Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 Review :: Playing the Yamaha MOX6 Sound Demo

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[@phillipwood5900]

It is so nice to hear someone like this guy who can actually play well demonstrate a keyboard.

[@Lael128]

Someone buys a keyboard based on your review.. then they get home and it doesn't sound good because it's not you playing. lol

[@georgivelev77]

You've got so much fun playing the MoX. You made me smile. It's a great demo and I think you have only scratched the surface of the keyboard. I didn't hear a weak sound, and there are so many others to choose from.

[@chessdude67]

Thank you. I was going to buy the Roland Fantom G6, but for the price, I can't beat this Yamaha. This will be my first workstation. Wish me luck. Blessings, Tim

[@itsadamjosh]

I love it when you these kinds of reviews.

[@bilboben]

Thanks man a really helpful demo and review. I too have bought the MOX6 and am loving it. Take Care from London UK

[@WonderBoiBeats]

I appreciate your honesty dude, good review

[@paulalexanderjohnson]

You starting to make me love that Neo Soul mann ! I love this mann ! I love your impressions dude. You killin' it with that Rhodes especially DoC !!!! Mad respect man!

[@jxsbebop]

Great review, Jamal! Nice chords!

[@classsleek]

Best review for gospel users, I'm going for the mox8. Thanks J from London

[@PHENOMjr]

I'm not even gonna lie dude.. I'm only watching this to hear you play lol. Respect.

[@MERTIE123]

The strings sounded great!

[@Krazie316]

@ 13:27 those were the R&B Soft Rhodes huh? I love those. Nice video as always bro

[@GospelMusicians]

@mirkuskus The EP's are new in the MOX and Motif XS. You can't get them in your ES. The best you can do is purchase our Neo-Soul Rhodes for the Motif, but all of the tines and DX sounds are just for the XS and MOX.

[@bjornhelge97]

Amazing review, You are so real Jamal...

[@anonymouslyrics]

I totally agree with you on the yamaha sound,it's so warm and full.....I am currently looking at the Korg Krome though.

[@tyvianc]

When u do the breakdown at 9:34 I love the way you let that last note hang just before you said "nice....very nice" wish you would had let it go a little longer. at 9:50 the ending sounded just as beautiful. Last but not least, when u puton the strings, love the kaleidescope of chords you took me through....very colorful!!!!

[@cj4everjava]

Hi man, nice review ! I myself am for years a Roland and Korg user (nowadays Fantom X and Triton to be more concrete) . I really liked also how you talked about Roland and Korg users comparing to Yamaha. Haha, I am one of them and guess what: a while ago I also took time and tried the MOX6 in the store and soon it is gonna be my next keys !!! A very good addition (soundwise ) to my setup and a great workstation / good compatible with DAW !!!

[@GospelMusicians]

@tierreb good Question...I'll check!

[@sweetbeetz]

VERY Good and in DEPTH review. Much appreciated!

[@MusiciansPlayGround]

Awesome Review Jamal. ... The infamous Axiom Pro on top tier.

[@GospelMusicians]

@spicyhot231 Not sure about the knobs question, but the MOX is a good upgrade over the ES. But remember, your ES can load samples and sample and the MOX can't. Just look at the MOX as a good sound source. It's not that much of an upgrade to the ES, but way more sounds and better sound quality.

[@pianoman2781]

man i feel so bad because i spent 2000 on the fantom g after comparing and tring to choose between the fantom and yamaha xf and now that i bought the roland i went to the music store cause i was still missing the right organ sound too much work to make the real thing on the supposed to b fantom yamaha got it on the money you cant bet that i am sooo sad right now the sounds are so good my wife had to pull me off it darn it love your sound and have learned alot from you god bless and keep you!!!

[@Spankii1000]

Great review by sombody who can play! Thanks man.

[@ein99999]

You were right about the Trillion bass station and their keyboard and pianos sound really good also. Thanks for the advice and review of the synth and the trillion.

[@Body67]

Nice review :-)

[@GospelMusicians]

@mirkuskus I will have to go back and check!

[@P3REiiRANO]

I just purchased the Yamaha MOX8 last night and it sounds great. The keys are definitely better than on the MOX6. I have owned the ES8 and XS8 as well and the keys seem to be the same. The casing itself seems a little plastic but for the price you can't beat it. Especially for the quality of sound.

[@JamesDory]

The best sound box at this moment.

[@azmartin94]

wish they had a 76 key version. nice review!

[@rmbarrnm]

To the guy playing this MOX. You're a great player and I couldn't aggree more about the warm, fat sound. Finally ditched my Roland and I couldn't be happier. But I'm a novice on a synthesizer and when you say "the architecture on the MOX makes it really easy to do things" I freak out. NOT FOR ME. Anything is easy once you know how to do it and the basics os a synth. How can I learn this instrument other than the usual-read the manual, watch the video, go to the Motifactor.Any ideas? Thanks.

