SOUND
The most important element of any instrument is the sound. MODX+ makes all elements of your music sound amazing. MODX+ uses the same technology that powers the flagship MONTAGE: 128 notes of AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis polyphony for stunning emulative acoustic instruments, synth sounds and drums. MODX+ also features 128 notes of FM-X (Frequency Modulation) polyphony - a unique, expressive, highly-programmable synthesis technology for dynamic, electro-modern music creation.
CONTROL
Every artist wants to find their own sound. Motion Control is designed to bring the sophisticated automation of music production to real-time live performances. All to help you create inspired music that stands out on every stage, studio or stream.
MOBILITY
Designed for musicians on the go, MODX+ is compact, lightweight and mobile.
AWM2
The AWM2 engine is exclusive to Yamaha synthesizers and offers much more than just sample playback. Each of the 16 AWM2 Parts feature eight programmable synthesizers with 18 different filter types, amplitude, pitch and filter envelope generators, nine LFOs, 3-band EQ and a dedicated dual insert effect with Virtual Circuitry Modeling.
FM-X
Everything you love about the iconic DX7 meets the latest Yamaha innovations. FM-X produces classic ‘80s or cutting-edge EDM synthesizer sound with incredible dynamic range, power and fidelity. MODX+ goes well beyond the capabilities of the original DX7 with an 8-operator FM architecture, 128-note polyphony, many filter types and more. All with Motion Control for ever-evolving and changing textures to create sounds no one has ever heard before.
SMART MORPH
Smart Morph enables morphing between FM-X sounds. Its sophisticated A.I. algorithm creates an interactive morphing map from up to eight FM-X sounds. You can “play” this map from the touchscreen or use the Super Knob to move between two points. The result is a staggering number of interesting and interactive new sounds.
256-NOTE TOTAL POLYPHONY
MODX+ features 128-note stereo AWM2 polyphony and 128-notes of FM-X polyphony. Due to the unique architecture of MODX+ and MONTAGE, this polyphony is always available without latency or compromising other features.
Integrated Flash
Save your music in a flash. MODX+ includes 1.75GB of non-volatile, low latency user flash memory with high speed reading/writing for your own custom samples or synth libraries from here.
EFFECTS
MODX+ is packed with DSP innovation, power and sound quality to bring you everything from high-definition reverbs to detailed Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM) effects. Get EDM sound with effects like Beat Repeat, Vinyl Break or Bit Crusher. Use the Spiralizer effect to create the auditory illusion of tone continuously rising or falling in pitch.
Add a compressor with sidechain for a modern “ducking” effect. Or go retro with vintage effects like Analog Delay, VCM Phaser or a variety of Amp Simulators.
Piano players will feel like they’re in heaven, or some other incredible performance space, with piano-focused effects like Damper Resonance and HD reverbs for a super-realistic piano experience.
| Size/Weight | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Width | 1,333mm (52-1/2") | 1,144mm (45-1/16") | 937mm (36-7/8") |
| Height | 160mm (6-1/16") | 134mm (5-1/4") | 134mm (5-1/4") | |
| Depth | 404mm (15-7/8") | 331mm (13-1/16") | 331mm (13-1/16") | |
| Weight | Weight | 13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz) | 7.4 kg (16 lbs 5 oz) | 6.6 kg (14 lbs 9 oz) |
| Control Interface | ||||
| Keyboard | Number of Keys | 88 | 76 | 61 |
| Type | GHS Keyboard | Semi-weighted Keyboard | Semi-weighted Keyboard | |
| Initial Touch | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aftertouch | No | No | No | |
| Tone generator | ||||
| Tone Generator | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms | |
| Maximum Polyphony | AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.) | AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.) | AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.) | |
| Multi Timbral Capacity | 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo Part | 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo Part | 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo Part | |
| Wave | Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.75 GB | |
| Performance | 2,227 | 2,227 | 2,227 | |
| Filter | 18 types | 18 types | 18 types | |
| Effects | Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types*2, Master Effect x 26 types *2 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) | Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types*2, Master Effect x 26 types *2 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) | Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types*2, Master Effect x 26 types *2 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) | |
| Other | ||||
| Controllers | Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial | Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial | Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial | |
| Display | 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen | 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen | 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen | |
| Connectors | [USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], 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) | [USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], 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) | [USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], 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 | 16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor) | 16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor) | 16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor) | |
| Accessories | AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha*), Owner’s Manual, Cubase AI Download Information *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. | AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha*), Owner’s Manual, Cubase AI Download Information *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. | AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha*), Owner’s Manual, Cubase AI Download Information *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. | |
| Live Sets | Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048 | Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048 | Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048 | |
| Performance Recorder | ||||
| Note Capacity | Approx. 130,000 notes | Approx. 130,000 notes | Approx. 130,000 notes | |
| Storage Size | Approx. 520,000 notes (for Patterns) and approx. 520,000 notes (for Songs) | Approx. 520,000 notes (for Patterns) and approx. 520,000 notes (for Songs) | Approx. 520,000 notes (for Patterns) and approx. 520,000 notes (for Songs) | |
| Note Resolution | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) | |
| Tempo (BPM) | 5 – 300 | 5 – 300 | 5 – 300 | |
| Songs | 128 songs | 128 songs | 128 songs | |
| Tracks | 16 Sequence tracks | 16 Sequence tracks | 16 Sequence tracks | |
| Recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out | |
| Patterns | 128 patterns | 128 patterns | 128 patterns | |
| Arpeggio | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types | |
| Sequence formats | MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1 | MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1 | MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1 | |
