Yamaha MODX M8 88-Key Music Synthesizer

With 88 graded hammer action keys and a portable design, the MODX M8 is ideal for pianists who demand acoustic realism and creative flexibility. Sharing the same DNA as our flagship MONTAGE M synthesizer, along with three engines that recreate analog synths, modern synths, and realistic instruments, the MODX M8 offers a stunning variety of sounds. Intuitive controls, including 8 physical faders and Super Knob, give you hands-on expression, while the free Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) puts a virtual version of MODX M right in your favorite DAW. Perfect for stage or studio, MODX M8 elevates expression everywhere.

Inspired Performance

Take your performance anywhere with the compact, lightweight MODX M featuring three powerful engines:

• AN-X recreates warm vintage analog synths
• FM-X offers cutting-edge modern synth sound
• AWM2 delivers ultra-realistic instrument sounds

Plus, MODX M offers an upgrade of up to 268 notes of polyphony across its three engines and approximately 2x the memory over MODX/MODX+ with an increase from 5.68GB to 10.7GB of AWM2 memory, and 1.9GB of User flash memory.

Unique Expression

Youll 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.

The MODX M Knobs, Super Knob, Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, and Sound Engine are now High Resolution. Because of the fine resolution, youll find the MODX M performs smoother than its predecessors.

Expanded Creativity

Free for all registered MODX M 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. (Available early 2026)

Upgraded navigation enables quick, intuitive sound editing and operation. Youll find features like a color touch screen, 6 display knobs, and Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects.