Yamaha MODX 2.0 Update - How to get started with the new sequencer

Today we are taking a closer look at the new MODX 2.0 sequencer and I will try to teach you how to get started with it. If you enjoy it consider supporting my videos: / bobeats
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[@BoBeats]

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[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

Another great video on the MODx. For song creators yes, this is the sequencing we like to do, playing our swings, rests, rhythms straight in on the keyboard with the timing we have in our head. Step sequencing is very difficult because we have to go back and edit, a very lengthy and frustrating process when we know we could just play it in. This is the way I sequenced in the 1980s and 1990's with hardware sequences, it was fun and very fast to build a song....though controlling loops was not possible back then, so all you could do is a linear song. (yes all this can be done on a computer, but I don't use computers anymore for making music. Hundreds of reasons why).

[@fpvision9851]

Ok, I said it when I bought my first AN1X back in the 90s and I say it again. Yamaha is constantly surprising me and Iove their professional audio products! Appreciating Yamahas after market service as well.

[@vaspers]

Adding a 16 track sequencer to the Yamaha MODX6 has pushed me into the clarity of decision: I absolutely shall buy it! Thanks for the tutorial, Bo!

[@BoBeats]

you’re welcome buddy!!

[@Tigerex966]

How do your u like it.

[@SuperBriansmoke]

This is an excellent video Bo. It’s a great addition to the MODX, and you’ve done a fantastic job in communicating how to get great results.

[@BoBeats]

Thank you Simon!!

[@lancepage1914]

MODX seems like the best value for money synth on the market and especially now. It sounds great and it truly is a workstation with this update. Thx for the video Bo.

[@BoBeats]

the UI is a little clunky but besides this its a very good value proposition. Lot of polyphony, sound design options and features for your money

[@arclight31415]

EXACTLY the overview, instruction, and clarification I needed! You could not have done a better job for me if this was a direct personal response to the questions I had. Watched this video and was creating performances and tracks in minutes. Thank you very much.

[@patrickarend8707]

Awesome tutorial. Awesome new sequencer.

[@truecuckoo]

Great work mate!

[@BoBeats]

Thanks bud!!

[@laurentschark]

thank you so much BoBeat for this video ! super clear and super useful ! you're a star !

[@obwanz1921]

Great intro to the pattern sequencer, thanks a bunch, and I’m also a subscriber! 👍

[@MrPrincepop]

I didn't even know this was coming! I just purchased the MODX7 two days ago, and now a sequencer is in the update! This keyboard just got more cool points.

[@Irfan_Romee_Official]

GRAY FOX Ditto.

[@rdoetjes]

The workflow reminds of the RM-1X groovebox. Cool, I’ll have a look at it tomorrow. Thanks, Bo!

[@jfjusa1]

thank you for making this!

[@thinkingape7655]

I am so happy Yamaha gave us this update. 🤘

[@starwarshq]

Great tutorial and made me update to 2.0! Btw, if I want to start my recording on bars 5-8, I notice it will apply my "pattern" to bars 1-4 automatically when in overdub mode. Is there a way to prevent this? This seems to happen when I want to go back and add a high hat over my drums in overdub mode, but only apply the high hat for bars 5-8. It will always add the high hat to bars 1-4 for some reason

[@originalfallinggirl]

Thanks so much Bo! Just got the MODX7 and love it.

[@martinlubitz3171]

Hi Bo, thanks for your helpful video 👍 Hi again, got the OS 2.0. Watched your video again......love the pattern mode🤗

[@TheC0G]

Thanks for tutorial, it was exactly what I needed! 😎👍

[@kevanbarrett7411]

Thanks for this Bo. I’m a long time Yamaha user motif and qy700, but found it difficult when I tried to use this for the first time on Montage yesterday,so this is very useful😊

[@BoBeats]

awesome! :) glad to help

[@beetleworx]

Thanks B(r)o, just saw your video few hours ago and it helped me so much to push myself to start working with the sequencer ... thought it doesn't give me the right workflow ... but it does. Thank you so much ... I NEED MORE SCENE-BUTTONS NOW !!! CAN'T STOP !!! :-)))

[@cristianbatelli5873]

Excellent tutorial video thank you!

