Expanding MX

INTRO

Thanks again for purchasing an MX Series Synthesizer. This guide is designed to help you find resources for expanding your MX49, MX61 or MX88.

DOWNLOADS

Get the most out of your MX with OS updates, our Mastering MX articles on YamahaSynth.com, the free YC-3B Virtual instrument and free sound packs. Check out the details below.

CONTENT

  • The MX Best of MOTIF Bank. This is a full bank of sounds derived from the MOTIF Series. Go here for an overview on how to install.
  • The Bomba Latina Bank. You’ll get great sounds for popular Mexican styles like banda, grupero, sonidero, cumbiero and more. Go here for a short overview video of the sounds!

MASTERING MX

Mastering MX is an article series designed to help you get the most out of your new MX Synthesizer. You’ll find articles on each section, video overviews, sound demos and more.

JOHN MELAS MX EDITOR

Want to do your own sound design with the MX? You’ll want to check out the John Melas MX Editor. This low-cost software suite features the Total Librarian, Voice Editor, Drum Kit Editor and Performance Editor.

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Connecting MX

INTRO

Get connected in three easy steps! The USB TO HOST port connects MIDI and audio from the MX to your computer or iOS device down a single USB cable. The advantage is a single cable solution for audio and MIDI from MX to your computer or mobile device. This allows a multitude of recording and performance possibilities with a single cable. For example:

  • Record and playback MIDI to a computer or iOS device
  • Record MX Series audio digitally to your computer DAW or iOS device
  • Play and monitor computer/iOS audio through MX ’s audio outputs

DRIVER DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

MX isn’t just a great synthesizer, it’s also a great MIDI controller and audio interface. Connecting MX to your computer or iOS device gives you knobs, drawbars, switches for controlling plugins and softsynths as well as a 2×2 audio interface to record audio and MIDI, all in a single USB connection. Best of all you can download a free version of Cubase AI for Mac/PC, allowing you to record MIDI and audio with your MX Series Synthesizer. Go here to get Cubase AI.

The Yamaha-Steinberg USB Driver lets you use audio and MIDI with your computer. Here’s where to get it and how to install:
Download links:

After downloading the file, follow the included installation instructions.

HARDWARE SETUP

MAC OR WINDOWS COMPUTER:

Connect MX ’s USB TO HOST port to your computer’s USB port using a MIDI USB cable. This is often referred to as a MIDI USB Type A to Type B cable.

Software setup for Mac and Windows computers: In the download package above you’ll find a folder called “InstallationGuide” with instructions in multiple languages. This guide describes what it is, how to install/uninstall and tips for troubleshooting. Select the appropriate version and follow the directions as described.

Check out his short video showing MX with Cubase AI:

IOS DEVICES (IPHONE/IPAD):

Connect MX to iOS with the aforementioned USB cable and a lightning to USB or USB C to USB adapter.

LINKS TO GO DEEPER

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