YAMAHA MODX- YOUR Questions Answered

Here are the answers to your questions on my MODX video. Thanks for chiming in guys, if you have more questions feel free to add those in the comments :)

[@jb3636]

Love the transparency. Your sincere and thoughtful answers are greatly appreciated, Just bought my modx8 last night and enjoying the day exploring the board! Thank you!

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Dom! Thanks for including me and my question in your video. What a pleasant surprise. We are really blessed to have you sharing all of your wisdom and gifts with us. Blessings Brother!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thanks for the mention Dom, this was a very helpful video and a great idea. thanks.

[@DomSigalas]

Cheers, Woody, lots of love :)

[@yoelanane3226]

Woody 😋 your cheeks 😊😂😂😂 really nice

[@michaeltyborski4802]

All synthesizers on this level need a tutorial manual. Thanks for another useful video. I may own a ModX6 tomorrow.

[@danielkeybs]

This is the most helpful comparison of the MODX and Montage

[@Kineticartist]

most excrllent video! thank you for being so detailed

[@fernandos.prieto2596]

I've just already checked the orchestral patches and they sound good, really nice. This synth is pure inspiration, lightweight, good sound quality... and it has an incredible price

[@artzag75]

Got all my questions answered in one video. Thank you!

[@Coasterdude02149]

Waiting for mine to arrive as we speak. It's out for delivery, hope it arrives soon. You have me pumped to start playing. Now if only I could get my Fairlight working again I'd be really all set!

[@KimBarnerTBP]

Thank you so much, Dom Sigalas for all your great videos. I am most definitely a fan of your's

[@jwillis35]

I actually love this board, at least from what I have seen so far. One thing I will say for those of you asking for a MIDI/Audio Sequencer, the OS in this board makes it easy for Yamaha to do an update without changing hardware. I would not be surprised to see them do a version 2 of the OS and begin adding better recording features. There are a lot of people that simply do not wish to look at a computer screen while composing, arranging, etc. The Korg Kronos got it right, but I also believe there is space in the industry for what Yamaha is doing with the Montage and the MODX. In fact, I rather like a lot of what I see from the MODX. Super sound shaping and performance features. Great sounds. I love scenes, which to me is a more simplified version of the Karma technology that you can get on Korg or Motif boards. It's more practical. On my old Korg M3 Xpanded the Karma felt complex and like a computer programming language. I think Yamaha may have simplified that process down to more practical needs and features without losing the powerful capabilities.

[@666JGNotts]

Excellent, thanks for all your hard work. I've ordered an MODX6 :-)

[@DomSigalas]

Thanks a lot my friend :) Enjoy your new baby :)

[@truecuckoo]

Great video, Dom!

[@jimforce2690]

Thanks Dom. As always, great video.

[@shashankmishra9665]

I am buying the Montage 8 anyway... thanks for this amazing guide Dom!

[@Zettaiz3r0]

Love your dedication and work for Yamaha and the Montage / MODX Dom. I look forward to more Montage / MODX programming guides from you. I love your previous videos on this topic, and I don't feel as though there is enough content on this. I'd love to hear your thought processes in the future!

[@lwpweb]

Great Big Thanks for answering my question. It will be a great addition to my Montage, I love all, especially besides sounds etc. the light weight. I go for it.

[@DomSigalas]

My pleasure :) Thanks for watching !

[@lwpweb]

I ordered today. Hope the Modx driver will coexist with the Montage. :-)

[@link2012_KSH]

How kind of you. Very helpful for me. Thanks!

[@milosmiochadraba5518]

Perfect video, very helpfull. Thank you Dom :)

[@Silvestian]

LOVE YOUR REVIEW !!!

[@jordan.ybanez]

thank you for this, so helpful!

[@javiceres]

Thanks for answering Dom !!

[@babar141]

This is a very good video, thanks Dom

[@texacomann]

Love these keys!

[@digitaldiezel5870]

Great Job Dom! Thanks!

[@noelmelanio]

Thanks so much for your video!

[@anproductions0798]

You're so humble. God bless

[@Walter300478]

Nice. Thanks for tour help.

[@CarlosAmaralTI]

I have a Yamaha p60 (88keys). If i plug via Midi in a MODX6, i Will have the MODX6 sounds in the 88keys of my piano ?

