Yamaha MODX8 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
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Yamaha MODX8 Specifications

General

Type	Synthesizer
Aftertouch	No
Arpeggiator	Yes
Headphones	1 x 1/4"
Storage	USB Flash Drive
Keyboard	88-key
Sound Engine	AWM2, FM-X
Polyphony	AWM2: 128, FM-X: 64
Preset Voices	Over 2000
User Memory	1 GB
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, Part EQ
Display	7-inch TFT Color LCD
Weight	13.8 kg (30.4 lbs)
Presets	2, 370 Voices + 35 Drum Kits
Sequencer	16-track
Audio Inputs	2 x 1/4"
Audio Outputs	2 x 1/4"
USB	1 x USB to host, 1 x USB to device
MIDI I/O	In/Out
Pedal Inputs	2 x 1/4" (sustain, assignable)

Summary

Basic Structure

Functional Blocks

Outlines the eight main functional blocks of the MODX system.

Performance Play (Home)

Home

Main display for playing Performances and editing related settings via the main display.

Motion Control

Quick Edit

Normal Part (AWM2) Edit

General

Sets general parameters like Part Name, Volume, and Pan.

Pitch

Filter

Element Edit (Element)

Edits parameters for each Element, including waveform and XA Control.

Utility

Settings

System-wide settings for Sound, Quick Setup, MIDI I/O, etc.

Live Set

Live Set

Arranges Performances for easy selection and playback in Live Sets.

Live Set Edit (Edit)

Live Set Register (Register)