Yamaha MODX M8 88-key Performance Synthesizer
Built for working musicians, the MODX M Series of synthesizers combines expressive control, streamlined workflow, and exceptional sound in a lightweight design ideal for stage or studio. Featuring three engines that create a stunning variety of sounds, and shared DNA from our flagship MONTAGE M, MODX M elevates expression everywhere.
SOUND
Inspired Performance – 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 synth 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 approx. 2x the memory over MODX/MODX+ with an increase from 5.68 GB to 10.7 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
Unique Expression – DEDICATED PART AND SCENE CONTROL
You’ll find dedicated Part and 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 CONTROL SYNTHESIS ENGINE
Experience a new level of sound design with this 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 Creativity- EXPANDED SOFTSYNTH PLUGIN (ESP)
– AVAILABLE EARLY 2026
Free for all registered MODX M owners, the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates MODX M in your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). ESP lets you 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 screen, 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 10 output/4 input audio interface at 44.1kHz. 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.
Yamaha MODX M8 Features:
- New AN-X Analogue Sound Engine with 12 note polyphony
- AWM2 Memory nearly doubled to 10.7Gb over the original MODX+
- FM-X Engine with 128 note polyphony
- 128 Elements per part (8 on MODX+)
- 1.9Gb User flash memory for sample data
- Enhanced 88 note graded-hammer keyboard with high quality key feel and response
- ESP (Expanded Softsynth Plugin) – Free of charge software version of the MODX-M
- 8 New dedicated scene selection and part control buttons for enhanced live control and navigation
- 8 New backlit sliders and 4 control knobs
- 6 Under screen display controller knobs
- Superknob controller – up to 128 parameters at once controlled in real-time
- New colour LCD display
- New Navigation and enhanced operation
- New High-Resolution controllers
- New Portamento live control
- New ‘Virtual Ribbon’ on LCD
- New live set control features
- MIDI 2.0 Compatible
- Full file compatibility with Montage-M files
- Up to 96kHz quality on USB audio interface
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