[@digableskillz]

Thank you so much for the response and for the information 👍🏾. Btw, I’m ordering my MODX7 tomorrow!

[@nanettelennartz4687]

Awesome! I too ordered the MODX7. Should arrive on Friday!

[@synthartist69]

Does anyone know why the Portamento switch does not have any effect on poly sounds only mono? Thanks...

[@ritas9761]

Hi... Recently I bought YAMAHA MODX6. Most of the time I used to play Bass in the left and Piano/other instruments in the right. But the problem is, when I try to do TRANSPOSE or OCTAVE shift, its affecting my split point too. Actually I want a fixed split point which should not be moved whenever I do transpose or octave shift. Is there any solution for this?

[@VictorAriasPiano]

Hey man. Question. If I make a patch on the modx, can I save it on a flash drive and pull them up on a montage?

[@danielbelik]

Thank you for the video. How do you feel, is it still relevaant synthesizer in 2021, or there are something newer around?

[@isbjorn64]

hi Dom! I made a performance whith scenes but when I change scene, it's changing immeditely, and not waiting the one bar measure. How can i set the scene waiting for example one bar measeure for changin scenes in performance, and not immediate? Really I cannot figure it out. Thanks!

[@dmcoverage]

When importing samples, is there a settings to make a loop?

[@j.carlos146]

Just bought an 88 key one today on line. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I'll be checking into your channel for advice on using it. Thank you so very much for your videos.

[@MrVinylistic]

Great video!

[@martinlubitz3171]

Hi Dom, good video, many helpfull informations. Thanks. Martin

[@macro1748]

I am purchasing the 8, this coming weekend

[@TeleporterM11]

I watched 30 other video on this synth and none of you guys mentioned that it had no sequencer. You all almost made me buy into it and its the main feature for me.

[@DomSigalas]

Hey Roger, I see where you're coming from but would you expect a Moog Sub37 to have a sequencer? Would you expect a Prophet to have one? It's exactly the same thing. Yamaha doesn't claim that this synth is a workstation anywhere. They've actually gone to great lengths to make people understand that this is not the same philosophy like the Motif. Anyway, that's why we do those videos so you can be informed and make the right choices :)

[@javiceres]

Dom Sigalas funnily current Prophets and Moog 37 have sequencers. Step sequencers, that is, but either way they are not multitimbral etc And one thing you'd expect from a DX lineage synth is to have aftertouch. That said, it looks like a very interesting synth!!! And might cure my thirst for the MONTAGE X)

[@JacobAndJamal]

This is me. I unfortunately did buy and found out lack of sequencer

[@TeleporterM11]

Sapiens Strength Return it

[@acoustic61]

Sorry to ask so many questions. I haven't owned a synth. I'm wondering how someone decides which keyboard is best? I'm currently learning on a Roland FP-30 digital piano. I feel like the fully weighted keys would prevent me from playing fast synth riffs. Does the Yamaha fully weighted keyboard allow faster playability/repeatability than Roland?

[@acoustic61]

You mentioned that the highest sample rate is 44.1khz vs 192khz with the Montage. You're speaking of the AWM samples? Is the bit depth also limited to 16 bits vs 24? Generally speaking, do most samples in the sound library for the Montage use 192khz? Are they transcoded to 44.1 for the MODX?

[@KGunasekhar]

Hi am planning to buy this board but only question is can I import wave loops and some backing parts and trigger them live or not?

[@sawssman965]

Is it possible to send the drum midi notes over to MPC? Or is it function for DAW only?

[@dmitriiturchenkov3075]

Hi. I found that part 9-16 in perfomance doesn't have keyboard control.(so if i choose any 9-16th part of perfomance , they playing as solo, and if i don't choose them, so playing only 1-8 parts) Can i change it(i wanna add some more sounds) , or this 8 parts can't be controlled straight from kyes.. thanks

[@HOLODECK-MUSIC-PROJECT]

i need to adress external synth via program change, bank change, does the MODX this per track?

[@FraserCoastFM-sg7zf]

Hi I have Montage and in regard to the Transpose function how can you save a performance that when selected remembers the Transpose settings? Can this be included in an update?

[@sidylima1984]

Dom Sigalas, you are the dude!

[@nique1428]

Hi don. I’m trying to get a shooting star sound affect on my montage. What would be the best voice to use and what part of the editing process should I look into?

