Yamaha MOXF Demo and Instructional Video

[@voluntarymusic]

I’ll always hold Jamal Hartwell in high regards. I’ve been watching his videos since I started playing keyboard. Over ten years later, I’m still learning from his content. Such a blessing!

[@pcuimac]

Did something happen to him?

[@brentduanefoster]

I was already sold on the MOXF 8. This video just increased my excitement!!!

[@MARLONMUSICCHANNEL]

I just got the MOXF8 last month and I’m loving it! Thank You for inspiring musicians like myself. God Bless You My Brother!

[@AirplaiTv]

Congrats again bro. I am also inspired by Jamal. Amazing player and human being.

[@criskeys14]

Congrats brother!!! Jamal is an georgeous player and a better person. I'm also getting the MOXF8 next month!!!

[@AirplaiTv]

@@criskeys14 Enjoy it. It's a very deep keyboard. You may want to spend some time in the manual.

[@criskeys14]

@@AirplaiTv yes, I will. This keyboard needs a deep overview, because of the profesionality on there

[@JonesyTheCat]

How do you guys compare it to MODX? Thinking to get MOXF mainly for acoustic instruments nd the onboard controls. God bless.

[@HayAuj]

I keep coming back to this video just to see Jamal's expressions when he plays. Ha! Hope i can smile that great when i perform!

[@marchangel7462]

Just smile, it's not hard

[@lavibuniak]

man, you play and I melt... gonna get back to practice piano

[@joshuanedd4585]

Jamal bro we need you to do an instructional video on the new Yamaha MODX

[@anthonylascano2378]

The key is a sound that is timeless

[@gabek9037]

Got this keyboard awhile back and I'm loving it. Still trying to figure out how to learn all the ins and outs if it though haha.

[@stefieannmusic]

WOOO! im glad i bought this keyboard!

[@DonaldWaughmusic]

Thanks for your review. I pickup one yesterday and I am loving it. The Yamaha MOXF8 is amazing. Blessings!

[@anthonylascano2378]

A finger style electric bassist is timeless

[@JDclk]

Man I agree with you 100% about the weighted key opinion! I been wanting this board forever! I'm buying a studio bundle for it hopefully around early December.It'll be my very first personal owned motif sound engine keyboard.I an VERY excited for this...oh and the Playstation 4 too! lol

[@The1curiousgeorge]

You answered a lot of my questions in this one video. Thank you.

[@originalfallinggirl]

Gorgeous playing

[@Ejstar89]

Great video! I can't wait to hear the sounds!

[@KariFilpus]

That was very thorough and useful demonstration. I think that opened my eyes for what's important and what's not. Thank you very much for your video:).

[@wilky55]

I was one of the first people in England to get the MoXF8. Having previously owned the Mo8 this blows it away in sound quality as it has 8 elements and 128 note polyphony . The main reason I did not upgrade to the motif XS or XfF is that as a pianist I need 88 keys and they were to heavy for one person to carry, this is light weight and as short as you can get in a 88 key version due to the pitch and modulation wheels being above.

[@devon3171]

God bless you Jamal! That intro was heavenly!! Please do a breakdown of that intro! Thanks and blessings again!

[@NextPageDave]

Thanks for that slider info just got this board

[@shaynefernandez7145]

Thanks for sharing brother! Love your videos, God Bless

[@RouRamirezMixingServices]

Great review, thank you man. greetings from Mexico

[@AlexandreWastable]

The chords that you're using at the beginning are so beautiful ! :)

[@jmpianoboy]

Brother, thank you for your wisdom and knowledge. May God keep blessing your ministry always. The MOXF6 just might be my next gigging keyboard, the price is just awesome!!!!! Thanks again for the very detailed info especially knowing that this keyboard is also a USB audio interface instead of good old FireWire. God bless.

[@rioflores8815]

I really like this guys style.. I wish him much success, his videos actually made me want to perfect my music craft.. Cheers

[@GospelMusicians]

Thanks Mario Flowers

[@JamesDalzell]

Nice Vid! I'm ordering my MOXF 8 tomorrow.

[@ThiagoRaposo]

Greetings from brazil man!

[@ZakwanNafis]

Mantap bang....

[@brisam265]

I would love to have a moxf. I want moxf because its lightweight, it has a 1 gb expansion slot, and it has all the motif xf sounds. ALL OF THEM !! And the sounds are incredible !!!

