Yamaha – MODX M6 Synthesizer 61-Key Semi-Weighted FSB

$2,199.99

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Built for working synthesists, the 61-key MODX M6 delivers exceptional sound, expressive control and optimized workflow in a lightweight design that’s ideal for stage or studio. Featuring three engines that create a stunning variety of sounds, as well as improved keyboard action for better playability, MODX M elevates expression everywhere.

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MODX M6

Built for working synthesists, the 61-key MODX M6 delivers exceptional sound, expressive control and optimized workflow in a lightweight design that’s ideal for stage or studio. Featuring three engines that create a stunning variety of sounds, as well as improved keyboard action for better playability, MODX M elevates expression everywhere.

Elevate Expression Everywhere

Built for working musicians, the MODX M Series of synthesizers combines expressive control, streamlined workflow, and exceptional sound in a lightweight design ideal for stage or studio. Featuring three engines that create a stunning variety of sounds, and shared DNA from our flagship MONTAGE M, MODX M elevates expression everywhere.


Features

SOUND

Inspired Performance: Take your performance anywhere with the compact, lightweight MODX M featuring three powerful engines.

CONTROL

Unique Expression: Intuitive performance controls give you real-time hands-on expression.

WORKFLOW

Expanded Creativity: Bridge the gap between stage and studio with streamlined hardware and software integration.



SOUND

Inspired Performance

AN-X ENGINE

Integrated into the Motion Control system, the AN-X Engine allows you to create expressive, unique analog sounds.

  • Two filters
  • 10 filter types
  • Pulse width modulation
  • Oscillator Self Sync
  • Ring modulation
  • FM, and wave shaper
  • Wave folder
  • Voltage drift and aging settings to simulate vintage synth behavior

AWM2

Experience realism and detail with the MODX M Advanced Wave Memory (AWM2). Offering up to 128 Elements per Part, AWM2 allows for more layers and articulations, giving you an expansive canvas for sound creation, especially for “nameable” sounds such as piano and strings.

268 NOTES TOTAL POLYPHONY

MODX M offers up to 268 notes of polyphony across its three engines:

  • 128 notes for AWM2 Preset and User Waveform Parts
  • 128 notes for FM-X Parts
  • 12 notes for AN-X Parts

AND MORE

  • PRESET WAVE AND FLASH MEMORY UPGRADE: MODX M offers approx. 2x the memory over MODX/MODX+ with an increase from 5.68 GB to 10.7 GB of AWM2 memory, and 1.9 GB of User flash memory.
  • VCM ROTARY SPEAKER: The VCM Rotary Speaker effect simulates the rich and enveloping motion of a classic rotary speaker cabinet.

CONTROL

Unique Expression

DEDICATED PART AND SCENE CONTROL

You’ll find dedicated Part and Scene Selection buttons to control 8 Parts per Performance. Particularly beneficial for live performances, this intuitive control improves overall usability and adds dimension to each Performance.

HIGH RESOLUTION CONTROL

The MODX M Knobs, Super Knob, Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, and Sound Engine – are now High Resolution. Because of the fine resolution, you’ll find the MODX M performs smoother than its predecessors.

MOTION CONTROL SYNTHESIS ENGINE

Experience a new level of sound design with this groundbreaking engine. You’ll interact with sound like never before using powerful tools such as:

  • Motion Sequences – dynamically automate synth and effect parameters, all perfectly in sync with your tempo
  • Super Knob – control dozens of modulations with a single gesture
  • Envelope Follower – shape your sound using input from the A/D or another Part
  • And so much more!

AND MORE

  • 8 Faders, 4 Knobs
  • 4 Pedal Inputs
  • 6 Display Knobs

WORKFLOW

Expanded Creativity

EXPANDED SOFTSYNTH PLUGIN (ESP) – AVAILABLE EARLY 2026

Free for all registered MODX M owners, the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates MODX M in your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). ESP lets you create, edit and mix performances anywhere you happen to be – without the hardware – offering an unprecedented level of stage and studio integration.

FASTER, MORE INTUITIVE NAVIGATION

Upgraded navigation enables quick, intuitive sound editing and operation. You’ll find features like a color touch screen, 6 display knobs, and Stereo A/D input with 2 insertion effects.