[@DubAssembly]

great explanation, thanks Bo!

[@udbhavseth799]

Thanks man! The MODX is even more of a beast now!!!

[@theaudioeng]

You did well then there Bo to get a Beta OS to check out - can't wait for my MODX v2.0 update in October! 😎🎹👍

[@eddiegarridobyrequest3990]

Great video thanks! It is nice that they added the sequencer. Thanks for the video.

[@bilonggrisimmeri]

I'm waiting for the rack version MODX. Could be a looooong wait. You are a fine musician and equally fine communicator.

[@ElectronicazMusic]

Looks great. A good reason to buy this as you central piece of gear in the studio- master keyboard and sequencer now. I remember when I recorded a whole album using my w30 workstation sequencer. This is so much easier to see what you're doing!

[@PhilGillis]

thank you for the video (and all of your others as I am new to your channel . .but love it)

[@sunnyheartley7184]

You are a blessing to me I'm learning so much from you, thanks again

[@simplygroove]

Great tuto and pretty cool ambiance music thank’s a lot i love the modx and with you help that will be better for me because i’m just beguin with (sorry for my english)

[@misterquiche5024]

Thanks BoBeats, this is an excellent video. I was so put off by the idea of creating a song in different parts (scenes) and pushing buttons to move between them but now that I see it's possible to create a chain of these scenes and then play the scene, that changes my whole opinion. I'm supposing it's possible to include a scene several times in a chain, ex verse, chorus, verse, chorus etc.....

[@timdowns7937]

Thankyou, such a handy video. I’m a keen EM composer and this has really helped. Cheers 😀

[@casmirron]

This is great ! You make the same kind of music with the sequencer as I do. But on the Modx it sounds much better.

[@giggsy230]

Great demo, thank you!

[@erikmarques1475]

Excellent video. Thank you!!!!!

[@pcmcontrole]

thanks for the video helped me a lot

[@av-uc4vx]

Wow, véry well done and crisp clear! Thanks véry much. Hope you will do follow up vidz!!

[@VoyageOne1]

The MODX7 is now officially on my shopping list once this update rolls around

[@Paul_Y_T]

great video - thanks! this plugs a gap in the modx's considerable arsenal. looking forward to trying this out when it lands.

[@vegeta897]

I really appreciate you starting off the video by saying how great it is that a company is supporting their existing products with feature updates. It truly is something we need to see more of. I was just responding to a comment on another video from someone who was "disappointed" that Yamaha released this update instead of making a CS-80 re-issue... WTF?

[@elissitdesign]

vegeta897 Yes, it’s a shame when companies turn into landfill product dumps instead of keeping they’re devices up to date.

[@synthverkstad2093]

Just saying there is a great free CS-80 patch library to download for the Montage/MODX from Yamaha :-)

[@rajeevsiriwardena3936]

Wonderful friend , thanks !

[@idoneofilms2943]

Thankx for your very useful advice !

[@diederikslob]

Thanks! Very helpful after all the vague stuff I read in reviews.

[@michaeltyborski4802]

Thank you for creating an important video. As a new synthesizer user, I found that updates move good gear to very good or excellent status. Quality manuals and tutorials, however, make any product stand out by reducing the learning curve.

[@TorBruheim]

Not exactly a Roland step sequencer in easiness and use, but will get the job done. At least we have a sequencer. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@josefvr3315]

Great information here, slow brains out there. Mine one of them. A lot to practice. THX Bo.

[@DrGargani]

it's not your brains that are too slow, it is information, that, as usual, is WAY too fast and thus incomprehensible....99 percent of the makers of these videos really don't understand what it means to teach someone who is literally learning from scratch...I watch them all, for every single keyboard, whether I own it or not, to compare the logic of them all...these instructors mean well, really they do, and they know what THEY are talking about, but their teaching skills are lacking, because most of the time, they lose us along the way.

