Simple MODX8 Review

[@darrenhirst9900]

Colin thank you for making the video. I know it takes time to set everything up and editing etc. Appreciate it it sir.

[@alancummings5651]

Excellent review

[@soundreinforcement4346]

Thank youuu! You.solve all my questions i wonder on

[@NightOrchids]

Great informative video.. thanks 👍... I get my Modx8 tomorrow (exchanged from a faulty modx6).. how do i turn that flashing knob down .. not off, just down.. its too obtrusive

[@ColinWiebe]

Try page 51 if the manual. usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/1162395/modx6_modx7_modx8_en_om_a0.pdf

[@ronelgogoi]

Can we use modx as midi Interface keyboard like playing software vst instruments eg, Keyscape, omnispher, etc... From Laptop, computer. It Will be helpful sir if you answer. Thnk you

[@kevykev388]

Yes! It acts as an interface so it's literally your ipad/iPhone and USB cable plugged direct. Nothing else.

[@darrenhirst9900]

In settings you turn off sound and local control so it can then be used as a midi controller.

[@richardrobbins1422]

Great review - thx!

[@christopherpatterson715]

Very Righteous

[@ericrogers6099]

What's the action like on the MODX8? I'm considering this or a used S90 (perhaps even a used kurz pc3x), I know the action's light but worried about it being flimsy. Any advice?

[@ColinWiebe]

The action is not flimsy at all, as a matter if fact it is quicker than the S-90 and more like the Motif. I play a lot of rock piano (Jerry Lee Lewis style) and the MODX response is quicker and allows me play faster. With all the other features and sounds it’s hard to beat.

[@ericrogers6099]

@@ColinWiebeAwesome Colin! Thanks :)

[@Silvestian]

The transition is SMOOTH between sounds / instruments on MODX? :) THX!

[@boboscurse4130]

Good question! Can we change sounds without an abrupt cutoff?

[@tammy.a]

Does the keybed on the MODX8 feel cheap and bad to play on? I've also heard people complaining about the noise that the key action makes.

[@ColinWiebe]

I quite like the keybed on MODX 8. In fact it plays a bit quicker than my Motif XF8. It does not feel cheap to me.

[@Esperluet]

Hello Colin, is there any way to disable the sensitivity of the keyboard, meaning whatever the force the volume keeps the same level, with eventual different allocations to specific sounds or parts of the keyboard?

[@ColinWiebe]

RL@VD That would usually be attained by adjusting the velocity of the sounds themselves. You may want to do a search on Yamahasynth.com for details.

[@nhaezer5121]

I've got a unit. The keybed is definitely noisy.

[@tammy.a]

@@nhaezer5121 Is the keybed the same as it is on the P125 ?

[@rogervelasquez6873]

How this keyboard compares to the Yamaha DGX660?

[@ColinWiebe]

Hi Roger, I’ve not played a DGX660 myself but it’s sold as a home solution and not a pro keyboard. Check the Yamaha website for details.

[@mikemikes8730]

does it require external speakers or it has its own built in?

[@melluzi]

No built-in speakers.

[@melluzi]

@@darrenhirst9900 That's what I meant :)

[@darrenhirst9900]

@@melluzi I'm so sorry I misread what you put. Sir I apologise for getting it wrong please forgive me.

[@billynicholson341]

Great Video !

[@johnnyparker2128]

I’ll do like I did with the previous model and buy it in 2 - 3 years when it’s $400 cheaper

[@DCSspitfire]

Happy 3 year waiting :)

[@TechGently]

I have both the MX49 and the MODX61 , take away the MX49 works very well with Cubase, the MODX61 requires a little more work. Videos from BoBeats, Dom Sigalas (Dr Mix) have been very helpful. I believe (not sure though) that you can take your patches from the S90 and move them over using an online converter. Bosendorfer and Chick Corea's sound library is free, I recommend downloading them both, selecting the patches you like, and deleting the rest to keep storage space, you can always recall them from your USB drive later (takes seconds)

[@AdrianDerBitschubser]

If you look closely, the "- Transpose +" text has a dark border around it, just like the shift key has around its whole perimeter. Everything that is marked with that border is activated with shift + the labeled key.

[@ColinWiebe]

Cool thank you

[@today399]

How do you get a piano and bass split on a

[@ekeneakpotohwo423]

But cant it just be set to be just transpose .. without using the shift? Like assign the octave buttons to transpose. Without needing shift

[@AdrianDerBitschubser]

@@ekeneakpotohwo423 that would be nice indeed, esp. on the 88 key one where you transpose more often than change octaves 🤷

[@ekeneakpotohwo423]

@@AdrianDerBitschubser exactly what I'm saying. I hope it comes in a software upgrade.

[@neelenpatten2959]

I don’t understand why the audio interface output does not offer a resolution of 48khz as would be available in the pro workstations!

[@seanogrady2870]

no one seems to comment on ,that you can control the super knob with the foot pedal (extra $$)

[@Swabere]

Thank you for this CLEAR and usable info! Excellent video!

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I really enjoyed playing Yamaha piano and write the lyrics from my tablet.

[@williampeake9357]

Thanks for the review. I have a question, how does the keybed and main piano sound compare to the mx88? I currently own one and I really like the piano but I am considering upgrading to the modx8.

[@ColinWiebe]

Hi William I am sure you will like the action (Keybed) much better. As for the sound you’ll have the same piano sound as the MX88 plus you get added voices for a richer piano sound. I use the S700 sound which I love!

[@williampeake9357]

@@ColinWiebe Thx for the quick reply. That's really helpful!

[@Kougeru]

@@ColinWiebe Why would he like the keybed "much better"? they have literally the same keybed. Both use YAMAHA's GHS keybed...exactly the same.

[@kevykev388]

@@Kougeru I've heard SOME say although the same....the modx8 keys still feel slightly heavier/better somehow

[@PeterReesvan]

Considering the plastic housing and the flimsy power supply, is it road-worthy? It feels more like a home or studio keyboard than a serious live keyboard by the looks of it... I like the live set concept though!

[@Ivpoundz1]

Nice job brother. I just bought this...and am amazed at its possibilities. The learning curve is steep though

[@ConeyIsland1952]

can you show off arpeggios in a live setting?

[@fnonaka]

I think I saw you in an 80's movie! lol

[@ZabrockiMusic]

Unique review. Thank you so much!

[@endyzyl]

One simple question. Is the 64 note polyphony not a big problem for the YAMAHA MODX series ?

[@ColinWiebe]

I haven't had a problem. Trying to get higher octaves to play with my left hand is my latest challenge

[@darrontickle3684]

What's the feel of the keybed like compared to the s90 or ex88?

[@ColinWiebe]

The MODX8 has a quicker feel than the others. I find the MX88 a bit sluggish. The S-90 I played for many years and got used to the action. I had the entire Keybed replaced due to a Yamaha recall. When I moved to the MODX I instantly felt the quicker response and lighter feel. Hope that helps

[@logiclab1]

Hi Colin Are you related to the late, great Warren Wiebe?

[@ColinWiebe]

logiclab1 not that I know of but I’m sure somewhere down the line