Yamaha MODX6 User Manual

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER
Contents
Using the MODX Manuals..........................................2
Basic Structure 3
Functional Blocks ......................................................3
Tone Generator Block................................................4
Tone Generator block ...................................................... 4
A/D Input Block ........................................................10
Sequencer Block ......................................................10
Arpeggio Block.........................................................11
Arpeggio categories....................................................... 11
Sub categories............................................................... 11
Arpeggio Type Name..................................................... 12
Arpeggio-related settings............................................... 13
Arpeggio playback types................................................ 14
Creating an Arpeggio..................................................... 16
Motion Sequencer Block .........................................17
Effect Block ..............................................................19
Effect structure............................................................... 19
Effect connection ........................................................... 20
About the Vocoder Effect............................................... 20
Envelope Follower Block.........................................21
Controller Block .......................................................22
Keyboard ....................................................................... 22
Pitch Bend wheel ........................................................... 22
Modulation wheel........................................................... 22
Assignable Switches...................................................... 22
Knobs and Control Sliders ............................................. 22
Super Knob.................................................................... 22
Internal Memory .......................................................23
Reference 25
Display (touch panel) configuration ...................... 25
Performance Play (Home)....................................... 27
Motion Control......................................................... 33
Mixing ....................................................................... 50
Scene........................................................................ 55
Play/Rec ................................................................... 60
Normal Part (AWM2) Edit........................................ 66
Element Common Edit (Common) .................................66
Element Edit (Element) ................................................107
Element All (All Element) .............................................130
Drum Part Edit ....................................................... 133
Key Common Edit (Common) ......................................133
Key Edit (Key) ..............................................................140
Normal Part (FM-X) Edit ........................................ 145
Operator Common Edit (Common) ..............................145
Operator Edit (Operator) ..............................................155
Common/Audio Edit (Common/Audio)................ 159
Category Search.................................................... 176
Performance Category Search.....................................176
Arpeggio Category Search (Arp Category Search)......180
Waveform Category Search (Waveform Search).........182
Rhythm Pattern ............................................................184
Utility ...................................................................... 187
Live Set................................................................... 212
Live Set ........................................................................212
Live Set Edit (Edit) .......................................................213
Live Set Register (Register).........................................216
Connecting an iPhone or iPad ............................. 217
Reference Manual
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Yamaha MODX6 Specifications

General

Type	Synthesizer
Keyboard	61 keys, semi-weighted
Sound Engine	AWM2 and FM-X
Polyphony	128 notes (AWM2) + 64 notes (FM-X)
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, Part EQ
Display	7-inch color wide-VGA LCD touch screen
Arpeggiator	10, 239 types
Sequencer	16-track
Dimensions	937 x 331 x 134 mm
Weight	6.6 kg
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out
Storage	1.75 GB user memory
Audio Recording	Yes, via USB to host

Summary

Basic Structure of MODX Synthesizer

Functional Blocks Overview

Outlines the eight primary functional blocks of the MODX synthesizer system.

Tone Generator Block Details

Details the AWM2 and FM-X tone generation systems for sound creation.

A/D Input Block Functionality

Describes how the A/D INPUT jacks handle external audio input signals.

Sequencer Block Operations

Explains the Sequencer block for creating, recording, and editing Songs.

Arpeggio Block Functionality

Details the Arpeggio block for triggering musical and rhythmic phrases.

Motion Sequencer Block Features

Explains the Motion Control system for dynamic, real-time sound manipulation.

Effect Block Processing

Details the application of various effects to enhance and shape sound quality.

Envelope Follower Block Function

Details the Envelope Follower function for detecting and modifying sounds dynamically.

Controller Block Functions

Explains the function of physical controllers like keyboard and wheels for sound manipulation.

Internal Memory Management

Covers managing, storing, and using various data types within the instrument's memory.

Reference Section

Display Navigation Bar Configuration

Explains the navigation bar common to all types of displays in the reference section.

Performance Play (Home) Display

Allows playing a selected Performance and editing related settings directly.

Motion Control System

Enables editing of Motion Control settings, Arpeggio, and Sequencer for Performances.

Mixing Display Settings

Adjusts volume and effect settings for each Part within the Mixing display.

Scene Functionality

Stores and selects parameter settings, including Arpeggio and Motion Sequencer, as a "Scene".

Play/Rec Operations (MIDI)

Manages playback and recording of MIDI data as Songs or performance audio.

Normal Part (AWM2) Editing

Covers editing parameters for Normal Parts using the AWM2 synthesis engine.

Drum Part Editing

Explains editing settings for Drum Parts, including Key Common and Key Edit.

Normal Part (FM-X) Editing

Details editing parameters for Normal Parts using the FM-X synthesis engine.

Common/Audio Performance Editing

Sets parameters applicable to the entire Performance and its Audio Parts.

Category Search Function

Organizes and searches Performances, Arpeggios, and Waveforms by category.

Arpeggio Category Search

Searches and selects Arpeggio Types efficiently by category.

Waveform Category Search

Searches and selects Waveforms efficiently by category.

Rhythm Pattern Setup

Adds and configures Drum Parts using Rhythm Patterns for rhythmic parts.

Utility Operations

Provides access to various system settings, sound configurations, and I/O options.

Live Set Management

Facilitates arranging and selecting Performances for live performance setlists.

iPhone/iPad Connection Guide

Instructions for connecting iOS devices for enhanced musical instrument use.