Yamaha MODX 8

Specification

The power of the MODX synthesis engine allows unlimited potential to create your own unique sound demanded by any artist. Bring the sophistication of music production automation to realtime live performance with Motion Control.

SOUND
Sound is the most important aspect of any instrument. MODX will make your music sound amazing.

The MODX uses the same technology powering the flagship MONTAGE: AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis engine for stunning emulative acoustic instruments, synth sounds and drums.

MODX also features FM-X (Frequency Modulation) a unique, expressive, highly-programmable synthesis technology for dynamic, electro-modern music creation.

AWM2
Only found in Yamaha music synthesizers, the AWM2 engine offers much more than just sample playback. Each of the 16 AWM2 Parts feature eight programmable synthesizers with a Filter (18 different Types!), Amplitude, Pitch and Filter Envelope Generators, nine LFOs, 3-band EQ and a dedicated Dual Insert Effect with Virtual Circuitry Modeling.

FM-X
FM-X produces classic ‘80s or cutting-edge, EDM synthesizer sound with incredible dynamic range, power and fidelity. MODX goes well beyond the capabilities of the original DX7 with an 8-Operator FM architecture, 64-note polyphony, many Filter Types and more. Create sounds no one has ever heard with Motion Control for ever-evolving and changing textures.

192-NOTE TOTAL POLYPHONY
MODX features 128-note stereo AWM2 polyphony and 64-notes of FM-X polyphony. Due to the unique architecture of MODX and MONTAGE, this polyphony is always available without latency or compromising other features.

INTEGRATED FLASH MEMORY
MODX includes 1 GB of non-volatile, low latency User Flash Memory with high speed reading/writing for your own custom Samples or Synth Libraries from yamahamusicsoft.com

EFFECTS
From high definition Reverbs to detailed Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM) effects, MODX features DSP innovation, power and sound quality. Use effects like Beat Repeat, Vinyl Break, or Bit Crusher to get EDM sound. The Spiralizer effect creates the auditory illusion of a tone continuously rising or falling in pitch.

You can even add a Compressor with Sidechain for a modern “ducking” effect. Or go retro with vintage effects like Analog Delay, VCM Phaser, or a variety of Amp Simulators.

Piano players will appreciate piano-focused effects like Damper Resonance for a super-realistic piano experience and the HD Reverbs that let you put yourself in any performance space.

COMPATIBILITY: MONTAGE AND MOTIF DX AND TX
Out of the box, MODX offers access to one of the largest sound libraries ever – over 35 years in the making by our world-class sound designers and artists.

MODX is directly compatible with MONTAGE as well as MOTIF XS/XF and MOXF Voices and Performances.

The free FM Converter Web App on YamahaSynth.com makes it compatible with DX7, DX7II, TX802, and TX816 synthesizer content as well.

SUPER KNOB
The Super Knob allows simultaneous control of up to 128 parameters in a single Performance. This means you can control mix functions like Volume, Pan, and Effect Sends or detailed synth parameters like Filters, LFOs, and Operators.

You can even control the Super Knob with an FC7 foot controller making it easy to manipulate the sound when playing with both hands.

STANDOUT FEATURES

• FM-X Synth Engine
• LCD-Touchscreen 7"-Colour-Wide-VGA-TFT
• Waveform-ROM expanded from 741 MB to 5.67 GB
• 2,370 new Waveforms, 6,347 total in ROM
• 1 GB Flash-ROM built-in
• Ca. 2,000 Preset Performances
• 640 User Performances
• 5,120 Library Performances
• Seamless Sound Switching „SSS“ for Performances with up to four Parts
• 13 Dual Insert Effects (12 Parts + A/D Input)
• Over 256 Preset Live Set Slots, 2,048 User & 2,048 Library Live Set Slots
• 10,239 Arpeggios
• Eight Arpeggio Parts simultaneously
• Eight Scenes per Performance
• Masterkeyboard functions for each Performance
• Multichannel USB Audio Interface, 2-in/10-out