Here are the answers to your questions on my MODX video. Thanks for chiming in guys, if you have more questions feel free to add those in the comments :)
Love the transparency. Your sincere and thoughtful answers are greatly appreciated, Just bought my modx8 last night and enjoying the day exploring the board! Thank you!
I've just already checked the orchestral patches and they sound good, really nice. This synth is pure inspiration, lightweight, good sound quality... and it has an incredible price
Dom! Thanks for including me and my question in your video. What a pleasant surprise. We are really blessed to have you sharing all of your wisdom and gifts with us. Blessings Brother!
Waiting for mine to arrive as we speak. It's out for delivery, hope it arrives soon. You have me pumped to start playing. Now if only I could get my Fairlight working again I'd be really all set!
Hello Dom! My name is Danny from Israel, and I really like your channel! I have 2 questions and I would really appreciate it if you could help me with them. 1. When I play and raise an octave through the button, if I switch to another sound the octave does not reset and it stays on what I pressed. Is there a way for this not to happen? 2. Is it possible to connect the modx to the korg pa3 keys with a midi cable and when I press transpose on the korg it will also be on the yamaha? Thank you my friend!
I actually love this board, at least from what I have seen so far. One thing I will say for those of you asking for a MIDI/Audio Sequencer, the OS in this board makes it easy for Yamaha to do an update without changing hardware. I would not be surprised to see them do a version 2 of the OS and begin adding better recording features. There are a lot of people that simply do not wish to look at a computer screen while composing, arranging, etc. The Korg Kronos got it right, but I also believe there is space in the industry for what Yamaha is doing with the Montage and the MODX. In fact, I rather like a lot of what I see from the MODX. Super sound shaping and performance features. Great sounds. I love scenes, which to me is a more simplified version of the Karma technology that you can get on Korg or Motif boards. It's more practical. On my old Korg M3 Xpanded the Karma felt complex and like a computer programming language. I think Yamaha may have simplified that process down to more practical needs and features without losing the powerful capabilities.
Just bought an 88 key one today on line. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I'll be checking into your channel for advice on using it. Thank you so very much for your videos.
I watched 30 other video on this synth and none of you guys mentioned that it had no sequencer. You all almost made me buy into it and its the main feature for me.
Hey Roger, I see where you're coming from but would you expect a Moog Sub37 to have a sequencer? Would you expect a Prophet to have one? It's exactly the same thing. Yamaha doesn't claim that this synth is a workstation anywhere. They've actually gone to great lengths to make people understand that this is not the same philosophy like the Motif. Anyway, that's why we do those videos so you can be informed and make the right choices :)
Dom Sigalas funnily current Prophets and Moog 37 have sequencers. Step sequencers, that is, but either way they are not multitimbral etc And one thing you'd expect from a DX lineage synth is to have aftertouch. That said, it looks like a very interesting synth!!! And might cure my thirst for the MONTAGE X)
The transpose buttons were better on the MOXF. When you transpose in half-steps, there is no active indication that the keyboard is transposed. You only get a quick pop-up window when you set the transposer. It would be nice if the touch screen would have a line of text at the top to indicate the number of half steps being actively transposed. For example, when you you set the keyboard for a full step up, the text would indicate "T+2". How about a firmware upgrade that includes this?
Dom, I really enjoy the videos. I get my MODX tomorrow. I have a couple questions that you can maybe do videos about: Can you show us how to create a new rhythm sequence? Show how to import sample files or sequence files from a DAW ( if possible). What file formats does MODX support? I saw your Arturia software synth video. Is it possible to import Arturia samples/sounds into the MODX? Thanks, George S
Love your dedication and work for Yamaha and the Montage / MODX Dom. I look forward to more Montage / MODX programming guides from you. I love your previous videos on this topic, and I don't feel as though there is enough content on this. I'd love to hear your thought processes in the future!
Hi... Recently I bought YAMAHA MODX6. Most of the time I used to play Bass in the left and Piano/other instruments in the right. But the problem is, when I try to do TRANSPOSE or OCTAVE shift, its affecting my split point too. Actually I want a fixed split point which should not be moved whenever I do transpose or octave shift. Is there any solution for this?
i HAVE THE XF, TO PROGRAM A SONG USING THE SEQUENCER IS TIME CONSUMING, AND DIFFICULT TO CORRECT A BAD NOTE, NO WAY TO STRETCH OR FADE, NO VISUAL.... STUDIO ONE, AUDIOBOX USB AND YOUR COMPUTER MAKES IT SO MUCH EASIER TO LAY DOWN TRACKS AND MANIPULATE THEM SO A SEQUENCER IS A MINOR CONCERN, THE IMPROVED RIFFS AND SUPER KNOB THAT COME WITH THE MODX VS XF IS THE MAIN ATTRACTION, ALONG WITH THE LIGHT WEIGHT, THE 61 IS GOOD ENOUGH, WANT AN OCTAVE LOWER OR HIGHER PRESS THE OCTAVE BUTTON, THE MODX HAS A PLUG FOR AN IPAD THAT CAN CHANGE THE RATE OF THE ARPEGGIO... SO AWESOME.
Thanks Vimla. Nice and helpful video. I'm troubled with one issue though. Here you mention that the synth isn't good with Midi, and yet you recommend Cubase as a sequencer? Do you mean only for sequencing audio?
Hi Omar, don't think I mention the synth is not good with midi :) it actually works great in my experience. What I say is its not a sequencer itself :)
Great Big Thanks for answering my question. It will be a great addition to my Montage, I love all, especially besides sounds etc. the light weight. I go for it.
Can it recieve after touch and respond from a controller with it, Like the $399 midi keyboards that do have it? where is the full feature sequencer? With the big touch screen, sequencing would be so easy and comprehensive on this and the montage, with just an os update. Why oh why Yamaha are you so stubborn and refusing to give your buyers what they want? I would pay $100 extra for an update that included a full sequencer or true user sampling. Seems like the motif es was the most versatile yamaha synth so far.
Hey Andrea! The MODX can load all the voices from the Motif XF as they're compatible. Which means you get all the sounds from the Motif AND new killer pianos :)
Dear Dom I have a Modx and Cubase. Where can I get the Vangelis sound from Blade Runner film main theme? I think is a Brass, and also the strings are amazing. Is is possible to play it with the Modx or in Cubase? Thanks a lot. You are great! Greetings from Spain.
thank you for answering those questions. I am currently in the process of buying a keyboard I am however stuck between buying a used Motif XF and this MODX. I am a church keyboardist. Could you please recommend to me?
Motif XF is a hi End instrument. It sounds great. Everything is great in Motif. You should try MODX - i personaly don't feel that it is that close to hi end.
Great video Dom, I wanted to know if you can use an external keyboard with this board. For example, if you have 4 parts to your performance - can you assign only one part to be played on an external keyboard. This is just for more flexibility and room while playing live.
@Warp pretty sure if it's lacking the hardware, it's going to lack the software to interpret that. My Electro 5D Lacks a pitch Bend and mod wheel the software to register what to do so slaving it to another board with those components wont work.
Awesome videos you make, really appreciate it ! ... Question : I have the MoDX6, a laptop PC (Good one), studio speakers, and phantom mic. I also have a couple Midi keyboards. I want to know if I really need an external audio interface or can i use just the MoDX built-in audio interface to record on my DAW. If I get an external audio interface, how to disable the internal MoDX audio interface, if needed.... Regards
Can you suggest a video (you or anyone else) that describes in detail how to successfully use MODX as an audio interface. Great idea - can see all the parts sitting there in my MODX and in Logic (and even record/playback MIDI perfectly), but no Audio - Arghh! Thanks in advance! (love your content Dom! Thanks for sharing!)
You mentioned that the highest sample rate is 44.1khz vs 192khz with the Montage. You're speaking of the AWM samples? Is the bit depth also limited to 16 bits vs 24? Generally speaking, do most samples in the sound library for the Montage use 192khz? Are they transcoded to 44.1 for the MODX?
192-NOTE TOTAL POLYPHONY MODX features 128-note stereo AWM2 polyphony and 64-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.
Hi Dom, Thanks for your prompt replies. My last question is does MODX have a pattern/looper reocorder and player like in MOXF though i see the transport controls..? (A couple of MODXs have arrived here in Cosmo music, Canada.. Can't wait to check the babies..)
Great video, thank you! Did you try to A/B the same sounds with Montage? If yes, did you hear any difference? I am asking because i saw a video where a guy from Yamaha said that the DA converters on the Montage are better than MODX. Also the 44.1Khz vs 192 should impact the sound as well. Not sure if that's the processing frequency or just the output. If it's only the output the difference should not be noticeable. Thank you!
Thanks a lot! First impression is that the Montage sounds a little bit richer to my ears. That being said, I am going to perform a null test to see if this can be proven :)
Do you have a tutorial explaining how to use the mail features of modx or some course O can take to learn how to take advantage of all the features it has ?
Hi Dom, I love your videos. They have a quality you see on larger channels. I have the montage 7, and love it, but I wanted to know if you it is possible to create a performance that has multiple articulations and velocities. For example, I use session horns pro on my MBP, but I hate taking it on the road with me. I would like to create a sample of my horns using three different dynamics (pp,mf,&ff), then import those into the montage so I can play it. I also want to trigger other articulations on the same program using my mod wheel or assignable buttons. Is that possible?
Dear Dom. I saw your video on how to record into Cubase DAW. It looks easy, but how is the workflow if you want the record the arpeggiator data into you DAW also? Then you need to enabe arp during recording, and the disabling all arps during replay? Also is it possible to create performance with multiple scenes that would make the Modx work as an arranger keyboard, ie. making an performance working similar to a style in an arranger keyboard? best Regards Thomas
Hi again Dom, I forgot to ask you if you could actually program guitar strumming patterns and save as an arpeggio? -and if the Modx actually already has some rock/pop guitar strumming patterns/arpeggios? Best regards Thomas
Hello Dom! Thank you for your awesome videos & tutorials! Just wanna ask you about your honest opinion of the keybed & key action on the Yamaha ModX8. I am planning to purchase a used one but was never able to demo it. I was wondering if I could prepare myself to practice Piano on it.
Hey Jeremiah! The keybed on the MODX8 is very very decent. I still like the Montage 8 better but the MODX8 will serve you very well for practicing piano for a fraction of the price. Plus you get a full blow synth with it! Out of all the MODX models, I like the 8 the most for sure ;)
Hi Dom! I really hope you see this question, cause i can't find the answer anywhere on the internet. So i'm about to purchase a MODX8 and i want to record vocals aswell. I want to know if it's possible to pluck a microphone into the MODX8 and then record in a DAW directly from the MODX? Or do you need a mixer and all this, to create music with your vocals? And is it then possible to add different effects to the voice in the MODX or can you only do this in the DAW? Thanks for great videos!
You can record your vocals through a MODX- but only with a dynamic microphone. For a condenser you need to plugin a 48V phantom power preamp in the MODX inputs. The audio in input is sent through USB to the DAW :)
You've been really consistent with the info roll outs, thank you! My question: can I go part for part while making a beat with my Mpc Renaissance software, making multiple tracks, with different MODX sounds?
First thank you for your efforts doing this amazing video.. I am already late.. my question is: can u do a microtuning? i mean for Indian, Turkish, middle eastern music we have to adjust the tunes for one or two notes.. so is there a way to do that and control the scale for the keyboard?
Cheers, Dom, nice job. I'd like to know if my performance data from my MOX would load into a MODX ? I've been editing performances for the past 6 yrs for my duo, not keen to have to start again from scratch ( tho' MODX sounds are probably higher quality than the MOX, which is quite old now)
Hi Dom, great Q&A can I ask though If you prefer recording using the analogue outs then wouldn't the "Pure Analog Circuit (PAC)" that the Montage has sound fuller than the MODX ?
Hi Damond, yes I prefer using the analogue outs :) In theory, the Montage should sound fuller and sometimes I get that impression. I've A/B tested them and they indeed to not phase cancel but apart from the balance connections on the Montage, the sound does not have dramatic differences. But I'll have to dig deeper to determine this :)
Hi Dom Sigalas, I thought you should talk with Yamaha because a lot of people like the sequencer built in, sure that Cubase, Logic, Live etc are powerful and got a vast arsenal of tools for edition, audio recording etc the most of people know about it ....but some people sometimes love only switch on the keyboard without computer and record and edit basically his production or demo. We know that Modx is a synthesiser but a sequencer built in surely would be a plus for future buyers , we know that Yamaha is owner of Steinberg (Cubase) and surely like to promotion its product , but like a good detail for the costumers would be a built in sequencer. Please Dom talk with Yamaha people to try to put a good sequencer in this instrument and why not in Montage too.
Take a look at the Squarp Pyramid. There are up and coming hardware sequencers out there that would rival anything that Yamaha could dish up for their keyboards at this point.
Would you be able to make a video on how to properly setup the Studio with Audio Interface or a Mixer, Studio Monitor Calibration and how to get that Pro Grade Sound with the DAW.
Hey, Could you go a bit more into detail about the 8 version keys. It says it does have GHS-keys (like P45, P125, etc). Does it feel exactly like e.g. the Yamaha P45 or did Yamaha tweak their keys action since then? Regarding the "piano feel" is there another keyboard/stage piano which is close to this one? Would need a new stage piano mainly for playing jazz piano, should be lightweight if possible, and I would love to use all the typical motif/montage sounds in split mode for a cover band, secondary. Wonder if the MODX8 keys are good enough or whether i should go for a straightforward stage piano.
Hi Chris, Yes it does have the GHS keyboard. To me it feels really really nice and I am a bit of a keyboard snobb myself as I am a pianist originally. I think it is great for jazz and Yamaha's keyboards always have beautiful action, they spend a lot of time fine tuning the response. The MODX8 feels heavier on the lower octaves and lighter on the higher octaves like a real piano. I would say give it a try and see if it suits your playing style :)
Great informative video, so helpful.. ☺️ Can we create our own arpeggio patterns on this keyboard through any daw like logic or cubase and import them on keyboard? Regards: ☺️
Frankly, I'm mostly excited to stop gigging with my Montage. It'll still be my go-to at home, but I love that I can use all the performances I created on the Montage and not get a hernia when loading up my car for a gig.
