Yamaha MODX 2.0 Update — How to get started with the new sequencer

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[BoBeats]

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[vaspers]

Adding a 16 track sequencer to the Yamaha MODX6 has pushed me into the clarity of decision: I absolutely shall buy it! Thanks for the tutorial, Bo!

[fpvision]

Ok, I said it when I bought my first AN1X back in the 90s and I say it again. Yamaha is constantly surprising me and Iove their professional audio products! Appreciating Yamahas after market service as well.

[lancepage]

MODX seems like the best value for money synth on the market and especially now. It sounds great and it truly is a workstation with this update. Thx for the video Bo.

[MrPrincepop]

I didn't even know this was coming! I just purchased the MODX7 two days ago, and now a sequencer is in the update! This keyboard just got more cool points.

[vegeta]

I really appreciate you starting off the video by saying how great it is that a company is supporting their existing products with feature updates. It truly is something we need to see more of. I was just responding to a comment on another video from someone who was "disappointed" that Yamaha released this update instead of making a CS-80 re-issue... WTF?

[geoffdeanthemeparks]

Thank you for your tutorial. I rmember watching you some while ago and learning from you. I did indeed manage to make my own pattern sequence, however there is a pretty big problem with all of this, and i'm sure you have come across this yourself. It is indeed a great idea to be able to record your own sequences, which I have done, not only with this machine but others too. This one is a tad more complicated even when you know exactly how to do it. Straight away the problem comes up where I have to link the pattern with the performance name, and no matter how many times anyone tries this, somewhere down the line they are going to get really frustrated and lose all of there work. The performance name is no problem, but then you link it to a pattern, 1 is already filled, so is 2, pattern 3 is completely empty, however when you try to link it decides to choose pattern 10 and not 3 or 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or even 9, they get completely missed and possibly wasted which is something we don't want as we only have limited spaces. While I was frustratingly trying to place something into pattern 3, just as you did, I forgot to link and somehow lost my pattern inside the machine somewhere, when I did find it, it was maybe in position 10 again. The Roland FA06 is much staright forward in doing this and so much quicker too as are some of my other Keyboard/Synths. In order to record just one simple part on one track for a few seconds you have to go through many unessesary parameters and settings, if you accidentally forget just one then you are left scratching your head trying to fathom out at what point you madethe mistake. The Idea of a sequencer is really to get your ideas down quickly, in yet the MODX has come up with something that completely slows you down leaving you a little stressed and frustrated to the point of giving up or maybe using a completely different Synth altogether. This is not your fault I know and I can see that you have done a lot of hard work here, but I do wonder why Yamaha have made something that is prone to you making mistakes, especially when we have already learnt how to use something over and over and just simply want to make music and not spending most of that time programming. Anyhow, well done for the Tutorial and once again thank you.
Best Wishes Geoff

[VoyageOne]

The MODX7 is now officially on my shopping list once this update rolls around

[SuperBriansmoke]

This is an excellent video Bo. It’s a great addition to the MODX, and you’ve done a fantastic job in communicating how to get great results.

[thinkingape]

I am so happy Yamaha gave us this update. 🤘

[misterquiche]

Thanks BoBeats, this is an excellent video. I was so put off by the idea of creating a song in different parts (scenes) and pushing buttons to move between them but now that I see it's possible to create a chain of these scenes and then play the scene, that changes my whole opinion. I'm supposing it's possible to include a scene several times in a chain, ex verse, chorus, verse, chorus

[mattsynth]

Even before this update the MODX was one of the best keyboards I have purchased in a long time. Very inspirational instrument for so little cash, a must for every studio.

[michaeltyborski]

Thank you for creating an important video. As a new synthesizer user, I found that updates move good gear to very good or excellent status. Quality manuals and tutorials, however, make any product stand out by reducing the learning curve.

[TorBruheim]

Not exactly a Roland step sequencer in easiness and use, but will get the job done. At least we have a sequencer. Excellent video. Thank you.

[bilonggrisimmeri]

I'm waiting for the rack version MODX. Could be a wait. You are a fine musician and equally fine communicator.

[bullet]

Great video Bo. .about time for yamaha to realize some musicians just like to use the machine slash keyboard they purchased without a computer. .

[rdoetjes]

The workflow reminds of the RM-1X groovebox.
Cool, I’ll have a look at it tomorrow. Thanks, Bo!

[nouveaurichetheunderground]

You Are the first person to say it isn't available yet. I went looking for it before I found you and was greatly frustrated.

[Guitarislife]

Great video...I didnt realize 2.0 was out so I downloaded, backed up my data, installed the update, restored my data and now I'm recording tracks with different scenes. I can use the scenes to switch from intro part of the song to verse to chorus and eventual to outro. I could not find a way to do this with the early versions of the software. Thanks so much!

[arclight]

EXACTLY the overview, instruction, and clarification I needed!
You could not have done a better job for me if this was a direct personal response to the questions I had. Watched this video and was creating performances and tracks in minutes. Thank you very much.