[@michaelknight9985]

Unfortunately, you are better off getting the Motif XF7. At first I had a XF8, but it got so heavy from bringing it up and down three flight of stairs, every monday and sunday for church. Therefore I invested in the the XF7. I said to myself I never buy a keyboard without the heavy weighted keys, but after playing the xf7, before buying it, I said, "man, these keys feel great". And I got the keyboard for only $1850. You can buy up to 2gb of flash, and it comes with 128 SDRAM for sampling, plus you can sample, and it has the 8 sliders. This keyboard weigh approx., 37 pounds, a lot better then 75 pounds. And you will be able to still load Jamal sounds. If you want to think about the future, this is the keyboard go with, 1gb isn't enough space for loading samples, before you eventually run out. You will have to stay patience, and wait when the xf7 have a special, which I did.

[@GospelMusicians]

Michael Knight I would agree with you Michael. The Motif XF IS the ultimate, BUT it's just too expensive for most users. The price you got yours for is a steal and not realistic. The XF7 is about $2,700. You can get the MOXF8 for $1,700. That's a hard sale for most people to pay $1,000 more :(.

[@brisam265]

GospelMusicians I totally agree with you !! I know that the motif xf still is a much better machine to buy but the motif xf is too expensive !! And the motif xf is a very heavy machine to go around with. The moxf is lightweight, Have the same engine as the motif xf and it almost have all the sounds that the motif xf have. And it have a 1 gb flash rom so you can load new sounds into your moxf. So the price is huge for what you get ; )

[@brisam265]

Michael Knight I totally agree with you !! I know that the motif xf still is a much better machine to buy but the motif xf is too expensive !! And the motif xf is a very heavy machine to go around with. The moxf is lightweight, Have the same engine as the motif xf and it almost have all the sounds that the motif xf have. And it have a 1 gb flash rom so you can load new sounds into your moxf. So the price is huge for what you get ; ) 

[@leonmerrill6504]

I just got the yamaha mox8 Love it!! May not be a xf or moxf But it gets the job done :)

[@natalieacevedo55]

Does the Mox 8 have weighted keys ??

[@datwasdope]

Thanks bruh. Tell Yamaha that they sewed into you, and after watchin' this video (and the unboxing).. ..influenced my purchase decision. Got one last night; the 88. And yeah, you were on point with the weighted action. Good lookin' G. Gopel Rap now has a new paint brush.

[@non-youtuber]

as my christmas present 🎁 I'm getting the Yamaha MOXF6

[@kapembwamwenya9933]

wow this so educative learning a lot sir God bless u

[@VictorVertiz]

Excellent video Jamal! Would you talk about the Yamaha mx61, please? Blessings

[@anthonylascano2378]

An oboe is timeless

[@clem5251]

Bought one about a week ago and I love it the hammer action has grown on me . I still have my s90es although I love the feel of the es the feel of the keys moxf seem a little more expressive and thank you as I also have another interface and was wandering aloud using both at the same time one which is FireWire and the moxf USB so thanks for clarifying.i will pick up your flash when it becomes availible and thanks again brah!

[@WatchDwight]

Very helpful. I've always been fascinated with my friends who have Nords, but the default sounds I find are no where near the Moxf. I was looking at the Nord, but after watching this I'm looking to purchase this keyboard probably within the next week. lol

[@thesexiboy100]

hai jamal, 'm your biggest fans,, ... from indonesia

[@MrIncred1ble92]

Man that Ep2 spoke to me!

[@Bibuxo1]

Muito bom Jamal, sou teu fã!

[@coachAdam75]

Always appreciate your videos.... I'll finally have the opportunity to sit down a play with my MOXF6 today. Unlike the Krono's, the sequencer of the MOXF is easy to use such as the ES, which is the last keyboard I purchased. Every Guitar Center I've walk in, no one knows how to operate the Krono's lol. To be honest, I based my decision from Jamal's unboxing of the moxf video, everything he said was enough for ME to make a sound decision. Money well spent :-)

[@GospelMusicians]

Now you got to get the Flash when I'm done!

[@jonmac380]

bro, I love your playing, could listen to it all day..Are you still gigging with this mox??

[@ccmajorgamer9922]

Ur videos have always been enjoyable with u playing I actialy prefer u playing in ur videos 👍🙌

[@MeeToo42]

really doin pretty good cause yamaha sent you something... Interesting. Sound pretty humble there.

[@vinicius90123]

não entendo inglês mas gosto de ver você tocando

[@jocan6666]

Bella tastiera, belle mani amico mio! vorrei studiare con te!!!!!

