Yamaha MO8 Synthesizer

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Yamaha MO8 Features 896 Voices and 97 drum kits for massive choice of quality sounds Real-time controllers and resonant filters Advanced music production tools Comprehensive computer integration USB to device and host

Yamaha MO8 - budget price, proffesional quality

MO Music Production Synthesizer - targeted to semi-professional musicians and home/project studio owners as well as songwriters and performers, the MO provides a full set of authentic sounds and comprehensive music-making features including an emphasis on contemporary styles and voices. It contains many advanced music production tools including a Song/Pattern sequencer and a powerful Arpeggio feature which gives you over 1700 sequenced phrases. The MO also seamlessly integrates into computer music systems, with special remote control functions that let you operate your favorite sequencer software from the instrument itself. In addition, the MO is compatible with the Studio Connections system. Highly portable and compact, the MO also serves as an ideal keyboard for live performance situations.

A voice for everything

Drawing as an direct descendant on the technology and sounds of the professional level MOTIF ES, the new MO features an expanded sound set, with an exceptionally large internal wave memory capacity as the MOTIF ES — including the stunning Mega Voice technology. The keyboard has a full complement of realistic instrument Voices (total 896) and Drum Kits (97), and includes many modern and vintage synthesizer sounds, making it well-equipped for current dance, club and techno music styles. For sound shaping and signal processing, the MO features sharp, responsive filters (with real-time knob control from the panel) and an extensive set of high-quality effects.

Sophisticated music creation and production features

The MO contains many advanced music production tools which help you to create your own music—more quickly and easily than ever before. These include a built-in Song sequencer, and a useful Pattern mode that allows you to build complex rhythmic/chordal patterns by using preset Phrases or Phrases of your own creation. Use the Pattern chain functions and track looping to quickly craft your own songs. Or generate an unlimited amount of Pattern variations, using the semi-random Remix controls. Moreover, the powerful Arpeggio feature gives you over 1700 sequenced phrases that you can trigger at the touch of a key to generate new, creative ideas onthe-fly. Use them along with the Mega Voices to create exciting, unusual phrases.

Yamaha MO8 specification

Keyboard

• MO8: 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch)
• MO6: 61 keys, LC Keyboard (Initial Touch)

TONE GENERATOR BLOCK

Tone Generator

• AWM2

Polyphony

• 64 notes

Multi Timbral Capacity

• 16 parts (internal) Wave 175MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 1,859 waveforms

Voice

• Preset: 512 normal voices + 64 drum kits
• GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit
• User: 128 x 2 (Bank 1: Original, Bank 2: Picked up from Preset), Normal Voice + 32 drum kits

Performance

• User: 256 (up to 4 parts)

Filter & Effect System

• 18 types (Filter),
• Reverb x 20 types,
• Chorus x 49 types,
• Insertion (A, B) x 116 types x 3 blocks,
• Master Effect x 8 types,
• Master Equalizer (5 bands),
• Part EQ (3 bands, stereo)

SONG & PATTERN CREATION

Note Capacity

• Approx. 226,000 notes

Note Resolution

• 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)

Maximum Polyphony

• 124 notes

Tempo

• 1 - 300

Recording type

• Real time replace,
• Real time overdub (with the exception of the Pattern Chain),
• Real time punch (Song only),
• Step (with the exception of the Pattern Chain)

Tracks

• Pattern Mode: 16 phrase tracks
• Pattern Chain Mode: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene track
• Song Mode: 16 sequence tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each track), Tempo track, Scene track

Patterns

• 64 patterns (x 16 sections),
• Measures: 256 maximum

Phrases

• Preset Phrases: 687 phrases,
• User Phrases: 256 per pattern

Songs

• 64 songs,
• Mixing voices: 16 per pattern (256 maximum)
• Mixing templates: 32

Arpeggio

• Preset x 1787 types,
• User x 256 types
• MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set

Scene Memory

• 5 per Song

Sequence Format

• MO6/MO8 Original format (compatible with MOTIF ES)
• SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only)

OTHERS

Master

• User: 128 *4 Zones (Master keyboard settings),
• Assignable Knob/Slider settings,
• Program Change Table

Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function

• For Windows: Cubase SX 3, SQ01 V2, SONAR 4, MO6/8/MOTIF ES/MOTIF-RACK ES/MOTIF-RACK/S90 ES Multi Part Editor
• For Macintosh: Cubase SX 3, Logic Pro 7, Digital Performer 4.52, MO6/8/MOTIF ES/MOTIF-RACK ES/MOTIF-RACK/S90 ES Multi Part Editor *Functions to be controlled by the MO6/MO8 differ depending on the software you use

Controllers

• Pitch Bend wheel,
• Modulation wheel,
• Assignable Control Sliders (4),
• Assignable Knobs (4),
• Data dial

Display

• 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD

Power Consumption

• 13.5 W

Dimensions, Weight

• MO6: 1,023(W) x 382.7(D) x 101.9(H) mm, 10.4kg
• MO8: 1,357(W) x 386(D) x 167(H) mm, 21k