Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Music Synthesizer With 88 graded hammer action keys and a portable design, the MODX M8 is ideal for pianists who demand acoustic realism and creative flexibility. Sharing the same DNA as the flagship MONTAGE M synthesizer, along with three engines that recreate analog synths, modern synths, and realistic instruments, the MODX M8 offers a stunning variety of sounds. Intuitive controls, including 8 physical faders and Super Knob, give you hands-on expression, while the free Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) puts a virtual version of MODX M right in your favorite DAW. Perfect for stage or studio, MODX M8 elevates expression everywhere. Features Built for pianists, the 88-key MODX M8 synthesizer delivers exceptional sound, expressive control, streamlined workflow, and realistic graded-hammer action in a lightweight design 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 touch screen 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 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. ESP lets you to 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 touch screen, 6 display knobs, and Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects.  AN-X Engine Integrated into the Motion Control system, the AN-X Engine includes 2 filters, 10 filter types, pulse width modulation, oscillator self sync, ring modulation, FM and wave share, and voltage drift and aging settings.  AWM2 Offering up to 128 Elements per Part, AWM2 allows for more layers and articulations, giving you an expansive canvas for sound creation, especially for œnameable sounds such as piano and strings. Motion Control  Synthesis Engine Experience a new level of sound design with this groundbreaking engine, which includes powerful tools like Motion Sequences, Super Knob, Envelope Follower and more.  Simplify Your Studio Setup USB MIDI 2.0 and multichannel 4 output/10 input audio interface streamline MIDI recording, virtual instrument monitoring, and multi-track audio recording through a single USB cable. It s the perfect entry into the world of Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), offering powerful, yet easy-to-use software tools for all genres. Eight Faders Eight physical faders provide real-time performance, mixing and editing control.