New Yamaha MODX+ Music Synthesizer | Overview and Demo with Philip Cornish

Refreshing their popular MODX series, the new Yamaha MODX+ music synthesizers offer three significant upgrades over the original, each drawn from the flagship MONTAGE, to deliver an exceptional playing experience.
To start, the FM-X synth engine has had its total polyphony doubled to 128 voices, allowing you to play more notes with even more complex Performances. Combined with the AWM2 engine, this offers players a total of 256 voices of polyphony, matching that of MONTAGE.
Under the hood, the flash memory for user samples was upped to 1.75GB from 1GB, allowing users to load more sounds like the free Bösendorfer Imperial Grand library into their MODX+ simultaneously. This, too, matches the spec of the flagship MONTAGE.
Yamaha has also upgraded the pitch bend and modulation wheels from plastic, as found on the original MODX, to the same rubber ones used on the MONTAGE for an enhanced performance feel.
We invited Phil Cornish, a GRAMMY-winning producer, keyboardist and MD for Ye, Demi Lovato, Usher, Diddy and more, and long-time Yamaha user, to check out MODX+.
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[@6437Leslie]

That "In the studio with Diddy" hit different now

[@bluejay9866]

i was waiting for someone to say it

[@Njabuloseh]

12:18 That pad is so perfect 🙌🏾

[@INNGODWETRHUST]

The pianist in heaven uses that tone when they are worshipping God

[@terrygabriel6124]

Beautiful sounding keyboard I love it Yamaha will always be number one in keyboards & Pianos.

[@robosdrumworld]

9:42 that R&B Soft sheesh 🔥🔥🔥 You betta play that Phill!!

[@venomslair137]

That EP. Gotta LOVE that FM Vibes!! Kudos to Yamaha!

[@artysanmobile]

What a great piece from Yamaha. Your demo of it was so helpful, Philip. The overlap of sounds during sustain takes a lot of computational power. Typical Yamaha to just do it and make no big deal. The piano sound is true and nuanced. So impressed.

[@jackprice7828]

Excellent video Philip! You are such a talented keys player. I could listen to you for hours. Looking at purchasing this keyboard but they are in high demand.

[@christiaanbarry]

The XS range will forever remain my favorite

[@jimalciere7988]

Nice demo--good to hear what a professional can do with this board.

[@ajotech]

Amazing demo and playing wow thank you so much Philip.

[@tylerthompson1842]

I like the modern look. Nice choice of color for the logo against the matte blk. The layout and features on the front panel look pretty slick.

[@dwgraham22]

African American musicians are amazing!

[@090nj2]

Just African musicians in general fr❤

[@Coowallsky]

Musicians of every race are amazing!

[@romeou4965]

What you’re really saying is Gospel keys players of all skin colors are amazing

[@komiyahyahsharal316]

We are the best at everything!!

[@Coowallsky]

@@komiyahyahsharal316 Especially looting and murdering.

[@walterlowepiano7190]

Great versatile board, my go to for gigs!

[@Denvermorgan2000]

I love the bottle stopper knob.

[@MsInstrumentalBeatz]

This demo is great! Great new keyboard/workstation/synthesizer for sure

[@guitarcenter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Phil is fantastic 😀

[@bcm9478]

@@guitarcenter please can you gift me an unused keyboard 🎹, and I will be very grateful to you because it will help me practice everyday which in the long run help improve me play. Hope you from you soon Thank you very much

[@davidholdbrook9428]

Philip thank you for such an informative video. You helped me make a decision.

[@KBizzy]

That poly synth pad at 11:15 is def an oldie but a goodie. I call it the ‘Gran Turismo menu sound’😂

[@michealscott2971]

Your right !

[@pianomanslc]

Thanks Philip, your breakdown of this was very helpful compared to all the other videos I've watched on this. You approached this as a piano player whereas the other videos seem to think I want to audition for Tangerine Dream or create movie scores! Love your chops, btw.

[@guitarcenter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aahmed8239]

👋 Hi , thanks ! Your playing is amazing !!! I'm a guitarist 🎸 new to keyboards. That Yamaha sounds Awesome 👌 Thanks again for your insight .

[@mrbeatzreloaded9833]

I was impressed by the organ sound good stuff

[@kareydavis]

Good job Philip. 😊 I have been contemplating getting another board that I could use also as a controller. that seal the deal for me.

[@cj.keyz_00]

the beginning of this vid almost made me give him praise 😂 HOSHA!!!

[@TomEricsson]

DX7 was and is still the best!