[@GospelMusicians]

Yes

[@GospelMusicians]

@so5p I'm not sure where you're from or your experience with God and the Lord, but we believe in giving God the BEST. Not some second hand used stuff. You can go to a concert and see thousands of dollars worth of equipment and people giving their best, why wouldn't someone want to GIVE THEIR BEST to the Lord in which they serve?

[@tbraun84]

I agree 100% with what you have said about Yamaha and Korg. I use korg for all of the digital synth work, and stick with MOTIF for just about everything else. (on a side note I don't know why all of the major companies have to name their pianos with similar sounding names!). Organs, are very much a touchy subject that I won't even get into... except that a tube-amplified Leslie cabinet will really make the most difference there.

[@pierstheoneandonly]

great review, thanks.

[@allanyamaha]

awesome synth.

[@garyhiggins8323]

good review, thanks

[@JDChicago]

I play both guitar and piano. Taylor vs Martin and Yamaha vs Korg....similar type of discussions that go on and on. But , the feel is just individualistic to everyone, so you play what feels right to you.

[@Viczey]

Definely I'm going to purchase this little babe. Even if is my 1st keyboard though, 'cause I'm considering to produce some music and record it in GarageBand and Logic Pro all connected with the Apogee Duet 2 of course. Btw I've always wanted to have a keyboard like this cause even if I'm more in filmaking - photography thing, I also love music. Thanks for this awesome demonstration! :)

[@Walkersmusic]

Awesome Jamal! I think some of us need to read Leviticus and Numbers-This will show them how serious God takes worship and they will also see the expense that also were involved with the Tabernacle-got to love the Levites! Peace man! Midiman

[@GospelMusicians]

@AGpraise Hahaha...thanks man!

[@KellBailey]

do you think that movin up from a cheap keyboard to something such as the mox6/mox8 can make you better?

[@dvamateur]

The last Korg keyboard I'd ever consider would be M1 or T3. The reason being is that I find color touch screens highly inapropriate (distracting) for a musical instrument. Thanks goodness we have at least one company left which still makes real instruments, and that's the company featured in this video. It's a shame though, becuase both Korg and Roland made very fine musical instruments in the late '80s and early '90s.

[@s1dest3p]

13:11 is sweeet. When he says straight digital, it's still analog to the speakers though right?

[@RichBrand]

It sounds better than the ES because the sound engine in the MOX6/8 keyboards is the same as the Motif XS, so you're basically getting the XS sounds for a MO6/8 price, since most places are still selling both and only a price difference of $100-200.

[@AllenTSmith]

I don't know....I had the Motif ES and then the XS going back several years. But then I heard the Kronos and all of those engines and models that you can tweak like mad and that I could drop my entire sample library right on the SSD. I sold the XS in part to buy the Kronos. I haven't missed the Motif at all. Also, I can setup graphically everything I'm going to do in worship on just one screen and at just a touch of the screen, things like sounds, backing tracks and sequences start seamlessly. I thought I would miss certain Motif sounds. But I found similar and in many cases better on the Kronos. Yeah Korg had been king of the pads and synth sounds, but the Kronos is so vast that I can load a Motif sample library inside of it. I thought I would, but I have not missed the Motif sounds. I've had mine since March. I discover new things everytime I work with it. Plus I play an EWIUSB. Since the Kronos is a computer it allows you to plug in USB complaint controllers so I get to play my EWI without a computer. I just plug it straight into the USB on the back. I really liked the Motif, but the Kronos is just on another level. The only thing is that I prefer the feel of my Yamaha digital piano and the damper pedal MIDI'd to the Kronos for pianos only. The Kronos 61 keybed is fine for all else. Yamaha is going to have to step it up to get me back. Also people in church who don't know keyboards said I sounded better since I bought the Kronos. They didn't know I switched from the XS6 to the Kronos. But great review on the Mox6

[@dunc1959]

I just bought the limited edition gold Kronos and have to say it's one heck of a machine I have had it a week a barely scratched the service I also have a Montage 6 great keyboard to but the Korg does outshine it a little especially with the piano sounds great keyboard.

[@GospelMusicians]

@elite1keys Changing keyboards won't make you a better piano player. Practicing on what you have will make you better. No use in having a super keyboard with no practice time. The guys that are the best keyboard players, don't have the newest updated keyboards.

[@jxsbebop]

@spicyhot231, I tested this out the other day and from what I can tell (as I don't own one), there's one knob for volume and the other knobs cannot be used for volume (as it is right now). With regards to replacing the your ES8 with a MoX, you need to evaluate what is it that you use on the ES8 and what is most important to you. If you're looking at it strictly from a sound engine perspective the MoX has the newer sound engine compared to the ES.

