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**(This review is based on Yamaha MOXF8 and is simplified)
Yamaha MOXF series is affordable synthesizer workstation lineage of Motif XF. It has sound quality and other technologies of MOTIF XF in it. MOXF has sufficient data (740mb of wave ROM, 3977 wave-forms) MIDI keyboard controller, DAW and VST control, internal USB audio and MIDI interfacing, onboard sequencing, and DAW/VST softwares. Sounds are pristine and controls are intuitive. Yamaha MOXF has 2 stereos output so user can export the music data separately (ex. piano & mic). This is the flagship synthesizer + workstation in this price range. Yamaha MOXF has more effects than last series MOX, and it has flash board slot.
Basic Introduction video of Yamaha MOXF
Yamaha MOXF Sound Demo
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Yamaha MOXF Features
Yamaha MOXF has MOTIF XF sound quality which has basically all the instrument sounds you can think of plus vintage and synthesizer sounds.
Yamaha MOXF has two of Yamaha’s best grand pianos CFIIIS and S6 which can satisfy any player.
– VCM effects
Yamaha’s VCM technology demonstration with MOTIF XF
Yamaha physically modelled the analog mixers of 1970s’ and 1980s’, and installed it in MOXF, it can even simulate the physical rotary speaker as well.
Flash memory expandability
Yamaha MOXF is compatible with the sound content developed for the MOTIF XF and MOX. User can install either 512MB or 1024MB Flash Memorory that can save customized samples, it can approximately add about 2000 more wave-forms.
Performance mode to enhance your creativity
Yamaha MOXF allows players to combine up to 4 voices or arpeggios into one MIDI channel, so you can use other MIDI channels for extra sounds like drum and bass. Yamaha MOXF has 256 of preset performances that can support variety of music styles. Yamaha MOXF has 2000 drum arpeggios, 1300 for bass, and 1200 for guitar.
– Built-in sequencer to give shape to your inspiration
Yamaha MOXF offers strong built-in sequencer for music production without needing a computer, and real-time record function (step recording + copy function)
Advanced computer integration makes the MOXF the center of your music production studio
01 A complete suite of bundled software
Yamaha MOXF comes with few music production softwares like Editor, Remote Editor, Virtual analog synthesizer, and piano. All these softwares facilitate working with music production.
When MOXF is connected to computer, the piano works as audio interface. So when used with Cubase AI, you don’t need additional tool or software for recording system.
02 A single USB cable for both Audio and MIDI connections
Yamaha MOXF allows players to transmit both audio and MIDI file with 1 usb connection. It has 2 additional audio inputs to record other instruments to your computer as well. Since it is compatible with DAWs, analog input can be transferred to a software directly.
03 Music production with Cubase AI 7
***(descriptions below are directly from Yamaha)
Cubase AI 7 is a version of Steinberg’s DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software made specifically to integrate with Yamaha music production synthesizers. Because the MOXF features both a MIDI and an audio interface you can record up to 32 audio and 48 MIDI tracks. You can even connect an analog mixer, microphone or guitar to the analog inputs, you can record any instrument to your computer via the MOXF. With built-in effects and the ability to control up to 16 VST instruments, Cubase AI lets you perform the complete computer music production process, including notation, scoring, and automated mixing.
04 Controlling DAW software
Yamaha MOXF has a special remote mode for controlling DAW software that allows you to use the buttons on its panel to open and close software windows, add instrument tracks and select VST instruments. The AI knob can be used as a jog wheel or set so that any parameter you mouse over in Cubase can be controlled automatically. You can also use the MOXF to control other popular DAW packages.
05 Steinberg Prologue VSTi
Prologue is a wonderfully rich-sounding virtual analog synthesizer that will become an indispensable part of your VSTi arsenal. Prologue’s textural range includes lush, detailed pads and bright, acerbic leads and everything in between. Prologue’ s intuitive user interface provides full editing capabilities with access to its three oscillators, powerful multi-mode filter, four envelopes, two LFOs, a powerful modulation matrix, and onboard effects. And because Prologue is polyphonic with up to 128 voices, you’ll (probably) never run out of creative space.
06 YC-3B Tone Wheel Organ VST
YC-3B is a VST Instrument that reproduces the classic sound of tone wheel organs. It offers 64 different preset sound programs that you can also use to create your own original sounds, which you can then save as VST presets.
Playability and Usability
– Easy operation and comprehensive controls
Yamaha MOXF has simple and intuitive design for Motif players so they can change settings as quickly as possible.
Touch| MOXF6 has semi-weighted action, MOXF8 has GHS
Voice| Yamaha MOXF has 1152 instrument voices, and 72 drum voices.
-9′ Full concert grand piano, s6 natrual grand piano, power grand piano for accompaniment with band, jazz piano, old pianos like S700 XS, and other rodes.
Assignable Functions buttons| In Yamaha MOXF, 8 oscillators can be used to change the behavior of one voice (ex. changing velocity, sliding, and adding octave, harmonics to guitar sound).
String| For strings, with assignable function buttons, players can adjust the frequency of vibrato, long or short bowing, holding the codes, and pizzicato.
Color| Yamaha MOXF is available in only one color
Warranty| Yamaha offers 1 year of parts and labor warranty for MOXF
Specs (Yamaha Official Website)(Specs of MOXF6)
Keyboards
| MOXF8 | 88 keys, GHS keyboard (Initial Touch) | |
|---|---|---|
Tone generator
| Tone Generator | AWM2, with Expanded Articulation | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Polyphony | 128 notes | |
| Multi Timbral Capacity | 16 parts (Internal), A/D input part | |
| Wave | 741MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 3,977 waveforms | |
| Voices | Preset: 1,152 Normal Voices + 72 Drum Kits, GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit, User: 384 Normal Voices + 32 Drum Kits | |
| Performance | User: 256 (up to 4 parts) | |
| Filter | 18 types | |
| Effects | Reverb x 9 types, Chorus x 22 types, Insertion (A, B) x 54 types x 8 parts, Vocoder x 1 (uses both Insertion Effect A and B blocks), Master Effect x 9 types, Master EQ (5 bands), Part EQ (3 bands, stereo) | |
Sequencer
| Note Capacity | Approx. 226,000 notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Note Resolution | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) | |
| Maximum Polyphony | 124 notes | |
| Tempo (BPM) | 5 – 300 | |
| Song recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub (with the exception of the Pattern Chain), Real time punch in/out (Song only), Step (with the exception of the Pattern Chain) | |
| Song tracks | Song: 16 sequence Tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each Track), Tempo Track, Scene Track , Pattern: 16 Phrase Tracks , Pattern Chain: Pattern Track, Tempo Track, Scene Track | |
| Songs | 64 Songs, Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Song/Pattern (up to 256 Voices) , Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns | |
| Patterns | 64 Patterns (x 16 sections), Measures: 256 maximum | |
| Phrases | User Phrases: 256 per Pattern | |
| Arpeggio | Preset: 7,981 types, User: 256 types (MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set. 4 Arpeggio parts can be played simultaneously.) | |
| Scene Memory | 6 per Song | |
| Sequence formats | Original format, SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only) | |
Size/Weight
| Dimensions | Width | 1,320mm (52″) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 168mm (6.6″) | |
| Depth | 405mm (16″) | |
| Weight | Weight | 14.9 kg (32.8 lbs.) |
Other
| Master | User:128 (Each master includes Master keyboard settings with 4 Zones, Assignable Knob settings, Program Change table.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function | For Windows®: Cubase 7 series, SONAR X2, For Mac®: Cubase 7 series, Logic Pro 9, Digital Performer 7 (Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software.) | |
| Controllers | Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Assignable Knob x 8, [DATA] dial x 1, Assignable Function buttons x 2 | |
| Display | 240 x 64 dot, backlit LCD | |
| Connectors | OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (standard phone jack), A/D INPUT [L]/[R] (standard phone jack), [PHONES] (standard stereo phone jack), [FOOT CONTROLLER], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], MIDI [IN]/[OUT]/[THRU], USB [TO HOST]/[TO DEVICE], DC IN | |
| Power Supply | 13W | |
| Accessories | AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), USB cable, Owner’s Manual, Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (containing Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List), CUBASE AI DOWNLOAD INFORMATION | |
