Yamaha MODX+ Synths - Upgraded Features & New Sounds!

Luke Juby from Yamaha gives us the low down on the new MODX+ range of synths, including all the upgraded features and new sounds. Check out the full range at PMT Online...
Yamaha MODX6+: bit.ly/3COuQWq
Yamaha MODX7+: bit.ly/3q2dcH0
Yamaha MODX8+: bit.ly/3RlT668
00:00 Intro Demo
01:03 What is MODX Plus?
03:00 New features overview
04:53 Models in the range
05:48 Piano & strings demo
06:29 FM synthesis engine & seamless switching
11:10 Super Knob & hands on control
14:27 Arpeggiator, sequencer & AWM2 sound engine
17:56 Synth & arpeggiator demo
19:04 Recap & where to buy a Yamaha MODX+
20:26 Lots more new sounds...
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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[@SynthgodXXX]

Excellent video demonstration & explanation of the new upgrades! Thank you so much!

[@JayTheLane]

Stella playing as always from Luke.

[@cMaXeJIJIo]

80s TV series FTW! These bring out some very serious warm and fuzzies lol

[@johnwitt583]

Your style is incredible

[@jasonmxx]

i love the organ sound at 12:50

[@halcyo]

Just scored one and it’s awesome. Only thing that I could dream of to add would be Yamaha’s virtual analog modeling (AN) like in their classic AN1X.

[@ckatheman]

This product is more indicative that a "Montage +" is probably also in the works.

[@AdelDaoud-Ising]

Great features👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrSonrisaproductions]

I need to decide quickly between the MODX+8 or the Fantom 7.

[@News-Ark]

So specifically -what new sounds does the modx'plus have that the standard modx ??

[@mowjoe249]

Sounds great! Curious as to what type of amplification system it is being played through.

[@jorjajorjan3863]

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

[@DivyamMehrotra]

Is there any difference in features and sound between the three models? Or is it jusy the keybed and key range?

[@p4thos]

Too bad yamaha haven't implemented a better synth action keybed on this new model (6 a 7 versions).

[@endyzyl]

You want a better synth action Keybed for how much, half the price of it flagship keyboard?

[@user-di5pc6xq1e]

Does the 8 have a different keybed?

[@streetbandofficial9402]

niceee

[@malcolmgregoire1019]

Does the MODX+ have a setlist capability?

[@agst2006]

waiting for Yamaha VL resurrected ... the physical modeling

[@dy6682]

This video is putting me to sleep. Maybe because its 2 am in Toronto.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

If I didn't have fists of ham and the coordination of a drunk orangutan I would love a keyboard.

[@ldh9440]

LMAO, Thanks for that!

[@gregaltenhofel7326]

I didn't start learning to play keyboard till I was 60 about 3 years ago. I have tiny hands with short fingers. Don't let anyone you can't learn to play. Even if that anyone is you. You can learn to play. And who knows you may get lucky like I did and find a used (nearly new) Montage 8 for half what a new one cost.

[@lukejuby]

Haha. Best comment. 😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@danieldion8825]

The first piano sound, so much reverb…., why ?

[@thegerman3480]

WOT STILL no aftertouch????

[@eddiegarridobyrequest3990]

I love the MODX but I feel like Yamaha is not listening to the users. They are just recycling the same keyboard just with more polyphony, FM synthesis and more memory. It would be nice if one could upgrade their existing MODX. They missed the opportunity to add a much needed easier way to access rhythms and drum patterns, perhaps an integrated looper (the sequencer is not the same thing as a looper) physically they could have add more faders, maybe separate outputs, Bluetooth, guitar strap buttons and maybe even speakers haha! I don’t know it seems like what they have done; could have been done on an update and/or an upgrade rather than having to buy a new keyboard. But I love my MODX I wish they had a keytar with MODX guts to compete with Roland’s Axe Edge.

[@smilyle]

If you want all of that...spend another thousand dollars and get the Montage

[@eddiegarridobyrequest3990]

@@smilyle The Montage doesn’t have any of the things I mentioned that they could have implemented.

[@Wagoo]

Guitar strap buttons and speakers? Get out

[@eddiegarridobyrequest3990]

@@Wagoo I know haha a little overkill haha

[@danmurphy9173]

Yeah, and how about a “playable” piano sound while they’re at it! I mean, the pianos for, say, just playing some jazz standards or light classical sound awful. My nearly 10 year old Nord Stage 2 compact literally kills the MODX7 when it comes to actual piano sounds, both in just the sound itself and definitely in the playability (how the action is integrated/programmed to respond to physical inputs and trigger an appropriate “piano” sound…) How can one of the world’s greatest piano makers get this so wrong? Any suggestions for good piano sound downloads for MODX7?

[@karimsadouni4758]

Yamaha is best keyboard. 1 have. Own speaker. 2. Work with. Battery . Any where you go. No problem. And very best sounds to

[@alanblack5665]

I think the keyboard of the MODX8 plus is different to the Montage 8 keyboard. Is this correct?

[@electriceyeswatching4415]

I own both. Yes they are different. If you can swing the montage get it. The sample rates are less on the modx and is the biggest draw back. The weighted key bed isn't too bad.

[@thelibrarian3734]

Why compare it to a Montage when that’s not the competition 🤔

[@joshuaswannmusic6462]

Im so torn. This or the PSR SX700? Both have great sounds but the PSR has better acoustic instruments it seems..

[@amusic9825]

This has even better acoustic sounds (in all areas) than the SX700. The SX700 dosen't even have CFX grand piano whereas the MODX has.

[@Eclipse0119]

This is by far the worst upgrade

[@hitomog]

Nonsense demo useless