the traveling musician over 1,000 MOTIF series Voices, computer and iOS integration, and a complete production software package.

These synthesizers feature a USB audio and MIDI interface, DAW control, and the FM Essential iOS app. Utilize Performance Mode and VCM effects for versatile sound crafting.

The MX Series empowers your creativity with user-friendly Split, Layer, and Arpeggiator functions, all in a portable, robust build. Discover the MX49's fusion of MOTIF sounds and modern functionality.

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