Hello Dom! Please One more question! Do the MODX has any App or a computer Software to managing its performances? I mean to upload and download performances from my Macbook directly. For example, Nord Keyboards has. It names Nord Sound Manager. It allows me to see all Presets i've got at one time on the screen like Excel table. And it allows me to drag and drop sounds from Computer to keyboard and back. Thank in advance.
Hey Dom, thanks for this video and for sharing your wisdom. As a live player what I'm most concerned about is the quality of the output signal. The Montage has Pure analog circuit (PAC), a function that was praised a lot. In MODX PAC seems to be missing... does it make a big difference on the output signal?
Thanks a lot and that's a great question. I am going to perform some tests and let you know :) on paper the Montage has the edge but I want to perform a null test and see I can prove this. First impression is that the Montage sounds slightly richer but I have to dig in before I come to any conclusion :)
Sorry to ask so many questions. I haven't owned a synth. I'm wondering how someone decides which keyboard is best? I'm currently learning on a Roland FP-30 digital piano. I feel like the fully weighted keys would prevent me from playing fast synth riffs. Does the Yamaha fully weighted keyboard allow faster playability/repeatability than Roland?
is the ghs hammer action reliable??? The ghs on the p 115 got lots of complaints. Has there been improvements in this area? I've been waiting for a new S series with the montage hammer action. Don't want ghs based on negative reviews of this kind of action.
Hi Dom! I have a Modx8 connected “via MIDI cable” to a Tc Helicon Voicelive Touch 2 (vocal processor and harmonizer) The problem is that if I use the global transposer on the Modx8, (for example -1) the Tc Helicon does not recognize the notes correctly, the result is that the harmony comes out of tune (at 0) compared to the keyboard (that is -1 instead) However, if I do the same thing with My Nord Stage 3 or My Korg Kronos I don't have this problem... can you help me please? Where is the issue? I think it’s in the Modx It seems like the Modx8 do not sends the cc message of the keyboard transposition at all... but no "midi filter" is set on the Tc Helicon, neither on the Modx But…If I use the Modx set to "0" it works correctly... I need to play "-1 transposed" because for convenience the whole band plays -1 semitone down Thank you very much! Bye
Dom, as you said in the video that Yamaha is no more into workstation business, is motif XF is the last flagship in Workstation segment or should I wait for the newgen Motif.?
Really hard to tell, but I would say for the near future I don't really see a "workstation" synth coming. The Montage /MODX are the replacements for the synth part of the Motif/MOFX
Hi. I found that part 9-16 in perfomance doesn't have keyboard control.(so if i choose any 9-16th part of perfomance , they playing as solo, and if i don't choose them, so playing only 1-8 parts) Can i change it(i wanna add some more sounds) , or this 8 parts can't be controlled straight from kyes.. thanks
The full features sequencer is a feature that many have come to expect and it was taking away to get you to use and buy their computer/ipad music software and no other reason. Yamaha has a huge legacy in producing standalone and keyboard sequencers in their over $1000 keyboards, they can and refuse to even when a large number of users continue to ask for it, Users who do not want to be ties to a computer or other device when composing music, to simplify and speed up their workflow as Yamaha has provided for them to do for decades, and almost all other keyboard companies in this price range still allow. Many are also disappointed in the deletion of aftertouch, which would have cost no more than $50 to implement according to some. Hopefully the aftermarket will find a way to add aftertouch to these machines, as it makes a HUGE impact on the playability of many of the best sounds,
I can tell you for a fact that aftertouch would not only add $50 to the price :) Especially high quality aftertouch that Yamaha makes with the likes of the Montage or the MOTIF. This is expensive to implement. And I think Yamaha decided to make this more affordable rather than adding extra cost for a cheap version of it (like the ones you find on other synths that feels so bad it makes no sense it's there to begin with).
My brother bought a midi controller new a few years ago with aftertouch and breath control and 49 velocity keys and 5000 software sounds. it was $399 Aturia keylab 49 www.amazon.com/Arturia-230421-KeyLab-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B00DJ5UJ5E They have updated it now in black. www.arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keylab61/overview Aturia Keylab 61, has more software along with tons of tactile buttons and daw control. $499. www.amazon.com/Arturia-61-MKII-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B07FNXVM2F/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1542991424&sr=1-2&keywords=arturia+keylab Black friday the price went down a bit. on the old model www.proaudiostar.com/arturia-keylab-88.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA597fBRCzARIsAHWby0GE-DnaZLR7dMH4j5fGGZPzbBtvm8GwkKJDc4kDdGfo7PaoV4seSooaAhwDEALw_wcB There are tons of keyboard controllers weith aftertouch in the $300 to $700 range. I am guessing it doers not add any more than $50-$100 to the cost, as well as breath control. Both would increase the expensiveness of the MODX sound quite a bit.
Hi Dom! Do you know if Yamaha has plans to release an editor (stand alone or in Cubase)? Also, is it possible to project the screen to a monitor? Would be really nice if you could edit with a mouse. Looking forward to the Sigalas Signature Presets : )
Hey man, for now I don't think there are any plans for an editor unfortunately. I think it should be possible to output the screen on a display but I haven't tried it out yet. If you see the screen captured on one of my following videos you will know :)
Thank you for all of your videos - you and Doctor Mix have excellent content. Please let Yamaha know I just put a Sweetwater preorder in for the MODX7 thanks to your videos! As a happy MOXF6 owner, I've been waiting for a 76 key version. Adding the faders and FMX is icing on the cake. Looking forward to your future uploads.
Good video, thanks. Were you able to wrangle anything out of Yamaha about the possibility of a rack version? Of either MODX or Montage (although let's call it something cool like TG-OmenA).. I think a lot of us would be interested in these engines without a keyboard attached. And I mean a rack maintaining the touch screen and a decent amount of controls, not a programming through a keyhole style affair
Thanks for asking! I think a lot of people would be interested in a more friendly alternative to an FS1r in the rackable desktop format, so hopefully they at least consider it :) Yamaha have seemed a lot like a sleeping giant in recent years, so hopefully with that IdeaScale site they will start to realise what people want from them at bit more. Using their VA tech to make a CS-80 inspired synth with analogue filters and the poly aftertouch keyboard from the top StageA electone still seems a total no brainer..
Pleas do a video on the track production functionality..how easy/hard is it to make/create a track..can I make a track and play the modx8 along live..if so how big/small of a track..Thank YOU!
Thanks for the videos. You mentioned although it doesn’t have a sampler we load our own wave files. Do you have a tutorial on loading wav files. I use Mainstage before I purchased them MODX7 4 days ago
Dom, having a row of 16 shortcut buttons and 2 buttons for bank up-down Would not make the synth heavier or costly. This was a very bad choice on Yamaha's part, one that had me refrain from purchasing. I woudn't have an issue if the screen was not so laggy, but the screen seems sluggish compared to, say, an ipad, and I would never pick shortcuts on my ipad during a live gig. So yeah. This is why MODX would suck at a live gig and the MOXF still wins there.
Ever since yamaha got rid of the full featured sequencer on the montage and apple got rid of the headphone jack, anyone that complains is basically called a dinosaur and living in the past, when being able to do everything and edit without a computer helps speed up the work flow and has been loved by yamaha fans for decades and is a very valid and valuable feature and makes everything faster and easier. Just like wired headphones without dongles attached are still very useful and practical. truth is apple wants you to buy wireless headphones theirs $$ Yamaha wants you to get hooked on iPad and computer sequencers and upgrade yearly $$$ basically renting their software for a never ending revenue flow. It's all about the money and not about what is fastest and best for their customers, when now you need two devices to do what you could do with one before. Computer and keyboard, wired headphone and dongle. Having said all of that in a rant, this is a great keyboard and probably the best buy in hardware synthesis out now, even for those of us that love full featured sequencers, just do not sell your current keybaoard and use it to sequence the MODX through midi, however that takes away your trade in value, oh well.
I bought The MODX 8 yesterday, and maybe lack of research on my part or misdirection in marketing; but as you said the MODX is not a workstation. I am really bummed because I was looking for an upgraded Motif (which I’ve had in the past) . I have sounds galore between Logic/Komplete/Korg Gadget , and was hoping to get away from the computer DAW, and back to an all in one device ala early 00s workstations style. Frustratingly the MODX isn’t that . So back to Sweetwater it goes 😪
A simple firmware upgrade could fix that,but Yamaha refuses to listen to many of it's customers. They want keyboardist tied to the computer when putting together and editing songs, or sampling. This they believe will increase their much more profitable software sales, like Cubase, Halion, etc. They did not want to hurt Montage slow sales so they took away the after touch. They now what you want better than you, they think. To there credit, they do not market it as an all in one workstation, and make it known subtly that this is to be used with cubase ai (free temptation to buy an ungraded version of cubase) for making and editing full songs. It does also include a complete audio/midi interface. usb. Does not have ssd sound streaming like kronos on the montage which was a huge shortcoming, nor any fast modern port like thunderbolt 1,2,3, usb, usb3. And for the price it is a great live keyboard.
I would like to use it as a slave keyboard in my studio using Cubase and a different master. I can’t set a performance with the same midi channel for all the sounds. Any advice? That is important to me just because i got a lot of keyboards and I would like to manage every synth without losing the beauty of his own multi performances
Great videos Dom, thank you for all of the hard work you're doing to promote the MODX. Question re polyphony: Am I right in saying one voice can have 8 elements in it? If this is the case, if I play one note with one voice that uses all 8 elements, will that take up 1 note of polyphony or 8?
Hi Jordan glad you find the videos useful ;) Not sure if this is documented anywhere but every element is pretty much like a synth on its own with its own filters, lfo's eq etc. Every element should occupy one note of polyphony- not that I have ever ran out of polyphony to fully test this :)
Hi, I have a big question about whether it is possible to define the parties' midi channel. In case you say that 4 parts will be controlled in a midi channel and another 4 parts in the montage itself as a metal nipple for example
Hi Dom, Can we use samples from MODX's PCM area to the FM-X section like wavetable part in operator source? Can next performance parts inherit zone parameters from previously edited parts? How can we make own drum track grooves or rhythms precisely on MODX its onboard performance recorder and overdub function? Can you show we this way and GUI surface on the display? Thanks! (-:
It feels really solid here. It's not bendy or crackling of any sort. That being said I am sure that the Montage could survive a hammer hit, it's just built like a tank-but that comes at a cost (and I mainly mean the weight) :) I would take bit more care of the MODX, after all, plastic is plastic.
Question, is it possible on anyway to adjust the weight (mechanically) from the modx88. I, ve that nord calibrates the Keybeds themselves. Because I find it a bit on the heavy site.? 😊
hi Dom! I made a performance whith scenes but when I change scene, it's changing immeditely, and not waiting the one bar measure. How can i set the scene waiting for example one bar measeure for changin scenes in performance, and not immediate? Really I cannot figure it out. Thanks!
Is it possible to have the tap tempo function read from an average of several taps rather than just two as it's just so hard to get it perfectly in time. I'd love to trigger some arps and on the future update patterns with my live band.
I have a dozen custom songs I've created in the MOX6. Is it possible to load them into the MODX so I don't lose them? And how does that work anyway? Does it try to assign voices to each recorded track?
Love the transparency. Your sincere and thoughtful answers are greatly appreciated, Just bought my modx8 last night and enjoying the day exploring the board! Thank you!
All synthesizers on this level need a tutorial manual. Thanks for another useful video. I may own a ModX6 tomorrow.
thanks for the mention Dom, this was a very helpful video and a great idea. thanks.
Cheers, Woody, lots of love :)
Woody 😋 your cheeks 😊😂😂😂 really nice
I've just already checked the orchestral patches and they sound good, really nice. This synth is pure inspiration, lightweight, good sound quality... and it has an incredible price
Dom! Thanks for including me and my question in your video. What a pleasant surprise. We are really blessed to have you sharing all of your wisdom and gifts with us. Blessings Brother!
Waiting for mine to arrive as we speak. It's out for delivery, hope it arrives soon. You have me pumped to start playing. Now if only I could get my Fairlight working again I'd be really all set!
Hello Dom!
My name is Danny from Israel,
and I really like your channel!
I have 2 questions and I would really appreciate it if you could help me with them.
1. When I play and raise an octave through the button, if I switch to another sound the octave does not reset and it stays on what I pressed. Is there a way for this not to happen?
2. Is it possible to connect the modx to the korg pa3 keys with a midi cable and when I press transpose on the korg it will also be on the yamaha?
Thank you my friend!
I actually love this board, at least from what I have seen so far. One thing I will say for those of you asking for a MIDI/Audio Sequencer, the OS in this board makes it easy for Yamaha to do an update without changing hardware. I would not be surprised to see them do a version 2 of the OS and begin adding better recording features. There are a lot of people that simply do not wish to look at a computer screen while composing, arranging, etc. The Korg Kronos got it right, but I also believe there is space in the industry for what Yamaha is doing with the Montage and the MODX. In fact, I rather like a lot of what I see from the MODX. Super sound shaping and performance features. Great sounds. I love scenes, which to me is a more simplified version of the Karma technology that you can get on Korg or Motif boards. It's more practical. On my old Korg M3 Xpanded the Karma felt complex and like a computer programming language. I think Yamaha may have simplified that process down to more practical needs and features without losing the powerful capabilities.
Just bought an 88 key one today on line.
Can't wait to get my hands on it.
I'll be checking into your channel for advice on using it. Thank you so very much for your videos.
This is the most helpful comparison of the MODX and Montage
I watched 30 other video on this synth and none of you guys mentioned that it had no sequencer. You all almost made me buy into it and its the main feature for me.