USB MIDI 2.0 AND MULTICHANNEL AUDIO INTERFACE

Simplifying your studio setup, MODX M offers a USB MIDI and multichannel 10 output/4 input audio interface at 44.1kHz. Streamline MIDI recording, virtual instrument monitoring, and multi-track audio recording through a single USB cable, so you can spend more time being creative.

MIDI 2.0 delivers high resolution data for note velocity, Super Knob, pitch bend, and modulation.

CUBASE AI

Cubase AI provides the basic tools for recording, editing and mixing – from the initial idea to the final masterpiece. It’s the perfect entry into the world of Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), offering powerful, yet easy-to-use software tools for all genres.

AND MORE

DEDICATED DAW REMOTE BUTTON: Use your MODX M as a hardware controller for DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, ProTools and Live. Control the mixer, transport, Softsynth plugins and more.


About Yamaha
Yamaha

Yamaha Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation and conglomerate with a very wide range of products and services. It is one of the constituents of Nikkei 225 and is the world's largest piano manufacturing company. The former motorcycle division was established in 1955 as Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., which started as an affiliated company but later became independent, although Yamaha Corporation is still a major shareholder.

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Specifications

Size/Weight

Dimensions
WidthM8: 1,310 mm (51-9/16")

M7: 1,089 mm (42-7/8")

M6: 882 mm (34-3/4")

HeightM8: 152 mm (5-15/16")

M7: 117 mm (4-5/8")

M6: 117 mm (4-5/8")

DepthM8: 391 mm (15-3/8")

M7: 347 mm (13-11/16")

M6: 347 mm (13-11/16")

WeightM8: 13.6 kg (29 lb, 15 oz)

M7: 7.6 kg (16 lb, 12 oz)

M6: 6.6 kg (14 lb, 9 oz)

Control Interface

Keyboard
Number of KeysM8: 88

M7: 76

M6: 61

TypeM8: GHS Keyboard

M7: Semi-weighted FSB Keyboard

M6: Semi-weighted FSB Keyboard

Initial TouchYes
AftertouchNo

Tone Generator

Tone GeneratorMotion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 128 Elements (max.), FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms, AN-X: 3 Oscillators, 1 Noise
Maximum PolyphonyAWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms), FM-X: 128 (max.), AN-X: 12 (max.)
Multi Timbral Capacity16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*1, USB*1) *1 stereo Part
WavePreset: 10.7 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 1.9 GB
Performance3,427
Filter18 types
EffectsReverb x 13 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion A x 88 types*2, Insertion B x 89 types*3, Master Effect x 26 type, *2 A/D part insertion x 83 types *3 Part 2~16: 88 type, A/D part insertion x 83 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)

Performance

Recorder

Note Capacity1 Song/Pattern: Approx. 130,000 notes, Store area: Approx. 520,000 notes (Pattern); approx. 520,000 notes (Song)
Note Resolution480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
Tempo (BPM)5 – 300
Sequence formatsMONTAGE M/MODX M original format, SMF formats 0, 1
ArpeggioParts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types

Sequencer

Patterns128 patterns
Pattern tracks16 Sequence tracks
Pattern Recording typeReal time replace, Real time overdub
Songs128 songs
Song tracks16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track
Song recording typeReal time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out

Functions

USB audio interface[Sampling Frequency = 44.1 kHz] Input: 4 channels (2 stereo channels), Output: 10 channels (5 stereo channels) [Sampling Frequency = 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 96kHz] Input: 2 channels (1 stereo channel), Output: 2 channels (1 stereo channel)

Other

ControllersMaster Volume, A/D Input Gain knob, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Slider x 8, Knob x 4, Super knob, Display knob x 6, Portament knob, Data Dial, Assignable swich x 2, MSEQ trigger switch, Portamento switch, Keyboard hold switch
Display7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen
ConnectorsUSB [TO DEVICE], USB [TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks), [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)
Power Consumption19 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
AccessoriesAC adaptor: PA-300C, Quick guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M/MODX M Download Information, About downloading manuals, Welcome card
Live SetsPreset: 256, User: 2,048