[@MrYoungEntertainment]

I keep replaying @ 6:28 ... DAMN!!!

[@HelioLagoJr]

Hail to Brazil!!!!

[@zacharykondas9787]

very informative thank you

[@SirtubalotTX]

This definitely seems to be the best keyboard of it's type out there in the 'mid-range' price bracket, mainly because of the expandable flash memory slot and use of the Motif XF sound engine. My only big vice with this keyboard is it's omission of aftertouch.- That may not be a big deal to most but for folks like me that are used to having it, it can be a little bit' of a downer. (Of course, proper use of an expression pedal can alleviate most of that). I'm not expecting polyphonic aftertouch but it's not a big deal to include at least channel aftertouch at this level and it shouldn't be a 'carrot item' to a multi grand$$$ piece. Overall, this is a fantastic piece of hardware and the good far outweighs any bad... highly recommended.. and yes, I do own one myself. :) Btw and for reference.. the Kurzweil PC3LE8 is a similarly priced and very good keyboard with decent aftertouch.. but you can't expand the sounds. Firewire smirewire. For new hardware? I don't even consider it and I only expect to see USB and MIDI as that's all we really need. I also tend not to buy anything like this if it's USB only.. I want to see both.

[@Artistimberlake]

sounds Good!

[@HowardPain]

Thanks Jamal. I got the MOXF8 last tuesday, and are so happy! Have used your sounds for Kontakt 5 for some time, and are really looking forward to have them inside the MOXF - and let the macbook and babyface stay home :) Hope you make both 1024 and 512 versions to buy. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@marywhore1]

Can you make an in depth video on its sequencing? It's the selling point for me. Cant find any videos on that. I'm deciding between the motif xf6 and this one based on sequencing mainly.. Thank you

[@briansoule636]

Thanks for your excellent demo(s). Just want to share that, at 14:00, you mention the "Wal-Mart" plug. I'm pretty certain that these adaptor-type plugs are actually nicknamed "wall wart" because of their appearance when plugged into the wall outlet. Thanks again for your informative videos and God bless.

[@wesleydavis250]

There's not a lot of places that carry Yamaha in my city. I'm in Florence, SC, and also do the companies finance the keyboards so you can get them or you have to pay in full before getting them

[@DiosEsAmor541]

It will be so awsome if GospelMusicians bring there new software of Fm Tine Dx mac & pc plugin and bring those sounds into a flash for the MOXF8, mannn if that could happen i'll be the first one in buying it, please jamal make that happen, scripture teaches for God nothing is imposible AMEN

[@Wolfpack1254]

I've owned a XF for years... I thought it would be a significant upgrade from my XS, but they're basically both the same... and you can buy a used XS for $1200... the problem I have is that they both weight 50 lbs.... how can you put that in your lap and play in a recliner, the weight hurts your legs... so the MOX6 only weights 23 lbs.... a significant advantage for playing while watching some movie on my TV.... if I want to record I can use my XF, hooked into my computer using Studio One Pro..... any of them are a lot of fun and a real challenge.

[@zolessi]

Hi - great video! i think you mean the wall-wart electric plug...not Walmart ;-) Also, the reason the unit is made of plastic has nothing to do with the price, though price does come down with plastics; however, the reason it's plastic is to reduce weight. This unit is so light. Thank you for these informative videos though - :-) best ~R

[@taongatee231]

Hello Bro are you gonna a review of the MODX ? Blessings

[@keithrobbo1000]

Thanks for the demo. I think my Kronos is on its way out.

[@MrTurbine777]

I googled "MOXF instructional DvD" and nothing for that came up. It did however have your site listed to similar searches. I see you don't have anything like that and maybe that's due to Yamaha or something, but to put it out there, I admire your skill, enthusiasm and business sense. I'm not interested in the sound sets but I just play a different genre is all, and different sounds, etc. However, what I would be interested in is for you or someone like you to put together an instructional DvD on the MOXF8. I have a Korg Triton that I still don't fully understand and can never make sense of the manuals. A good instructional DvD to basically cover all the ins and outs of getting the most out of it. Using Master mode for instance, in using it in a live situation to most effectively switch through your set list. Modifying patches, explanations of key concepts, etc, etc, etc... I don't know the barriers in the way though and imagine if it was that simple, you would be doing that already, but if you sold something like that, you could put me down for one right now. Just food for thought. If there was legal issues in the way of such a thing, I can tell you that you could have a private channel with unlisted videos and make that available to people who donated a certain amount to your site (PayPal). It's legal and bypasses lots of things like this since you would just be making videos available to people as a courtesy for their generosity and technically they wouldn't be purchasing anything. Again, just food for thought.

[@barryaston3436]

Jamal, another difference between the MOXF and the Motif XF is that the Motif XF has twice the number of performances as the MOXF. barrydmd

[@anthonylascano2378]

A French horn is timeless

[@Eric_thedisciple]

I wish you did a video showing how to upload the sounds

[@ranaair]

Jamal, When are you coming to Europe again? I live in Switzerland and I would love to attend one of your workshops with Precious. Please let me know. Thanks and God bless.

[@tentuxboy]

Mr. Jamal, could/would you do a comparison video of the Roland FA to the Yamaha MOXF? I am having a lot of difficulty determining which of these two boards I need for worship music/home sequencing? It seems that the FA may have better functionality, but I absolutely love the MOXF sounds (much more so than the Roland).

[@solomonjonesakl]

Hi Jamal ! You are doing a great job,Blessing to many..God bless you! I have got two questions; 1.I want to know how to cut sustain to the left bass when you split, 2.Can you share your personal tones,combs and samples?

[@00DirectorsCut00]

Hi :) I really like your videos ! Can you please post some smooth jazz piano chords progression you often use in your videos ? Thank you

[@dvamateur]

Oh, another thing. The ES might be "old" technology to most, but to me having an option to have alternative synthesis methods (VL, AN, DX) is still as attractive (if not more attractive) as flash ROM. Don't get me wrong, I was seriously thinking of preordering MOXF8, but once I saw it and felt it in the store, I am glad I didn't preorder. Still wouldn't mind to get Yamaha sounds in a rack format.

[@GospelMusicians]

I don't think a Rack is coming soon. Companies have been getting away from racks. I use to have an ES with all of the Xpansion boards, but I am fortunate enough to sample, so I can sample all of my favorite VSTs and it's like I have my VSTs from my computer sitting inside of my Motif.

[@dvamateur]

GospelMusicians That's too bad about the unavailability of the XF rack version. When it comes to sampling, of course sample libraries are wonderful, but for some form of expression, some things seem to be impossible to sample. For instance, I have never experienced a sampled DX elec piano, that is even remotely as expressive as the one on the DX7 or PLG-DX150 board. Never even mind attempting to sample a VL sound (WX5 wind controler seems to be the way to go for the VL anyway). Having said that, the SRX sample library in Roland Integra-7 is quite amazing, and in my opinion better than sort of gimmicky "superNatural" sounds. When it comes to Yamaha, of course I can't afford a Motif. I like Motif XF7, but $3,200 is very steep. The most advanced Yamaha I have is the EX5, which interestingly has flash ROM, albeit 16MB, but flash ROM it is, nonetheless. As far as new gear goes, Motif rack would be the only option to me. I cringe at lack of expandability of the Rack XS. But since you're saying that companies turn away from rack units, I might decide to get the Rack XF and SPX2000 while they still sell new.

[@mrzwip3down]

Those horns sound like the Eighties jump brass in Logic

Very good video, I'm Brazilian, and always watch your videos. Could put subtitles? I read English well, but do not quite understand when spoken so quickly. grateful congratulations for videos

[@mrrusty1965]

I'm sold. Now should I trade in my S90ES or keep it for a stationary keyboard to replace my Baby Grand piano?

[@JoelBouchillon]

Have you yet created an instructional video of step-by-step of loading new samples onto the Flash card and then showing how to use those within a voice patch? Please give us the low-down on how to use the Flash card. Thanks

[@JoelBouchillon]

So sad Jamal can't answer my question

[@88omarz]

Hey Jamal the sounds you were playing from your personal collection will those be available for sale, say via a flash card or so?

[@AlexCBrandon]

First this is a great review. Second, you mention getting bored. I've thought about that and in all honesty, if someone is bored with hundreds and hundreds of presets and the ability to tweak those presets, there's something wrong. At that point you're not as focused on music as preset mongering. I'm guilty of it myself but I need to slow down as do many of my colleagues. Just a thought. Great info and thanks for doing this!

[@jeremiah.massillon]

I absolutely agree with you on your second point!

[@AlexOnBass]

Can't wait to get this flash! If you dont mind me asking, what software do you use to edit your videos for split screen?

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

Dear brother what we need are some instructional videos and tutorials on the OS. we have the moxf6 and coming from the triton and the m50 the yamaha system is not registering on our old man brains. things like creating a strumming guitar,the korg does that easily. If you put up tutorials we will definitely have to purchase. Peace!