Hey Roger, I see where you're coming from but would you expect a Moog Sub37 to have a sequencer? Would you expect a Prophet to have one? It's exactly the same thing. Yamaha doesn't claim that this synth is a workstation anywhere. They've actually gone to great lengths to make people understand that this is not the same philosophy like the Motif. Anyway, that's why we do those videos so you can be informed and make the right choices :)
Dom Sigalas funnily current Prophets and Moog 37 have sequencers. Step sequencers, that is, but either way they are not multitimbral etc
And one thing you'd expect from a DX lineage synth is to have aftertouch.
That said, it looks like a very interesting synth!!! And might cure my thirst for the MONTAGE X)
This is me. I unfortunately did buy and found out lack of sequencer
Sapiens Strength Return it
I am buying the Montage 8 anyway... thanks for this amazing guide Dom!
The transpose buttons were better on the MOXF. When you transpose in half-steps, there is no active indication that the keyboard is transposed. You only get a quick pop-up window when you set the transposer. It would be nice if the touch screen would have a line of text at the top to indicate the number of half steps being actively transposed. For example, when you you set the keyboard for a full step up, the text would indicate "T+2". How about a firmware upgrade that includes this?
No se déjame ver que puedo hacer😅
Dom, I really enjoy the videos. I get my MODX tomorrow. I have a couple questions that you can maybe do videos about:
Can you show us how to create a new rhythm sequence?
Show how to import sample files or sequence files from a DAW ( if possible).
What file formats does MODX support?
I saw your Arturia software synth video. Is it possible to import Arturia samples/sounds into the MODX?
Thanks, George S
Thank you for the video.
How do you feel, is it still relevaant synthesizer in 2021, or there are something newer around?
Love your dedication and work for Yamaha and the Montage / MODX Dom. I look forward to more Montage / MODX programming guides from you. I love your previous videos on this topic, and I don't feel as though there is enough content on this. I'd love to hear your thought processes in the future!
Hi... Recently I bought YAMAHA MODX6. Most of the time I used to play Bass in the left and Piano/other instruments in the right. But the problem is, when I try to do TRANSPOSE or OCTAVE shift, its affecting my split point too. Actually I want a fixed split point which should not be moved whenever I do transpose or octave shift. Is there any solution for this?
i HAVE THE XF, TO PROGRAM A SONG USING THE SEQUENCER IS TIME CONSUMING, AND DIFFICULT TO CORRECT A BAD NOTE, NO WAY TO STRETCH OR FADE, NO VISUAL.... STUDIO ONE, AUDIOBOX USB AND YOUR COMPUTER MAKES IT SO MUCH EASIER TO LAY DOWN TRACKS AND MANIPULATE THEM SO A SEQUENCER IS A MINOR CONCERN, THE IMPROVED RIFFS AND SUPER KNOB THAT COME WITH THE MODX VS XF IS THE MAIN ATTRACTION, ALONG WITH THE LIGHT WEIGHT, THE 61 IS GOOD ENOUGH, WANT AN OCTAVE LOWER OR HIGHER PRESS THE OCTAVE BUTTON, THE MODX HAS A PLUG FOR AN IPAD THAT CAN CHANGE THE RATE OF THE ARPEGGIO... SO AWESOME.
Thanks Vimla. Nice and helpful video. I'm troubled with one issue though. Here you mention that the synth isn't good with Midi, and yet you recommend Cubase as a sequencer? Do you mean only for sequencing audio?
Hi Omar, don't think I mention the synth is not good with midi :) it actually works great in my experience. What I say is its not a sequencer itself :)
Great Big Thanks for answering my question. It will be a great addition to my Montage, I love all, especially besides sounds etc. the light weight. I go for it.
My pleasure :) Thanks for watching !
I ordered today. Hope the Modx driver will coexist with the Montage. :-)
Can it recieve after touch and respond from a controller with it, Like the $399 midi keyboards that do have it?
where is the full feature sequencer?
With the big touch screen, sequencing would be so easy and comprehensive on this and the montage, with just an os update.
Why oh why Yamaha are you so stubborn and refusing to give your buyers what they want?
I would pay $100 extra for an update that included a full sequencer or true user sampling.
Seems like the motif es was the most versatile yamaha synth so far.
Hi Dom, thank you for your videos. The quality of piano sounds in modx is the same or better than moxf?
Hey Andrea! The MODX can load all the voices from the Motif XF as they're compatible. Which means you get all the sounds from the Motif AND new killer pianos :)
Great video. How many fx can you have running on the Modx simultaneously as compared to the Montage? Cheers.
Dear Dom I have a Modx and Cubase. Where can I get the Vangelis sound from Blade Runner film main theme? I think is a Brass, and also the strings are amazing. Is is possible to play it with the Modx or in Cubase? Thanks a lot. You are great! Greetings from Spain.
thank you for answering those questions. I am currently in the process of buying a keyboard I am however stuck between buying a used Motif XF and this MODX. I am a church keyboardist. Could you please recommend to me?
does your church need awesome FM 80s sounds?
go with the Motif XF… this is ny bread and butter keyboard.. i would buy this later and add it to my rig…. secondary keyboard….
Motif XF is a hi End instrument. It sounds great. Everything is great in Motif.
You should try MODX - i personaly don't feel that it is that close to hi end.
63 lbs for the flagship vs 30 lbs for the MODX8. Would love the Montage, but guess which one I'm hauling around to gigs?
Great video Dom, I wanted to know if you can use an external keyboard with this board. For example, if you have 4 parts to your performance - can you assign only one part to be played on an external keyboard. This is just for more flexibility and room while playing live.
Excellent, thanks for all your hard work. I've ordered an MODX6 :-)
Thanks a lot my friend :) Enjoy your new baby :)
With the update 3.0 for Montage and 2.00.1 for the MODX there is now a nice sequencer.
They did cut out after touch which is a significant feature of the DX series.
get a used dx7 and midi in to the modx. lolz.
so 2 purchases instead of one, the used one makes up for what is lacking on the brand new one lolz.
@Warp pretty sure if it's lacking the hardware, it's going to lack the software to interpret that. My Electro 5D Lacks a pitch Bend and mod wheel the software to register what to do so slaving it to another board with those components wont work.
I read a review that said it would accept incoming aftertouch midi cc messages.
@@warp9988 great! At least Yamaha didn't throw us a full out curveball with this one
Awesome videos you make, really appreciate it ! ... Question : I have the MoDX6, a laptop PC (Good one), studio speakers, and phantom mic. I also have a couple Midi keyboards. I want to know if I really need an external audio interface or can i use just the MoDX built-in audio interface to record on my DAW. If I get an external audio interface, how to disable the internal MoDX audio interface, if needed....
Regards
Loved the video, how is the durability of the touchscreen? Please tell
Can you suggest a video (you or anyone else) that describes in detail how to successfully use MODX as an audio interface. Great idea - can see all the parts sitting there in my MODX and in Logic (and even record/playback MIDI perfectly), but no Audio - Arghh! Thanks in advance! (love your content Dom! Thanks for sharing!)
most excrllent video! thank you for being so detailed
Dom Sigalas, you are the dude!
How kind of you. Very helpful for me. Thanks!
