No Talking, Just Playing! Yamaha MODX8+ Synthesiser

Luke Juby from Yamaha runs through some of his favourite sounds on the brand new MODX+ range of synth workstations. Find out more about these awesome synths at PMT Online...
Yamaha MODX6+: bit.ly/3B6aJlr
Yamaha MODX7+: bit.ly/3q3sFXA
Yamaha MODX8+: bit.ly/3Q4PJje
Offering sublime soundscapes within compact, lightweight designs, the Yamaha MODX range of synthesisers are ideal for a multitude of scenarios whether you're playing on stage, recording in the studio or simply just streaming...but with these new 'plus' models, they offer more power with upgraded polyphony, higher quality control wheels, more RAM memory and new sounds!
Taking inspiration it's their bigger brother, the Montage, the MODX+ utilises two synthesis engines, one being the sample-based AWM2 Synthesis Engine (Advanced Wave Memory 2), the other being the FM-X Synthesis Engine (Frequency Modulation). Both can be used simultaneously, enabling performers to unlock and achieve impressive and complex soundscapes which are perfect for a wide selection of projects.
One of the most standout functions is Smart Morph, which as the name suggests allows you to morph between FM-X sounds to achieve a selection of refreshingly new and interactive sounds. On the other hand, Motion Control allows control of up to 128 parameters at the same time, which can either be automated or manually controlled with the onboard Super Knob.
Boasting over 2200 sounds and a 256 note Polyphony, the Yamaha MODX+ are premium music synthesisers, providing immersive studio quality performance from the very first note.
Yamaha MODX8+ 88 Key Music Synthesizer Specifications:
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[@UnchainedEruption]

I think I'm in love. Those sounds are just...wow.

[@valwolve]

I have modx 7. I have not explored all the aspects of my synthesizer yet. Thank you for sharing this video. The sound that this thing produce is exceptional.

[@Sashabooboo]

MODX is my main board since 2019. I have watched about seven MODX+ clips and I can't hear the difference. Cosmetically it's the same appearance, still no aftertouch, midi thru and four sliders not eight. That said, my MODX-8 is starting to show signs of wear-tear and age. It's played hours daily for three years and at about 50 shows a year, so she's been pretty solid.

[@delscoville]

From what I hear it's more memory, and double the polyphony for the FM engine. So for the most part, it will sound the same. It's more in line with the Miontage so sound banks from the Montage that wouldn't work properly on the MODX should on the MODX+.

[@yannoldies9776]

WOW, I spended a great time listening & watching your skill and demo the MODX8+, mine is arriving tomorow. I am really exited. Sry for my english, like the "No Talking, Just Playing!" Thanks a lot!

[@AndrewLeSynt]

i loooove no talking! this is why we are all here do we ? 😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ great synth!

[@jonasbielefeld]

Amazing sounds. Pearly Gates and the Choir/String/Organ Combo at the end are so great

[@artie218]

yes they are on the original modx for hundreds less.. the only difference on this new one is more fm polyphony and memory for storing samples.. and the modwheels were changed.. save 300 bucks and you have the same sounds except it wont say + on it..

[@zariisofficial]

@@artie218 i have an MODX8 and i think its pointless upgrading to the +

[@ArsalanRahat]

Most of the modern and expensive keyboards doesnt consist this level of real sounds and som rich keyboard features thats the beauty of a keyboard and atrraction for a player.. And arpps are on next level i have no words its the real vibe of why someone should purchase and curious to explore any keyboard

[@GodsonTheOracle]

currently looking to buy this board. This was a great demo

[@BrettNiland]

Thanks for the quick listen. I think some folks forget that this synth combines AWM and FM. Regardless, for

[@silvechannel]

Hi Luke, thanks for the good time spent at PMT Romford today. 👍

[@shiftedfocusmusic]

7:57 that sounds so MASSIVE

[@levieuxjo6596]

PMTVUV invente le NTJP (no talking, just playing) . . . quelle belle invention avec l'écran partagé. FÉLICITATIONS.

[@SauvikRoy]

Awesome sounds! Great demo!

[@guerrillagames7279]

Excellent vid. You should do a modx vs modx+ vid, I'd be interested to see if the modx+ is worth the £400+ extra price tag.

[@marcelsaxer6458]

Great demo and sounds - well played!!

[@johnwitt583]

Absolutely love this so intense thank you so much

[@benrillo494]

A nice backup for my Montage, thanks for the nice video

[@Prexsplay]

This keyboard is lowkey beast! Just Saying!

[@malcolmgregoire1019]

I love the way Luke demonstrates the capability of the Yamaha MODX+ but I am waiting for the new Montage so I can have more sliders and controls plus an internal power supply rather than a wall wart.

[@davgilmore6858]

C'est vraiment un très bon clavier. J'hésite encore entre le MODX8 +et le Roland Fantôm.

[@PocketDelicious]

This is amazing. We'll probably be getting this for our church keyboard player. Being as how her old keyboard had internal speakers, what does everyone recommend for a simple external speaker setup? I was thinking even something the the Headrush FRFR 8 inch would be sufficient for simplicity sake.

[@sergios9664]

Sin hablar, excelente!!!!!!!!!!

[@cordlesswire]

if only we got more presets like ‘pearly gates’. and more reviewers doing something along those lines. instant seller, that preset is. im tired, honestly, of reviews playing rhodes, wurlies etc and, god forbid, brass patches (they always sound horrible and cheezy, no matter the price point of the instrument).

[@TheFaximana]

beautiful sounds - where can i download the latest OS version for an update of the MODX+ ?

[@JC-td4gg]

I wonder if the Bosendorfer piano plugin is available for the MODX +?

