Description
Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Performance Synthesizer
Built for working musicians, the MODX M Series combines expressive control, streamlined workflow, and exceptional sound in a lightweight design perfect for stage or studio.
- Exceptional Sound: 3 powerful engines recreate classic analog synths, modern FM synths, and realistic instruments for a variety of sounds
- Expressive Control: Intuitive performance controls, including 8 physical faders and Super Knob, give you real-time hands-on expression
- Optimized Workflow: Upgraded navigation enables quick, intuitive sound editing and operation with features like a color touchscreen and 6 dedicated display knobs
- Acoustic Piano Touch: 88-key Graded Hammer weighted action for smoother, more accurate playability with a heavier response in the low keys and a lighter response in the high keys
- Stage and Studio Integration: Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates MODX M in your favorite DAW – create, edit and mix sounds anywhere
ELEVATE EXPRESSION EVERYWHERE
Built for pianists, the 88-key MODX M8 delivers exceptional sound, expressive control, streamlined workflow, and realistic graded-hammer action in a lightweight, portable design
INSPIRED PERFORMANCE
Take your performance anywhere with the compact, lightweight MODX M featuring three powerful engines:
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AN-X – recreates warm vintage analog synths
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FM-X – offers cutting-edge modern synth sound
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AWM2 – delivers ultra-realistic instrument sounds
Plus, MODX M offers an upgrade of up to 268 notes of polyphony across its three engines and approximately 2x the memory over MODX/MODX+ with an increase from 5.68GB to 10.7GB of AWM2 memory, and 1.9GB of User flash memory.
UNIQUE EXPRESSION
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.
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.
EXPANDED CREATIVITY
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. (Available early 2026)
Upgraded navigation enables quick, intuitive sound editing and operation. You’ll find features like a color touchscreen, 6 display knobs, and Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects.
Specs
Dimensions
| Width |
1,310 mm (51-9/16″) |
| Height |
152 mm (5-15/16″) |
| Depth |
391 mm (15-3/8″) |
Weight
| Weight |
13.6 kg (29 lb, 15 oz) |
Keyboard
| Number of Keys |
88 |
| Type |
GHS Keyboard |
| Initial Touch |
Yes |
| Aftertouch |
No |
Tone Generator
| Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 128 Elements (max.), FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms, AN-X: 3 Oscillators, 1 Noise |
Maximum Polyphony
| AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms), FM-X: 128 (max.), AN-X: 12 (max.) |
Multi Timbral Capacity
| 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*1, USB*1) *1 stereo Part |
Wave
| Preset: 10.7 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 1.9 GB |
Performance
Filter
Effects
| Reverb x 13 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion A x 88 types*2, Insertion B x 89 types*3, Master Effect x 26 type, *2 A/D part insertion x 83 types *3 Part 2~16: 88 type, 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) |
Note Capacity
| 1 Song/Pattern: Approx. 130,000 notes, Store area: Approx. 520,000 notes (Pattern); approx. 520,000 notes (Song) |
Note Resolution
| 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) |
Tempo (BPM)
Sequence formats
| MONTAGE M/MODX M original format, SMF formats 0, 1 |
Arpeggio
| Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types |
Patterns
Pattern tracks
Pattern Recording type
| Real time replace, Real time overdub |
Songs
Song tracks
| 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track |
Song recording type
| Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out |
USB audio interface
| [Sampling Frequency = 44.1 kHz] Input: 4 channels (2 stereo channels), Output: 10 channels (5 stereo channels) [Sampling Frequency = 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 96kHz] Input: 2 channels (1 stereo channel), Output: 2 channels (1 stereo channel) |
Controllers
| Master Volume, A/D Input Gain knob, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Slider x 8, Knob x 4, Super knob, Display knob x 6, Portamento knob, Data Dial, Assignable swich x 2, MSEQ trigger switch, Portamento switch, Keyboard hold switch |
Display
| 7″ TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touchscreen |
Connectors
| USB [TO DEVICE], USB [TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE], 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
| 19 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor) |
Accessories
| AC adaptor: PA-300C, Quick guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M/MODX M Download Information, About downloading manuals, Welcome card |
Live Sets
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