Yamaha 6 MODX 6/7/8 Owners Manual - Page 75

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* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then

download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your

Yamaha dealer.

Specifications

Keyboards

MODX8: 88 keys, GHS Keyboard (Initial Touch)

MODX7: 76 keys, Semi-weighted Keyboard (Initial Touch)

MODX6: 61 keys, Semi-weighted Keyboard (Initial Touch)

Tone

Generator

block

Tone Generator

Motion Control Synthesis Engine

AWM2: 8 Elements

FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms

Polyphony

AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms)

FM-X: 64 (max.)

Multi Timbral Capacity

16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D

*1

, USB

*1

)

*1 stereo Part

Waveforms

Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 1.00 GB

Performances

Approx. 2,000

Filters

18 types

Effect System

Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 85 types, Insertion (A, B) x 85 types

*2

, Master Effect x 23 types

*2 A/D part insertion x 80 types

<Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates>

Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)

Sequencer

block

Note Capacity

Approx. 130,000 notes

Note Resolution

480 ppq (parts per quarter note)

Tempo (BPM)

5–300

Performance

Recorder

Songs

128 songs

Tracks

16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track

Recording type

Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out

Sequence Format

MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1

Arpeggio

Part

8 Parts simultaneous (max.)

Preset

10,239 types

User

256 types

Motion

Sequencer

Lane

8 + 1 Lanes (max.)

Others

Live Sets

Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048

Controllers

Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel,

Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial

Display

7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen

Connectors

[USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2],

FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks),

[PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack),

A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)

USB Audio

Interface

Sampling

Frequency

44.1 kHz

Channels

In: 4 channels (2 stereo channels)

Out: 10 channels (5 stereo channels)

Power Consumption

16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor)

Dimensions, Weight

MODX8: 1,333 (W) × 404 (D) × 160 (H) mm (52-1/2" x 15-7/8" x 6-1/16"), 13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz)

MODX7: 1,144 (W) × 331 (D) × 134 (H) mm (45-1/16" x 13-1/16" x 5-1/4"), 7.4 kg (16 lbs 5 oz)

MODX6: 937 (W) × 331 (D) × 134 (H) mm (36-7/8" x 13-1/16" x 5-1/4"), 6.6 kg (14 lbs 9 oz)

Accessories

AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha*), Owner’s Manual (this book),

Cubase AI Download Information

* May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.

Section	Page
PRECAUTIONS	6
A message from the MODX Development Team	10
About This Manual	11
Accessories	11
Main Features	12
Contents	13
Controls and Functions	14
Top Panel	14
Rear Panel	20
Setting Up	22
Power Supply	22
Connecting Speakers or Headphones	22
Powering Up the System	22
Auto Power Off function	23
Adjusting the Master Volume output	23
Restoring the initial factory settings (Initialize All Data)	23
Basic Operation and Displays	24
Selecting Performances	26
Selecting a Performance from the Live Set	27
Switching Performances	27
Using the Category Search function	28
Playback Audition phrase	29
Playing the Keyboard	30
Performance Play display	30
Switching a Part on/off	31
Using the Arpeggio function	32
Using the Motion Sequencer function	32
Using controllers to change the sound	33
Using the Knobs to change the sound	34
Using the Super Knob to change the sound	35
Mixing	37
Using the Scene function	38
Creating Your Own Live Sets	39
Registering a Performance to a Live Set	39
Sorting registered Performances in a Live Set	39
Editing the Settings	41
Performance Editing	41
Part Editing	42
Part Effect Editing	43
How Parts are assigned to a Performance	44
Creating a Performance by combining Parts	45
Recording and Playback	49
Terminology	49
MIDI Recording	49
Playing a Song	51
Recording your performance as audio	51
Playing an audio file	52
Using as a Master Keyboard	53
Making settings for use as a master keyboard—Zone	53
Connecting a Microphone or Audio Equipment	54
Playing the keyboard along with the sound input from the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks	54
Making Global System Settings	55
Setting automatic power-on tasks	55
Setting button lamp behavior	55
Turning various functions on/off	55
Changing the Master Tuning	56
Changing the Velocity Curve	57
Connecting External MIDI Instruments	58
Controlling the MODX from an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer	58
Controlling an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer from the MODX	58
Using a Connected Computer	59
Connecting to a computer	59
Creating a Song with a computer	61
Saving/Loading Data	64
Saving the settings to a USB flash drive	64
Loading the settings from a USB flash drive	64
Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal	65
Using USB flash drives	65
Shift Function List	66
Display Messages	67
Troubleshooting	70
Specifications	75

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