MOTIF synth power and DAW software control in an affordable, compact workstation.

The MO8 delivers Yamaha's powerful MOTIF synth engine functions and sounds in a compact, affordable workstation. Plus, it doubles as a powerful computer recording partner, giving you sounds and controls to use with your DAW software. It has 88 hammer-action, touch-sensitive keys, 64-note polyphony, 256 user presets, 256 performance presets, 5-band master EQ, a backlit graphic LCD, plus USB and S/PDIF outs for digital connectivity.

The Yamaha MO series production synthesizers use pro-level technology from the MOTIF series and feature 175MB of expressive, powerful sounds. They have 512 original, realistic instrument voices, 64 drum kits, 128 GM tones, a GM drum kit, modern and vintage synth models. You also get 18 responsive, realtime filters and over 200 high-quality effects for sound shaping and signal processing. The MO series are attractive units for musicians looking for an affordable workstation for their main production tool or as a performance synth.

The song sequencer includes a pattern mode, phrase building, and a one-key arpeggiator with 1700 sequenced phrases. The MO series also seamlessly integrates into computer music systems via USB, letting you control software functions from the keyboard. Using the Studio Connections system you can make and save MO settings to a song within your DAW software and use recall to restore settings later. The Audio Integration features let you seamlessly assign and access the MO from your sequencer as a plug-in synthesizer.

Yamaha MO8 88-Key Music Production Synthesizer Workstation with DAW Control Features:

• 88 key, balanced hammer-action, touch-sensitive board
• DAW Remote Control supporting Mackie and Logic protocols
• Studio Connections compatible
• USB port
• Tone Generator AWM2
• 64-note polyphony
• 16 internal multitimbral parts
• 175MB wave memory
• 1,859 waveforms
• 512 voices
• 64 drum kits
• 128 GM voices
• 1 GM drum kit
• User: 128 x 2 banks + 32 drum kits
• User performances: 256 (up to 4 parts)
• 18 filter types
• 20 reverbs
• 49 chorus effects
• 116 insert effects x 3 blocks
• 8 mastering effects
• 5-band master EQ
• 3-band stereo EQ
• Note capacity: 226,000
• Note resolution: 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
• Realtime recording
• 5 scenes per song
• Pitch bend wheel
• Modulation wheel
• 4 assignable control sliders
• 4 assignable knobs
• Data dial performances
• Dedicated front panel switch and store display pages
• Stereo coaxial digital output
• MIDI I/O