[@davidplatt5957]

Very good demo...I'm pleased they are adding this, as perhaps one of the reasons I hadn't already bought one... I don't know, I still lean towards an Fa 08.. It just seems so simple.... But the modx sounds awesome..... 🙂

[@mattsynth]

Even before this update the MODX was one of the best keyboards I have purchased in a long time. Very inspirational instrument for so little cash, a must for every studio.

[@damelos4039]

Agree completely. Not much expense and very powerful.

[@nicolasarianos9731]

still i thinking this about that,i buy MOD 8 or no ?....!

[@mattsynth]

Nicolas Arianos you just can’t beat the Modx for the price it is just as good and some way better than the new Fantom at half the price. I know because I have both.

[@nicolasarianos9731]

@@mattsynth thanks so much for your reply.... So is good to order one modx8...!

[@Guitarislife1977]

Great video...I didnt realize 2.0 was out so I downloaded, backed up my data, installed the update, restored my data and now I'm recording tracks with different scenes. I can use the scenes to switch from intro part of the song to verse to chorus and eventual to outro. I could not find a way to do this with the early versions of the software. Thanks so much!

[@jasonhomsombath3829]

Very nice Tutorial, it’s similar to their accompaniment lines but more pro sounds and tracks

[@jasonvotaw5966]

Thanks!

[@geoffdeanthemeparks]

Thank you for your tutorial. I rmember watching you some while ago and learning from you. I did indeed manage to make my own pattern sequence, however there is a pretty big problem with all of this, and i'm sure you have come across this yourself. It is indeed a great idea to be able to record your own sequences, which I have done, not only with this machine but others too. This one is a tad more complicated even when you know exactly how to do it. Straight away the problem comes up where I have to link the pattern with the performance name, and no matter how many times anyone tries this, somewhere down the line they are going to get really frustrated and lose all of there work. The performance name is no problem, but then you link it to a pattern, 1 is already filled, so is 2, pattern 3 is completely empty, however when you try to link it decides to choose pattern 10 and not 3 or 4,5,6,7,8 or even 9, they get completely missed and possibly wasted which is something we don't want as we only have limited spaces. While I was frustratingly trying to place something into pattern 3, just as you did, I forgot to link and somehow lost my pattern inside the machine somewhere, when I did find it, it was maybe in position 10 again. The Roland FA06 is much staright forward in doing this and so much quicker too as are some of my other Keyboard/Synths. In order to record just one simple part on one track for a few seconds you have to go through many unessesary parameters and settings, if you accidentally forget just one then you are left scratching your head trying to fathom out at what point you madethe mistake. The Idea of a sequencer is really to get your ideas down quickly, in yet the MODX has come up with something that completely slows you down leaving you a little stressed and frustrated to the point of giving up or maybe using a completely different Synth altogether. This is not your fault I know and I can see that you have done a lot of hard work here, but I do wonder why Yamaha have made something that is prone to you making mistakes, especially when we have already learnt how to use something over and over and just simply want to make music and not spending most of that time programming. Anyhow, well done for the Tutorial and once again thank you. Best Wishes Geoff

[@Eleni_Be]

exactly my thoughts. on my quest to a decent keyboard with really quick multitrack recording to store ideas and flesh them out a bit before transferring to DAW I've come across the yamaha system (QY70, QY700, now MODX) and can't believe how frustratingly inefficient this system works, unchanged since the 90ies.

[@NightOrchids]

This is the problem i did struggle with as well.. changing patterns .. what i dont understand is. Yamaha only added this sequencer due to huge amount of customer requests, so they obviously didnt want to add one at first, as they are trying to push Cubase ... so Why make this messy confusion of a sequencer, why didnt Yamaha just use an updated version of the Motif XF sequencer

[@emaneercsadeeni]

Thanks for a clear step by step process for someone new to this. Very hard to find on KZbin.

[@haatock]

Thank you

[@ToyKeeper]

This fixes the one thing I thought was missing from the original version. It seems like a very nice update. Could certainly be improved though, if the sequencer had more visualization and note-editing functions to let people see and edit the note data. Also perhaps notable is the new wave folder. If that does what I think it does, it's one of my favorite synth algorithms. Not that this instrument had any shortage of good sounds already... but still.

