Yamaha MODX8+

Yamaha's MODX series has packed their creative and technological prowess into a high performance synthesizer designed for modern demands. The MODX+ builds on this forward-thinking model to offer even more sonic possibilities and increase the total polyphony to an astonishing 256 voices.

In addition, the MODX OS offers new features such as Voices and Live Sets, allowing great flexibility in composition and performance. The built-in flash memory has been increased to 1.75 GB, providing more space for sounds and samples from your own collection to expand your personal expression potential.

Like its predecessor, the MODX+ is packed with powerful technologies taken from Yamaha's flagship Montage series. State-of-the-art upgrades to the MOXF line include the AWM2 sample and synthesis engine, which features eight times more waveforms, a powerful eight-operator FM-X engine that has been modernized for amazingly dynamic sound and complex sound design, and Motion Control Synthesis for seamless integration and powerful control of both sound engines.

In addition to the sound engines, the Yamaha MODX8+ is packed with sophisticated features such as Super Knob, which allows simultaneous control of multiple parameters; the ability to send and receive 10 channels of audio and 16 channels of MIDI via USB to a computer or iOS device; Live Sets, which allow you to organize performances without copying, renaming, or changing the order; and an A/D input that processes external audio sources through the internal DSP.

Yamaha's MODX8+ has a wide range of effects, both for the internal sounds and for the A/D inputs. This provides the same effects found in Yamaha's professional digital recording consoles. In addition, the Yamaha MODX8+ supports the simultaneous use of 27 effects, so you can add the necessary professionalism to your tracks.

Features Yamaha MODX8+

• Expressive GHS variably weighted keys are heavier in the low notes, lighter in the high notes, mimicking acoustic piano play
• Motion Control Synthesis unifies and controls AWM2 and FM-X sound engines
• 256-voice total polyphony: 128-voice stereo AWM2 + 128-voice FM-X
• Super Knob controls multiple parameters simultaneously for highly expressive sound interaction
• Send and receive 4 audio channels and 16 MIDI channels over a single USB cable
• Live Sets allow you to organize performances without copying, renaming, or changing order
• 4-Part Seamless Sound Switching: Switch performances on held notes without sound or effect interruption
• Direct control assignment: Assign controls at the touch of a button
• A/D input processes external audio sources with built-in DSP
• Motion Sequences control synthesizer parameters with rhythmic control data that can be interacted with in real time
• Envelope Follower lets you use internal or external audio as a control source for synthesizer parameters
• AWM2 provides data compression without sacrificing sound quality
• MODX OS expands composition and performance potential with new Voices, Live Sets, and more
• 1.75 GB of internal flash memory lets you use your own samples and external libraries
• FM-X 8-operator FM synthesis delivers amazingly dynamic sounds and complex sound design
• Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) recreates the sound and behavior of vintage effects and signal processors
• Sidechain automatically controls the dynamic behavior of parts independently of each other
• Vocoder effect for recreating classic voice synth sounds
• Rhythm patterns for effortlessly adding drums or percussion to any performance
• USB-to-Host allows audio/MIDI connection to a computer or iOS device with a USB port
• USB-to-device port allows connection of USB flash drives for loading and saving data
• Advanced integration with Mac/PC

Technical specifications

• Keyboard: 88 keys, weighted GHS keyboard, velocity sensitive
• Sound generation: Motion Control Synthesis | AWM2 | FM-X
• Max. Polyphony: 256 voices
• Waveform ROM: 5.67 GB
• Flash RAM: 1.75 GB
• Preset Performances: 2,227 (up to 16 parts per performance for splits, layers, MIDI multimode)
• Display: 7 inch touchscreen
• Weight: 13.8 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 1333 x 404 x 160 mm

Scope of delivery

• Yamaha MODX8+
• Power supply
• License & download code for Steinberg Cubase AI
• Instruction manual