[@1masterfader]

Nice organ sound at the beginning. Must Juxtapose that with the Tone Wheel organ of the Fantom 0.

[@edrock26]

Excellent demo and tutorial! Thank you!

[@agst2006]

I use my vintage Roland A80 to control my MODX6+, love the sounds ... but still miss some performance patches of MO6 that I sold ... 🙂

[@jcruise876]

Definitely getting this 👍🏼

[@doctorcosta]

Great presentation

[@guitarcenter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kh884488]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful playing!

[@johnniesmith3041]

Great keyboard and great review as well. Thank you.

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

Pretty versatile.

[@christiansanden8005]

Awesome sound

[@delightmedia1556]

More impressed with the watch

[@darrenhirst9900]

Bro nice playing

[@admonwang]

Planning to buy a MODX+ or Fantom-0. Which is better choice?

[@erskinehawkins3419]

Awesome job phil!

[@produktmarlo8141]

This is a great video for this nice playing piano,

[@yoh_osi3682]

I wish I had one.

[@fordsrestorations970]

Yep that's what I heard from some people the Yamaha is really good

[@Chris-SS]

A great demo, thank you. I love your watch, what model please? Thank you.

[@madness8556]

Phenomenal demo and playing of an excellent instrument. I really wanted to own a Modx6+ but the crappy plasticky keyboard action for the relatively high price in Australia turned me off. I went for a Korg Kross 2 at half the price that also has a crappy plasticky keyboard action but I can stomach it at half the price.

[@miticoranma]

with the only difference that Kross lacks any real synthesis engine, only plays sample and you cannot import your own samples

[@32NinerBravo]

Great demo. I have the original MODX7 and love it BUT don’t understand why this new version couldn’t have just been the ORIGINAL. Irks me how they do this crap. Could have easily added those few differences into the original.

[@forrestperkins6237]

Money money money!

[@Jason75913]

The difference has caused a flood of used MOXF keyboards to hit the used market, lol

[@Coowallsky]

Is the hardware identical?

[@Jason75913]

@@Coowallsky mostly I read another gent's comment in a different video remarking that late MODX keyboards started getting lower-end, lower quality converters and chip amps due to changes in microchip supplies and the shortages that are in effect, so MODX+ should probably continue that trend, but otherwise it is all mostly the same, and MODX+ has more user sample memory.

[@leepride7978]

I realized I’m just here for the chords😂😂😂. I do own the MODX+7. Just got it. I have too many sounds now.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.

[@shugyy01]

damn this is lovely

[@paulsarodh5460]

ROCKIN 🤗😍🎸🎹🎹

[@sadul]

You need a forklift to carry that to a gig! Anyway great playing and a good informative video.

[@alanjackson5911]

Only 30 pounds

[@Anything.is.Possible]

The 61 and 76 also has an upgraded keybed

[@Info-Ark]

Are you sure on that? I have the original modx7

[@ronnieesteban9236]

Can anyone verify this? Yamaha is claiming a 'semi-weighted' keyboard action on this new series for the 61 and 76... definitely not what the previous modx keybeds were.

[@Anything.is.Possible]

@@ronnieesteban9236 yes the keybed feels better but not as good as Kronos 61 or Montage6.

[@gregoryjackson9217]

The Nord Stage 3 , 88 Stage Keyboard is the best of them all.... (Keybeds only). I played 3 of the top rated ones at GC, Nord, Roland Fantom, and Yamaha.... IMO.... !!! ...

[@Anything.is.Possible]

@@gregoryjackson9217 idk how you found yourself here. A nord and modx are completely 2 different animals. And a Montage would be an improvement also. Are you giving out free money ? 🤣😂

[@090nj2]

4:04 Beautiful Should've kept on going

[@romeou4965]

I’ll take Yamaha tones over Nord all day

[@oversitesurveys6939]

I have a MODX8 and find the black keys are shiny and very slippery. Are the keys on the MODX8+ the same or are they a matt finish? They look matt in your video but I know that could be just down to your lighting/camera. I can’t quite justify an upgrade for the other improvements Yamaha have made but if the keybed is better then that might swing it for me. Hope you can answer this. Thanks for the video - you’ve got magic fingers, by the way!!

[@kryme]

I feel you. I got a MOXF8 and while I love the instrument, the keybed feels surprisingly cheap. I recommend that you go to your next Yamaha dealer and play the MODX8+, there's nothing better than to be able to touch and feel the instrument, esp. when you're sensitive to the keys.

