Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Performance Synthesizer
Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Performance Synthesizer
Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Performance Synthesizer

Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Performance Synthesizer

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Yamaha
SKU: MODXM8
Sale price$2,499.99 USD Regular price$2,899.99 USD

Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Performance Synthesizer

Built for working musicians, the MODX M Series combines expressive control, streamlined workflow, and exceptional sound in a lightweight design perfect for stage or studio.

  • Exceptional Sound: 3 powerful engines recreate classic analog synths, modern FM synths, and realistic instruments for a variety of sounds
  • Expressive Control: Intuitive performance controls, including 8 physical faders and Super Knob, give you real-time hands-on expression
  • Optimized Workflow: Upgraded navigation enables quick, intuitive sound editing and operation with features like a color touchscreen and 6 dedicated display knobs
  • Acoustic Piano Touch: 88-key Graded Hammer weighted action for smoother, more accurate playability with a heavier response in the low keys and a lighter response in the high keys
  • Stage and Studio Integration: Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates MODX M in your favorite DAW - create, edit and mix sounds anywhere

ELEVATE EXPRESSION EVERYWHERE

Built for pianists, the 88-key MODX M8 delivers exceptional sound, expressive control, streamlined workflow, and realistic graded-hammer action in a lightweight, portable design

INSPIRED PERFORMANCE

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

  • AN-X – recreates warm vintage analog synths

  • FM-X – offers cutting-edge modern synth sound

  • AWM2 – delivers ultra-realistic instrument sounds 

Plus, MODX M offers an upgrade of up to 268 notes of polyphony across its three engines and approximately 2x the memory over MODX/MODX+ with an increase from 5.68GB to 10.7GB of AWM2 memory, and 1.9GB of User flash memory.

Over the shoulder view of person playing the Yamaha MODX M synthesizer.

UNIQUE EXPRESSION

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.

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. 

Focus on hand adjusting a knob on the Yamaha MODX M synthesizer.

EXPANDED CREATIVITY

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.  (Available early 2026) 

Upgraded navigation enables quick, intuitive sound editing and operation. You’ll find features like a color touchscreen, 6 display knobs, and Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects.

Specs

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: 10.7 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 1.9 GB

Performance

3,427

Filter

18 types

Effects

Reverb x 13 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion A x 88 types*2, Insertion B x 89 types*3, Master Effect x 26 type, *2 A/D part insertion x 83 types *3 Part 2~16: 88 type, 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)

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, Portamento knob, Data Dial, Assignable swich x 2, MSEQ trigger switch, Portamento switch, Keyboard hold switch

Display

7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touchscreen

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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