Overview

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.

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.

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.

Specifications

• Dimensions & Weight: 51-9/16" W x 5-15/16" H x 15-3/8" D (1,310 x 152 x 391 mm) | 29 lb, 15 oz (13.6 kg)
• Keyboard: 88-Key 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 (stereo/mono waveforms) | FM-X: 128 | AN-X: 12
• Multi Timbral Capacity: 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, USB)
• Wave Memory: Preset: 10.7 GB (16-bit linear format equivalent) | User: 1.9 GB
• Performance: 3,427
• Filter & Effects: 18 Filter types | Reverb x 13, Variation x 88, Insertion A x 88, Insertion B x 89, Master Effect x 26 | Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)
• Sequencer Note Capacity: Approx. 130,000 notes per Song/Pattern | 480 ppq resolution | Tempo: 5 – 300 BPM
• Sequence Formats: MONTAGE M/MODX M original format, SMF formats 0, 1
• Arpeggio & Patterns: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.) | Preset: 10,922+ types | User: 256 types | 128 Patterns | 128 Songs
• USB Audio Interface: 44.1 kHz (4 in/10 out channels) | 44.1/48/96 kHz (2 in/2 out channels)
• 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 switch x 2, MSEQ trigger, Portamento switch, Keyboard hold
• Display: 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touchscreen
• Connectors: USB [TO DEVICE/HOST], MIDI [IN/OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1/2], FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R], [PHONES], A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R]
• Power Consumption: 19 W (Using PA-300C AC adaptor)
• Accessories: AC adaptor (PA-300C), Quick guide, Cubase AI Download Info, ESP Download Info
• Live Sets: Preset: 256 | User: 2,048