[@kryme]

I rewatched the video and to me black keys look very glossy, very similar (same?) as on my MOXF8. Maybe the key action is different in the MODX series. Yamaha didn't say anything about a new keybed in their MODX+ promo, so I assume it's the same as in the MODX.

[@montazownianr1]

Casio Privia Pro PX-5S is godlike in this matter.

[@Jason75913]

MODX keys are not as good as MOXF. And MOXF is nothing to write home about to begin with when it comes to the keybed.

[@chibuezengozi]

It's a matte finish

[@mihaiad86]

The price it's good too, like 2200 all taxes included. The best digital piano sound that i've heard till now. The sound it's so open, the mids are there too for cutting in the mix.

[@danijelmelnjak4981]

Try Kurzweil and I believe you will think differently about the piano

[@bigcdub]

@@danijelmelnjak4981 I have both the Montage and Kurzweil 2700, I prefer the Montage piano’s, and the 2700’s Ep’s…

[@danijelmelnjak4981]

@@bigcdub I have Modx and Pc4 , kurzweil piano it's just better for me

[@bigcdub]

@@danijelmelnjak4981 Yes, the ModX suffers from loss of aftertouch, so you don’t get the same articulation of the sound, MIDI it to a controller or keyboard with aftertouch, and there’s definitely a difference, also the Montage has upgraded A/D converters which make a difference in the sound quality of the same samples compared to the ModX, but you can resolve this in effects with compression and EQ, I’ve had the PC4, nowhere near as good as piano compared to the Montage IMO, but to each his own…

[@Venatt1]

I wish they had included an external output dedicated to send a click to a drummer. An opportunity waisted.

[@empirecreed2770]

already own the modx and i wonder is it really worth buying the plus......good vid

[@Jason75913]

same sounds, same keybed

[@TMlianbawi]

When I change the voice/tone, it just the cut the sound. What do i need to do for it to sustain until i play next cord? Thank you

[@Jason75913]

With the same sound? Sustain pedal. Sustain sound while changing what sound you are using? It can't be done.

[@John007Jackson]

Philip, I can't wait for your video on the new Montage M8x . . . I wanna sell my Montage 8 and buy the Montage M8x . . . but, the reason I want to sell my Montage 8 is cause it's heavy. I had the MODX but I wanted the sound of the Montage 8 so I bought it. wow, I can't wait to hear you play the Montage M8x . . .

[@chibuezengozi]

Stay with your Montage. The M8 sounds like an upgraded MODX 8 +

[@joaquinruiz3039]

If they had included an HDMI port for an external monitor it would have been perfect!!

[@charleswalker4574]

And aftertouch.

[@shaunm1030]

Have a look at this if you want a larger display touchscreen experience. I have done this with my Montage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5_Vomp_idWJm6M

[@Info-Ark]

Did you know it is possible to connect it to a touch sensitive monitor and use the monitor and mouse to control it?.. but I agree a proper hdmi would be perfect

[@joaquinruiz3039]

@@Info-Ark I did know, but you have to go looking for adapters and so on... Yamaha didn't think about that and I think it's something important that they will eventually do.

[@Jason75913]

​@@charleswalker4574 of course, but aftertouch is always reserved for the flagship workstation in Roland/Korg/Yamaha products, so no, no aftertouch on a midrange keyboard like MODX

[@synthfluencer]

"Yamaha was popularized heavily in the 80s with the DX7 ... they have increased the polyphony on all of them to 128 which is the same thing you get in the Montage. That's significant because you're closer and closer to that vintage sound" Actually you are moving away from "that vintage sound" since the DX-7 has 16x polyphony.

[@Chalisque]

You effectively get a rack of DX7s.

[@sequentialbeat]

Tengo el MODX6 hace un año, realmente es muy versátil, pero 128 de polifonía FM creo nunca la necesitare, la rueda de pitch realmente no influye, hubiera esperado una mejora en su secuenciador, el de mi Roland xp60 es poderoso el de MODX es prácticamente inservible, una salida HDMI para extender la pantalla o quizá síntesis VA seria una mejora, pero no veo una característica nueva que me sorprenda como para hacer una actualización

[@Venatt1]

Exactamente, el secuenciador del Modx es inservible. Me arrepiento muchísimo el haber vendido mi Mofif XF

[@tonyromero5991]

Creo que desconoces las virtudes del MODX6... pero bien, cada quien tiene una apreciación diferente, y compararlo con un Roland xp60 creo que es un poco absurdo...

[@Venatt1]

@@tonyromero5991 creo que el Modx es un excelente sintetizador, a mi me sirve mucho, solo desearía que el secuenciador tuviera las capacidades del Motif XS/XF y aparte tuviera una salida auxiliar para enviar un click al baterista, o bien tuviera la función de poder hacer esto por la salida de audífonos.

