MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YAMAHA & EASY SOUNDS FOR YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL EDITION 2018 All about the MODX 4 The most important features compared to the MOXF series 9 MODX Basic Knowledge 10 Motion Control 22 FM-X The return of FM 28 File and Library Management 32 Sequencing 34 Specifications & Pictures 37 Sounds & Goodies 38 Imprint 54 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MODX SPECIAL EDITION 2018 Yamaha has redefined the synthesizer midrange: MODX is here! Three keywords underline the concept of the new MODX series: Sound, Control, and Mobility. With great certainty the MONTAGE-compatible sound engine will set a completely new standard in the midrange segment. A design focused on low weight and compact housing round off the concept perfectly. Synthesizer fans and freaks will be delighted with the Three different models - MODX 6/7/8 - are tailored to the MODX6. A 64-voice FM-X engine, up to 29 Effects in one needs of different target groups. The MODX8 is ideal for single Performance, a Controller Matrix that is second the piano-affine player who, in addition to classic pianos to none, and a very compact instrument: that alone will and electric pianos, would like to have a wide range of delight many. In addition, the 128-voice AWM2- sounds from a wide variety of areas available. By loading based engine is available in parallel, with a stock of optional piano Libraries based on external Waveforms, several hundred synthesizer Waveforms. In an 8-Part a variety of high-quality pianos with a wide variety of Performance, up to 64 Oscillators are available - each sound characters becomes available on demand, which with its own parameter set containing resonant Filters, should be unique in this price segment. Envelopes, Equalizers, and much more. The MODX7 fits perfectly into the "tools of the trade" of Common to all models is the low weight. Both the MODX7 a typical band keyboard player. Powerful bread and and the MODX8 are easily carried under your arm. butter sounds, orchestral Performances, rock organs, MODX6 can even be held with two fingers! synth leads - it's all here and instantly arranged according to the set list via the Live Set functionality. Hans-Peter Henkel YAMAHA.COM 3 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MODX SPECIAL EDITION 2018 AWM2 Only found in Yamaha music synthesizers, the AWM2 engine offers much more than just sample playback. Each of the 16 AWM2 Parts feature eight programmable synthesizers with a Filter (18 different Types!), Amplitude, Pitch and Filter Envelope Generators, nine LFOs, 3-band EQ and a dedicated Dual Insert Effect with Virtual Circuitry Modeling. SOUND Sound is the most important aspect of any instrument. MODX will make your music sound amazing. FM-X The MODX uses the same technology powering the FM-X produces classic ‘80s or cutting-edge, EDM flagship MONTAGE: AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) synthesizer sound with incredible dynamic range, power sample and synthesis engine for stunning emulative and fidelity. MODX goes well beyond the capabilities of acoustic instruments, synth sounds and drums. the original DX7 with an 8-Operator FM architecture, MODX also features FM-X (Frequency Modulation) a 64-note polyphony, many Filter Types and more. Create unique, expressive, highly-programmable synthesis sounds no one has ever heard with Motion Control for technology for dynamic, electro-modern music creation. ever-evolving and changing textures. YAMAHA.COM 4 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MODX SPECIAL EDITION 2018 192-NOTE TOTAL POLYPHONY MODX features 128-note stereo AWM2 polyphony and 64-notes of FM-X polyphony. Due to the unique EFFECTS architecture of MODX and MONTAGE, this polyphony is always available without latency or compromising other From high definition Reverbs to detailed Virtual Circuit features. Modeling (VCM) effects, MODX features DSP innovation, power and sound quality. Use effects like Beat Repeat, Vinyl Break, or Bit Crusher to get EDM sound. The Spiralizer effect creates the auditory illusion of a tone continuously rising or falling in pitch. You can even add a Compressor with Sidechain for a modern “ducking” effect. Or go retro with vintage effects INTEGRATED like Analog Delay, VCM Phaser, or a variety of Amp FLASH MEMORY Simulators. MODX includes 1 GB of non-volatile, low latency User Piano players will appreciate piano-focused effects like Flash Memory with high speed reading/writing for Damper Resonance for a super-realistic piano experience your own custom Samples or Synth Libraries from and the HD Reverbs that let you put yourself in any yamahamusicsoft.com performance space. YAMAHA.COM 5 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MODX SPECIAL EDITION 2018 A/D INPUT A stereo A/D Input allows you to bring external sources like analog synthesizers, vocals and other instruments into the MODX Motion Control system. The control offered goes well beyond simple onboard