You mentioned that the highest sample rate is 44.1khz vs 192khz with the Montage. You're speaking of the AWM samples? Is the bit depth also limited to 16 bits vs 24? Generally speaking, do most samples in the sound library for the Montage use 192khz? Are they transcoded to 44.1 for the MODX?
192-NOTE TOTAL POLYPHONY
MODX features 128-note stereo AWM2 polyphony and 64-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.
Hi Dom,
Thanks for your prompt replies. My last question is does MODX have a pattern/looper reocorder and player like in MOXF though i see the transport controls..?
(A couple of MODXs have arrived here in Cosmo music, Canada.. Can't wait to check the babies..)
Thank you so much for the response and for the information 👍🏾. Btw, I’m ordering my MODX7 tomorrow!
Awesome! I too ordered the MODX7. Should arrive on Friday!
Great video, thank you! Did you try to A/B the same sounds with Montage? If yes, did you hear any difference? I am asking because i saw a video where a guy from Yamaha said that the DA converters on the Montage are better than MODX. Also the 44.1Khz vs 192 should impact the sound as well. Not sure if that's the processing frequency or just the output. If it's only the output the difference should not be noticeable. Thank you!
Thanks a lot! First impression is that the Montage sounds a little bit richer to my ears. That being said, I am going to perform a null test to see if this can be proven :)
Hey Dom:Is there a way to turn down the USB backing track internally.Not the Volume knob?I want to play on top of the track on my MODX
Do you have a tutorial explaining how to use the mail features of modx or some course O can take to learn how to take advantage of all the features it has ?
Hi Dom, I love your videos. They have a quality you see on larger channels.
I have the montage 7, and love it, but I wanted to know if you it is possible to create a performance that has multiple articulations and velocities. For example, I use session horns pro on my MBP, but I hate taking it on the road with me. I would like to create a sample of my horns using three different dynamics (pp,mf,&ff), then import those into the montage so I can play it. I also want to trigger other articulations on the same program using my mod wheel or assignable buttons. Is that possible?
please make a video DAW Modx intregration. keyword MODX Connect
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Dear Dom. I saw your video on how to record into Cubase DAW. It looks easy, but how is the workflow if you want the record the arpeggiator data into you DAW also? Then you need to enabe arp during recording, and the disabling all arps during replay? Also is it possible to create performance with multiple scenes that would make the Modx work as an arranger keyboard, ie. making an performance working similar to a style in an arranger keyboard? best Regards Thomas
Hi again Dom, I forgot to ask you if you could actually program guitar strumming patterns and save as an arpeggio? -and if the Modx actually already has some rock/pop guitar strumming patterns/arpeggios? Best regards Thomas
Hi Thomas, yes you can program your own user arps and the MODX had a lot of guitar strumming arpegiators :)
Hello Dom! Thank you for your awesome videos & tutorials!
Just wanna ask you about your honest opinion of the keybed & key action on the Yamaha ModX8.
I am planning to purchase a used one but was never able to demo it.
I was wondering if I could prepare myself to practice Piano on it.
Hey Jeremiah! The keybed on the MODX8 is very very decent. I still like the Montage 8 better but the MODX8 will serve you very well for practicing piano for a fraction of the price. Plus you get a full blow synth with it! Out of all the MODX models, I like the 8 the most for sure ;)
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Thank you for your opinion Dom!!
Appreciate it.
Thank you so much, Dom Sigalas for all your great videos. I am most definitely a fan of your's
Hi Dom! I really hope you see this question, cause i can't find the answer anywhere on the internet. So i'm about to purchase a MODX8 and i want to record vocals aswell. I want to know if it's possible to pluck a microphone into the MODX8 and then record in a DAW directly from the MODX? Or do you need a mixer and all this, to create music with your vocals? And is it then possible to add different effects to the voice in the MODX or can you only do this in the DAW? Thanks for great videos!
You can record your vocals through a MODX- but only with a dynamic microphone. For a condenser you need to plugin a 48V phantom power preamp in the MODX inputs. The audio in input is sent through USB to the DAW :)
You've been really consistent with the info roll outs, thank you!
My question: can I go part for part while making a beat with my Mpc Renaissance software, making multiple tracks, with different MODX sounds?
First thank you for your efforts doing this amazing video.. I am already late.. my question is: can u do a microtuning? i mean for Indian, Turkish, middle eastern music we have to adjust the tunes for one or two notes.. so is there a way to do that and control the scale for the keyboard?
Yes you can!
@@DomSigalas I ordered MODX 8
thanks for your help
Cheers, Dom, nice job. I'd like to know if my performance data from my MOX would load into a MODX ? I've been editing performances for the past 6 yrs for my duo, not keen to have to start again from scratch ( tho' MODX sounds are probably higher quality than the MOX, which is quite old now)
Hi Kit, I don't have a MOX at hand to try this out, but I guess if you can load the MOX sounds into a MOXF then it could be possible?
Thanks Dom… Very good video! My question ( very simple ) : MODX8 has plastic cover or metal?
Hey man. Question. If I make a patch on the modx, can I save it on a flash drive and pull them up on a montage?
Got all my questions answered in one video. Thank you!
But how does the 8, in particular, compare to the montage, in terms of keyboard?
Hi Dom, great Q&A can I ask though If you prefer recording using the analogue outs then wouldn't the "Pure Analog Circuit (PAC)" that the Montage has sound fuller than the MODX ?
Hi Damond, yes I prefer using the analogue outs :) In theory, the Montage should sound fuller and sometimes I get that impression. I've A/B tested them and they indeed to not phase cancel but apart from the balance connections on the Montage, the sound does not have dramatic differences. But I'll have to dig deeper to determine this :)
@@DomSigalas Thank you Dom, keep up the great work :)
Hi Dom Sigalas, I thought you should talk with Yamaha because a lot of people like the sequencer built in, sure that Cubase, Logic, Live etc are powerful and got a vast arsenal of tools for edition, audio recording etc the most of people know about it ....but some people sometimes love only switch on the keyboard without computer and record and edit basically his production or demo. We know that Modx is a synthesiser but a sequencer built in surely would be a plus for future buyers , we know that Yamaha is owner of Steinberg (Cubase) and surely like to promotion its product , but like a good detail for the costumers would be a built in sequencer. Please Dom talk with Yamaha people to try to put a good sequencer in this instrument and why not in Montage too.
Take a look at the Squarp Pyramid. There are up and coming hardware sequencers out there that would rival anything that Yamaha could dish up for their keyboards at this point.
Would you be able to make a video on how to properly setup the Studio with Audio Interface or a Mixer, Studio Monitor Calibration and how to get that Pro Grade Sound with the DAW.
Hey, Could you go a bit more into detail about the 8 version keys. It says it does have GHS-keys (like P45, P125, etc). Does it feel exactly like e.g. the Yamaha P45 or did Yamaha tweak their keys action since then? Regarding the "piano feel" is there another keyboard/stage piano which is close to this one? Would need a new stage piano mainly for playing jazz piano, should be lightweight if possible, and I would love to use all the typical motif/montage sounds in split mode for a cover band, secondary. Wonder if the MODX8 keys are good enough or whether i should go for a straightforward stage piano.
