{"id":1768924,"date":"2021-04-29T17:10:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T17:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1768924"},"modified":"2025-01-17T09:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:41:50","slug":"yamaha-modx-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/yamaha-modx-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha MODX Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Yamaha MODX is a compact but very powerful synthesizer to\nhave in your collection. That\u2019s why, in this article, you\u2019ll learn the Yamaha\nproduct registration process and how to set up and connect the MODX for the\nfirst time. Follow the sections below to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"#Register-the-MODX\"><strong>Register the MODX<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Activate-Cubase-AI\"><strong>Activate Cubase AI<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#MODX-hardware-setup-and-connections\"><strong>MODX hardware setup and connections<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#A-D-input\"><strong>A\/D input<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#MIDI\"><strong>MIDI<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Computer\"><strong>Computer<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#iOS-device\"><strong>iOS<\/strong> <strong>device<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#How-to-calibrate-the-touch-panel\">How to calibrate the touch panel<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Register-the-MODX\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Register the MODX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before setting up your MODX, the first thing you\u2019ll need to do\nis register the synth with Yamaha. After you register the MODX, you\u2019ll get\naccess to free sound libraries and a free Cubase AI license. Follow these steps\nto go through the Yamaha product registration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Log in to your&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yamaha.com\/paragon\/myaccount\/myaccountcontrol.html\" target=\"_blank\">Yamaha account<\/a>. If you haven\u2019t created one yet, then visit the account sign-in page, click&nbsp;<strong>New User,&nbsp;<\/strong>and fill out the Yamaha registration form.<\/li><li>From your account page, navigate to&nbsp;<strong>Product Registration<\/strong>, and then click&nbsp;<strong>Register My Product<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Fill out all of the required information, including the serial number located on the back of the unit, and click&nbsp;<strong>Complete Registration<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Once you\u2019ve gone through the Yamaha product registration process, visit the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/products\/music_production\/synthesizers\/modx\/sound_library.html\" target=\"_blank\">MODX Sound Library<\/a>&nbsp;page to download your free sound libraries.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Why-are-the-sound-libraries-listed-for-Montage\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Why are the sound libraries listed for Montage?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the sound libraries are listed for Montage, you can\nalso use them with your MODX. The MODX content is compatible with the Montage,\nthe MOTIF, and MOXF series of keyboards! Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/products\/music_production\/synthesizers\/modx\/compatibility.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yamaha\u2019s compatibility page<\/a>&nbsp;for\nmore information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamaha.com\/paragon\/myaccount\/products.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/09\/Yamaha-registration-page-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1757340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/09\/Yamaha-registration-page-1.png 840w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/09\/Yamaha-registration-page-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/09\/Yamaha-registration-page-1-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to register your Yamaha MODX<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Synth Tips | Importing MOTIF Content | MODX\/MONTAGE\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftDyogT2obU?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Synth Tips | Importing MOTIF Content | MODX\/MONTAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Activate-Cubase-AI\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Activate Cubase AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha MODX is bundled with a free license to Steinberg\u2019s\nCubase AI DAW. To activate Cubase, you\u2019ll need to create a MySteinberg account\nand use the included download access codes to activate them. Check out\nSteinberg\u2019s video below for instructions on how to activate Cubase AI!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Download and Activate Cubase AI and LE | Getting Started with Cubase\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8nnJ9xwdcYA?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>How to Download and Activate Cubase AI and LE | Getting Started with Cubase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"MODX-hardware-setup-and-connections\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">MODX hardware setup and connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can incorporate a Yamaha MODX into your studio or live rig\nin many ways. Setting up is straightforward, too, so you can start creating\nmusic sooner. Follow the sections below for instructions on making audio and\nMIDI connections and connecting to a computer and iOS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"A-D-input\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">A\/D input<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/d-converter-adc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A\/D<\/a>&nbsp;(analog-to-digital) input allows you to\nconnect microphones, mobile devices, or even other synthesizers using TRS\ncables. Once connected, the audio signal can be raised or lowered, panned, and\nsent through the MODX\u2019s effects chain. The audio signal is then sent out along\nwith the selected Performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Press the A\/D INPUT&nbsp;<strong>ON\/OFF&nbsp;<\/strong>button to enable or disable the input signal.