Yamaha MODX M8 88 key music synthesizer with graded hammer action

The Yamaha MODX M8 brings the DNA of the flagship MONTAGE M synthesizer into an 88-key instrument built for pianists who demand acoustic realism and creative flexibility. With three powerful sound engines, graded hammer action, intuitive performance controls, and a free DAW plugin that replicates the hardware in your studio, the MODX M8 is equally at home on stage and in the studio.

Three Powerful Engines

The MODX M8 combines three engines for an extraordinary range of sounds:

• AN-X — recreates warm vintage analog synths with 2 filters, 10 filter types, pulse width modulation, oscillator sync, ring modulation, FM, wave share, and voltage drift/aging settings
• FM-X — delivers cutting-edge modern FM synthesis
• AWM2 — ultra-realistic instrument sounds with up to 128 Elements per Part, 10.7GB of sample memory (2x over MODX/MODX+), and up to 268 notes of polyphony

Expressive Performance Controls

Eight physical faders, the Super Knob, Pitch Bend, and Mod Wheel are all high-resolution for smoother, more accurate real-time control. Dedicated Part and Scene Selection buttons let you control 8 Parts per Performance — ideal for live performance. The Motion Control Synthesis Engine adds Motion Sequences, Envelope Follower, and more for dynamic sound design.

Acoustic Piano Touch

The 88-key Graded Hammer weighted action delivers heavier response in the low keys and lighter response in the high keys — just like an acoustic piano — in a surprisingly lightweight and portable design.

Stage and Studio Integration

The free Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates MODX M in your favorite DAW, letting you create, edit, and mix performances without the hardware. USB MIDI 2.0 and a multichannel 4-output/10-input audio interface streamline recording through a single USB cable. Cubase AI is included for DAW newcomers.

MODX M8 Features

• 88-key Graded Hammer weighted action
• Three engines: AN-X (analog modeling), FM-X (FM synthesis), AWM2 (sample-based)
• Up to 268 notes of polyphony
• 10.7GB AWM2 memory + 1.9GB User flash memory
• Motion Control Synthesis Engine with Super Knob, Motion Sequences, Envelope Follower
• 8 physical faders for real-time mixing and performance control
• Color touchscreen with 6 dedicated display knobs
• Free Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) for DAW integration
• USB MIDI 2.0 with 4-out/10-in audio interface
• Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects
• Includes Cubase AI

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