Yamaha MODX 8

Featuring Yamaha's expressive 88-note Graded Hammer keyboard, the MODX8 boasts powerful technologies inherited from Yamaha's flagship Montage series.

The new MODX series features numerous state-of-the-art upgrades over its MOXF predecessors, including the AWM2 sample and synthesis engine equipped with eight times more waveforms, a powerful new eight-operator FM-X engine 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 powerful synth engines, the MODX 8 is loaded with sophisticated features (many carried over from the Montage series), including the Super Knob, which allows you to control multiple parameters simultaneously.

Or the ability to send ten audio channels and 16 MIDI channels to and from a computer or iOS device via USB, Live Sets that let you organize performances without copying, renaming, or changing the order, and an A/D input that processes external audio sources through the MODX DSP.

Also on board is Yamaha's Motion Sequences function, which controls synthesizer parameters via rhythmic control data that can be interacted with intuitively in real time; an Envelope Follower, which allows internal or external audio to be used as a control source for synthesizer parameters; and a Vocoder effect that recreates the classic voice synth sound.

Four-part seamless sound switching, capacity for 27 simultaneous effects, a built-in 4-in/10-out audio interface, and 1 GB of internal flash memory round out this workstation's features.

Features Yamaha MODX8

• Keyboard workstation with 2 synth engines
• 88-key GHS keyboard with graduated hammer action
• 192-voice total polyphony: 128-voice stereo AWM2 engine + 64-voice FM-X engine
• 1 GB internal flash memory allows installation of 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
• Control multiple parameters simultaneously with the Super Knob
• 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
• A/D input processes external audio sources with MODX's DSP
• 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 | full weight | hammer action
• Max. Polyphony: 192 total (128 AWM2 + 64 FM-X)
• 16 tracks total
• Memory: 5.67 GB waveforms | 1 GB user memory
• Performances: approx. 2.000
• Filters: 18 types
• Effects: 12x Reverb | 76x Variation | 76x Insertion (A, B) | 15x Master Effect | 71x A/D part insertion
• Display: 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen
• Live Sets: 256 Presets | 2.048 User
• Tempo: 5 - 300 bpm
• Songs: 128 songs
• Notes: Max. 130,000 | 480 ppq resolution
• Arpeggio: Max. 8 parts simultaneously | Preset: 10,239 | User: 256 types
• Weight: 13.8 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 1333 x 404 x 160 mm