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Yamaha is proud to introduce the MX61 Music Production Synthesizer. This powerful synthesizer puts an entire studio of sounds at your fingertips. With over 1,000 voices from Yamaha's legendary MOTIF series and advanced integration with your computer or iOS device, the MX61 makes it easy to compose, record and perform your music.

FM Essential App Provides an Arsenal of Sounds

The free FM Essential app for iOS unlocks an additional synthesizer engine with effects, drum loops, and more. With the MX61's class-compliant USB connectivity, your iOS device plugs in and just works—no drivers needed. Cycle through the MX61's onboard sounds or tap into the FM Essential app for instant inspiration.

Iconic Yamaha Sound Engine

At the heart of the MX61 is the same sound engine that powers Yamaha's flagship MOTIF series. Layer up to eight elements in a single voice and manipulate them using functions like zone, switch, cycle and randomize. 128 notes of polyphony ensure your performances are full and expressive. VCM or "Virtual Circuit Modeling" technology authentically recreates the sound of vintage effects and signal processors.

Simple Yet Powerful Control

With 61 touch-sensitive keys, the MX61 balances portability and playability. Octave shift, transpose and tune controls provide flexibility for any playing style. The intuitive interface makes navigating sounds and settings a breeze. USB connectivity handles audio and MIDI with a single cable. A USB to Device port lets you save and load data to a flash drive. An aux input allows you to connect a smartphone, tablet or other audio source.

Record and Produce with Your DAW

The MX61 works as a controller for your favorite DAW software like Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and more. Transport, mixer, and software instrument controls are accessible right from the MX61's panel. Record MIDI and stereo audio over USB while monitoring with zero latency. The bundled Cubase AI software provides an easy start for music production on your computer.

Yamaha MX61 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer Electric Blue
Yamaha MX61 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer Electric Blue
Yamaha MX61 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer Electric Blue

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  • Expand your sound palette with FM Essential: a FREE iOS FM synthesizer app with effects, drum loops and more 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
  • Damper Resonance DSP recreates the sound of the inside of a grand piano when the dampers are off the strings. Record/playback stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI data via a single USB cable without any external devices DAW Remote controls the transport, mixer and software instruments directly from the front panel controls.
  • The USB "TO DEVICE" port allows connection of USB flash drives for loading and storing data
  • A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument
  • Auto power off saves energy by shutting down after a period of inactivity

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Yes

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byNo nickname

    fromDallas tx

    Play in band

  • Awesome keyboard

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDoc

    fromCincinnati

    Only had it a few weeks but so far I love it.

  • Fantastic!

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    bySusanBremerton

    fromBremerton

    What a weight difference from my Yamaha MO8! No more roadies needed AND I get to keep all my favorite voices! Excited!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byPhilanco

    fromGrand Bahama, BHS

    Would this come with a pedal or a pedal?

    Would this come with a pedal or a pedal?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byNK

    fromBerkeley, CA

    Does it come with a piano bag, power, aux cable and etc?? or should I buy those separately?

    Does it come with a piano bag, power, aux cable and etc?? or should I buy those separately?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    They would be sold separately.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byGregory

    fromArkansas

    How is the MX61 sound. And is it available instore?

    How is the MX61 sound. And is it available instore?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact your local store for specific inquiries regarding their inventory

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLevi

    fromFL

    How much is the discount for the keyboards today?

    How much is the discount for the keyboards today?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byKyle

    fromIllinois

    Can you layer effects on this? I would want to use more than one of the VCM effects at a time, can I do that?

    Can you layer effects on this? I would want to use more than one of the VCM effects at a time, can I do that?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, you can layer effects with this

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEm

    fromMissouri

    How is the feel of this keyboard?? Does it have the same real piano feel as the MX88?

    How is the feel of this keyboard?? Does it have the same real piano feel as the MX88?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Not quite the feel of a standard piano. It's a semi-weighted keyboard.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byKevin

    fromCalifornia

    are the keys weighted on the mx61?

    are the keys weighted on the mx61?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The keys are not weighted.