In this video, I compare Yamaha’s MODX M with MODX+ and Montage M. I explore the AN-X engine, AWM2 sounds, polyphony, controls, keybed, ESP plugin and workflow to help explain what changes across the range.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:55 vs MODX/X+
1:25 New AN-X
2:20 Polyphony
2:40 128 Elements
3:40 AWM2 sounds
4:10 More controls
4:30 6 Display enc
5:20 8 Part buttons
6:20 Q Edit popup
6:55 Common v part
8:00 Page jump
9:05 8 faders
9:35 Misc buttons
10:00 Scenes
10:40 Super mid
11:20 Nav page
12:20 Keybed
12:40 ESP plugin
13:30 vs MONTAGE M
14:10 Param screen
15:35 Multi-part
15:55 Zippiness
16:20 Screen
16:40 No detents
17:25 AT/Poly AT
17:50 Ribbon et al
18:10 I/O
18:55 Workflow
19:40 Morph AN-X
21:15 ConvertWMoss
22:00 PLUS 3
24:00 Pros & cons
26:55 Outro
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Yamaha has taken the brains in its flagship synth Montage M, and put it in a much less expensive package. Here are the details and comparison to MODX+ and Montage M
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