Yamaha MOX6 61-key workstation performance keyboard

For the past decade the Motif has been the de facto industry standard in music production
synthesizers for both live performance and studio use. Combining Motif technology with
new USB computer integration technology, the MOX series is the most powerful, mobile and
affordable Yamaha music workstation ever. They are destined to bring Motif music
production power to a whole new generation of players.

The new MOX combines a MOTIF XS sound engine (with 355MB of Wave ROM, over 6000 arpeggiator patterns, and VCM effects), a MIDI keyboard controller (with AI knobs and extensive DAW/VST control), and advanced multi-channel USB audio computer integration together in one convenient package. Add to that, the built-in direct performance recording, song/pattern sequencing and the included Cubase AI software plus two unique VST instruments packed into lightweight bodies, and you get pound-for-pound the most powerful, mobile and affordable Yamaha music workstation ever.

Key Features

• 1217 Voices and 355 MB of waveforms taken directly from the Motif XS.
XA (Expanded Articulation) tone generation system for incredibly acoustic instrument performance and more than 256
Performances that spark your musical inspiration

• Reproduction of the unique, natural, warm sounds of vintage instruments via Virtual Circuitry Modeling effects

• 6720 arpeggiator patterns and the 4 part interactive arpeggio engine from the Motif XS.

• Direct Performance recording lets you record your Performances straight into the sequencer

• Category Search provides instant access to the Voices you want.

• Comprehensive sequencer for creating Songs and Patterns, including step recording

• New developed 61 semi-weighted keyboard action for MOX6 and 88 key Graded Hammer Standard for MOX8 Lightweight

body (MOX6: 7.0kg, MOX8:14.8kg) makes you easy to carry out MOX to rehearsal or gig.

• Built in 4 in 2 out USB Audio/MIDI interface let’s you record the MOX directly into a PC and add vocal or guitars via stereo A/D input channel.

• Bundled with Yamaha YC-3B Organ Emulator soft synth, Steinberg Prologue analog synth, and Cubase AI5. Prologue and YC-3B will not be supplied with installing CD-ROM. Customers can download the software from yamahasynth.com and needs to activate the software using the activation code which are included in the MOX carton box.

• Advanced Integration with PC and keyboard controller functionality lets you easily control DAWs and VSTs from the MOX; the MOX Editor turns your synth into a VSTi plug-in.
Motif XS sound engine
Sequencer mode to build up your inspiration
as quickly as possible
Plenty of Effets including Virtual Circuitry
Modeling effects
Performance mode to enhance your creativity
Easy operation and comprehensive controls Bundled Software and Editors
A single USB cable for both Audio and
MIDI connections
88-note Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action,
and new 61-note semi-weighted action
Light and easy to carry

Motif XS engine

MOX has the exact same 1270 sounds as the acclaimed MOTIF XS covering a wide
variety of music styles. Starting with the Yamaha’s acclaimed Concert Grand Piano CF3
grand piano sound; all the acoustic instrument sounds (strings, brass, guitar, bass, drums
and more) that made the Motif XS so popular are covered. Of course the 8 element
voices, 18 different filter types and extensive effects section are also great for creating
the vintage analog and modern digital synthesizer sounds that are used in the electronic
and hip hop music scenes. All the sounds you’ll need for both live performance and
music production in a variety of styles are contained in the MOX.

Performance for creativity

You can combine multiple Voices together (up to 4 parts) and play them on one MIDI
channel in performance mode, so you can play dynamic layered sounds or play solos
along with drums and bass backing tracks. With the interactive Arp engine, even playing
simple chords or just one finger give you complete musical performances to spark your
creativity. The MOX has 256 preset performances in a wide variety of music style (Rock,
World, Hip Hop Jazz, etc).

Easy operation

Category search mode makes it fast and intuitive get to
your ideal instrument. 16 different instrument
categories with sub-categories make it quick to get the
sound you need. With the Performance Creator (a new
feature taken from the S90XS, you can easily build up
layer or split Performances by a single button press.
Start with a Voice you like, press LAYER and a suitable
layer sound will be chosen. Press SPLIT and a left hand
Bass sound is called up automatically. Go to DRUM
ASSIGN and you can play along with the tons of builtin
rhythm patterns.

Full Sequencer

MOX features a built-in sequencer which lets you produce high-quality music productions
without the need for a computer or any other external devices. The sequencer features both
real-time recording, which records your performance data as
you play it, and Step recording, which is suitable for recording precise phrases or other
difficult passages. Moreover, you can use the creative inspiration from Performances and
directly record them to a Song/Pattern simply by pressing the [REC] button. After creating
the outline, in a matter of seconds you can easily edit and refine your song to final
completion right on the MOX.