[@GospelMusicians]

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[@JDclk]

@walkerma11 the Roland Kc550 is definitely the best keyboard amp.

[@troymccrea8846]

OK kool thanks!

[@Maestromjpro2000]

I own a yamaha mm6 which was a gr8 buy 4 years ago. In church I'd like to expand but everything is budget. I'm debating between a macbook or moxf8

[@ElektronicCricket]

Hi, can you explain how to change sounds in a live situation only with one button, (favorites ! ... not a list or scrolling in a menu ...) beside all the cool things that i never use : ) grtz

[@katrine38]

you are soo cool 😄

[@nodictature]

Great work 👏 👍 I play acoustic piano and i like to move to keyboard piano I like to create I'll appreciate which keyboard you recommend to buy

[@brandons8241]

Great video! I have purchased this keyboard and NEED a video explaining how to enable the keyboard to receive MIDI signals from the iPad apps. The apps would in theory alleviate the lack of sliders but communication between the devices is not being made. PLEASE HELP

[@vinicius90123]

Sou seu Fã cara Deus te abençoe

[@audi_rs6970]

U Wrong there... The Motif XF8 is More heavier than "moXF" way heavier ,,,I mean the keyz...

[@markjaylandes]

Jamal, great playing and sounds on your Flash!! But do you offer B-3 organs? If not, do you recommend the B's Knees?

[@descargamusicalny]

Cool stuff, I have question... Should I sell my yamaha cp33 and get this? I really like the Key bed and the sound of the cp33.

[@edzcuizon6956]

@6:28 sir, it's the first time i heard that "classic gospel fat horns" thing.. and i love it! can you point me in the right direction of drawing near to those sounds? i just started like half a year playing for a congregation and i want to use those sounds in our ministry. Thanks in advance and God bless sir! :)

[@timweakley9046]

Hi. You mentioned that you were going to be selling these boards. Give some type of time frame and price point with the flash and sounds you spoke of. I bought the uvi soul keys from you. Love um.

[@curtissii]

Jamal, Thanks for being the blessing you are to all of us! I've been following you on youtube for several years now. It's been a true blessing. I'ts been prophetically spoke over me a few times now that I need to record a CD. I've been mostly a live player. I have a yamaha digital piano at home as well as the MOXF6. I'm kinda new to the recording/computer thing, however I am computer savvy, PC or MAC. What do you recommend I do to get started as far as sounds, equipment, laptops, etc.? I'm not a millionaire, so I just need a decent setup to get me started. What do you suggest? Thanks for your help....(or anyone else out there who can answer this...thanks!)

[@GospelMusicians]

Definitely get a Mac!

[@dvamateur]

Any chances of Motif XF Rack coming out? The Rack XS has been around for FIVE years!!! I think it's time. If Rack-XF is NOT coming out, I have to get Rack XS, no choice... I can't have another keyboard.

[@TheRaphwolf]

I CANNOT GET THE KEY VELOCITY TO WORK WITH THE ORGANS ON THE MOXF, I PLAY IN A REGGAE AND I REALLY NEED THAT TOUCH VOLUME CONTRAST

[@HolyFire.Revolution]

GospelMusicians so I just have to buy your libraries, download them to a USB and upload them on moxf?

[@locs74]

That A piano is THICK!!!!

[@boynhood]

Question for you GospelMusician im getting ready to buy the MOXF 6 got the mox6 and after checking out your video its going back only had it 4 days didnt even take it out of the box lol really. When I buy your flash do i have to do anything to get it going just plug it in and its ready to go?

[@mysticman07]

how do i saved song from my Yamaha moxf8 to the usb stick and load it back on the motif xf88

[@jsulmeyer]

Hi Jamal - thank you for this great video. Have you played the newer Yamaha MODX8 and, if so, how do you like it compared to the MOXF8? Do you prefer one over the other?

[@alphasxsignal]

I don't see any sliders for B3 Organ.

[@hradmin5040]

Hey there! Anyone can answer. I play with a super loud guitarist and need to hear myself on keys (discussions of the meaning of "ensemble playing" get me nowhere). Is there a way to use the mono left out to the soundboard and have the headphone channel also function?

[@bakermandwb4]

Jamal, I noticed when you where in the Ep 2 on the MKSensation you moved the modulation wheel and the chorus came on, was that the original MKS chorus like the one on MKSensation? It didn't sound like it but maybe it's just my ears.