Hi Chris,
Yes it does have the GHS keyboard. To me it feels really really nice and I am a bit of a keyboard snobb myself as I am a pianist originally. I think it is great for jazz and Yamaha's keyboards always have beautiful action, they spend a lot of time fine tuning the response. The MODX8 feels heavier on the lower octaves and lighter on the higher octaves like a real piano. I would say give it a try and see if it suits your playing style :)
Great informative video, so helpful.. ☺️ Can we create our own arpeggio patterns on this keyboard through any daw like logic or cubase and import them on keyboard? Regards: ☺️
Frankly, I'm mostly excited to stop gigging with my Montage. It'll still be my go-to at home, but I love that I can use all the performances I created on the Montage and not get a hernia when loading up my car for a gig.
I share the same feelings :)
Great video, Dom!
Hello Dom!
Please One more question!
Do the MODX has any App or a computer Software to managing its performances? I mean to upload and download performances from my Macbook directly.
For example, Nord Keyboards has. It names Nord Sound Manager. It allows me to see all Presets i've got at one time on the screen like Excel table.
And it allows me to drag and drop sounds from Computer to keyboard and back.
Thank in advance.
Maybe you want to try Soundmondo :)
Hey Dom, thanks for this video and for sharing your wisdom. As a live player what I'm most concerned about is the quality of the output signal. The Montage has Pure analog circuit (PAC), a function that was praised a lot. In MODX PAC seems to be missing... does it make a big difference on the output signal?
I mean to your ears. I'm aware this might be a rather subjective issue...
Thanks a lot and that's a great question. I am going to perform some tests and let you know :) on paper the Montage has the edge but I want to perform a null test and see I can prove this. First impression is that the Montage sounds slightly richer but I have to dig in before I come to any conclusion :)
@@DomSigalas Great! Looking forward to your results!
Sorry to ask so many questions. I haven't owned a synth. I'm wondering how someone decides which keyboard is best? I'm currently learning on a Roland FP-30 digital piano. I feel like the fully weighted keys would prevent me from playing fast synth riffs. Does the Yamaha fully weighted keyboard allow faster playability/repeatability than Roland?
Hi am planning to buy this board but only question is can I import wave loops and some backing parts and trigger them live or not?
is the ghs hammer action reliable??? The ghs on the p 115 got lots of complaints. Has there been improvements in this area? I've been waiting for a new S series with the montage hammer action. Don't want ghs based on negative reviews of this kind of action.
Hi Dom!
I have a Modx8 connected “via MIDI cable” to a Tc Helicon Voicelive Touch 2 (vocal processor and harmonizer) The problem is that if I use the global transposer on the Modx8, (for example -1) the Tc Helicon does not recognize the notes correctly, the result is that the harmony comes out of tune (at 0) compared to the keyboard (that is -1 instead) However, if I do the same thing with My Nord Stage 3 or My Korg Kronos I don't have this problem... can you help me please? Where is the issue? I think it’s in the Modx
It seems like the Modx8 do not sends the cc message of the keyboard transposition at all... but no "midi filter" is set on the Tc Helicon, neither on the Modx
But…If I use the Modx set to "0" it works correctly...
I need to play "-1 transposed" because for convenience the whole band plays -1 semitone down
Thank you very much!
Bye
I am purchasing the 8, this coming weekend
Dom, as you said in the video that Yamaha is no more into workstation business, is motif XF is the last flagship in Workstation segment or should I wait for the newgen Motif.?
Really hard to tell, but I would say for the near future I don't really see a "workstation" synth coming. The Montage /MODX are the replacements for the synth part of the Motif/MOFX
Although it has a 16 track sequencer and pattern designer with version 2.5 OS, love my MODX6
Hi. I found that part 9-16 in perfomance doesn't have keyboard control.(so if i choose any 9-16th part of perfomance , they playing as solo, and if i don't choose them, so playing only 1-8 parts) Can i change it(i wanna add some more sounds) , or this 8 parts can't be controlled straight from kyes.. thanks
The full features sequencer is a feature that many have come to expect and it was taking away to get you to use and buy their computer/ipad music software and no other reason.
Yamaha has a huge legacy in producing standalone and keyboard sequencers in their over $1000 keyboards, they can and refuse to even when a large number of users continue to ask for it,
Users who do not want to be ties to a computer or other device when composing music, to simplify and speed up their workflow as Yamaha has provided for them to do for decades, and almost all other keyboard companies in this price range still allow.
Many are also disappointed in the deletion of aftertouch, which would have cost no more than $50 to implement according to some.
Hopefully the aftermarket will find a way to add aftertouch to these machines, as it makes a HUGE impact on the playability of many of the best sounds,
I can tell you for a fact that aftertouch would not only add $50 to the price :) Especially high quality aftertouch that Yamaha makes with the likes of the Montage or the MOTIF. This is expensive to implement. And I think Yamaha decided to make this more affordable rather than adding extra cost for a cheap version of it (like the ones you find on other synths that feels so bad it makes no sense it's there to begin with).
@@DomSigalas source please
I have had quality aftertiu h in many under $1000 keyboards some by Yamaha
And in $389 after based keyboard controllers
My brother bought a midi controller new a few years ago with aftertouch and breath control and 49 velocity keys and 5000 software sounds.
it was $399
Aturia keylab 49
www.amazon.com/Arturia-230421-KeyLab-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B00DJ5UJ5E
They have updated it now in black.
www.arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keylab61/overview
Aturia Keylab 61, has more software along with tons of tactile buttons and daw control.
$499.
www.amazon.com/Arturia-61-MKII-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B07FNXVM2F/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1542991424&sr=1-2&keywords=arturia+keylab
Black friday the price went down a bit. on the old model
www.proaudiostar.com/arturia-keylab-88.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA597fBRCzARIsAHWby0GE-DnaZLR7dMH4j5fGGZPzbBtvm8GwkKJDc4kDdGfo7PaoV4seSooaAhwDEALw_wcB
There are tons of keyboard controllers weith aftertouch in the $300 to $700 range.
I am guessing it doers not add any more than $50-$100 to the cost, as well as breath control.
Both would increase the expensiveness of the MODX sound quite a bit.
Hi Dom! Do you know if Yamaha has plans to release an editor (stand alone or in Cubase)? Also, is it possible to project the screen to a monitor? Would be really nice if you could edit with a mouse. Looking forward to the Sigalas Signature Presets : )
Hey man, for now I don't think there are any plans for an editor unfortunately. I think it should be possible to output the screen on a display but I haven't tried it out yet. If you see the screen captured on one of my following videos you will know :)
Thank you for all of your videos - you and Doctor Mix have excellent content. Please let Yamaha know I just put a Sweetwater preorder in for the MODX7 thanks to your videos! As a happy MOXF6 owner, I've been waiting for a 76 key version. Adding the faders and FMX is icing on the cake. Looking forward to your future uploads.
