Yamaha MODX M7 - 76 Key Synthesizer

Taking the mid range synth to a brand new level of quality, the Yamaha Montage M7 replaces the MODX+ series and is derived from its bigger bother the Montage-M. It offers the same sonic pallet of sounds as the flagship model, but with a brand new FSB keyboard for a much more solid and refined feel, a whole range of new hands on controls and buttons, new navigation and enhanced operation amongst many other new features. The AN-X analog sound engine offers outstanding rich sound and authentic vintage tones, combined with the FM-X and AWM2 sound engines, real-time controllers and more, the MODX M7 is guaranteed to set your musical desires alight.

Yamaha MODX M7 Features:

• New AN-X Analogue Sound Engine with 12 note polyphony
• AWM2 Memory nearly doubled to 10.7Gb over the original MODX+
• FM-X Engine with 128 note polyphony
• 128 Elements per part (8 on MODX+)
• 1.9Gb User flash memory for sample data
• Brand new 76 key FSB keyboard with high quality key feel and response
• ESP (Expanded Softsynth Plugin) - Free of charge software version of the MODX-M
• 8 New dedicated scene selection and part control buttons for enhanced live control and navigation
• 8 New backlit sliders and 4 control knobs
• 6 Under screen display controller knobs
• Superknob controller - up to 128 parameters at once controlled in real-time
• New colour LCD display
• New Navigation and enhanced operation
• New High-Resolution controllers
• New Portamento live control
• New 'Virtual Ribbon' on LCD
• New live set control features
• MIDI 2.0 Compatible
• Full file compatibility with Montage-M files
• Up to 96kHz quality on USB audio interface

FSB Keyboard

Yamaha have upped their game when it comes to key feel and response. The MODX M7 contains the popular FSB keyboard, taken from the popular arranger workstation products, it offers an outstanding feel under your fingertips. It offers all the dynamics you need, with a solid and quiet feel ideal for use live or in the studio and inspiring confidence in your playing.

AN-X Sound Engine

Create expressive, unique analog sounds, with the vintage warmth and depth of classic synthesisers. The MODX M7 AN-X engine offers easy editing using the enhanced touchscreen interface and impressive live controllability with the hands-on controllers. It ensures a richness usually only reserved for classic synths.

AN-X Engine Features:

• 12 Note polyphony
• Two filters
• 10 filter types
• Pulse width modulation
• Oscillator Self Sync
• Ring modulation
• FM, and wave shaper
• Wave folder
• Voltage drift and aging settings to simulate vintage synth behavior

AWM-2 Sound Engine - Nearly Twice The Size of MODX Plus Models

As the MODX M7 is compatible with all Montage-M files, the internal sound engine was upgraded to offer virtually the same sound capabilities. Therefore the AWM2 sound memory was upgraded to 10.7Gb of sound samples and with a capability of 128 elements per part. This extensive capability means you can layer and create sounds that is pretty much only limited by your imagination.

Enhanced Live Control - Part And Scene Buttons

On the top panel you will now 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. At the touch of a button you can put, solo and select parts for editing via the live controls or on-screen editing features.

8 Faders and 4 Controller Knobs

The MODX M7 fashions a selection of 8 backlit faders on the top panel. The backlight colour changes depending on the function of the sliders so whether your editing Element level, master volume, or FM-X parameters, you can easily see what is in operation. If you ae using drawbars the sliders have a reverse mode so you can get the original slider positions for organ tones as you would on an original drawbar organ.

The four assignable control dials offer instant control of selected parameters from the grid directly above whilst the screen indicates a graphical detail of what values are being adjusted. Of course there are really up to 8 assignable dials (can switch from 1-4 and 5-8) which can all be controlled by the Superknob for the ultimate in live control of your sound.

ESP - Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MODX M

Free for all registered MODX M7 owners, the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates MODX M in your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). 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

High Resolution Controllers

Change values more smoothly than ever before with the high resolution controllers. Whether sweeping a filter or changing ADSR, the controllers don't just go from 0-127 but now go to 1023 and everything in between. As well as making things smoother than ever before, this also helps bring the MODX M7 in line with MIDI 2.0 capabilities.