Product Overview
Take control and stand out from the crowd with Yamaha's MODX8. This 88 key synthesizer offers weighted keyboard action and unique sound design capabilities with its 8-operator, full controllable FM-X engine. Plus, with deep programmability, controllability and a tremendous amount of polyphony, this piano-focused synth delivers a huge variety of sound for inspired music-making.
The MODX8 also features the same technology as Yamaha's MONTAGE series, including the AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis engine, and the pure FM-X (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer modernized for amazing sound playback and complex sound design.
Includes
- PA-150B AC adaptor
- Owner's manual
Features
- Motion Control is a highly customizable synthesizer engine control matrix
- The Super Knob controls multiple parameters simultaneously for highly expressive sound interaction
- Send 10/return 4 audio channels + 16 MIDI channels to your computer or iOS device via USB
- Live Sets allow Performance organization without copying, changing order or renaming
- 4-Part Seamless Sound Switching: change Performances while holding notes without sound or effect cutoff
- Control Assign allows quick, easy parameter to control assignment
- The A/D Input processes external audio sources through the instrument DSP
- Motion Sequences are tempo-synchronized control sequences for creating rhythmic sound changes
- The Envelope Follower lets internal or external audio control synthesizer parameters
- AWM2 provides data compression without sacrificing sound quality
- 192-note total polyphony: 128-note stereo AWM2 + 64-note FM-X
- 1 GB Internal Flash memory lets you install your own samples and external libraries for a completely personalized sound set
- FM-X features 8-operator FM synthesis capable of producing incredible dynamic sound
- Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage effect and signal processors
- Sidechain automatically controls the dynamic behavior of one part from another
- Vocoder effect recreates classic synth vocal sounds
- USB "TO HOST" allows MIDI connectivity to your USB-equipped computer or iOS device
- The USB "TO DEVICE" port allows connection of USB flash drives for storing and recalling data
- Rhythm Pattern is a quick and easy way to add drums or percussion to any Performance
Specifications
- Size/Weight:
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 52-1/2" x 6-1/6" x 15-7/8" (1333 x 160 x 404 mm)
- Weight: 30 lbs 7 oz (13.8 kg)
- Keyboard:
- Number of Keys: 88
- Type: GHS keyboard
- Initial Touch: Yes
- Aftertouch: No
- Tone Generator:
- Tone Generator: Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms
- Maximum Polyphony: AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 64 (max.)
- Multi Timbral Capacity: 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo
- Wave: Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.00 GB
- Performance: Approx. 2000
- Filter: 18 types
- Effects: Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 76 types, Insertion (A, B) x 76 types*, Master Effect x 15 types *A/D part insertion x 71 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)
- Other:
- Controllers: Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial
- Display: 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen
- Connectors: [USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks), [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)
- Power Consumption: 16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)
- Live Sets: Preset: 256 and more, User: 2048
- Performance Recorder:
- Tracks: 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track
- Recording type: Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out
- Note Capacity: Approx. 130,000 notes
- Note Resolution: 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
- Tempo (BPM): 5 - 300
- Songs: 128 songs
- Arpeggio: Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10239 types, User: 256 types
- Sequence formats: MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1