New Yamaha MODX8+ 88-key Midrange Synthesizer with GHS Action

AWM2

The AWM2 engine is exclusive to Yamaha synthesizers and offers much more than just sample playback. Each of the 16 AWM2 Parts feature eight programmable synthesizers with 18 different filter types, amplitude, pitch and filter envelope generators, nine LFOs, 3-band EQ and a dedicated dual insert effect with Virtual Circuitry Modeling.

MODX8+

MODX7+

MODX6+Size/WeightDimensionsWidth1,333mm (52-1/2")1,144mm (45-1/16")937mm (36-7/8")Height160mm (6-1/16")134mm (5-1/4")134mm (5-1/4")Depth404mm (15-7/8")331mm (13-1/16")331mm (13-1/16")WeightWeight13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz)7.4 kg (16 lbs 5 oz)6.6 kg (14 lbs 9 oz)Control InterfaceKeyboardNumber of Keys887661TypeGHS KeyboardSemi-weighted KeyboardSemi-weighted KeyboardInitial TouchYesYesYesAftertouchNoNoNoTone GeneratorTone GeneratorMotion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 AlgorithmsMotion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 AlgorithmsMotion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 AlgorithmsMaximum PolyphonyAWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.)AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.)AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.)Multi Timbral Capacity16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo Part16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo Part16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo PartWavePreset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.75 GBPreset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.75 GBPreset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.75 GBPerformance2,2272,2272,227Filter18 types18 types18 typesEffectsReverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types*2, Master Effect x 26 types *2 A/D part insertion x 83 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 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types*2, Master Effect x 26 types *2 A/D part insertion x 83 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 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types*2, Master Effect x 26 types *2 A/D part insertion x 83 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)OtherControllersMaster Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dialMaster Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dialMaster Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dialDisplay7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screenConnectors[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 Consumption16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)AccessoriesAC 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 SetsPreset: 256 and more, User: 2,048Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048Performance RecorderNote CapacityApprox. 130,000 notesApprox. 130,000 notesApprox. 130,000 notesStorage SizeApprox. 520,000 notes (for Patterns) and approx. 520,000 notes (for Songs)Approx. 520,000 notes (for Patterns) and approx. 520,000 notes (for Songs)Approx. 520,000 notes (for Patterns) and approx. 520,000 notes (for Songs)Note Resolution480 ppq (parts per quarter note)480 ppq (parts per quarter note)480 ppq (parts per quarter note)Tempo (BPM)5 – 3005 – 3005 – 300Songs128 songs128 songs128 songsTracks16 Sequence tracks16 Sequence tracks16 Sequence tracksRecording typeReal time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/outReal time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/outReal time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/outPatterns128 patterns128 patterns128 patternsArpeggioParts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 typesParts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 typesParts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 typesSequence formatsMODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1