[@wavester46]

First Yamaha synth ever after 30 yrs of playing. I'm growing to like this MODX....slowly as it has so much to learn. Thanks for the help with that Bo. Look forward to updating the OS soon.

[@fnonaka]

But this is not a sequencer - it's Pattern mode - Yamaha has it in his keyboards since Mo/Mox/Moxf versions...

[@paulwhiting1731]

I purchased a QX 1 way back in 1983 after that I can handle any sequencer.

[@darrenhirst9900]

Write a book. Modx the manual for normal people 🤣

[@onionhat9141]

Hopefully I get this beast soon

[@vincentguarino4262]

After you've created your own sequence, can you trigger it from a single note? How would you set that up? Thanks

[@bullet1218]

Great video Bo. .about time for yamaha to realize some musicians just like to use the machine slash keyboard they purchased without a computer. .

[@BoBeats]

a much needed addition

[@healthgods]

How do we connect a mic and record vocals ?

[@irt1971]

Thanks BoBeats, you're awesome. Question is the only difference between this and the midi recorder just that you can do parts of 4 or 8 bars? Otherwise is it basically the same except for midi data? Cheers bud.

[@bmaxplus]

Hello Bo. Great tutorial. Just one question. No matter what I do when I add new instrument it plays together with all previous. I want to hear recorded music plus new instrument. Thanks!

[@nouveaurichetheunderground6806]

You Are the first person to say it isn't available yet. I went looking for it before I found you and was greatly frustrated.

[@darrenhirst9900]

Its 2.52 now. Thanks BoBeats.

[@Cuvach6675]

Can this sequencer work as a loop station also or you just have to stop everytime for adding other instruments?

[@erichkohl9317]

Man I'd love one of these MODX boards ... they look like so much fun and sound great for the money. I already have a Korg Pa700 arranger, though.

[@fnonaka]

I have Modx and I want Pa700 too lol. Remembrr that Modx is a synth, very different than an arranger. The sounds are much better, but you can't use it as an arranger.

[@erichkohl9317]

@@fnonaka Oh I know. My point being was that I used my Pa700 as a sound engine for multitrack MIDI recording, which is exactly what I would use a MODX for.

[@martieleena]

hi, is there a way to save the 16 track sequence, as a wav file?? just updated to 2.51 regards and great vids

[@marlonhack]

Maravilha!!! Ótima notícia!

[@take942]

Hello, Thanks for this helpful video. Why is "Replace" used to add the additional bass track to a pre-recorded track, instead of using "Overdub"?

[@casacappagli]

Great intro Bo. Is there any quantization in triggering parts? Useful playing the sequencer live and pressing the button a bit earlier.

[@milicdalibor3803]

Nice teacher you show slowly simple how it is working

[@GeorgeDimopoulos]

Great!!!!tutorial

[@IamCarlFree]

Thanks for all the tutorials on this. I’ll be getting my MODX today. Can I update it straight to the newest Version or do I need to start with the oldest version first?

[@darrenhirst9900]

Update to latest version as it has new features and fixes bugs.

[@thegoldenamerican]

Thank you for creating this video and much respect to you and your expertise. Don’t take this as negative criticism. Firstly, I thought that you good job highlighting the points of this keyboard I thought you did a not so good job on the introduction of it and the very beginning process. I don’t understand why you did not explain step-by-step from the very beginning? For somebody that’s really new to the idea of a sequencer or new to the MODX, it would be more confusing for them to start out in the middle. And then backtrack on the process. Step-by-step from the very beginning with a bad idea. Again, thank you for putting this out and much respect! 🙏

[@visunmu2109]

Hi Sir, firstly thanks a lot for this helpful demo. In fact, i need your help. When recording some sounds using my sustain pedal, and once recorded to hear the performance, thus i can't hear the sustain effect in my sounds. Can you help please? Thanks.

[@LifeisAmazingChannel]

Whats your video set up to record this video? What camera/tripods you use? to do two head over shot. One all keyboard and one the screen.

