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FM Essential is a FREE synthesizer app for iPhone® and iPad®. FM Essential uses Frequency Modulation (FM) synthesis to create unique, dynamic, synthesizer sound. FM Essential features 10 preset Voices, Effects, Drum Pads, an Arpeggiator and more.
Connect FM Essential to a Yamaha MX series synthesizer and unlock the magic! Get 271 total Voices and the ability to save and recall edited Voices.
Unlocking is easy, just visit your local dealer and connect connect your iOS device to MX series synthesizer. Once downloaded to your device, the full version remains unlocked, even when disconnected from the MX!
Download
FM Essential
Go to your Authorized
Yamaha dealer
Ask to connect your iOS device to the MX series. Once connected, start FM Essential and it is unlocked FOREVER! Check out the integration with MX series while you're there!
10 VOICES
271 VOICES
Unlock FM Essential to go from 10 to 271 Voices! These Voices cover a wide range of sound from classic 80s to modern EDM.
DX100
64 VOICES
The DX100 Voice "Solid Bass" was often used by early techno and house music pioneers.
TX81Z
64 VOICES
TX81Z was a rackmount FM synthesizer used by many famous music producers in 80's hit songs.
V50
64 VOICES
The V50 was the first FM synthesizer workstation!
MX
Combination voice 15 VOICES
Get the best of both worlds with 15 combination Voices. Combination Voices layer FM sound from FM Essential with the internal MX Voices.
How to connect MX to iOS
There are two ways to connect and unlock FM Essential.
- Via Apple® Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and USB cable.
- Connect USB cable to the MX USB TO HOST jack.
- Connect Apple® Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to USB cable.
- Open FM Essential to unlock!
Check it out!
- With Yamaha MD-BT01 wireless Bluetooth MIDI adapter and stereo 3.5mm cable.
- Connect the MD-BT01 to the MX.
(Make sure the MIDI in of the MD-BT01 us connected to the MIDI Out of the MX and the MIDI Out of the MD-BT01 is connected to the MIDI In of the MX.)
- Start FM Essential and go to Settings/Bluetooth MIDI Device/MD-BT01.
- FM Essential is now UNLOCKED!
What is FM Essential
FM Essential is a free iOS FM synthesizer app. Connect to an MX music synthesizer and unlock more Voices, the ability to save and expressive control!
FM Essential Voice
MX Series
Great for stage, studio and
everywhere in between
Music Synthesizer
MX61BK / MX61BU
MX61 BK/BU features over 1000 Voices from the legendary MOTIF series plus deep computer and iOS integration in a compact, lightweight keyboard. MX61 BK/BU adds a class-compliantUSB audio and MIDI driver plus unlocks the new FM Essential iOS synth app!
Great for stage, studio and everywhere in between
Music Synthesizer
MX49BK / MX49BU
MX49 BK/BU features over 1000 Voices from the legendary MOTIF series plus deep computer and iOS integration in a compact, lightweight keyboard. MX49 BK/BU adds a class-compliant USB audio and MIDI driver plus unlocks the new FM Essential iOS synth app!
Piano touch, synth sound and
computer/iOS connectivity
Music Synthesizer
MX88
The MX88 music synthesizer is the complete solution for the modern piano player, aspiring music producer and live performer. Boasting a realistic piano touch -- thanks to over 100 years of piano manufacturing experience -- MX88 features an 88-note weighted keyboard, modern synthesizer technology and easy connectivity to computers and iOS devices.