[@sequentialbeat]

@@tonyromero5991 Estoy muy feliz con mi MODX6 obviamente está muy por encima del xp 60 en síntesis y opciones para crear sonido, si lees bien, mis razones son para no actualizar y mi apreciación viene en el aspecto del secuenciador que muchas veces resulta necesario para situaciones en vivo, no a todos nos gusta estar atados a interfaces, portátiles además de todos los cables y soportes extras que conlleva

[@Jason75913]

​@@sequentialbeat considera el Akai MPC One o Korg Kross2, M50, o Krome EX si quieres un buen secuenciador para tu MODX, y puedes usar ese segundo equipo para mandar el click para alguien más no hay reemplazo para el Motif XF, punto cerrado, desafortunadamente

[@ju34edwards]

I'm on the fence between the MODX+ and Fantom-O.

[@jorjajorjan3863]

If you want better pianos and guitars go for modx+

[@mpclyfe8292]

I actually had a chance to use one at GC Great board

[@Bashanvibe]

Dope someone who I actually know and have worked with before when he spent some time living in the ATL

[@guitarcenter]

Phil's the best! 🙌

[@Official.MAJ27]

How is the polyphony on this keyboard?👀

[@gdj6298]

16:36 What a weird keyclick ....like rain dripping into a bucket.

[@machine-shopbilly6584]

The yamaha is my favorite motorcycle and bass guitar and restaurant chain

[@Jason75913]

Restaurant?!

[@Neoji.kipz.Music.123]

Lot's of love from neoji kipz naga music 💞

[@bobbyweinzierl3477]

Question. Could I be able to record a piece and then print the sheet music or is that separate from the modx8? I play it prints.

[@profmateuslima]

just UAUU!!

[@midinut]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone recognize or know which B3 patch that was he used? That sounded a lot better than the one I've been using! Thanks in advance!

[@quaymcquitter8386]

sounded like a legit B3 💯

[@JMGorbey]

The Patch I can see on the screen when he plays it is FM Draw Organ 1

[@rickramirez9893]

Is the smooth sound transition something new added the MODX+? The old MODX doesn't do that.

[@jorjajorjan3863]

Any info about if they will release the computer software as in the montage m for modx+?

[@Jojo.255]

Bro where he get them sounds from 😂😂 can’t get mine to sound like that

[@Fibonacci4ever]

Bump… (Also Curious!!)

[@eraseme747]

You can't hear the horrible sound of the keybed. You'll hear it once you have it installed at home. Click, clack, clack... right through your headphones... Instead go for the Modx7 or another piano with a silent keybed.

[@davidallred991]

You would have to make a comparison to another weighted keys unit. I own the MODx 8 and I do think the keybed is noisy (made worse by it not being uniform, some keys louder than others) but I wouldn't switch for a MODx 7 ever as a solution because it is isn't weighted. If you're looking for the feel of a piano you can't compare the two. You would need to compare it to a Nord Stage 3 or something similar. The MODx 7 is a great option if weighted a keybed isn't important to you.

[@Info-Ark]

Very true both of u. I had a moxf8 and didn't get on with the weighted keys (I'm not a piano player). I've now got the modx7 and for me I love the light synth keys. But I think if I was a more serious player I'd have to go back to a 88 keybed. I had a moxf6 as well but felt the 61 keys are not enough.

[@mobydish5603]

Mx49

[@gigagoatt]

You get what you paid for folks; there are three types of gasoline coming out of one pump, so don’t devalue because you can’t pay for High-octane, that’s tacky, and tasteless!! 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@memphissmith8936]

Ive owned the modx8 for 2.5 years. The bed is noisy but its not a deal breaker. The sounds are amazing.

[@musictheorist8151]

Bring back the moxf8 😒

[@benjaminopare-darko6450]

On this Keyboard can I also create a Ghanaian Praise Beat?

[@gerritveldhuisen7748]

No After Touch

[@EdMiran]

Bro please give me an idea which Yamaha has better Organ sounds, SX900, CK88, MODX88+ ? Thank you.

[@CremerSoul]

YC61

[@nigelrossiter6013]

Is it fair to say that it will be really difficult to buy the previous Modx range (not +) now as this has been launched?

[@guitarcenter]

This is replacing it, yes!

[@EyeGotSoul]

does any know what organ patch he used at 14:07

[@masdinvlog7997]

Gooooddddd bos 👍

[@jithinjoseph1057]

Why Yamaha don't include 16 track performance? This one doesn't look as an Upgradation.Moreover no advanced Seeqencer as well..

[@Atmospherechanger37]

Can't satisfy everyone

[@jithinjoseph1057]

@@Atmospherechanger37 then the product may wither on the way someday.. Technology should be updated. That's makes a product win...

[@Atmospherechanger37]

@@jithinjoseph1057 not necessarily. Especially if there’s a model that already includes those functions you complained about

[@jithinjoseph1057]

@@Atmospherechanger37 I am using roland fantom 0keyboard right now... They are way ahead than yamaha in terms of workflow. But sound I stick with yamaha.. U know yamaha is a pioneer of music goods... Then why they just don't come up with a tech that compete with other brand?

[@davidallred991]

I agree that this isn't much of an upgrade. Would have been nice to see something pushing the product further. As a MODx 8 owner I am glad they still feel the MODx has not hit its EOL cycle so maybe we will get some software updates soon. I am kind of shocked they didn't release a firmware 3.0 along with this MODx plus launch. Maybe soon? I have had the MODx since it first came out and I don't think it had any real competition in its price range until recently. I still think the MODx is a great, but before when someone asked me what to get, the answer was easy. Get a MODx, best bang for the buck by far, just be ready to spend a lot of time learning it because it is a bit complicated to use. Now I tell people to look both at the Phantom 0 and MODx. I have not used the Phantom but I see a lot of features I wish the MODx would have especially in terms of workflow. I just don't feel that these upgrades will make much of a difference to push someone to the MODx if they were on the fence with a different product.

[@HectorDaniloDeJesus]

Para tocar música antigua exquisita

[@RowanAlexanderMusic]

What's the name of the organ patch at 14:16, it sounds amazing🔥🔥🔥

[@cindysue3045]

Looks like FM Draw Organ 1

[@RowanAlexanderMusic]

@@cindysue3045 Thanks👍🏼

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

My MODX 6 sounds exactly the same

[@Jason75913]

It's not supposed to sound different

[@wallyesquire9251]

I thought this was Ricky Smiley lol.Greatjob tho

[@rarvind7934]

Sir can import a sample on modx plus because I need for 4 reasons First reason one for live orchestral performance program and second reason for studio recording and 3 reason how many own samples and library s can I improt on modx plus and 4 reason it's fast loading keyboard because I saw korg Kronos it has 9 engine and loading was too slow can't use on live orchestral program can modx plus beat this korg Kronos and natulis

[@quaymcquitter8386]

what’s the name of that organ sound that he is referring to on the modx +

[@pakolerma3885]

omit the DIDDY part... 😊

[@connorsvoes6035]

I was looking for the guy who played Kanye West Sunday service and there you are...

[@Venatt1]

I wish they had included an additional output to send a click to a drummer for live playing on top of sequences. An opportunity waisted.

[@soccermusician]

I’m pretty sure that’s a feature on the montage. I used to be able to do that on the old motif

[@Venatt1]

@@soccermusician I highly regret having sold my Motif, I could do basically everything with it.

[@joshuaswannmusic6462]

Can anyone who has a MODX+6 confirm if the keys are unplayable? Are they ok? ???????

[@Culturelens]

Are the keys semi weighted, weighted or light. Please I need the information quickly.

[@thaauan]

the modx8+ in the video have weighted keys, simulate the piano feel

[@2infinityy173]

@@thaauan are there any semi weighted versions of the 8? if not I’ll just buy the weighted one and adjust lol

[@Jason75913]

​@@2infinityy173 MODX7 or MODX6

[@2infinityy173]

@@Jason75913 yeah I found out Board is amazing though

[@antacyd]

you mean turn it to the right!!!! right?

[@CXtheproducer1]

Lemme guess,4K for it😂

[@ramjayanthravichandran]

No 2200

[@connorsvoes6035]

When the video started I said it my mind it sounds like Kanye West's Sunday service and the he said it and I was like wow

[@jptaylor]

Yamaha organs never seem to make the cut. Pianos - yes. Organs - no.

[@angelsantos4800]

El MODX8 debería ser más parecido en funciones al DX7 ,pero solo es un MONTAGE con nuevo pitch de control,eso no es evolucionar,se necesita el sistema editor de frecuencias.

A este Señor le das un DX7 y te lo hace sonar. Me explico?

[@Deya___Music632]

💗💗💗💗

[@utkrishtkeys855]

When it will be available in India😭😭😭

[@ellisjrclarrance8883]

Can someone post the notes he was playing using #s