[@BoBeats]

Watch my video ”how to make synthesizer videos”

[@mjwachner]

Love the video Bo! Cool song vibe too. Ive been thinking about this board but was holding off because I didn’t think it had a sequencer. Ive been a long time Korg & Roland guy but may have to finally try Yamaha - the sounds on this rig are amazing! Im doing a live looping rig with RC 505, JDXi , Strymon Timeline and recent purchase of Deepmind 12 and (because of you) a Circuit... but if I get the MoDX - I may have to re think the DM12 & Circuit. Any thoughts on that?

[@Tigerex966]

finally, after years of complaints, yamaha puts a proper sequencer on their workstation/synths, like they did before. i wish they fire the people who refused to have it om the montage and modx at launch.

[@fnonaka]

I don't get it... Mine is with 1.0 firmware version yet(just bought it yesterday) and it does has a sequencer, just press REC button and it shows the 16 tracks... Why people say Modx has no built in sequencer???

[@NightOrchids]

Great video Bo... thanks for this great tutorial, i Just got my modx 8 today... Awesome.. I wonder if we'll see a v.3 of the OS with a bump to 512 or even 999 measures, making it competitive with the Nautilus

[@dn9335]

Does anyone know how to record the sustain pedal action? Every time I try to sequence my piano play, all the notes are in staccato .

[@casmirron]

Very helpful to make a decision to purchase this synthesizer or better said workstation. The sequencer makes it very powerful, but is the audi-recorder also a good feature of the modx ?

[@peteroppong1171]

GREETINGS.......Thanks for the nice review. Please, would the MODX come with a SMOOTH SOUND TRANSITION feature.

[@MrBremol]

Great and useful video Bo! Have you already tried the USB MIDI Host feature?

[@anhnguyenhoang1863]

Help! I just got Modx7, and my interface is M-audio elight, 8 in - 8 out XRL and Cubase 9 1. How to use Modx7 in cubase as completely as possible. 2. How to make audio sound through R-L Modx7 out to M-audio elight. I plugged the connection cord via the XRL jack but it didn't play audio through M-audio every time I played it. I really need detailed help. Thank you very much!

[@soguy]

Does the new sequencer record automation as well?

[@billsolomon1]

Can one load Midi files songs already completed? And can you load MP3 tracks as well?

[@1masterfader]

Can I import a different midi file for each part?

[@paulhorsley8922]

Do you have to stop the sequence every time you can’t go onto next track while in rehearsal mode and start recording?

[@ramonkey2939]

Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@mpmi7588]

Nice explanation man. Seriously. I actually think you gave the best description. Performance = Sounds/kits used and Performance = Sequence (in MPC language). How's the midi capabilities when using another device to control the parts/tracks of the performance?

[@keekeefries6298]

Yes but is there a step sequencer in there? Or is everything real time recording? Thanks

[@flyboy8492]

I'm just curious. Is there any sort of piano roll type interface inside the sequencer? Like can I drag and drop notes and phrases?

[@fanclub999]

Using the arpeggiator for recording bass lines or guitar strums would be another alternative. Does the MODX offer “drum fill” presets for adding between scenes ? great video thanks !

[@javiceres]

2020 It does, but the fun with the Seq is creating you own lines and beats without having to fire up the computer

[@quincybaker728]

There is a pattern recorder in the Montage that allows you to record voice. I’ve done it. But, I guess this is an analog signal coming from the mic via the a/d input and not a MIDI signal, so I don’t see a way to add voice to your sequence performance. Is there a way to do this?

[@penzman]

I was trying to choose between MoDX and Roland FA (which I ordered but canceled because of the sample issues)to try and avoid a pc or device as much as possible. I hadn't noticed I was reading old posts about the MoDX sequencer and ordered the MoDX7 a few days ago when I found out about the latest patch.

[@carfanfan]

Can you save your song to a USB in MIDI format? And can you add WAV audio into a song?

[@healthgods]

How do you record vocals ?

[@user8929]

Hello, I have an issue that occurs around the 6:32 mark. I can get a simple loop down, but whenever I try to add parts (drums or other instruments)or lengthen the overdub loop, it either erases everything (Ive tried recording in the overdub and the replace mode) or it layers all the sounds together so I cant layer say bass or drums on top of strings. They all just play at the same time. What can I do to solve this problem?