Yamaha MODX 8 Synthesiser Overview | Gear4music Overview

The all new synthesiser from Yamaha featuring AWM2 Synthesis Engine and FM-X Technology.
The AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory) synthesis engine is exclusive to Yamaha synthesizers, renowned for its versatility and sound design capabilities. The AWM2 provides processes both samples and synth sounds, providing ultra-realistic emulation of acoustic instruments, digital sounds and drums.
The FM-X (Frequency Modulation) section provides unique and expressive ways to create synth sounds. The highly-programmable technology provides the means for dynamic, electro-modern music creation. It can create everything from 80s synth sounds to cutting-edge EDM leads. The unique technology provides an 8-operator FM architecture with 64-note polyphony and a wide variety of filter types.
A wide range of premium-grade effects are included for adding flare to your sounds. From high-definition Reverbs to Virtual Circuit Modelling effects, the powerful DSP engine delivers unparalleled audio fidelity and performance.
The effects range from standard delays and compressors to cutting-edge effects such as Beat Repeat, Vinyl Break or Bit Crusher. The specialised Spiralizer effect creating the sonic illusion of a tone rising or falling in pitch. There is even a Compression with a sidechain, allowing you to achieve the modern-day ducking effect.
Featuring a built - in USB audio interface it also includes a high-grade interface coupled with two A/D inputs, making the MODX the perfect choice as a centrepiece in any studio or live setup. It provides single-cable connectivity, and even works with your favourite iOS device.

[@jerryharrison870]

Okay, after 3 years of saving, I finally bought this synth. Worth it.

[@rolandgerard6064]

The MODX is indeed full loaded, good job Yamaha.

[@gabrielmagno2595]

Finally a lightweight killer keyboard. Tire of hauling around the heavy Motif ES7. Plan on buying the MODX7 soon.

[@AprilRoxStudios]

I'm looking forward to when Yamaha will add MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) to their keyboards.

[@sulibethcampos4359]

Can you please make a video on how to play different parts with the left and right hands?

[@thelantern9075]

Let’s hear some of these custom loaded wave forms and how they can be manipulated.

[@SLOVENEC1972]

A very impressive demo. It seems like a lot of synth for the money. What's the main features to be cut compared to the Montage range, despite their superior build quality, aftertouch, a few more simultaneous fx, twice the polyphony for the FM voices?

[@benrillo494]

Does it have a vocoder?

[@zhugeliang1000]

Seconds that: piano, ep’s, organs, and all that stuff can please take a backseat to synthesis thank you

[@royalblue0505]

The MX, MOXF, Montage, and now this MODX are all great keyboards. But why, oh why, does Yamaha insist on keeping the headphone jacks at the rear panel??

[@patricksaxon3983]

I bought this model, because it was so light weight compared to my old Yamaha P-200 stage piano. I love the touch screen, much easier than the Yamaha Montage.

[@blindazabat9527]

Is the MODX only compatible with Apple devices or also with Android and/or PC?

[@defmaster88]

Perfect, but where's the sequencer?

[@quantumeseboy]

No aftertouch :(

[@vincentj.martinez8611]

A pedalboard?

[@kalinmirchev]

I am really impressed by the MODX and seriously consider to retire my MOXF for it, but in every presentation this guy talks about the AWM2 engine creating "these fat analog sounds" and I just cannot help it but laugh at that. What does a digital sample player (as good and as advanced as the AWM2) has to do with creating analog sounds, apart from the fact that the sound goes thru the D/A convertors (which, sadly, are inferior to these in MONTAGE), is just beyond me. Unless you target this product to the random Joe who got no clue, this is just a bad marketing.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Mehhh!!!

[@Armz316]

64 note polyphony? Roland XPS 10 & XPS 30 has 128. Even the Korg Krome has 120 polyphony. Bye bye MODX. If I want a Yamaha I would go for the Montage 8 or Motif XF or even a Korg Kronos 2. Peace out!