Yamaha MODX8 88-Key Synthesizer Synthesizers

For the piano player needing a piano-focused instrument with a huge variety of sound, MODX is a synthesizer with an 88-note, weighted keyboard action. MODX has over 125 years of Yamaha piano-making craftsmanship coupled with over 40 years of creating industry-leading synthesizers.

SOUND
The MODX uses the same technology powering the flagship MONTAGE with two Iconic Sound Engines modernized for amazing sound playback and complex sound design.

CONTROL
Motion Control puts rhythmic and dynamic control at your fingertips for a unique, personalized sound.

• SUPER KNOB: Macro dynamic control
• MOTION SEQ: Rhythmic, tempo-synced control
• ENVELOPE FOLLOWER: Audio synth parameter control

SPECIFICATIONS

• Width: 1,333mm (52-1/2″)
• Height: 160mm (6-1/16″)
• Depth: 404mm (15-7/8″)
• Weight: 13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz)
• Number of Keys: 88
• Type: GHS Keyboard
• Initial Touch: Yes
• Aftertouch: No
• 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: Multi Timbral Capacity
• Wave: 
  • Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format)
  • User: 1.00 GB
• Performance: Approx. 2,000
• 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)
• 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)
• Accessories: AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha*), Owner’s Manual (this book), Cubase AI Download Information *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
• Live Sets: 
  • Preset: 256 and more
  • User: 2,048
• 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: 10,239 types User: 256 types
• Sequence formats: MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1