--- product_id: 39562811 title: "MX49BK Music Production Synthesizer, Black" brand: "yamaha" price: "€ 1486.62" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Yamaha" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/39562811-mx49bk-music-production-synthesizer-black store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 128-note polyphony for seamless play Class Compliant USB plug & play Motif Sound Engine with 8-layer control MX49BK Music Production Synthesizer, Black **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** € 1486.62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Own the stage with legendary sound and zero setup fuss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MX49BK Music Production Synthesizer, Black by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** € 1486.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/39562811-mx49bk-music-production-synthesizer-black) ## Best For - yamaha enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yamaha brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Epic Sound Depth:** Over 1000 legendary MOTIF voices with Virtual Circuit Modeling for vintage warmth. - • **Performance Ready:** 128-note polyphony ensures no dropouts during complex live or studio sessions. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight 49-key design built for pros who demand portability without compromise. - • **Instant Studio Setup:** Plug & play USB connectivity means zero driver hassle—just create. - • **Seamless Integration:** Record/playback stereo audio plus 16 MIDI channels via a single USB cable. ## Overview The Yamaha MX49BK is a professional-grade 49-key synthesizer featuring the iconic MOTIF Sound Engine with over 1000 voices, 128-note polyphony, and advanced Virtual Circuit Modeling. Its class-compliant USB audio/MIDI interface enables effortless plug-and-play connectivity with Mac, PC, and iOS devices, supporting stereo audio and 16 MIDI channels through a single cable. Lightweight and compact, it’s designed for seamless integration into studio, stage, or mobile setups, delivering vintage-inspired tones and modern performance flexibility. ## Description The MX BK/BU is a compact, lightweight Music Synthesizer with over 1000 Voices from the legendary MOTIF series plus deep computer and iOS integration. The MX BK/BU features a Class Compliant USB audio and MIDI interface for plug-and-play operation with your Mac, PC or iOS device. Review: MX49 is a Great keyboard; tons of fun - Excellent pro keyboard (the blue one looks & sounds great). I wanted a compact great sounding board & this is it. I thoroughly researched all the 49-key boards & the mx49 dominates by far, especially in the sample/sound quality. In the 80s I used to gig with pro boards like the DX7 & Roland D50. This little beast blows em away. TIP: I always set it one octave down (easy to do w/button) for best sound. Pros: + breathtaking sample quality & choice. strong piano, ep & synth patches, & lots to choose from. + it looks awesome in blue + hardware 4 knobs excellent for realtime pitch shifts + performance mode w/drum tracks & arpeggiator brings it to life + USB card port makes it easy to tweak & save many different setups; works great. tip: save factory defaults into usb file as well; vs job/restore fxn + total pro patches; same as on $2k+ synths; it sounds Awesome and its a great value Cons: - no looper/sequencer (I bought a digitech pedal looper) - no layer & split simultaneous mode - no aftertouch or weighted/semi weighted keys; though keys are still excellent - almost no 3rd party patches for this available (!); I only found 4 - I'd like more dance/EDM style sounds I have lots of fun with this; its easy to use; very smart design engineering; classic high quality Yamaha synth. Update: this works great with the Digitech JMSXT Jamman Solo XT Stereo Looper Phrase Sampler Pedal... must-have gear; i use it w/alto or behringer mixer. I hate DAWs; the idea of using software in front of a pc is ridiculous to me (I'm oldschool); using a hardware pedal looper works great. Last night I jammed for 2 glorious hours with this keyboard + looper. Tips: use auto-quantize mode on looper, and set tempo in looper & MX49 to match performance (120 or 106bpm etc). record 8-16 bars or whatever of mx49 performance drums & bassline into looper, then store as main loop. Next i added lots of mx49 percussion bits one loop at a time. then bg chord comps with clav or pads. so it stacks /overdubs til it sounds fantastic. then i play over it with organ or synth lead patch for improv. Huge difference in fun vs playing over performances alone. Question: why do so many patches play just one note max at