[@LaMusicadelMaster]

mmmm... well in sound factory it sounds good, it has more sounds than the MO, but i have to say that MOX missed the faders, it helps a lot, they change the transpose buttons far away from the pitch. but it has more cooler stuff that the MO(i have one), easier to plug to a computer, MO doesn´t have inputs. but I love my MO6 for stage it´s awesome to control and it has beautiful piano, EP, and strings sounds.

[@J._Campbell]

Man, your playing is GREAT!!! Very beautiful and technical!!! The synth is also AMAZING! It's my dream) I have MM6. It's also very nice machine for it's money. But MOX6 is legend) Don't you know, what synth will come on replacement Yamaha MM6? Thank you!!!

[@YellowSynth]

really good review

[@AndreasDevig]

MOX8 is an amazing keyboard.

[@tbraun84]

The "big MOTIFs" (for lack of a better term, as opposed to the M-series MOTIFs) have much more realistic action. The action on those is actually a bit stiffer or heavier than a lot of other weighted action stage-pianos/synths. For that reason I think it's an especially good fit for someone who is primarily an acoustic piano player.

[@piziforme321654]

very good this video! very instructive! parabens

[@Musicluv73]

@GospelMusicians jamal you should get i just got the mox8 its so light compared to the motif xf/xs 8 but it has all the sounds i love it oh yeah they got some kind of promotion at guitar center they emailed me a coupon that took off 200 bucks and i got the gig bagg for free that cost around 150 so it was a come up

[@memooooos]

very nice .. thanx dude

[@FideTheProducer]

Jamal: I heard u mention you use Trillian. What are some of your favorite patches from it? (If you don't mind sharing)

[@kjchicago1]

@GospelMusicians This is a great video on the Yamaha MOX 6! Have you played the Roland RD700GX?

[@GospelMusicians]

The MOX has the same sounds as the XS, not the XF. With that said the XF has all of the sounds the XS has. I don't know the name of that piano sound, but it is in your XF, but it will sound wayyy wayy different. The filters on the XF and XS make the same sounds, sound completely different.

[@VaggosWho]

You suggest someone to buy something like this or a clavinova.....???? for example cvp701....???

[@DJillogick]

Nice review. Always wanted the original motif. Heard they are great controllers. I had that axiom 61 pro up there but had an "oops" so I was lookin' into maybe a motif as a controller. Oh and I know it's not the reviewers studio but the monitors should be pointed at your ears, and you def need some sort of acoustic treatment in that room...

[@smartwerker]

Choice was made for me when the VST/editor and MOTIF XS sound. What's funny is that MOTIF XF has the same sound library. Im in a studio all day so........

[@eddie486us]

I'm with Dphenom Dude is a beast.

[@mdmusiz]

Have you tried with iPad usb? and can you have some review with it that would be great. By the way, it's good review.

[@yamahamusicians]

Funny how you mentioned Yamaha keyboards being "warmer" and "fatter" sounding? Now I love Yamaha gear, heck I have run a Yamaha web site for the past ten years but, I find Roland and to some extent Korg to have much warmer pianos and thicker analogue sounding synth pads. I exhanged my MOX for a Roland Juno Gi and am very glad I did. To my ears it sounds a lot richer. Just goes to show how we all hear things differently :)

[@earlem9771]

@2468DDT as a drummer, good drums can make you sound better, but only skill can make you truly sound good. you should aim to sound good on the sub-par instruments

[@Nasute]

Can your Neo Soul Keys be installed directly to the keyboard?

[@victorhokey]

Ellis Abram get Jamal's flash

[@FrontCoverBand]

Did he just molest that ES 6 on the floor at 07:40 - 07:50 lol?? I feel ya though Doc!!

[@meldmagic]

@pianoman2781 You should listen to the organ and EP sounds on the Kurzweils too. Any shortcomings on your current keyboard can achieved with soft synths so don't fret too much on your buying decisions. Sample memory and cpu power is mega times more on a PC versus any keyboard workstation, all you have to do is find the perfect soft synth(s) to get the sounds you want.

[@warriord26]

i am buying this keyboard this Wednesday. Just checked out the video to see whats up from different musicians. what's all your take. I use the Triton but always wanted something dealing with yamaha dealing with the motif series because i feel it has better sounds than Korg synths.

[@trickykid3000]

what do you consider to be the best digital piano keyboard for computer software, like garageband, for a beginner.

[@myfz6]

I bought a Yamaha Motif XF8 , but now wish i had bought a 7 because of the Heavy weight of mine MOTIF XF 8 this thing is like 60 lbs heavy heavy for me, got back problems from a 4 wheeler wreck, so taking it around gigs is hard for me, I have a NIce Professional Built Case for it with wheels that was made for the MOTIF XF line. but still do enjoy the Weighted Keys and all but I think i will buy me a XF 7 to go along with the 8 keep 8 in studio take 7 on the road.

