Yamaha MODX M8

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.

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Overview

Elevate Expression Everywhere

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.

Features

SOUND

Inspired Performance

Take your performance anywhere with the compact, lightweight MODX M featuring three powerful engines.

CONTROL

Unique Expression

Intuitive performance controls give you real-time hands-on expression.

WORKFLOW

Expanded Creativity

Bridge the gap between stage and studio with streamlined hardware and software integration.

SOUND

Inspired Performance

AN-X ENGINE emerging over a screenshot of the interface

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 emerging over a screenshot of the interface

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.

AWM2, FM-X, and AN-X sound engines emerging

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

preset mode

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

CONTROL feature with the full control panel including the Super Knob

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.

CONTROL feature with a performer operating the Super Knob during a live 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.

CONTROL feature where AN-X, FM-X, and AWM2 sound engines interact to generate diverse sounds

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!

CONTROL feature with a MODX M connected via cable in a live house-like lighting setup

AND MORE

– 8 Faders, 4 Knobs

– 4 Pedal Inputs

– 6 Display Knobs

WORKFLOW

Expanded Creativity

Expanded Softsynth Plugin interface as reproduced in a DAW

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.

WORKFLOW feature with the Super Knob and intuitive, fast display navigation

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.

WORKFLOW feature with USB MIDI 2.0 and audio interface functionality enabling a functional studio se…

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.

WORKFLOW feature with the Cubase AI user interface

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.

WORKFLOW feature with an interface that can be used as a hardware controller for DAW software

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.

Sound Demo

MODX M8

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: 11.29 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 1.9 GB
Performance 3,487
Filter 18 types
Effects Reverb x 13 types, Variation x 91 types, Insertion A x 91 types*2, Insertion B x 94 types*3, Master Effect x 28 type *2 A/D part insertion x 86 types *3 Part 2~16: 91 type, A/D part insertion x 86 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) 5 – 300
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 128 patterns
Pattern tracks 16 Sequence tracks
Pattern Recording type Real time replace, Real time overdub
Songs 128 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, Portament knob, Data Dial, Assignable swich x 2, MSEQ trigger switch, Portamento switch, Keyboard hold switch
Display 7″ TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen
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 Preset: 256, User: 2,048

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