Good video, thanks. Were you able to wrangle anything out of Yamaha about the possibility of a rack version? Of either MODX or Montage (although let's call it something cool like TG-OmenA).. I think a lot of us would be interested in these engines without a keyboard attached. And I mean a rack maintaining the touch screen and a decent amount of controls, not a programming through a keyhole style affair
Hi Wagoo, we've asked about this and currently there are no plans for a rack version I'm afraid. I guess we have to wait and see what happens :)
Thanks for asking! I think a lot of people would be interested in a more friendly alternative to an FS1r in the rackable desktop format, so hopefully they at least consider it :)
Yamaha have seemed a lot like a sleeping giant in recent years, so hopefully with that IdeaScale site they will start to realise what people want from them at bit more. Using their VA tech to make a CS-80 inspired synth with analogue filters and the poly aftertouch keyboard from the top StageA electone still seems a total no brainer..
Pleas do a video on the track production functionality..how easy/hard is it to make/create a track..can I make a track and play the modx8 along live..if so how big/small of a track..Thank YOU!
You're so humble. God bless
Thanks for the videos. You mentioned although it doesn’t have a sampler we load our own wave files. Do you have a tutorial on loading wav files. I use Mainstage before I purchased them MODX7 4 days ago
Hi Eli, might be a good idea for a video thanks!
Hello dear Dom How to perform each part without interruption in the live set without the gap between changes.thank you.
Dom, having a row of 16 shortcut buttons and 2 buttons for bank up-down Would not make the synth heavier or costly. This was a very bad choice on Yamaha's part, one that had me refrain from purchasing. I woudn't have an issue if the screen was not so laggy, but the screen seems sluggish compared to, say, an ipad, and I would never pick shortcuts on my ipad during a live gig. So yeah. This is why MODX would suck at a live gig and the MOXF still wins there.
Ever since yamaha got rid of the full featured sequencer on the montage and apple got rid of the headphone jack, anyone that complains is basically called a dinosaur and living in the past, when being able to do everything and edit without a computer helps speed up the work flow and has been loved by yamaha fans for decades and is a very valid and valuable feature and makes everything faster and easier.
Just like wired headphones without dongles attached are still very useful and practical.
truth is apple wants you to buy wireless headphones theirs $$
Yamaha wants you to get hooked on iPad and computer sequencers and upgrade yearly $$$ basically renting their software for a never ending revenue flow.
It's all about the money and not about what is fastest and best for their customers, when now you need two devices to do what you could do with one before. Computer and keyboard, wired headphone and dongle.
Having said all of that in a rant, this is a great keyboard and probably the best buy in hardware synthesis out now, even for those of us that love full featured sequencers, just do not sell your current keybaoard and use it to sequence the MODX through midi, however that takes away your trade in value, oh well.
I bought The MODX 8 yesterday, and maybe lack of research on my part or misdirection in marketing; but as you said the MODX is not a workstation. I am really bummed because I was looking for an upgraded Motif (which I’ve had in the past) . I have sounds galore between Logic/Komplete/Korg Gadget , and was hoping to get away from the computer DAW, and back to an all in one device ala early 00s workstations style. Frustratingly the MODX isn’t that . So back to Sweetwater it goes 😪
Really sorry it's not what you needed but yes it is really not meant to be a workstation.
A simple firmware upgrade could fix that,but Yamaha refuses to listen to many of it's customers.
They want keyboardist tied to the computer when putting together and editing songs, or sampling.
This they believe will increase their much more profitable software sales, like Cubase, Halion, etc.
They did not want to hurt Montage slow sales so they took away the after touch.
They now what you want better than you, they think.
To there credit, they do not market it as an all in one workstation, and make it known subtly that this is to be used with cubase ai (free temptation to buy an ungraded version of cubase) for making and editing full songs.
It does also include a complete audio/midi interface. usb.
Does not have ssd sound streaming like kronos on the montage which was a huge shortcoming, nor any fast modern port like thunderbolt 1,2,3, usb, usb3.
And for the price it is a great live keyboard.
buy a motif xf8......you will love it.
Gee Sapiens... I bet you wish you kept it now that the sequencer update has arrived (Oct 2019).
I would like to use it as a slave keyboard in my studio using Cubase and a different master. I can’t set a performance with the same midi channel for all the sounds. Any advice? That is important to me just because i got a lot of keyboards and I would like to manage every synth without losing the beauty of his own multi performances
Great videos Dom, thank you for all of the hard work you're doing to promote the MODX. Question re polyphony: Am I right in saying one voice can have 8 elements in it? If this is the case, if I play one note with one voice that uses all 8 elements, will that take up 1 note of polyphony or 8?
Hi Jordan glad you find the videos useful ;) Not sure if this is documented anywhere but every element is pretty much like a synth on its own with its own filters, lfo's eq etc. Every element should occupy one note of polyphony- not that I have ever ran out of polyphony to fully test this :)
Hi, I have a big question about whether it is possible to define the parties' midi channel. In case you say that 4 parts will be controlled in a midi channel and another 4 parts in the montage itself as a metal nipple for example
Hi Dom,
Can we use samples from MODX's PCM area to the FM-X section like wavetable part in operator source?
Can next performance parts inherit zone parameters from previously edited parts?
How can we make own drum track grooves or rhythms precisely on MODX its onboard performance recorder and overdub function? Can you show we this way and GUI surface on the display?
Thanks! (-:
Thanks Dom. As always, great video.
modx VS Motif XS8 which one is better?
I've just buyed this monster after your videos, it comes tumorrow, let's see!!
Have fun Oscar!
Great and useful video, thanks a lot! And if I'm not wrong and the surname is Greek, yassu to you, Dom!! 🇬🇷☺️
How is that plastic casing? is it high impact or does it feel like it will break if you drop it? build quality is important.
It feels really solid here. It's not bendy or crackling of any sort. That being said I am sure that the Montage could survive a hammer hit, it's just built like a tank-but that comes at a cost (and I mainly mean the weight) :) I would take bit more care of the MODX, after all, plastic is plastic.
The only thing that I can think of that kind of kills it for me, is that the pitch bender and mod wheels are up top.
Im willing to get used it😀
@@calebreid4398
I hear ya.
Question, is it possible on anyway to adjust the weight (mechanically) from the modx88. I, ve that nord calibrates the Keybeds themselves. Because I find it a bit on the heavy site.? 😊
I wonder in you can use ist with Cubase on an iPad (class complient ?) behause in that case you can use it better on Stage... (also on iPhone)...
Hey, could you please tell what is a DAW functionality ? What are we losing because of its absence.
Thanks :)
hi Dom! I made a performance whith scenes but when I change scene, it's changing
immeditely, and not waiting the one bar measure. How can i set the scene waiting for example one bar measeure for changin scenes in performance, and not immediate? Really I cannot figure it out. Thanks!
Is it possible to have the tap tempo function read from an average of several taps rather than just two as it's just so hard to get it perfectly in time. I'd love to trigger some arps and on the future update patterns with my live band.
I have a dozen custom songs I've created in the MOX6. Is it possible to load them into the MODX so I don't lose them? And how does that work anyway? Does it try to assign voices to each recorded track?