MODX8 New

For the keyboardist needing a wide range of expressive keyboard sounds, MODX is a synthesizer with ultra-realistic instrument and highly programmable synth sound. MODX works in any music performance or music creation situation

MODX features 128-note stereo AWM2 polyphony and 64-notes of FM-X polyphony. Due to the unique architecture of MODX and MONTAGE, this polyphony is always available without latency or compromising other features.

The MODX uses the same technology powering the flagship MONTAGE.

two Iconic Sound Engines modernized for amazing sound playback and complex sound design.

		MODX8	MODX7	MODX6
Size/Weight
Dimensions	Width	1,333mm (52-1/2")	1,144mm (45-1/16")	937mm (36-7/8")
	Height	160mm (6-1/16")	134mm (5-1/4")	134mm (5-1/4")
	Depth	404mm (15-7/8")	331mm (13-1/16")	331mm (13-1/16")
Weight	Weight	13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz)	7.4 kg (16 lbs 5 oz)	6.6 kg (14 lbs 9 oz)
Control Interface
Keyboard	Number of Keys	88	76	61
	Type	GHS Keyboard	Semi-weighted Keyboard	Semi-weighted Keyboard
	Initial Touch	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Aftertouch	No	No	No
Tone generator
Tone Generator		Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms	Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms	Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms
Maximum Polyphony		AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 64 (max.)	AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 64 (max.)	AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 64 (max.)
Multi Timbral Capacity		16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, USB) *stereo Part	16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, USB) *stereo Part	16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, USB) *stereo Part
Wave		Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.00 GB	Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.00 GB	Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.00 GB
Performance		Approx. 2,000	Approx. 2,000	Approx. 2,000
Filter		18 types	18 types	18 types
Effects		Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 76 types, Insertion (A, B) x 76 types, Master Effect x 15 types A/D part insertion x 71 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)	Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 76 types, Insertion (A, B) x 76 types, Master Effect x 15 types A/D part insertion x 71 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)	Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 76 types, Insertion (A, B) x 76 types, Master Effect x 15 types A/D part insertion x 71 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)
Other
Controllers		Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial	Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial	Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial
Display		7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen	7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen	7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen
Connectors		[USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks), [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)	[USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks), [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)	[USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks), [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)
Power Consumption		16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)	16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)	16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)
Accessories		AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Owner’s Manual (this book), Cubase AI Download Information May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.	AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Owner’s Manual (this book), Cubase AI Download Information May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.	AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Owner’s Manual (this book), Cubase AI Download Information May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
Live Sets		Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048	Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048	Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048
Performance Recorder
Tracks		16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track	16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track	16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track
Recording type		Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out	Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out	Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out
Note Capacity		Approx. 130,000 notes	Approx. 130,000 notes	Approx. 130,000 notes
Note Resolution		480 ppq (parts per quarter note)	480 ppq (parts per quarter note)	480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
Tempo (BPM)		5 – 300	5 – 300	5 – 300
Songs		128 songs	128 songs	128 songs
Arpeggio		Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types	Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types	Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types
Sequence formats		MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1	MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1	MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1