Yamaha MX49 V2 Black
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Yamaha
MX49 V2 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
395630
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
MX49 V2 Black
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$625.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MX49 V2 is a solid, affordable workstation for gigging musicians and home producers. It's a great entry point into Yamaha’s powerful sound engine, especially if you’re looking for a portable solution with some basic production tools built-in—just be aware of the limitations of the unweighted keys.
Product Description
- Yamaha MX49 V2 Black
- Synthesiser
- 49 Keys
- AWM2 Sound generation
- 128 Voice polyphony
- 16 Multitimbral parts
- VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modelling)
- 000 Voices
- Based on the waveforms from the MOTIF XS
- Arpeggiator
- Split/Layer function
- AIFF and standard MIDI file playback from USB storage devices
- USB audio / MIDI interface with iOS support
- Pitch bend and modulation wheel
- Stereo AUX-In 3.5 mm mini jack
- 2x 6.3 mm Jack line output (L/R)
- Headphone output
- MIDI in/out
- Sustain and foot controller port
- Incl. Steinberg Cubase AI
- Incl. full version of the FM Essential Synth App (4 operator FM synthesis) as a download
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 830 x 91 x 298 mm
- Weight: 3.7 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Excellent AWM2 engine delivers authentic, nuanced instrument sounds
- • Compact size and light weight for gigging and studio use
- • Included Cubase AI and FM Essential App expand creative possibilities
- • Versatile USB audio/MIDI interface simplifies recording and iOS integration
CONS
- • 49-key action feels basic; lacks the depth of a weighted keyboard
- • Limited physical controls require frequent menu navigation
- • Polyphony, while decent, can become a bottleneck with complex patches
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
49
Key Type
Unweighted, Synth-Action
Synthesis Type
AWN2, VCM
Polyphony
128 Voices
Effects
Reverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ (various types)
Connections
Stereo Outputs, AUX-In, MIDI I/O, USB Audio/MIDI, Headphone
Weight
3.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
While AWM2 isn’t as flexible as wavetable or granular synthesis, it excels at recreating acoustic instruments with impressive realism and detail, drawing heavily from the MOTIF XS’s legacy.
It's class-compliant for audio, which means it generally works without drivers on most systems, but MIDI functionality may require installation depending on your operating system.
Yes, the MX49 V2 supports standard 1/4 in sustain pedals, allowing for expressive control over the sound.