Plenty of effects

MOX has a wide variety of effects for both the internal keyboard sounds and for use with
the A/D inputs including a Vocoder for vocal formant controlled synth sounds.Also
Yamaha's proprietary VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology that, rather than simply
attempting to approach the desired sound using conventional digital audio methods,
actually models the original analog circuitry — right down to the last resistor and
capacitor. With the MOX, the high-quality effects found in our industry-standard digital
recording consoles are at your fingertips.
MOX also includes the award-winning "REV-X" reverb, the same professionally renowned
reverb found in the SPX2000.

Single USB connection for MIDI and Audio

A single USB cable lets you integrate both Audio and MIDI with your MAC or PC
computer. MOX has a built-in 4-in 2-out USB audio interface so you can record MOX’s
internal sound directly to your MAC or PC. Two dedicated audio inputs can be used to
record guitars and vocals into your computer. Compatible with all the major DAWs
including Cubase, ProTools, MOTU, and Sonar (in fact any program that support ASIO
drivers), you can digitally record the sounds of the MOX and anything connected to the stereo analog inputs directly to
your favorite DAW. Not only for music production, the USB connectivity and in-depth
keyboard controller functionality lets you also playback and control your VST soft synths via
the audio outputs of your MOX, allowing you to easily integrate VSTs into your live stage
shows with no extra gear -- just add computer and play.

Bundle Software and editors

The MOX comes bundled with a 48-track version of Steinberg’s Cubase AI software,
Prologue, Steinberg’s VA soft synth for vintage analog synth sounds and a new Yamaha
Organ YC-3B “Clonewheel” organ emulation VST. (The installer package of Soft
synthesizers is available at yamahasynth.com) Dedicated Editor Software lets you easily
edit your MOX just like a soft synthesizer. In fact, by using the MOX Editor VST, you can
turn the MOX into a hardware accelerated VSTi. Combined with Media Bay in Cubase, you
can categorize and select MOX’s sound from a unified universal library of all your VST sounds.
There is even a special editor for setting up the MIDI keyboard controls and remote functions.
The MOX is the latest and best example of Yamaha’s commitment to integrating our
keyboards into the computer music production environment.

Great feel

The MOX8 features an 88-key GHS keyboard. This feature provides authentic, realistic
keyboard response—much like the feel of an acoustic piano—with the lower keys
being heavy in touch, the higher keys light, and all the natural gradations in between. The MOX6 features
a newly developed, 61-key, semi-weighted keyboard. The keyboard has been designed and adjusted so that you
easily and expressively play the rich variety of different sounds in the instrument.

Light weight :

The lightweight bodies (MOX6:15.4 lbs, MOX8: 32.6 lbs) make it easy to carry the
MOX to rehearsals or gigs and make them pound-for-pound the most powerful workstations Yamaha has ever made.
Both models are 50% lighter in weight than the comparable Motif models.

Specs

Model MOX6/8
Keyboard Keyboard MOX6: 61 key semi weighted, MOX8: 88 key GHS keyboard
Initial Touch O
After Touch -

Tone Generator Block Tone Generator AWM2+Expanded Articulation
Maximum Polyphony 64 notes
Multi Timbral Capacity 16 internal parts + Audio input (A/D input )
Wave memory 355MB (16-bit linear)
Waveform 2670
Voice Preset :1024normal voice 64 drum kits, GM:128voice + 1 drum kit, User 128×3, voice32 drum kits
Performance User 128×2
Filter 18 types
Effects Insertion A/B ×54 types×3 part, Vocoder ×1, Reverb ×9, Chorus ×22, Master Effect×9, Master EQ 5 band, Part EQ 3 band stereo

Sequencer 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 in/out (Song only), Step (with the exception of the Pattern Chain)
Tracks Pattern: 16 Phrase tracks, Pattern Chain: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene track
Song: 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 User Phrases: 256 per Pattern
Songs 64 Songs, Mixing voices: 16 Voices per Song and up to 256 Voices for all Patterns, Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns
Arpeggio Preset 6720 type, User 256 type, 4part arpeggio
Scene Memory 5 per song
Sequence format MOX original format SMF format 0/1

Others Master User 128
Sequence Software For Windows®: Cubase 5.5,
compatible with the SONAR 8
Remote Control function For Macintosh®: Cubase 5.5, Logic 9, Digital Performer 6, 7
Controllers Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Assignable Knob x 8, Assignable Function button x 2, [DATA] dial x 1,
Display 240 x 64 dot, backlit LCD
Connections Output (1/4” L/R), Headphone (1/4” stereo), A/D Input (1/4” L/R), Foot Controller, Foot Switch, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB (to host, to device)
Power Consumption 10W
Dimensions MOX8: 1320 (W) ×405 (D) ×168 (H) mm, MOX6: 1030 (W) ×358 (D) ×125 (H)mm
Weight MOX8: 14.8kg, MOX6: 7.0kg
Accessories AC Adaptor (PA-150), USB Cable, Cubase AI Disk Activation code for softsynth Prologue, YC-3B