effect processing. Control individual parameters with the physical controls or have MODX provide “invisible hands” using Motion Control. COMPATIBILITY: With the addition of the Vocoder, Envelope Follower, and MONTAGE AND MOTIF Auto Beat Sync, the A/D Input on MODX becomes an DX AND TX instrument unto itself. Out of the box, MODX offers access to one of the largest sound libraries ever – over 35 years in the making by our world-class sound designers and artists. SIDECHAIN MODX is directly compatible with MONTAGE as well as MOTIF XS/XF and MOXF Voices and Performances. Sidechain is a popular effect in modern dance music The free FM Converter Web App on YamahaSynth.com where a pad or other sustain part is “keyed” to the kick makes it compatible with DX7, DX7II, TX802, and TX816 drum. When the kick drum plays, it ducks down the synthesizer content as well. sustained part creating a “pumping” rhythmic effect. BÖSENDORFER CONTENT As part of the MODX introduction, Yamaha is pleased to Beyond being an amazing synthesizer, MODX is an offer an incredible Bösendorfer Imperial Premium Grand expandable content platform. Get new sounds for your Piano download for FREE to all MODX owners. Please go to MODX at yamahamusicsoft.com https://eu.yamahamusicsoft.com/synth/bosendorfer- piano-montage# for details. SOUNDMONDO Soundmondo is a social sound sharing network that lets you store and recall MODX Performances and share them with other users. Each stored Performance can be rated, named and given a custom image from your photo library. With the Soundmondo App for iOS you can upload and download new Performances and directly to MODX with an iOS device. YAMAHA.COM 6 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MODX SPECIAL EDITION 2018 CONTROL Every artist wants to sound unique. Empower your creativity, take control and stand out from the crowd. Bring the sophistication of music production automation to realtime live performance with Motion Control. SUPER KNOB The Super Knob is to shaping sound as a conductor is to an orchestra. It directs individual dynamic elements into a single musical expression. Like a conductor, the Super Knob can tell one player to turn up while another turns down. You can change the shape of notes from long to short, bright to dark or move a player from being right next to you to the back of the concert hall. The Super Knob allows simultaneous control of up to 128 parameters in a single Performance. This means you can control mix functions like Volume, Pan, and Effect MULTI-CHANNEL Sends or detailed synth parameters like Filters, LFOs, and USB AUDIO INTERFACE Operators. You can even control the Super Knob with an FC7 foot As expected for modern computer-based music controller making it easy to manipulate the sound when production, MODX features a professional 2-in/10-out, playing with both hands. multi-channel USB Audio Interface. Coupled with two A/D Inputs, MODX is a perfect centerpiece for any professional recording studio or live computer rig. A single-cable connection replaces the need for an external audio interface, even for your iOS device. MOTION SEQUENCES Motion Sequences are tempo-synchronised, completely customisable control sequences that can be assigned to RHYTHM PATTERN virtually any synthesizer parameter and provide incredible Rhythm Patterns are an easy way to add a Rhythm Part to new ways of creating sound. a Performance. Motion Sequences also have dedicated controls on the By combining Rhythm Patterns and the Envelope Follower, front panel making it easy to manipulate and change in you can change the Patterns even further. real-time, providing incredible interactivity and expression. YAMAHA.COM 7 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MODX SPECIAL EDITION 2018 ENVELOPE FOLLOWER The Envelope Follower converts audio into a control source for control of virtually any synthesizer parameter. For example, a drum loop could drive effects parameters for a cool rhythm or a vocal recording could control multiple parameters for a “talking” synthesizer. The audio can even be a “live” source through the A/D Input. MOBILITY Designed for musicians on the go, MODX is compact, lightweight and mobile. LIGHTWEIGHT AUTO BEAT SYNC The MODX6 weighs in at 6.6 kg, the MODX7 at 7.4 ABS (Audio Beat Sync) detects the beat of an external kg, and the 88-note weighted Graded Hammer Action device like an electronic drum kit, drum machine, or MODX8 comes in at a svelte 13.8 kg. audio player plugged into the A/D Input and synchronises the MODX Arpeggiator, Motion Sequencer, or Songs to the tempo of the external input. The MODX synthesizer SOFT CASE “listens” to live music and plays in time. The premium soft case for MODX is protective, lightweight and stylish. Not just a mere “gig bag”, the MODX soft DEDICATED case is manufactured with top- notch materials like xxx Denier USB VOLUME Nylon, high quality zippers, For the USB audio stream, a separate pockets for pedals and cables, Knob is located on the MODX user and a luxurious inside that will interface.