Basics
The Yamaha MM6 is a synthesizer workstation in the “M” line that Yamaha introduced some time ago. I don’t own a synthesizer yet but I am looking to acquire one so I played around with the MM6 and the MM8 at my local music store yesterday. I have to say that the MM8 is definitely the better model but of course it is more expensive and is an 88-key compared to the 61 keys that the MM6 has. When shopping for a synthesizer, you should realize that you get what you pay for. But oftentimes, some of the functionality of a cheaper keyboard can be expanded by buying expansion kits or downloading additionaly voices.
If you are looking to buy your first synthesizer this is a great buy. The great thing about Yamaha is that they offer so much in their products for a great price.
Capabilities
The MM6 is a 61-key synthesizer with 32 note polyphony and an eight track sequencer. The MM6 has 70 MB of sounds and voices for a total of 418 voices and 22 drum kits. You will never get tired of this thing because there is always a new voice to try out.
The MM6 rolls out another installment in the MOTIF series of Yamaha synths that allow customization and editing through your computer. Play out the music you want on the keyboard, upload it via MIDI, change up the sounds and effects on your computer, and then finally record your final track. The MM6 makes it easy to start creating your own dance mixes, movie soundtracks, beats, and any kind of music you want. I am not an expert on synthesizers so Ihad my friend help me write this review. But playing around with MM6 for about 20 minutes gave me a pretty good exposure to the capabilities of this system. And unlike a lot of synthesizers I’ve played with, this one is VERY easy to figure out. Its often hard to figure out what all the buttons and functions do but the MM6 really is different.
The MM6 has four different wheels to control the timbre of the voices and sounds by changing the cutoff, resonance, attack, and release. The MM6 has an arpeggiator which lets you create you own rhythms automatically. Then you can automatically create lead melodies in piano, synth, guitar and other voices. Its almost too easy to start making music on this thing.
Specifications
- Connections
- Left, Right
- Headphones
- Foot Controller
- Sustain
- MIDI In/Out
- DC inlet (12w power consumption)
- Dimensions: 37.35″W x 4.85″H x 14.75″D
- Weight:11 lb.
The Yamaha MM6 retails for $699 but is available here for $599 with FREE shipping and a FREE gift. This is the lowest price online that I could find for the MM6. Most music stores have to mark up their products because they have such high overhead so I have now turned to buying all my music equipment online because you can always find the cheapest price. Check out additional specs, prices and packages at the link below:
Yamaha MM6 Music Synthesizer Workstation
