Item in excellent condition; acquired in 2020 and only used in home studio in a non-smoking household. Installed in memory are the Montage Expanded live set and Chick Correa Mark V from Yamaha.

The Yamaha MODX8 is an 88-key weighted synthesizer, the little brother of the Yamaha flagship Montage synthesizer. It features the two synthesis engines: AWM2 and FM-X with 256-note polyphony, advanced synthesis controls, and extensive performance and connectivity options.
Key Features
Keyboard and Action
The MODX8 has 88 fully weighted Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keys, providing an authentic piano feel with progressively heavier bass keys and lighter treble keys, ideal for expressive piano, organ, and synth performances
. The weighted action supports nuanced dynamics and realistic touch response.

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2): Offers 128-note stereo polyphony, high-quality sampled sounds, and 5.67 GB of waveform ROM. It delivers realistic acoustic instruments, electric pianos, synth pads, guitars, and drum kits
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FM-X (Frequency Modulation): An 8-operator, 88-algorithm FM engine with 128-note polyphony, capable of producing classic ’80s FM tones and modern electronic sounds. FM-X includes resonant filters, multiple modulators, and real-time control for dynamic sound design
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Polyphony and Multi-Part Performance
The MODX8 supports 256-note total polyphony and up to 16-part multi-timbral performances, allowing complex layering and blending of sounds for intricate compositions

Users can also load custom samples into 1 GB of user flash memory. MODX is compatible with Montage performances and patches.
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Control and Interface
The MODX8 includes assignable knobs, sliders, and a 7-inch touchscreen, offering intuitive real-time control over sound parameters. The Super Knob allows simultaneous manipulation of multiple parameters for expressive performance
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Connectivity
Equipped with USB, MIDI, and audio outputs, the MODX8 integrates seamlessly with other instruments, DAWs, and recording setups. Provides and analog audio input for microphone or instrument. It does not have built-in speakers, so external amplification is required. Sustain and expression pedals inputs are provided.