Yamaha MODX8 User Manual

MODX Reference Manual
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Basic Structure
Functional blocks
Tone Generator block
A/D Input block
Sequencer block
Arpeggio block
Motion Sequencer block
Effect block
Envelope Follower block
Controller block
Internal Memory
Reference
Display (touch panel) config.
Performance Play (Home)
Motion Control
Mixing
Scene
Play/Rec
Normal Part (AWM) Edit
Drum Part Edit
Normal Part (FM-X) Edit
Common/Audio Edit
Category Search
Utility
Live Set
iPhone/iPad connection
Amplitude
This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of the Element/Drum Key/Operator.
Parameters related to Amplitude and Amplitude EG can be set as follows.
• For Normal Parts (AWM2)
[EDIT]  Part selection  Element selection  [Amplitude] (page 121)
• For Drum Parts
[EDIT]  Part selection  Element selection  [Level/Pan] (page 143)
• For Normal Parts (FM-X)
[EDIT]  Part selection  Operator selection  [Level] (page 157)
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
As its name suggests, the LFO produces a wave of a low frequency.
These waves can be used to vary the pitch, filter or amplitude of each Element/Operator to create effects
such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. There are two LFO types: Part LFO, which is common to all Elements/
Operators, and Element LFO, which is unique for each Element.
Parameters related to Part LFO can be set as follows.
• For Normal Parts (AWM2)
[EDIT]  Part selection  Element [Common]  [Mod/Control]  [Part LFO] (page 96)
• For Normal Parts (FM-X)
[EDIT]  Part selection  Operator [Common]  [Mod/Control]  [Part LFO] or [2nd LFO] (page 152)
Parameters related to Element LFO can be set as follows.
[EDIT]  Part selection  Element selection  [Element LFO] (page 126)
Maximum Polyphony
Maximum polyphony refers to the highest number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously from
the internal tone generator of the instrument.
The maximum polyphony of this synthesizer is 128 for AWM2 and 64 for FM-X. When the internal tone
generator block receives a number of notes exceeding the maximum polyphony, previously played
notes are cut off. Keep in mind that this may be especially noticeable with Parts not having decay.
Furthermore, the maximum polyphony applies to the number of Elements/Drum Keys used, not the
number of Parts. When Normal Parts (AWM2) that include up to eight Elements are used, the
maximum number of simultaneous notes may be less than 128.

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)