Yamaha MODX8 88-Key Midrange Synthesizer

The Yamaha MODX Series of synthesizers is an affordable and powerful synthesizer series that takes advantage of a number of features present in the Montage series, which is Yamaha's flagship series. The 88-key MODX8 runs on the AWM2 sample and synthesis engine, with eight times more waveforms than the predecessor, the MOXF series.

This synthesizer features an 8-operator FM-X engine that powers complex sound design and rich sonic landscapes. Motion Control Synthesis is included for detailed control over every aspect of every sound.

There are an extremely wide range of sounds present on the synthesizer - detailed, realistic acoustic and electric piano sounds, guitar sounds, bass instruments, drum set/percussion samples, and orchestral instruments are all present, with the ability to tweak each one to sound the way you need it to.

There is a full set of VCM-based effects that let you sculpt or edit your sounds to be more impactful, especially in a marching show. You can use up to 27 effects simultaneously, which means you'll have no limitations on your creativity, and you can truly make a sound turn into something completely different if needed.

The Live Sets feature allows you to organize your performances without needed to copy, rename, or change the order of sounds and functions in your synthesizer, making it a breeze to organize your sounds for a marching show. The Envelope Follower lets you use both internal and external audio to control the sounds coming from your keyboard.

There are a host of additional features - sidechain, vocoder effects, Rhythm Pattern for pre-designed drum set loops, extensive audio/MIDI connectivity through USB, letting you store or load data from a USB drive, integration with both Mac and PC, seamless sound switching so there is no cutoff when changing sounds while holding a note, and still much more.

This is one of the most powerful synthesizers you can get for this price, and it is sure to fill any stadium with the perfect sounds at the right time!