Keyboard player Jonas Gröning playing through some useful sounds from the new Yamaha MODX synth, including FM-, AWM2 sounds and imported sound from 3rd party manufacturer.
Yamaha came in to the store i work at and this thing just blew my mind, its the perfect machine for live, record ect. Definitely worth what your paying for
Yes agree, Yamaha has taken the innovative PX5S' highly mobile synth/stage piano concept to a higher level. Basically a Montage in a 30# case = nice. Plus it has a good price point which we bring in more sales for the budget bedroom studio folks......who will then complain away at lack of features....haha
i'm in taiwan, playing keyboard in a church choir, ordered the MODX6 two days ago, now i am getting it in a few hours at the local music store.. excited much! :-)
@@bmhater1283 Its not just some common keyboard, its a professional synthesizer. Its a sound designers tool and boards like these are commonly used in professional studios and by the gigging musician/Professional keyboardplayers etc. A standard keyboard only play back sounds, this in comparison, is highly programmable and offer several sound engines that enables the user to program an almost infinite range of quality sounds.
Oh my lord, what incredible playing. Truly stunning, from authentic gospel and soul, to classical and cinematic. Yes, the MODX is very cool, but this is ALL Jonas.
Best demo I've seen for this board! Curious about the action for the 76-note MODX, but this was the demo that will make me go check it out now! Thanks for a smooth demo and excellent feel on the keys.
Yeah man, honestly I went and demo'd one based on this video and ended up getting the 88 key after hearing it person. 95% of the sound fo the montage for 50% of the price seems pretty great to me! I am going to make patch libraries for it and then buy a montage after I make it rain looool! Thanks for the great video and well recorded sound. Even the official demo's can't do that half the time! Cheers :)
Thank you for not using piano sounds as first demo, but such a enlightened demo instead (at 0:00 - 01:10 ). Also the marimba is fantastic at 1:55 - 2:06 Getting MODX6 soon, I'll play that one for sure!
Texaco “Synth machinists” is the appropriate term for all those knob twiddlers and wannabe horror movie score composers. I prefer real musicians. This does *not* mean that one should play a synth like a piano or organ. Making extensive use of modulation *in a musical context* is the deal!
I needed to pay off some other equipment this year first, but now this keyboard (MODX7) is being shipped to me today! This is one of the better demo videos on TH-cam.
I love my Mo.. Being a roland user all my life.. not the gimiike stuff.. just the sounds are so so good. my best purchase in many years of being a Roland fan
Perhaps it's time to reconsidering Yamaha synths ? I love this sound mixed with AWM2 and FMX. I have a AN1X, a CS2X, a DX7, a VL7, a VL70-m just because I loved the sounds ! The next will be a MODX7 ! Thanks for your demo, it's a great one !
Update: I purchased the MODX-7 after listening to the first track several times each day for over 3 days and also did my thorough research (over 9 days at around 5 hours a day). It is the marriage of your: selection of instruments, rhythmic accompaniment, performance, phrasing and overall composition that I realized that indeed the MODX is for my style of writing. This has to be one of the greatest moments for the MODX - full stop. It does not matter the number of LOFs nor oscillators, ultimately it is the sound quality that rules. Have you completed that composition from the opening video?
Wow! That’s a great complement! 🙏 It is a inspiring synth for sure. Let me know when you have uploaded your version of a Pearly Gates composition. In fact this was an ”in the moment” improvisation. 😎 Thanks again!
@@PAGmusic What you were playing was a version of Pearly Gates? May I ask if you can give a link to any version of Pearly Gates which sounds like anything like your version, I could not find one. (BTW, just unpacked the MODX! )
Se vc for fera nas teclas vale a pena ter um, mesmo sabendo que custa o valor de uma moto mas se for apenas para brincar é melhor ter um pobre e fracassado Casio.
Nice, thanks! I played one today for the first time, quite impressive. I make electronic rock and it's not really analogue sounding for the synth patches but they're still quite usable.
