Yamaha MGX12
The small MGX: 12 faders, 4 preamps, same 96 kHz engine
Manufacturer’s list price 800 USD as of 2026
List price at launch 800 USD as of 2026
Description
Where to buy
Manufacturer’s list price 800 USD as of 2026
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 4 |
| Total outputs | 8 |
| Inputs / outputs | 4 XLR/TRS combo inputs, 4 TRS inputs, 4 RCA inputs, 2 XLR outputs, 6 TRS outputs, 4 headphone outputs |
Processing
| Mix buses | 8 |
|---|---|
| Aux sends | 8 |
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Channels | 11 channels: 4 mono + 4 stereo + 1 Sound Pad + 2 FX returns |
| Buses | 8 MIX buses, 1 stereo bus, 2 FX buses, 1 CUE bus |
| Traitement | Sweet Spot Morphing, Guitar Amp Classics, Pitch Fix, REV-X reverb, multiband compressor, ducker, compander, delay, gate, per-channel compressor and EQ |
Surface
| Physical faders | 12 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | No |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Faders | 12 non-motorized 60 mm faders (11 channels + master) |
| Ecran | 4.3-inch touchscreen, 5 encoders, 8 assignable pads |
Recording
| Onboard recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recording type | microSD 16-track |
| Recording | 16-track recording and 2-track playback on microSD card, 24-bit / 96 kHz |
Networking
| Networking & protocols | USB |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
Physical
| Width | 335 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 319 mm |
| Height | 96 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 335 x 319 x 96 mm, 3.9 kg (MGX12V: 4.1 kg) |
Power
| Power draw | 38 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply | PA-300C external power adapter, 16 V, 38.4 W |
Other
| Usb | USB-C MAIN 18x18 at 32-bit / 96 kHz, USB-C SUB 2x2 at 16-bit / 48 kHz |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 audio input |
| Variante V | MGX12V: HDMI input and passthrough, video capture up to 4K 60 fps or 1080p 240 fps sent over USB with the mix audio, 4.1 kg |
| Audio | 96 kHz, latency under 0.4 ms, dynamic range 125 dB (D/A converter) and 115 dB (input to output), THD under 0.002%, EIN -128 dBu |
| Finitions | Black or white |
| Logiciels Fournis | Cubase AI, WaveLab Cast, Steinberg Plus, Basic FX Suite |
| Prix Constates | MGX12: USD 799.99 at launch, USD 599.99 street price late 2026. MGX12V: USD 1,099.99 |
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Accessories
Other
- RK-MGX12
19-inch rack-mount kit for the MGX12 and MGX12V.
Documents
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Our take
History & design
The Yamaha MGX12 is the smaller sibling of the MGX16, unveiled alongside it at NAMM in January 2026. The 96 kHz digital engine is the same: 4 mono channels, 4 stereo, a Sound Pad channel and 2 effect returns, to 8 MIX buses, a stereo bus, 2 FX buses and a CUE bus. I/O comes down to 4 mic/line combo inputs, 4 TRS inputs, 4 RCA inputs, 2 XLR outputs, 6 TRS outputs and 4 headphone outputs. The surface has 12 non-motorized 60 mm faders, the 4.3-inch touchscreen, 5 encoders and 8 pads.
Processing is identical to the MGX16: Sweet Spot Morphing, Guitar Amp Classics, Pitch Fix, REV-X reverb, multiband compressor and ducker. The USB-C MAIN port works as an 18x18 interface at 96 kHz, the microSD card records 16 tracks and Bluetooth takes a player. The MGX12V adds HDMI input and passthrough with video capture up to 4K at 60 fps, sent over USB with the mix audio. At 33.5 cm wide and 3.9 kg (4.1 kg for the V), it fits on a streaming desk. Both versions come in black or white, with an optional RK-MGX12 rack kit and bundled Cubase AI.
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