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YamahaMX49 49-Key Music Production Synthesizer - Electric Blue

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Yamaha MX49 49-Key Music Production Synthesizer - Electric Blue
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The Korena take

A compact, lightweight 49-key touch-sensitive synthesizer with more than 1,000 MOTIF Voices, USB audio/MIDI, and iOS integration.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players who want a 49-key touch-sensitive Yamaha MX49 v2 in Electric Blue.
  • Users who want class-compliant USB audio and MIDI integration.
  • Users who want access to the FM Essential iOS synth app.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Users who need sequence playback beyond SMF Format 0.
  • Users who require an AC adapter to be included.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Yamaha MX49 49-Key Music Production Synthesizer - Electric Blue construction detail

Detail 01

Voice library

Includes 1,106 preset normal voices and 61 preset drum kits, plus GM and user voice banks.

Detail 02

Multi-timbral capacity

Supports 16 internal parts.

Detail 03

USB interface

Provides class-compliant USB audio and MIDI.

Detail 04

Insertion effects

Offers 48 types and 267 presets across four insertion-effect blocks.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01An AC adapter is recommended but sold separately.
  2. 02Sequence playback is limited to SMF Format 0.
  3. 03Confirm compatibility needs for the listed Remote Control software.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many keys does the MX49 v2 have?

It has 49 touch-sensitive keys.

02Does it have USB audio and MIDI?

Yes. It includes a class-compliant USB audio and MIDI interface.

03What sequence format can it play?

It supports SMF Format 0 playback only.

04Is the AC adapter included?

No. A PA-150 or Yamaha-recommended equivalent is listed as sold separately.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Blue
24 detailsOther
Controllers
Pitch Bend Wheel x 1, Modulation Wheel x 1, Assignable Knob x 4, [DATA] dial x 1
Tone Generator
AWM2
Mutli Timbral Capacity
16 parts (internal)
Effects
Reverb x 9 types (42 presets), Chorus x 17 types (88 presets), Insertion Effect x 48 types (267 presets) x 4, Master EQ (5 bands)
Power Supply
9W
Accessories
AC adapter (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha, sold separately), Owner’s Manual, Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (containing Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List), DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software)
Tier
new
Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function
For Windows: Cubase 6 or later, SONAR X1 Producer; For Mac: Cubase 6 or later, Logic Pro 9, Digital Performer 7
Songs
27 Demo songs
Patterns
208 Patterns
Arpeggio
999 types
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Max Polyphony
128 notes
Dimensions (WxHxD)
32.68" (83.00 cm) x 3.58" (9.10 cm) x 11.73" (29.80 cm)
Weight
8.38 lb. (3.80 kg)
Voices
Preset: 1,106 Normal Voices + 61 Drum Kits, GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit, User: 128 Normal Voices + 8 Drum Kits
Wave
Approx. 166MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
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
Tempo
5 – 300
Sequence formats
SMF Format 0 (playback only)
Source Id
site51500000022474
Performance
User: 128 (16 parts)
Display
3-digit LED + 20 x 2 line character LCD (backlit)

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