[@vypyrr]

Dom hi, love the vids, can i ask i tried loading a midifile multi track one, when i load the midfile from the usb stick, it only puts everything on the first track. how do i keep the midi file tracks on different tracks like normal loading a midifile .

[@vypyrr]

Can i load a midi file song into the sequencer and change the sounds to suit, like say 10 tracks . or does it just load a little midi drum pattern. really need to know this ??????

[@kavitharajendran3533]

I have an issue on yamaha montage 6...when I connect it to the mac...the mac's control was taken by the montage ....I tried a lot to recover it but can't.....can you tell me a solution?

[@RonaldRademaker]

What would be a good midi controller 61 with drumpads that you cn use or up to add to this modx as a live instrument?

[@cezzentino]

Is it possible to have the tap tempo function read from an average of several taps rather than just two as it's just so hard to get it perfectly in time. I'd love to trigger some arps and on the future update patterns with my live band.

[@ConeyIsland1952]

Does the bass and rhythm play automatically following the the chords? like an arranger KB?

[@fumada]

Hi! Do you know if yamaha modx comes out in rack mode as the yamaha motif.

[@AhmadAhmad-nz7xo]

Thank you very much.

[@istvanmate]

If a part in a performance is set to monophonic, does it have a "keep lowest" mode?

[@RonaldRademaker]

Question, is it possible on anyway to adjust the weight (mechanically) from the modx88. I, ve that nord calibrates the Keybeds themselves. Because I find it a bit on the heavy site.? 😊

[@anderslundolsen6489]

With the update 3.0 for Montage and 2.00.1 for the MODX there is now a nice sequencer.

[@Andrea-tr8ix]

Hi Dom, thank you for your videos. The quality of piano sounds in modx is the same or better than moxf?

[@DomSigalas]

Hey Andrea! The MODX can load all the voices from the Motif XF as they're compatible. Which means you get all the sounds from the Motif AND new killer pianos :)

[@WldHny1]

With a lighter weight for MoDx7 or MoDx6, does it "bounce around" during spirited performance playing?

[@sergiomelo9245]

Hi, I have a big question about whether it is possible to define the parties' midi channel. In case you say that 4 parts will be controlled in a midi channel and another 4 parts in the montage itself as a metal nipple for example

[@nishkeshbgmail.comnishkesh2562]

Hello plz can u explain to me how i can store several sounds in user bank when i wll play live especially bollywood songs in which i can use 7 to 8 sounds in one song

[@erikfox8471]

hello Dom,can you tell me how to use modx to play midi files songs from cubase 11? i have installed the driver set all the midi outputs to modx port1..but it wont play...regards

[@artfibers_schooloflearning]

I updated my MODX 6 to v2.0.how can I use my novation as a second keyboard with MODX v 2.0 .with usb(I mean piano on MODX guitar on Novation launchkey)please explain me .Thank u.

[@YodiorMusic]

Dear Dom I have a Modx and Cubase. Where can I get the Vangelis sound from Blade Runner film main theme? I think is a Brass, and also the strings are amazing. Is is possible to play it with the Modx or in Cubase? Thanks a lot. You are great! Greetings from Spain.

[@MarkSommerDk]

Is it possible to change the sp1 to sp2 (song position marker) with a footpedal Midi og mfc10 ?

[@feigasiedler3979]

Hello, I bought Iconica Ensambles, I am working with Dorico 4.3 and a Yamaha MODX 6/7/8 but is not reproducing the sound of Iconica, How can I make it work. Thank you.

[@tonylancer7367]

I have a question. If I have a Korg NanoKontrol connected to the MODX via the USB to Device port, and I connect the keyboard to my laptop (Mainstage for example), can I access those MIDI CC parameters on the Korg NanoKontrol through the MODX? If so, can I have two faders from the Korg NanoKontrol going to the laptop, two controlling the internal sounds on my MODX and the rest going to another auxiliary keyboard to control those as well? I've been thinking about this, so I've not actually tried this, would anyone with experience lead or help me? Thanks.

[@sheregibson2297]

im having problems with my octave buttons because when I turn on the keyboard it automatically defaults on the high end of the keyboard....help please

[@hifimidi]

Hi Dom, I love your videos. They have a quality you see on larger channels. I have the montage 7, and love it, but I wanted to know if you it is possible to create a performance that has multiple articulations and velocities. For example, I use session horns pro on my MBP, but I hate taking it on the road with me. I would like to create a sample of my horns using three different dynamics (pp,mf,&ff), then import those into the montage so I can play it. I also want to trigger other articulations on the same program using my mod wheel or assignable buttons. Is that possible?

[@stellijer]

But how does the 8, in particular, compare to the montage, in terms of keyboard?

[@thesoundzdband1325]

hi Dom, is it possible to erase some of the piano or other presets if a lot of them sound the same, thanks

[@OscarBrashMusic]

I've just buyed this monster after your videos, it comes tumorrow, let's see!!

[@DomSigalas]

Have fun Oscar!

[@omarsowan4780]

Thanks Vimla. Nice and helpful video. I'm troubled with one issue though. Here you mention that the synth isn't good with Midi, and yet you recommend Cubase as a sequencer? Do you mean only for sequencing audio?

[@DomSigalas]

Hi Omar, don't think I mention the synth is not good with midi :) it actually works great in my experience. What I say is its not a sequencer itself :)

[@gianul]

Hi Dom, How can I setup my volume/expresion pedal to work with modx8. Is a optical pedal from morley.

[@mehroozmisaghian6685]

Why my output on my montage is not giving any signal out to my mixer? Anything I need to turn on?

[@garthdmello3949]

Great video Dom, I wanted to know if you can use an external keyboard with this board. For example, if you have 4 parts to your performance - can you assign only one part to be played on an external keyboard. This is just for more flexibility and room while playing live.

[@robertzogbi]

Awesome videos you make, really appreciate it ! ... Question : I have the MoDX6, a laptop PC (Good one), studio speakers, and phantom mic. I also have a couple Midi keyboards. I want to know if I really need an external audio interface or can i use just the MoDX built-in audio interface to record on my DAW. If I get an external audio interface, how to disable the internal MoDX audio interface, if needed.... Regards

[@madness8556]

Great video. How many fx can you have running on the Modx simultaneously as compared to the Montage? Cheers.

[@sdrive9287]

Hello Dom! My name is Danny from Israel, and I really like your channel! I have 2 questions and I would really appreciate it if you could help me with them. 1. When I play and raise an octave through the button, if I switch to another sound the octave does not reset and it stays on what I pressed. Is there a way for this not to happen? 2. Is it possible to connect the modx to the korg pa3 keys with a midi cable and when I press transpose on the korg it will also be on the yamaha? Thank you my friend!

[@danbenezra7495]

My MODX6 Pitch Bend doesn't work...any ideas on how to trouble shoot? Thx. Dan

[@andreasilvestri1696]

Great and useful video, thanks a lot! And if I'm not wrong and the surname is Greek, yassu to you, Dom!! 🇬🇷☺️

[@funkpharoah]

Question: I am trying to figure out if I can assign the insert effects to any of the knobs or the expression pedal just to turn them off an on. I know I can assign certain parameters of the effects to the knobs, but I would to just be able to trigger them with my expression pedal like I am using an external effects pedal? is that doable and how?

[@DomSigalas]

It depends on the insert. Most of the times what I do is assign an assignable button to the wet/dry parameter of the insert effect. This gives me great control and of course can be assigned to foot pedals :)

[@Pianoconnoisseur29]

Hi I'd be using this for church services I currently have a mox8 which I'm able to set up voices in tracks where I can push a designated button for each sound I set up and have it immediately between songs would I be able to do this with the modx? Thank you.

[@mrthomasheder]

Dear Dom. I saw your video on how to record into Cubase DAW. It looks easy, but how is the workflow if you want the record the arpeggiator data into you DAW also? Then you need to enabe arp during recording, and the disabling all arps during replay? Also is it possible to create performance with multiple scenes that would make the Modx work as an arranger keyboard, ie. making an performance working similar to a style in an arranger keyboard? best Regards Thomas

[@jaybeetdown]

You've been really consistent with the info roll outs, thank you! My question: can I go part for part while making a beat with my Mpc Renaissance software, making multiple tracks, with different MODX sounds?

[@preedapromwiriyakul8227]

Thanks Dom

[@marcokeys7203]

Hi Dom! I have a Modx8 connected “via MIDI cable” to a Tc Helicon Voicelive Touch 2 (vocal processor and harmonizer) The problem is that if I use the global transposer on the Modx8, (for example -1) the Tc Helicon does not recognize the notes correctly, the result is that the harmony comes out of tune (at 0) compared to the keyboard (that is -1 instead) However, if I do the same thing with My Nord Stage 3 or My Korg Kronos I don't have this problem... can you help me please? Where is the issue? I think it’s in the Modx It seems like the Modx8 do not sends the cc message of the keyboard transposition at all... but no "midi filter" is set on the Tc Helicon, neither on the Modx But…If I use the Modx set to "0" it works correctly... I need to play "-1 transposed" because for convenience the whole band plays -1 semitone down Thank you very much! Bye

[@BrazdaluiNovac]

Great video, thank you! Did you try to A/B the same sounds with Montage? If yes, did you hear any difference? I am asking because i saw a video where a guy from Yamaha said that the DA converters on the Montage are better than MODX. Also the 44.1Khz vs 192 should impact the sound as well. Not sure if that's the processing frequency or just the output. If it's only the output the difference should not be noticeable. Thank you!

[@DomSigalas]

Thanks a lot! First impression is that the Montage sounds a little bit richer to my ears. That being said, I am going to perform a null test to see if this can be proven :)

[@HungNguyen-wz9zu]

modx VS Motif XS8 which one is better?

[@shehanmeshak]

I want to know how change voice quickly like Moxf on performance mode.. on moxf we can change wise page eg; A1 to E3.. how to change pages quickly?

[@purplehaze7495]

How to arrange patches for a live set? And switch between patches easily.

[@gshutack]

Dom, I really enjoy the videos. I get my MODX tomorrow. I have a couple questions that you can maybe do videos about: Can you show us how to create a new rhythm sequence? Show how to import sample files or sequence files from a DAW ( if possible). What file formats does MODX support? I saw your Arturia software synth video. Is it possible to import Arturia samples/sounds into the MODX? Thanks, George S

[@Wolfpack1254]

i HAVE THE XF, TO PROGRAM A SONG USING THE SEQUENCER IS TIME CONSUMING, AND DIFFICULT TO CORRECT A BAD NOTE, NO WAY TO STRETCH OR FADE, NO VISUAL.... STUDIO ONE, AUDIOBOX USB AND YOUR COMPUTER MAKES IT SO MUCH EASIER TO LAY DOWN TRACKS AND MANIPULATE THEM SO A SEQUENCER IS A MINOR CONCERN, THE IMPROVED RIFFS AND SUPER KNOB THAT COME WITH THE MODX VS XF IS THE MAIN ATTRACTION, ALONG WITH THE LIGHT WEIGHT, THE 61 IS GOOD ENOUGH, WANT AN OCTAVE LOWER OR HIGHER PRESS THE OCTAVE BUTTON, THE MODX HAS A PLUG FOR AN IPAD THAT CAN CHANGE THE RATE OF THE ARPEGGIO... SO AWESOME.

[@MadmusicalHulk]

how does the modx connect to iMac Pro ? I currently have psr-s670 connected through usb but now need a new keyboard to connect since I'm gigging with my psr-s670. Or should I consider the moxf instead ?

[@DomSigalas]

The MODX connects to Mac via a simple USB cable and it can work as an audio interface and midi keyboard for any Daw :)

[@DansHuang]

I just need to stop by and say thank you for putting out these great contents on Yamaha synthesizers. I've been a guitarist and recording engineer for years but was never really that savy with synths, and since I just start working for Yamaha's branch office in Taiwan, I'm asked to do some educational training for local Yamaha distributors on the synth lineup. I've been doing a lot of homework and your videos are truly helpful and most importantly, fun and inspiring to watch. Thank you for being awesome. Your channels definitely deserves a lot more followers. Keep up the great work!

[@DomSigalas]

Thanks a lot Dans, I really appreciate the kind word and really happy the videos help you out. Really good to hear your feedback!

[@Tigerex966]

Can it recieve after touch and respond from a controller with it, Like the $399 midi keyboards that do have it? where is the full feature sequencer? With the big touch screen, sequencing would be so easy and comprehensive on this and the montage, with just an os update. Why oh why Yamaha are you so stubborn and refusing to give your buyers what they want? I would pay $100 extra for an update that included a full sequencer or true user sampling. Seems like the motif es was the most versatile yamaha synth so far.