a time? like synth leads... I like playing 2-3 notes in chords; am i missing something? tia to the music, ken Update 2/2019 The more I play this, the more I like it. I play along with music videos on youtube with a mixer. HIGHLY recommend this keyboard; also I love the patches in the 3rd-party "mx dance pro" download (under $50); those are what I use primarily to play along w/edm like tiesto umf etc; stunning quality that beats the built-in patches (thx Peter). Review: What Yamaha did not tell us: it is a full-blown sampler, synthesizer, and sequencer. - There should be more synths like this MX49 and Korg Kross 2. A joy to perform with. Additional sounds are available for free, and make sure to make use of MX Tools by Mr. Melas to edit the tones down to waveform level. Connect ot a computer with USB, and audio plays on the keyboard, practice along silently using headphones. Takes a whole lot of tasks from the computer away like effects, mixing, EQ, thus unburdening the computer.. I recommend read the manuals that come with it, and buy two of these instead of one 61 or 88 keys, switching between upper and lower and splitting is easier than plugging it in. Saves/loads from USB pen drive and USB connection both, and also makes a heck of a MIDI controller. Does have the the standard 5 pins DIN for in/out, through is missing though. Instead of getting a flight case, I took the factory bag, cost about $125 extra. The bag comes in blue only, while the keyboard can be black, blue, or white. AND, don't forget to download the free B.O.M.B version 2 for free: Best of Motif Banks. Making/saving/exporting sounds and songs are easy, system file format is .A5X Sounds from certain S series synths can be edited and loaded in it. ## Features - 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 - Record/playback stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI data via a single USB cable without any external devices ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01J8FJFFI | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,199 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #11 in Synthesizer & Workstation Keyboards | | Body Material | Engineered Wood | | Brand | Yamaha | | Brand Name | Yamaha | | Color | Black | | Connector Type | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 140 Reviews | | Included Components | USB Cable | | Item Dimensions | 38.6 x 15.2 x 7.2 inches | | Item Type Name | 49-Key Music Production Synthesizer for Studio, Stage and Home, MOTIF Sound Engine, Lightweight Keyboard, Black | | Item Weight | 12.5 pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 38.6 x 15.2 x 7.2 inches | | Manufacturer | Yamaha PAC | | Material | Engineered Wood | | Model Name | MX49 | | Model Number | MX49BK | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | MX49BK | | UPC | 889025107648 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer warranty yamaha corporation of america (yamaha) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every product we represent. Yamaha sells its products through a network of authorized yamaha retailers. Only these authorized retailers are equipped with sales and service support materials and training that are not readily available to non-authorized retailers. The yamah… | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Yamaha - **Color:** Black - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 38.6 x 15.2 x 7.2 inches - **Material:** Engineered Wood - **Model Name:** MX49 ## Images ![MX49BK Music Production Synthesizer, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713z9B1fvHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am mostly interested in a small, lightweight keyboard I can play on my lap. Could this work for that?** A: It is a nice, lightweight keyboard. But it is prob still too long to play on your lap. It would probably tip from side to side as you moved laterally on the keys. Plus your wrists will be screaming at that angle. **Q: Does this keyboard have the option to save my favourite tones so that I can easily retrieve it when playing?** A: The Yamaha MOXF8 does, it has a favorites list that is user programmable. **Q: Does it have speakers?** A: No. This model does not have speakers. You must connect it to external speakers. **Q: Can headphones be used so that others do not hear?** A: On the MX61 model, there is a headphone input. You will need to get a 1/4" Stereo jack adapter if you only have normal stereo headphones. You can get one on Amazon or Best Buy. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MX49 is a Great keyboard; tons of fun *by K***N on November 15, 2018* Excellent pro keyboard (the blue one looks & sounds great). I wanted a compact great sounding board & this is it. I thoroughly researched all the 49-key boards & the mx49 dominates by far, especially in the sample/sound quality. In the 80s I used to gig with pro boards like the DX7 & Roland D50. This little beast blows em away. TIP: I always set it one octave down (easy to do w/button) for best sound. Pros: + breathtaking sample quality & choice. strong piano, ep & synth patches, & lots to choose from. + it looks awesome in blue + hardware 4 knobs excellent for realtime pitch shifts + performance mode w/drum tracks & arpeggiator brings it to life + USB card port makes it easy to tweak & save many different setups; works great. tip: save factory defaults into usb file as well; vs job/restore fxn + total pro patches; same as on $2k+ synths; it sounds Awesome and its a great value Cons: - no looper/sequencer (I bought a digitech pedal looper) - no layer & split simultaneous mode - no aftertouch or weighted/semi weighted keys; though keys are still excellent - almost no 3rd party patches for this available (!); I only found 4 - I'd like more dance/EDM style sounds I have lots of fun with this; its easy to use; very smart design engineering; classic high quality Yamaha synth. Update: this works great with the Digitech JMSXT Jamman Solo XT Stereo Looper Phrase Sampler Pedal... must-have gear; i use it w/alto or behringer mixer. I hate DAWs; the idea of using software in front of a pc is ridiculous to me (I'm oldschool); using a hardware pedal looper works great. Last night I jammed for 2 glorious hours with this keyboard + looper. Tips: use auto-quantize mode on looper, and set tempo in looper & MX49 to match performance (120 or 106bpm etc). record 8-16 bars or whatever of mx49 performance drums & bassline into looper, then store as main loop. Next i added lots of mx49 percussion bits one loop at a time. then bg chord comps with clav or pads. so it stacks /overdubs til it sounds fantastic. then i play over it with organ or synth lead patch for improv. Huge difference in fun vs playing over performances alone. Question: why do so many patches play just one note max at a time? like synth leads... I like playing 2-3 notes in chords; am i missing something? tia to the music, ken Update 2/2019 The more I play this, the more I like it. I play along with music videos on youtube with a mixer. HIGHLY recommend this keyboard; also I love the patches in the 3rd-party "mx dance pro" download (under $50); those are what I use primarily to play along w/edm like tiesto umf etc; stunning quality that beats the built-in patches (thx Peter). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What Yamaha did not tell us: it is a full-blown sampler, synthesizer, and sequencer. *by V***H on October 9, 2023* There should be more synths like this MX49 and Korg Kross 2. A joy to perform with. Additional sounds are available for free, and make sure to make use of MX Tools by Mr. Melas to edit the tones down to waveform level. Connect ot a computer with USB, and audio plays on the keyboard, practice along silently using headphones. Takes a whole lot of tasks from the computer away like effects, mixing, EQ, thus unburdening the computer.. I recommend read the manuals that come with it, and buy two of these instead of one 61 or 88 keys, switching between upper and lower and splitting is easier than plugging it in. Saves/loads from USB pen drive and USB connection both, and also makes a heck of a MIDI controller. Does have the the standard 5 pins DIN for in/out, through is missing though. Instead of getting a flight case, I took the factory bag, cost about $125 extra. The bag comes in blue only, while the keyboard can be black, blue, or white. AND, don't forget to download the free B.O.M.B version 2 for free: Best of Motif Banks. Making/saving/exporting sounds and songs are easy, system file format is .A5X Sounds from certain S series synths can be edited and loaded in it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Todo excelente *by R***. on July 29, 2026* Excelente ## Frequently Bought Together - Yamaha MX49 Music Production Synthesizer, Black - SNIGJAT 49 Key Keyboard Case Soft, Piano Bag with Padded Pockets for Instrument Parts and Accessories, Waterproof Keyboard Bag with Handle and Adjustable Shoulder Straps (Interior: 33.5"x 12.4"x3.9") - M-Audio SP-2 - Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action For MIDI Keyboards, Digital Pianos & More --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/39562811-mx49bk-music-production-synthesizer-black](https://www.desertcart.be/products/39562811-mx49bk-music-production-synthesizer-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*