Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Music Synthesizer

With 88 graded hammer action keys and a portable design, the MODX M8 is ideal for working pianists who demand acoustic realism and creative flexibility. Sharing the same DNA as the flagship MONTAGE M synthesizer, along with three engines that recreate analog synths, modern synths, and realistic instruments, the MODX M8 offers a stunning variety of sounds. Intuitive controls, including 8 physical faders and Super Knob, give you hands-on expression, while the free Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) puts a virtual version of MODX M right in your favourite DAW. Perfect for stage of studio, MODX M8 elevates expression everywhere.

Sound

• Take your performance anywhere with the compact, lightweight MODX M featuring three powerful engines:
  • AN-X: recreates warm vintage analog synths
  • FM-X: offers cutting edge modern synth sound
  • AWM2: delivers ultra-realistic instrument sounds
• AN-X Engine
  • Integrated into the Motion Control system, the AN-X Engine allows you to create expressive, unique analog sounds.
    • Two filters
    • 10 filter types
    • Pulse width modulation
    • Oscillator Self Sync
    • Ring modulation
    • FM, and wave shaper
    • Wave Folder
    • Voltage drift and aging settings to simulate vintage synths behavior.
• AWM2
  • Experience realism and detail with the MODX M Advanced Wave Memory (AWM2). Offering up to 128 Elements per Part, AWM2 allows for more layers and articulations, giving you an expansive canvas for sound creation, especially for "nameable" sounds such as piano and strings.
• 268 Notes Total Polyphony
  • MODX M offers up to 268 notes of polyphony across its three engines:
    • 128 notes for AWM2 Preset and User Waveform Parts
    • 128 notes for FM-X Parts
    • 12 notes for AN-X Parts
• And More
  • PRESET WAVE AND FLASH MEMORY UPGRADE: MODX M offers approximately 2x the memory over MODX/MODX+ with an increase from 5.68 Gb to 10.78 GB of AWM2 memory, and 1.9 GB of User flash memory
  • VCM ROTARY SPEAKER: The VCM Rotary Speaker effect simulates the rich and enveloping motion of a classic rotary speaker cabinet.

Control

• Dedicated Part and Scene Control
  • You'll find dedicated Part of Scene Selection buttons to control 8 Parts per Performance. Particularly beneficial for live performances, this intuitive control improves overall usability and adds dimension to each Performance
• High Resolution Control
  • The MODX M Knobs, Super Knob, Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, and Sound Engine - are now High Resolution. Because of the fine resolution, you'll find the MODX M performs smoother than its predecessors.
• Motion Controls Synthesis Engine
  
  • Experience a new level of sound design with the groundbreaking engine. You'll interact with sound like never before using powerful tools such as:
    • Motion Sequences: Dynamically automate synth and effect parameters, all perfectly in sync with your tempo
    • Super Knob: Control dozens of modulations with a single gesture
    • Envelope Follower: Shape your sound using input from the A/D or another Part
    • And so much more!
• And More
  
  • 8 Faders, 4 Knobs
  • 4 Pedal Inputs
  • 6 Display Knobs

Workflow

• Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP)
  • Free for all registered MODX M owners, the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates MODX M in your favourite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). ESP lets you to create, edit and mix performances anywhere you happen to be - without the hardware - offering an unprecedented level of stage and studio integration.
• Faster, More Intuitive Navigation
  • Upgraded navigation enables quick, intuitive sound editing and operation. You'll find features like a color touch scree, 6 display knobs, and Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects
• USB MIDI 2/0 and Multichannel Audio Interface 
  • Simplifying your studio setup, MODX M offers a USB MIDI and multichannel 4 output/ 10 input audio interface. Streamline MIDI recording, virtual instrument monitoring, and multi-track audio recording through a single USB cable, so you can spend more time being creative.
  • MIDI 2.0 delivers high resolution data for note velocity, Super Knob, pitch bend, and modulation.
• CUBASE AI
  • Cubase AI provides the basic tools for recording, editing and mixing - from the initial idea to the final masterpiece. It's the perfect entry into the world of Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), offering powerful, yet easy-to-use software tools for all genres.
• And More
  
  • DEDICATED DAW REMOTE BUTTON: Use your MODX M as a hardware controller for DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, ProTools and Live. Control the mixer, transport, Softsynth plugins and more.