Yamaha MODX unboxing and demo!

The Yamaha MODX6 has arrived in the shack and we'll introduce this interesting and significant new synth, do a leisurely unboxing, discuss the features and specifications and then play some of the signature sounds using the new FM-X synthesizer engine. We'll be demonstrating the MODX6, which has the same features as the MODX7 and MODX8, with technology inherited from the flagship Yamaha Montage.

This is the successor to the Yamaha MOXF6 and the Yamaha MOTIF that we have previously featured on the channel!

This is the first in a series of videos about this new synthesizer.

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[jrdan]

The MODX is exciting but the best thing for me is that your channel has grown to the point where companies are now sending you gear to demo. That's a milestone if there ever was one - Well done, Woody. Thanks for the great demo, exiting to see Montage tech trickle down to an affordable level. It sounds great.

[iSirTaki]

Great Yamaha send you one before launch! Shows where you have come with your channel. Congrats!

[christopherkahn]

This is very exciting. The Montage is the best but expensive. The DX7 was the best but gone. An affordable Montage and the The DX7 back - in one instrument? I must be dreaming! And there is no one with true passion better to introduce and explore it than Woody.

[BoDiddly]

Wow!
Yamaha really knows "sound" and that's why I have always loved Yamaha!

I played a Yamaha Tenor Trombone with an F attachment in High school and it was the most beautiful sounding Trombone I have ever played. That got me hooked on Yamaha Brass instruments. Then in 1989, my Marine Corps buddy bought an original Yamaha DX7 (which I was coveting, but couldn't afford) and that's what got me hooked on their keyboards. Now that I play multiple instruments, I have come to the conclusion that Yamaha pays the most attention to both sound quality and product endurance over time!

[savanaviolenta]

It looks and sounds great, I am definetely getting this one.After long search for workstation jumping between MX49 and ROLAND JUNO DS61 then letting them go, looking for individual reface DX, CS AND CP looks like this can do it all and even more, wow 8 operators more than DX7 this will be so much fun.1199€ is a very good price for what Yamaha are offering.

[synthever]

Awesome stuff Woody, great overview and demo! So nice of Yamaha to send you the MODX for review, it sounds great! Congrats on this milestone! :)

[WyattLite-n-inn]

My MODX is sitting here still packed. This is a perfect first step. Woody is so good I don’t even need to look at my keyboard.

[npartridge]

Well done on the pre release Woody, so well deserved as you are always the guy to turn to for honest reviews. I love the sound of this thing and am seriously considering which synths - or body parts - I can sell to get hold of one if these!! Like you I’m a massive DX fan, having started out on the good old DX 21 back in the 80s. This synth sounds massive though with those wonderful evolving pads and textures. Looking forward to your future videos in this.

[patricklepoutre]

Great synth, great video. I think yahama did a good job with this machine. I was surprised to see this big screen. The sounds are amazing.
By the way : Yamaha did a really intelligent decision to push it to you as your video are the best : nice guy, nice music, not "too nerdy" (just enough) and perfectly understandable English for me (I'm French) and we all know we can trust you.

[supareelsmusic]

It's great to see a guy with a lot of experience, get such a big buzz from new stuff, so rock on mate ! I enjoyed the review.

[talkboxerr]

I have seen this video so many times, and I can’t stop until my modx finally arrives :)
Thanks for your videos Woody, your content is amazing 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[andymarble]

Hi Woody.
Great first look... I've subscribed as I'm watching this 5 years on waiting for my MODX6+😃
I'm a Roland guy but this machine looks incredible. And nice and lightweight for my gigging!
Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to the rest of the videos 😃

[agerven]

I like that. The "new" technology of the montage available in an (more) affordable package. Long video but worthwhile, never boring. One thing though: Is it possible to turn the light effects of the super knob off? Probably the first mod I would be making is getting that RGB led out of there.
First impression of the sounds is really good. Really SY territory quality and dynamics.
Thank you Woody, and although already subscribed you've got me hooked now for this MODX series.

[SuperMegaWoofer]

I have a Reface CS and love it to death. I'm so happy Yamaha have made this, it looks like a winner!

[keithwitherell]

Thank you Woody. I appreciate your opinion regarding new products. Great unboxing and first look!

[tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

Can’t remember if I told you, sold my Motif XF8. Too heavy to take anywhere. Got myself the Montage 7, amazing keyboard. They look like they’ve done a brilliant job of making budget models there. Good score Woody!.

[benjames]

Those presets sound really great! Congrats on the recognition from Yamaha too.

[DarkSideofSynth]

After Roland, Yamaha found out about you. That is great news. You've come a long way, dear ;) Congratulations! A nice synth this MODX.

[SirBoopBoop]

34:16 I saw no comments about the "1999 riff" being played and had to make one. I loved the video and am thinking about switching brands again lol (From Roland to Korg to Yamaha). Now that I know you're a Prince fan you have my subscription sir! Superb detail in the breakdown!

[patrickarend]

MONTAGE and MODX, best synths on planet earth.
Love my MODX.