Thanks for the comment, it is impressive indeed. Oh cool! I know what you mean. The good thing is that you have flash memory so you can load what every you want. If you like analog check out Phat Analog library I, II and III. The "classic poly" sound in the demo is from the Phat Analog III library. You can also auto sample your old analog synths with "Sample Robot" and turn them into Montage/MODX format.
Thank you for this inspiring demo! You reference the Phat Analog libraries 1, 2 and 3. Where do I find these libraries? Just getting started here. Ordered my MODX7 just a few days ago! Kindly advise and thanks again for the excellent demo!
Hi again Stephen,You will find them here. easysounds.eshop.t-online.de/epages/Shop40690.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Shop40690/Categories/Yamaha_MODX_Premium_Series They have some cool stuff. Really love the Phat Analog III, great library to add some analog classics to the MODX.
Great first impression. Thanx a lot! How about a second video in which you demonstrate the organ sounds with and without Leslie for example. Those sounds are also really awesome!
americausical.com have them for just 108 a month!! And other pianos that are expensive but you can do payment plans like 50 or more/month. I recently got the MX61 for just 56/mo
I love the sounds from this. The only problem I may have is the quality of the synth keyboard in the 6&7. I wonder how the fast the MODX 8 keyboard is for quick riffs?
I havn't played a MODX, but I own the previous model MOXF 6. I guess the keyboards are quite the same and there is not any problem with quality or playability...
Modx8 has piano style keys. For playing Hold the line by toto i use a second keyboard connected thru midi because it is too hard to play fast and precise chords on the Modx8
Nice with some chillout themes where the arpeggiators really shines :-) We dont want to hear the usual instrument stuff, nothing has changed here ;-) Show us the full capacity of the multiple arpeggiators and some of the new effects -plz:-)
Hi Thomas! Thanks for the comments. Yes, the first patch really shows the soundquality of both sample engine and FM engine. It is a bit tricky to please everybody unfortunately. We you say "we", that is not everybody. I get all kinds of requests, check out the other comments. :) - Some wants pure organ demos, others only FM and your request is for the muliple argeggios and FX. Live keyboardist tend to want to hear usual instruments as it is what they normally need most, and that category of sound has changed and improved a lot for sure. Tried to make a mix of both synthy sounds, arps and organic ones. Happy to hear that you want to hear more though. Will try to collect requests and see if I can come up with something :) All the best
@@PAGmusic You are correct, Jonas. I play in a classic rock band ... so I need the usual suspects--pianos, organs, brass etc. That said ... I also enjoy the material that Thomas is requesting. Thanks in large part to this demo ... I ordered my MODX7 a few days ago and should have it by this weekend! Very excited! Honestly ... I was just hours away from ordering a Roland last week when I heard about the new MODXs. My research included reviewing demos like this one and plans changed!
The only big problem with this Synth is the Keys quality and no after touch. Compared to Montage, Genos, Tyros and even Korg PA3X,PA4X so far appart but looking at the cost I can see why. It sounds great and same as Montage but not in build quality and a few missing features.
@@PAGmusic thanks, can it do a real cathedral organ? I am talking make your hair stand on end pipe organ like Kurzweil or Nord? Can I load samples to it? Thanks for your replies. I am thinking of getting rid of my Korg Krome 61 for the Yamaha modx and later adding a Kronos to my collection. I think this Cathedral Pipe Organ from the Motif XS is superb! th-cam.com/video/rJX7K0L5Zb8/w-d-xo.html
Yamaha has perhaps the finest piano samples, and it has been that way for many years...
I just purchased the modx6+ should be here tomorrow.. July 8th 2023 this machine is a monster 👹
Yamaha came in to the store i work at and this thing just blew my mind, its the perfect machine for live, record ect. Definitely worth what your paying for
Yes agree, Yamaha has taken the innovative PX5S' highly mobile synth/stage piano concept to a higher level. Basically a Montage in a 30# case = nice. Plus it has a good price point which we bring in more sales for the budget bedroom studio folks......who will then complain away at lack of features....haha
Yeah comparing the price to the Montage, Genos,Tyros 5 is super affordable but you dont get good quality keys and no aftertouch.
i'm in taiwan, playing keyboard in a church choir, ordered the MODX6 two days ago, now i am getting it in a few hours at the local music store..
excited much! :-)
How much in US$ in Taiwan(Yamaha MODX6), here in the Middle East it is about 1,500US$.
You are nice person , i’m happy for you )
@@brandrookesalva8530 Jesus, 1.5 grand over a keyboard?
@@bmhater1283 Its not just some common keyboard, its a professional synthesizer. Its a sound designers tool and boards like these are commonly used in professional studios and by the gigging musician/Professional keyboardplayers etc. A standard keyboard only play back sounds, this in comparison, is highly programmable and offer several sound engines that enables the user to program an almost infinite range of quality sounds.
that piano is so crispy, a really Yamaha sounding machine
Oh my lord, what incredible playing. Truly stunning, from authentic gospel and soul, to classical and cinematic. Yes, the MODX is very cool, but this is ALL Jonas.
Thanks a lot for that kind feedback. ❤️I will pass that on to Jonas 😊🙏
Best demo I've seen for this board! Curious about the action for the 76-note MODX, but this was the demo that will make me go check it out now! Thanks for a smooth demo and excellent feel on the keys.
Jonas you have mad skills. I am impressed with the keyboard but I am more impressed with your abilities. You could make any keyboard sound great!
Thank you, Stan!
I've just got mine for Christmas 2020!
Very good playing here, especially the chord progression for the PWM pad.
instablaster...
🥰How Good It Is To Have A Pianist Family🥰
This is hands-down the best sound showcase of this keyboard. Great playing, man! 🙌🏻❤️
Thank you soo much! Sorry for the late reply. All the best!
I may have found my next synth!!!!!! Many thanks Jonas for such an amazing demonstration!
Wow! Happy to hear, thank you for the kind words! It is truely a cool board!
Yeah man, honestly I went and demo'd one based on this video and ended up getting the 88 key after hearing it person. 95% of the sound fo the montage for 50% of the price seems pretty great to me! I am going to make patch libraries for it and then buy a montage after I make it rain looool! Thanks for the great video and well recorded sound. Even the official demo's can't do that half the time! Cheers :)
I just got this synth last week its awsome the sounds are amazing now I just put my DX7iifd away lol. you will like it
sounds great!
Thanks a lot! :)
Probably the best demo I've seen of this keyboard. Nice playing man!
Jonathan Huber thanks a lot! 🙏😊
Best sound demo debunking all the negative comments about MODX8
Thank you so much!
Thank you for not using piano sounds as first demo, but such a enlightened demo instead (at 0:00 - 01:10 ). Also the marimba is fantastic at 1:55 - 2:06
Getting MODX6 soon, I'll play that one for sure!
daylightflute Thanks a lot for the kind feedback 😊 It sure sounds good! That’s great. Good luck and hope you will have a lot of fun with it!
What a flipping great demo - good sound choice and well played/presented - more please!
Thank you so much. Means a lot! 🙏
Wow! Amazing as I own a MODX8 as I am still learning about it.
Pat Saxon Thanks a lot! It is fantastic, you have a lot of fun stuff to explore. 😊
OMG, something very good is happening! Tomorrow my brandnew MODX7+ will arrive!!! Sooo happy!!
Awesome! Even more memory and polyphony 😃
Beautiful sounds and playing!
marcelovhm1 Thanks A lot! 😊
definitely get a mod pedal for port 2 to allow you to move the superknob! Thanks for the demo
Brazzo Absolutely, always use a Yamaha FC7 expression pedal for that, but for the demo I thought it was more visible to use the superknob itself 😊
finally a demo video from someone who can really play :-)
Enie009 Thanks a lot for the kind words. :)
There are a lot of synth machinists out there but you are a Player! Nice.
Texaco “Synth machinists” is the appropriate term for all those knob twiddlers and wannabe horror movie score composers. I prefer real musicians. This does *not* mean that one should play a synth like a piano or organ. Making extensive use of modulation *in a musical context* is the deal!
And not all of that RIDICULOUS" speaking. Just play the thing and let us enjoy, right? This guy is sick! I love his feel of the instruments he play.
I needed to pay off some other equipment this year first, but now this keyboard (MODX7) is being shipped to me today! This is one of the better demo videos on TH-cam.
GRAY FOX That’s so cool! I don’t think you will be disappointed :)
Thanks a lot for the comment, means a lot!
@@PAGmusic Thanks, PAGmusic! It just arrived!
Would love this keyboard. Can only dream for now. Maybe one day.
@@holygeneration7 Where?
You play excellent! Loved your piano playing.
I love my Mo.. Being a roland user all my life.. not the gimiike stuff.. just the sounds are so so good. my best purchase in many years of being a Roland fan
Great, i feel the sound of my own MODX6
Thanks! Great, it should be the same! 😃
Am receiving one of this as gift on my birthday 01/01 ...Glory to God
Not a bad birthday gift! Happy birthday! 🥳
You are blessed
The intro is absolutely stunning !
THAT'S IT..I'm buying this Yamaha MODX :-)
TISS Pro Haha! Thanks for that comment! 😁🙏
Go for modx8
Perhaps it's time to reconsidering Yamaha synths ? I love this sound mixed with AWM2 and FMX. I have a AN1X, a CS2X, a DX7, a VL7, a VL70-m just because I loved the sounds ! The next will be a MODX7 ! Thanks for your demo, it's a great one !
I really enjoyed playing Yamaha piano.
Just excellent on that opening track. Thumbs up.
Thanks a lot for that comment! 🙂🙏
Update: I purchased the MODX-7 after listening to the first track several times each day for over 3 days and also did my thorough research (over 9 days at around 5 hours a day). It is the marriage of your: selection of instruments, rhythmic accompaniment, performance, phrasing and overall composition that I realized that indeed the MODX is for my style of writing. This has to be one of the greatest moments for the MODX - full stop.
It does not matter the number of LOFs nor oscillators, ultimately it is the sound quality that rules. Have you completed that composition from the opening video?
Wow! That’s a great complement! 🙏 It is a inspiring synth for sure. Let me know when you have uploaded your version of a Pearly Gates composition. In fact this was an ”in the moment” improvisation. 😎 Thanks again!
@@PAGmusic What you were playing was a version of Pearly Gates? May I ask if you can give a link to any version of Pearly Gates which sounds like anything like your version, I could not find one. (BTW, just unpacked the MODX! )
My mistake, I see Pearly Gates as a preset, thinking it was the name of your composition.
Amazing piano sound !!!!!
I can't wait to buy one!!!
MR PONFAR M You will not regret! 👍
I like PAG MODX demo best, Very tasteful.
Les Paul thanks a lot! I appreciate it! 😊
Que vontade de ter um! Yamaha sempre espetáculo!
Se vc for fera nas teclas vale a pena ter um, mesmo sabendo que custa o valor de uma moto mas se for apenas para brincar é melhor ter um pobre e fracassado Casio.
Excellent demo. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words! :)
Nice, thanks! I played one today for the first time, quite impressive. I make electronic rock and it's not really analogue sounding for the synth patches but they're still quite usable.
Thanks for the comment, it is impressive indeed. Oh cool!
I know what you mean. The good thing is that you have flash memory so you can load what every you want. If you like analog check out Phat Analog library I, II and III. The "classic poly" sound in the demo is from the Phat Analog III library. You can also auto sample your old analog synths with "Sample Robot" and turn them into Montage/MODX format.
Thank you for this inspiring demo! You reference the Phat Analog libraries 1, 2 and 3. Where do I find these libraries? Just getting started here. Ordered my MODX7 just a few days ago! Kindly advise and thanks again for the excellent demo!
I've been pretty impressed by how analog it sounds using the raw synth waveforms, filters and chorus/stereophonic optimizer effects.
PAGmusic is sample robot coming soon as a modx freebie like with montage?
Hi again Stephen,You will find them here. easysounds.eshop.t-online.de/epages/Shop40690.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Shop40690/Categories/Yamaha_MODX_Premium_Series
They have some cool stuff. Really love the Phat Analog III, great library to add some analog classics to the MODX.
Amazing ..so soulful
Great synth and a very good playing! Thanks a lot :)
Thanks a lot for the kind words!
Sounds pretty decent, thanks for the demo, great playing.
🙏😊
Great first impression. Thanx a lot! How about a second video in which you demonstrate the organ sounds with and without Leslie for example. Those sounds are also really awesome!
Thanks a lot! That could definitely be an option. Trying to collect info about what you guys want to see. FM is another request. :) All the best!
@@PAGmusic 👍🏼
This board could be EXCELLENT for worship music, definitely gonna save up and get one!
I think so too. Sounds good. Good luck! 😊
Great work Lovely Song
Thank you! 😊🙏
Lovely demo thanks.
Nice demo
Baymond Rell Thanks a lot! 😊
Great sounds perfectly performed.
Bryan Eddy Thank you so much! All the best.
Wonderful chords with PWM Pad 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Talkboxer R Thanks a lot! 😊🙏
And Chance for a transcription? Cant stop Listen to them ... you Play so nice 👍🏽
Great Video! Loved it!
MR PONFAR M Thank you very much!
can you make a full video demo of CFX + FM2 EP2 i like the way you play it sounds very amazing
Please make it
Good sounds and a good player👍
Martin Lubitz Thanks a lot! 😊 You have to try it out yourself!
Already done. Great key.....🤗
Crazy machine!
2:30 speaks to me.
Yo Finally I got my Modx 8❤️
Thanks a lot dude for this amazing demo
wonderful sound
Music entertainment 🙏😊
I pray "may God bless me with 1 of this keyboard!!!". ameeen😭
Marthen Fredick Lol! Im sure he will! 😄
americausical.com have them for just 108 a month!! And other pianos that are expensive but you can do payment plans like 50 or more/month. I recently got the MX61 for just 56/mo
Me too..
In Jesus Name !!Amen..
me too pray my God... God please hear my pray - please bless one this same keyboard. Amen
I feel inspire with this demo
Thank you Gonzales. Really happy to hear that 😊🙏
Have my MODX8 on the way 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Shape of Marimbas! Clever! 💪😍😍😍
😁🙏
I love the sounds from this. The only problem I may have is the quality of the synth keyboard in the 6&7. I wonder how the fast the MODX 8 keyboard is for quick riffs?
Would have been great for a response on your comment from the presenter.
I havn't played a MODX, but I own the previous model MOXF 6. I guess the keyboards are quite the same and there is not any problem with quality or playability...
It has a quick response.
2 years late but you go with MODX 7. MODX 8 it has piano style keys and for quick riffs I dont know.
Modx8 has piano style keys. For playing Hold the line by toto i use a second keyboard connected thru midi because it is too hard to play fast and precise chords on the Modx8
Best video of modx
yamaha to super sprzet kupie chyba sobie
Fantastic first demo till 1:10
My MODX6 was just delivered today and is still in the box! But my keyboard stand isn't arriving until next week.
ultimate synthwave machine 😀
Really sounds good.
Well played, very nice, thanks.
Roland Gerard Thanks a lot for the kind comment! 😊
You are welcome, I hope you will publish more video's...
great video - thanks for that
Thanks a lot! All the best!
👏🏻 Thanks! Really enjoyed that!! 🙌 💗 ✌
Thank you soo much!
PWM PAD on 3-38 is fantastic)
Yamaha always does rich piano sounds 👍
Those pianos!!!
Beautiful. Thanks.
Kenneth Teo Thanks a lot for the comment!
Lovely
Nice playing
Thank you very much! :)
Great sounding board. When will Yamaha keep up with contemporary drum sounds?
Hi Jorge, Check this board out, there are a lot of contemporary drum sounds in this synth.
Amazing!!
Thanks for a good demo, is this model have a sample future?
Thank you! It doesn’t have a sampler onboard but a sample player.
Good yamaha modx,dood sounds,yamaha proffesional instruments....
Wow, Jonas plays great !
Thanks for the comment. He does play great :)
That chord progression at 4:02 felt so high in that.
😊🙏
Nice with some chillout themes where the arpeggiators really shines :-) We dont want to hear the usual instrument stuff, nothing has changed here ;-) Show us the full capacity of the multiple arpeggiators and some of the new effects -plz:-)
Hi Thomas!
Thanks for the comments. Yes, the first patch really shows the soundquality of both sample engine and FM engine.
It is a bit tricky to please everybody unfortunately. We you say "we", that is not everybody. I get all kinds of requests, check out the other comments. :)
- Some wants pure organ demos, others only FM and your request is for the muliple argeggios and FX. Live keyboardist tend to want to hear usual instruments as it is what they normally need most, and that category of sound has changed and improved a lot for sure. Tried to make a mix of both synthy sounds, arps and organic ones.
Happy to hear that you want to hear more though.
Will try to collect requests and see if I can come up with something :)
All the best
@@PAGmusic You are correct, Jonas. I play in a classic rock band ... so I need the usual suspects--pianos, organs, brass etc. That said ... I also enjoy the material that Thomas is requesting. Thanks in large part to this demo ... I ordered my MODX7 a few days ago and should have it by this weekend! Very excited! Honestly ... I was just hours away from ordering a Roland last week when I heard about the new MODXs. My research included reviewing demos like this one and plans changed!
Hi Stephen,
Really happy the demo could help to show the instrument and inspire. The MODX is a beast! Will try to put up more videos :)
The only big problem with this Synth is the Keys quality and no after touch. Compared to Montage, Genos, Tyros and even Korg PA3X,PA4X so far appart but looking at the cost I can see why. It sounds great and same as Montage but not in build quality and a few missing features.
I guess the flashing knob thing can't be turned off if you don't like it? Good demo what are the organs like?
It can be turned of, dimmed as you like or fixed light 😊 Thanks, the organs are good. My favorites are in the expansion pack ”organimation”.
@@PAGmusic thanks, can it do a real cathedral organ? I am talking make your hair stand on end pipe organ like Kurzweil or Nord? Can I load samples to it? Thanks for your replies. I am thinking of getting rid of my Korg Krome 61 for the Yamaha modx and later adding a Kronos to my collection. I think this Cathedral Pipe Organ from the Motif XS is superb! th-cam.com/video/rJX7K0L5Zb8/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful playing, bro!
The part from 2:08 - 2:42 made my day! Which song/improv is it?
c est vraiment magnifique
you're awesome man!
bfnmusic Thanks for the kind words! 😊
great playing broo!!
Thanks a lot 😊
The PWM pad's fun
Was any DAW used??
amazing synth i love it!!! ❤
Roland D. It is cool indeed! 🙏
2:07 The sound that pop musicians always looking for when it comes to Yamaha. "Is there any DX-7 E. Piano sound?" Well, there is!
Proud owner of a montage 6.
KINGOFGLORY 53 And you should! Montage is amazing! 😊
2:10 al 2:45 son pianos propios de modx??? O son samples?
Молодец .
Sonho de consumo...
Please more
Disculpen es un muy buen sintetizador pero donde tiene los parlantes?
Great
2:22 when it stops i start sing anything from heart.
In this keyboard, can i recording voice with The mix??