[@rodyrody7008]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@cmiguez]

Hi. What are you using to rec your demo. It sounds very good so I would like please if you can share how is the you rec the video. Thanks!

[@Loagz_Beatz]

Solidddd ❤

[@noworries7673]

Can someone advise me how to get the sound out of the MODX+ to external speakers via USB without a Mac or PC in the middle?

[@hectorgraxirena1637]

would you recommend this for stage gigs? or is this more more for producing?

[@xerxes8075]

Is it better than Roland fantom 8?

[@mattiapagani1912]

yamaha is yamaha ....

[@fnutboy]

The best piano sounds, the best sounds. From the D10 onwards i have been blessed with the greatest synths...the modx makes you play it's great.

[@livingdeathD]

the new sounds can be downloaded to the mdx8?

[@agst2006]

still searching (and tweaking) for "John Lord" distorted B3 patch ...

[@Space_Nature_Birds]

👍

[@aaronsholar8067]

what sound system do you run .... i got the MODX8+ but of course now i need to set up some way to actually hear it. Without breaking the bank what is a good sounding set up?

[@fabiorodrigojanuario2669]

Speak master, help me in a cruel doubt. I've heard a lot about the MODX keys not being good, that's true, right? I say this because I want to buy a MODX 7+ help me there except for this doubt thanks. Another thing I know that the MODX8+ has heavy GHS keys so they are better than the MODX7+. Sorry to be a layman on the subject. Thank you.

[@agentooe33AD]

Yeah, I've seen lots of reviews for the original and this. Even the ones that sing its praises will say the keybed is garbage.

[@doubs]

Hello i was just wondering if at the end praise mr 80 is a real song? That made my hairs stand up

[@lukejuby]

No mate. Just a random play as I tried to figure out what the sound was doing. First time to ever hear it myself. It's good fun eh? I'm sure with a bit more time something cool could be made from the patch. 👍🏼

[@eliweinbergL]

8:50 was that...

[@DutchKC9UOD]

Does the MODX8+ do a pipe organ? And a Hammond B3?

[@NicolaLarosa]

7:52, 1:01

[@hectorgraxirena1637]

Weighted Keys?

[@john-di1mz]

The best feature of is this vid??? The total absence of wha wha wha wha whaaaaa..... Let the listeners/musicians decide...

[@WesNova2029]

There is actually a difference it has a extra engine and more sounds and more internal storage

[@nobbystyles4807]

i cant lie i didnt really like anything in that demo. it seemed to range between out of date trance sounds to cheap sounding instrument emulations.

[@jgame1944]

Hi

[@m9cao]

great demo and sounds, however i dont like fm synthesis and their outdated sound banks

[@js-sound]

There is nothing worse than Yamaha synthesizers these days! The next will be another Modx Plus, but in white. I don't expect anything else from Yamaha. This synthesizer is another Yamaha duck.

[@antonyfaulkner8649]

Had mine for 3+ Years. Solid. It sounds great, and if you can be arsed RTFM there's not much it can't do.

[@user-di5pc6xq1e]

So what synthesiser is better for the money?

[@jithinjoseph1057]

Modx for keyboardist not spectators

[@retroloungemusic]

I'm the best keyboard player. One thing I've learned, from all of these KZbin videos, is that I need to bob my head around to some kind of beat while I am playing, especially when the keyboard is doing most of the work for me.

[@lukejuby]

I'm the best KZbin commenter. One thing I've learned, from all these KZbin comments, is some people (fortunately a minority) have such negativity in their hearts, and then embrace it, rather than looking for positives in life and being generally kind to others.

[@retroloungemusic]

@@lukejuby I've done many live performances with many keyboard players. This is artifice. Nobody does this...yet they do it all the time on KZbin videos. It is simply hamming it up for the camera in an effort to push a product or a video. By all means, ham it up, and sell it.

[@lukejuby]

@@retroloungemusic Breaking: Grown man shocked when fellow human moves to music.

[@pianoman5586]

@@retroloungemusicyou sound like a humble person

[@88omarz]

See nothing new here really.

[@Eclipse0119]

Absolutely the worst upgrade from Yamaha. 1GB > 1.75 GB in 2022? What a joke ! How about making a pure VA synth again?

[@terrygray7465]

Anyone looking at a sub $2000 synth to be the next big thing in synthesis is always going to be disappointed. This is a synth for gigging musicians - people with a weekly bar or wedding gig that want decent patches to play cover songs with. If you're a tweak-head, knob twisting synth programming freak, you're gonna be disappointed with anything Yamaha, Roland or Korg put out that costs less than $2000 (except for maybe the Deepmind and plenty of people bitch and moan about its shortcomings). These budget synths are for the gigging crowd that need to play a Bruno Mars cover at a wedding on a Saturday night, or for the keyboard player on a small tour.

[@nitishcheriyan4422]

@@terrygray7465 that’s not true. I have a Roland fantom 0 and it has chokeload full of features such as onboard multi sampling, full sequencing, powerful zen core synth engines such as va, PCM, etc. And full synth expansions such as Jupiter, Juno etc.

[@nitishcheriyan4422]

@@terrygray7465 I don’t own a MODX or montage but I assume the FM synth engines in it are better than the one on original dx stuff along with a bunch of other additions.

[@nitishcheriyan4422]

I do agree a nice VA synth engine like on the an1x will be great…I owned an1x back in early 2000s.

[@tricatube]

@@nitishcheriyan4422 How have you been with the Fantom 08, I'm about to buy it, how is the sound, the keyboard action, is it playable?

[@jiujitsu94]

Bad playing

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

Let's hear you play??😮😅

[@pianoman5586]

Where is a video of you playing then? 😂🧂

[@axelfoley1768]

Spent too much time on only a few sounds.