<\/li><li>Depending on whether you\u2019ve connected a mic or a line device to the A\/D input, you must navigate to the Audio I\/O tab in the&nbsp;<em>Settings&nbsp;<\/em>menu to change the input between&nbsp;<strong>Mic&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Line<\/strong>.&nbsp;<ul><li>If you aren\u2019t sure what to switch it to, check out our article about the differences between&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/whats-the-difference-between-mic-instrument-line-and-speaker-level-signals\/\" target=\"_blank\">mic- and line-level signals<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>A\/D settings are adjusted via the&nbsp;<em>Audio In<\/em>&nbsp;routing page within the&nbsp;<em>Monitor Volume<\/em>&nbsp;menu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tech Talk Live: MONTAGE\/MODX A\/D Input\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zo91Rx94ifs?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tech Talk Live: MONTAGE\/MODX A\/D Input<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"MIDI\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">MIDI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/c853--MIDI_Cables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-pin MIDI cables<\/a>&nbsp;to connect the\nYamaha MODX to and from external devices like synthesizers or keyboards. Once\nconnected, you can split the sound between the MODX and an external synth.\nVisit this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/files\/download\/other_assets\/5\/1162395\/modx6_modx7_modx8_en_om_a0.pdf#page=58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">owner\u2019s manual<\/a>&nbsp;site\nto learn how to assign each signal to a different output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Computer\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Computer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The MODX works with your DAW seamlessly. Connecting a USB cable\nfrom the device to a computer turns the MODX into an audio interface that also\ntransmits MIDI, so there\u2019s no need to connect the MODX to a MIDI interface.\nYou\u2019ll first need to download the official Yamaha MODX driver and MODX Connect\nfrom the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/support\/updates\/index.html?c=music_production&amp;k=modx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MODX downloads page<\/a>.\nFollow these steps to connect your MODX to a computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/products\/music_production\/synthesizers\/modx\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\">MODX downloads page<\/a>&nbsp;and download the official Yamaha Steinberg driver for&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/support\/updates\/yamaha_steinberg_usb_driver_for_win.html\" target=\"_blank\">PC<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/support\/updates\/yamaha_steinberg_usb_driver_for_mac.html\" target=\"_blank\">Mac<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Navigate to your Downloads folder and unzip the compressed folder.<ul><li><strong>PC<\/strong>: Right-click the .<strong>zip<\/strong>&nbsp;file, select<strong>&nbsp;Extract all\u2026<\/strong>, and then click&nbsp;<strong>Extract<\/strong>. Open the uncompressed folder, launch the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li><li><strong>Mac<\/strong>: Double-click the .<strong>zip<\/strong>&nbsp;file, open the uncompressed folder, launch the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Press the&nbsp;<strong>Utility&nbsp;<\/strong>button or&nbsp;<strong>cog&nbsp;<\/strong>icon on the touch panel, press&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>, navigate to&nbsp;<strong>MIDI I\/O,<\/strong>&nbsp;and change&nbsp;<strong>MIDI IN\/OUT<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<em><strong>USB<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li><li>Connect the MODX to your computer, open the DAW you will be using, and select the MODX as the default input and output device.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3>If you have a Mac with Apple silicon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a Mac with Apple silicon, installing the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver for macOS requires the extra step of booting into Recovery mode and changing your Mac&#8217;s security policy in order to grant permission for a piece of software called a kernel extension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the instructions in our SweetCare article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/kernel-extensions-on-mac-with-apple-silicon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enabling Kernel Extensions on Mac with Apple silicon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/kernel-extensions-on-mac-with-apple-silicon\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/01\/20231228_Enabling_kernel_extension_on_Mac_with_Apple-silicon_1600x838_01.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Enabling Kernel Extensions on Mac with Apple silicon<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the process by following the instructions in the Yamaha document <a href=\"https:\/\/download.yamaha.com\/files\/tcm:39-1588312?