[@jeffyzai]

just wondering your thoughts of the mox compared to the original MO. is it worth the price difference? would it be a better value to pick up the mo8 now with the price cut?

[@bjb51]

What are some good monitor speakers for the Yamaha MOXF 8?

[@GospelMusicians]

@Ronteque You have to go to Motifator (dot) com. There are tons of tutorials there to help you.

[@kjchicago1]

@GospelMusicians Also, if you get a chance, check out the Rhodes Mark 7(Fender Rhodes Mark 7)

[@Coltdoesbeats]

hey man... video was good! i just have one question... why does everyone have just a plain midi controller and workstations which have midi ins and outs? wouldnt it be cheaper to just have the workstation?

[@banqueteurocom]

Hey what sound set up are you using to play? Your sounds richer than my speakers, amp?

[@TheDeaconlove]

Jamal I just purchased the MOX8! I really love it. Where is the settings for the Rhodes? I don't see a setting that is labeled "Rhodes".

[@Ronteque]

I just bought the MOX6 as my first keyboard/synthesizer workstation as I plan to move towards composing and producing music. I am really loving the sounds and freedom, but coming from classical/pop piano background with zero experience towards keyboarding/cubase software, I am totally overwhelmed by the amount of features! Definitely industrial professional standard keyboard! Maybe a little too much for me as a first keyboard.. Owners manual isn't helping much. Are there any help guides online?

[@Ch0yc3z]

Nice!

[@myfz6]

Hey Jamal. At 9:39 what sound did you change it to???? Is that same sound on the MOTIF XF?? I sure hope so but so far I have not Found it unless I am just a dummy....i thought all the or most of all of the sounds were taken from the MOTIF for the MO true or false. and if that sound is not on the Motif XF then WHY ?? just curious because I love that PIANO and RHODES or DX7 sound what ever that is I was like blown away same as you when you started playing that Sound...........ANYBODY KNOW

[@jordannunes2746]

If I hav the neo soul keys app on my iPad... How do I connect it to my keyboard?

[@victorhokey]

Jordan Nunes camera connection kit adapter for iPad and USB to connect

[@tupacshakur99]

hey jamal great video i got a question did you ever played on a roland fantom g because the sound on this yamaha sounds better then the fantom i love these ep`s

[@HammondB200]

what's up Jamal? How would this be as an upper keyboard? For add. organ/synths/leads and FM-piano's in comparison with the EX-5

[@PoconoPat]

I just received delivery of a MOX-88, $1,500.00 and was immediately disappointed that it has NO ACCOMPANYMENT mode. I HATE PLAYING ALONE, AND WANT BACKUP WHEN CREATING. I suppose I'm a die hard PSR guy at heart, however, the sound quality is amazing as always expected from YAMMAHA, but not having accompaniment mode, leaves Me pretty lonely ! I may trade for a roland fantom G-7, but only if It keeps Me company ! :)

[@juicebox_music]

You can create your own accompaniment or your own arpeggio.

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

The fantom G7 doesn’t have an accompaniment as well. If you are looking for an arranger, get a PSR 👍🏼

[@praizzzeGod]

hey Jamal when you layer multiple sounds do you get polyphony drop outs?

[@blessedep7]

Can you layer more than 2 sound in the Layer function? For an example, piano and 2 pads and on the fly control the volume of each?

[@banham123]

hey nice video im just wondering though im thinking about either buying the yamaha mox8 or yamaha motif xs8 or korgm50 which one do u recommend for the best beat making and stuff like that

[@Musicluv73]

im going to buy the mox8

[@Brett321]

does this keyboard perform like this straight out the box?or did it need a hand from some software(ableton).did you tweak,honestly?

[@KellBailey]

so how many layers can u do on this keyboard ?

[@mvshabeer]

Did you mean that the keys are like those psr keys? Is there super articulation voices in this board? or similar? Kurzweil PC3LE6 falls in the same price range. Which will you recommend?

[@SuperPODM]

MOX has the same tone generator as the FX it's called AWM2, with Expanded Articulation.

[@mirkuskus]

this keyboard has only 64 polyphony so my question is did u recognized any change in quality of sound as the motif xs, xf have 128 note polyphony. thanks i need to know about because i am looking to buy one too

[@IvanBigIveWilliams]

80s layer is the patch at 9:39

[@BrandonProductions1]

@RuidoBlanc000 Yes. The MOX is an upgrade from the MO. But the MO does have a lot of great sounds from the Motif ES.

[@studio4942]

Sound set is from the XS actually.

[@nehebutler]

If you get a chance couldyou post a video on how to load sounds on it

[@djamz92]

can you layer more than two sounds and adjust the volume of each layered sound?