Yamaha and Steinberg have announced new firmware and software for a number of their product lines, including the MGX digital mixers, URX audio interfaces, CC1 USB controller, and MixKey audio mixing software.
URX/MGX
The update brings streamlined workflow efficiency and greater flexibility in content creation and streaming.
- Controls headphone and MAIN volume control with the TOUCH AND TURN knob (URX only)
- Adds audio trimming in the SOUND PAD Editor (MGX only)
- Supports saving and loading console settings via microSD card (except URX22 models)
- Adds Stereo Send support for greater routing flexibility
- Adds ON/OFF control for STEREO bus assignment from the SEND TO screen
- Improves visibility when identifying stereo-linked MIX buses
- Improves the input/output characteristics graph display for dynamics processors
- Makes URX/MGX onboard effects available as VST/AU/AAX plug-ins via Basic FX Suite V4.0
- Enhances integration with Steinberg software (Cubase, Nuendo, MixKey)
- Controls URX/MGX effects directly from the software’s Custom Pane
CC1
This USB controller has updates for centralised control across devices and software.
- Adds support for MixKey control
- Optimizes control workflow when used with MGX/URX
- Improves stability and responsiveness
UR-C/URX-C / AXR
This update introduces Basic FX Suite V4.0, expanding the available plug-in environment for creators and engineers.
- Makes MGX/URX effects plug-ins available with VST, AU, and AAX support. Addition of 13 new effects in addition to SSMCS, REV-X, and Guitar Amp Classics
Winter 2026 Updates
These are planned for a winter release:
- MGX Series: Console Lock function (excluding faders)
- MGX/URX Series: Channel Copy function
- MGX/URX Series: Graphic EQ (12-band Flex)
- CC1: MIDI Control function (excluding System Messages)
- CC1: Enhanced action-assignment flexibility
- CC1: Improved Cubase control usability