_gl=1*9uvp3i*_ga*MTQ0ODgyMDc1MC4xNjk5MDMwMTMy*_ga_ZKHXXV4DWC*MTcwNzc3NDM1MS40MS4wLjE3MDc3NzQzNTEuNjAuMC4w*_ga_49ZFMJS63Z*MTcwNzc3NDM1MS4xLjAuMTcwNzc3NDM1MS42MC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.49814246.1556145045.1707774351-1448820750.1699030132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver Installation Guide for macOS 11 or later (Intel\/Apple silicon)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/products\/music_production\/synthesizers\/modx\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"815\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MODX-download-page.png\" alt=\"MODX download page\" class=\"wp-image-1768937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MODX-download-page.png 815w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MODX-download-page-262x300.png 262w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MODX-download-page-768x880.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to download the Yamaha drivers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"iOS-device\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">iOS device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff5c7\"><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong>Your\nMODX must have the latest firmware installed for it to work correctly. Check\nout our firmware update article for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MODX also connects to any iOS device. When connected, you\ncan use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soundmondo.yamahasynth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soundmondo app<\/a>&nbsp;to\nupload your saved performances and even download free performance content. If\nyou have an iOS recording app such as Cubasis or Studio One Remote, you can\nalso record it. Follow these steps to connect your iOS device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Download and install the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/soundmondo-us\/id1035365526\" target=\"_blank\">Soundmondo iOS app<\/a>.<\/li><li>Connect a USB cable from the USB HOST port on the Montage to an&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/LightCamera--apple-lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter\" target=\"_blank\">official Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter<\/a>&nbsp;connected to your iOS device.<\/li><li>Launch Soundmondo to pair the devices. If properly connected, a green and white plus sign will appear on the app.<\/li><li>If you are using the MODX with a remote DAW, check out the DAW\u2019s manufacturer user manual to learn how to connect the device.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yamaha Soundmondo | Overview video\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RN76KQQXYEY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Yamaha Soundmondo | Overview&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tech Talk Live: Soundmondo\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ye-mCUHYPNM?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tech Talk Live: Soundmondo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-to-calibrate-the-touch-panel\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">How to calibrate the touch panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MODX touch panel works right out of the box, but it\u2019s a\ngreat practice to calibrate it for the best accuracy possible. Calibrating the\nMODX\u2019s touch panel is also the first step when troubleshooting \u201cghost pressing\u201d\nor overall inaccuracy. You have two calibration options, so follow each set of\ninstructions to learn how to calibrate the MODX touch panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Option-1\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Option 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Hold the&nbsp;<strong>UTILITY&nbsp;<\/strong>button and then press the&nbsp;<strong>PART SELECT MUTE\/SOLO&nbsp;<\/strong>button.<\/li><li>Press&nbsp;<strong>ENTER&nbsp;<\/strong>when the Utility display appears.<\/li><li>Touch the white squares that appear, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration process.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Option-2\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Option 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the&nbsp;<strong>Utility&nbsp;<\/strong>button or the&nbsp;<strong>gear&nbsp;<\/strong>icon on the touch panel.<\/li><li>Press&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>, navigate to&nbsp;<strong>System,&nbsp;<\/strong>and then select&nbsp;<strong>Calibrate Touch Panel<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Touch the white squares that appear, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Related-content\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Related content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/yamaha-modx-firmware-update-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MODX-firmware-update-featured-image-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1768950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MODX-firmware-update-featured-image-1024x536.png 1024w, 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100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/yamaha-modx:-working-with-sounds\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button outlined l blue\">Yamaha MODX: Working With Sounds<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about working with sounds on your Yamaha MODX!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"> <a href=\" https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/yamaha-modx:-working-with-sounds\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button text s blue\"> Learn More \u2192<\/a>    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Additional-MODX-resources\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Additional MODX resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/files\/download\/other_assets\/5\/1162395\/modx6_modx7_modx8_en_om_a0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" 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