Nathan Sheldon

Yamaha MODX6+

A compact 61-key synthesizer that combines Yamaha’s AWM2 sample-based and FM-X FM sound engines.

The Yamaha MODX6+

How I use it

The MODX6+ isn’t on a release yet. It’s plugged into my XR18 mixer, and through my MIDI routers, the MRCC 880 and U6MIDI Pro its keyboard can also play my other synths.

Specifications

Keyboard61 semi-weighted keys with velocity (no aftertouch)
Sound engineMotion Control Synthesis: AWM2 with 8 elements, and FM-X with 8 operators and 88 algorithms
Polyphony128 AWM2 voices plus 128 FM-X voices
Multi-timbrality16 parts
Wave memory5.67 GB preset, 1.75 GB user
EffectsReverb (12 types), variation (88 types), and insertion A and B (88 types)
Display7-inch colour touch screen
JacksUSB to Device and to Host
MIDI In and Out
2 foot controller and 2 foot switch jacks
¼-inch outputs, headphones and A/D input
Size and weight937 × 331 × 134 mm (W × D × H)
6.6 kg (14 lb 9 oz)

Specifications from Yamaha’s MODX+ specifications.

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