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

You’ll 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, you’ll 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. You’ll find features like a color touch screen, 6 display knobs, and Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects.