Yamaha MODX vs Roland FA...Which is Better?

Many keyboardists today are opting for powerful budget synths and workstations and bypassing the flagship offerings. The Roland FA series and Yamaha MODX series of keyboards sounds are compared in a head to head demo of each keyboard. Which one is better? The Yamaha MODX or the Roland FA? You make the decision.

[trumusic]

Just got my FA 08. Falling in love with it every single passing day.

[omarz]

Great video and comparison, one suggestion, maybe keep the title of which instrument is being played throughout, so if a viewer is multitasking and goes away and back to the video they know without having to go back to see which one was being played. Otherwise solid stuff. Thanks for the awesome playing and time spent comparing the instruments!

[dyonight]

I wonder if Roland will ever come up with realistic sounding choirs, that's the aspect of their synth I always found extremely lacking. The patch you played at 34:00 on the Yamaha is incredibly epic!

[spazkong]

The introductory statements on this video are very well judged and nicely balanced. Very well said and the depth of insight continues right through this well thought presentation. The playing is spectacular. Nice one!

[FantasticF]

Thanks for this great comparison video. Personally, I do have a winner in my mind, but this is just my personal preference. I've played the Yamaha MODX and the Roland FA and can say both Roland and Yamaha have created two fantastic, best in class instruments ...

Regardless of which one you like best, I think buying either will provide you with an awesome instrument - so you can't lose. We're so lucky and spoilt that we live in a time where you get access to so much technology and value for relatively little money! 🙏

[JCox]

Owned the MODX7 since release. Love it particularly when needed to midi to iPad or iPhone for other needs/desire! Great video demo!!!

[MyKeysToMusic]

Nice intro and setup here Darrick! You've been busy and you've upped your game as a creator. Thanks for the demo/comparison. I like those classic sounds of the Yamaha like the electric guitar at the 23-24 min mark.

[WarrenPostma]

Some really tasty and interesting chord voicings in your playing. Great example of what these boards can do.

[joehenthompson]

Hi Darrick. Great video! It is really awesome to hear someone's opinion about keyboards, especially when you personally own them both! It is a very honest and factual review. I own a Korg Triton Studio 76 keys workstation, that I use at my church. It's old and dated and gets the job done. The comparisons you have laid out between the Yamaha MODX and the Roland FA is really fair and clear to me. I will seriously consider purchasing the MODX. The 88 key version in New Zealand is $145 US cheaper than the FA. On top of that the sounds are modern, cutting edge and just gotta love the touchscreen haha! Your review is a big help. Thanks again and have a great day!

[kikbrick]

Great comparison job, but mostly, an exquisite playing technique, Darrick. Thank you!

[delbertsmith]

Wow, I had the ModX beating out the Roland 8-6. A little surprised. Roland’s lead sounds are unmatched but the Yamaha choir and synth pads sound like the real thing.

[aswardjnocharles]

When it comes to keyboard comparison I think you do a excellent job. Would be nice if you can compare the modx/ or midi+ vs Roland fantom 0.

[musicthattouches]

What realy makes a difference, is the one behind the keys.

[ttp_]

Anyone else noticed the piano on the MODX sounds lighter, less body lacking of bass? Well noticeable a 3:20 in comparison to FA at 2:28.

[jebazsamuel]

Which will be good for indian tones playing

[MarkSomosoMusic]

Great job
I love the playing.... I followed you over a year now.... Great comparison... I have korg kronos. And some roland gears come along and i do made my reviews on it.... I love your channel man. Great reviews

[maximilin]

Beautiful video. Enjoyed!!! Would you be able to make a video about Juno ds, and Juno g?

[kennyfranflores]

How do you transfer the audio of the piano being played to a video like yours?

[Bashanvibe]

I’m a Roland guy been my first love since I was a teenager in the 90s. I currently rock the G6 and the FA-06 and I have a MO6 for when I want to carry light!!! Lately I’ve been thinking about changing my work horse to MODX6 for technology reasons and weight. In my opinion Roland organs aren’t good to me but everything else gets the job done. I can find every sound and if I can’t with a couple of layers and EQ I’m there!!!

[thepianocoverman]

I took piano lessons when I was a kid many years ago then got married, raised a son and haven't played for 50 years. Now after listening to you I want to get back to it.
I would like to recreate the rock tunes of my Era like Peter Frampton, Boston, Kansas, Journey...you know on and on.
What should I get that will give me all those sounds?