Yamaha is launching their new MODX range of compact, lightweight synthesizers. The lineup consists of the MODX6 and MODX7, with 61 and 76 synth-weighted keybeds, and the 88-note MODX8 with Graded Hammer Standard action.
The MODX range features numerous state-of-the-art upgrades from their MOXF predecessors, including an AWM2 synth engine fortified with eight times more waveforms and 128-note stereo polyphony, a new powerful 8-operator FM-X engine with 64-note polyphony, and Motion Control Synthesis for seamless integration and powerful control of both sound engines. Other upgrades include 4-part Seamless Sound Switching, the capacity for 27 simultaneous effects, an onboard 4-in/10-out audio interface, and 768MB of internal flash memory.
Other features include the Super Knob, which gives you simultaneous control over multiple parameters; the ability to send 10 and return four audio channels plus 16 MIDI channels to/from your computer or iOS device over USB; Live Sets, which allow for Performance organization without copying, renaming, or changing order; and an A/D input that processes external audio sources through the MODX DSP. Also onboard is Yamaha’s Motion Sequences feature, which drives synth parameters via rhythmic control data you can intuitively interact with in real time; an Envelope Follower that lets you use internal or external audio as a synth parameter control source; and a Vocoder effect that re-creates the classic voice-synth sound.
That may sound like a lot of tech under the hood, but there’s a lot more to the new Yamaha MODX6, MODX7, and MODX8. Powerful, affordable, and packed with cool modern features and functionality, these new performance synths are perfect for aspiring keyboardists and pro players alike who need a high-quality, full-featured, and lightweight synth for stage and studio.
