Owners Manual

MODX+ Owner’s Manual
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Main Features
 High-quality, enhanced sounds covering a
wide range of music styles
The MODX+ has built-in AWM2 and FM-X tone
generators which can be used alone or in combination.
• The AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator
is loaded with a total of 5 GB (in 16-bit linear format) of
preset sounds—the same size as that of MONTAGE.
This means that the MODX+ has a huge variety of
high-quality sounds, including highly realistic Piano
sounds. The MODX+ features 1.75 GB of built-in User
flash memory for storing various sound libraries, and
the stored sounds can be used in the same way as
presets.
• The FM-X tone generator provides a wide expressive
range, giving you both standard FM and new-
generation FM sounds.
 Selecting Performances (page 22)
 Extensive effect processing
The MODX+ has comprehensive effect systems giving
you a wide array of signal processing options.
• Features independent effects for each part (max. 12
parts plus A/D part), including an Insertion Effect,
three-band EQ before the Insertion effect, and two-
band EQ after it. The Insertion Effect contains a wide
variety of sound processing options, including a VCM
(Virtual Circuit Modeling) effect and a special Vocoder
effect.
• An overall Master Effect including multi-band
compression, and five-band Master EQ.
 Editing the Settings (page 37)
 Motion Control System for new musical
possibilities
The Motion Control System is a completely new feature
for variably controlling Motions (rhythmical,
multidimensional sound changes) in real time.
The Motion Control System has three main functions:
1) Super Knob:
For creating multi-dimensional sonic changes, and
enhancing those changes with colorful, continually
shifting lighting changes.
2) Motion Sequencer:
For continually variable sound changes.
3) Envelope Follower:
Synchronizes the Motions with tempo and volume of
audio input and other Parts.
 The Rhythm Pattern Function
The MODX+ has a powerful Rhythm Pattern function,
with which you can dynamically create sounds using the
Rhythm Parts. It allows you to assign Rhythm Parts
instantly and create rhythmic changes in Motion Control
using the Envelope Follower.
 Expanded, enhanced Arpeggio function and
Motion Sequence
The MODX+ enhances your musical expressiveness by
combining the various Arpeggio types—more than
10,000—with the Motion Sequence function that creates
dynamic sound variability over time. You can store all
contents—Arpeggio Type, Motion Sequence, and other
parameters such as Part volume—together as a “Scene,”
and the stored Scenes are assigned to eight buttons,
letting you conveniently and powerfully call up them as
desired while you perform.
 Playing the Keyboard (page 26)
 Exceptionally convenient live performance
functions
The MODX+ has a Live Set function for easily calling up
Performances as you play on stage. Once you’ve stored
Performances in the desired order, you can concentrate
fully on your playing and never be at a loss on which to
choose. The MODX+ also has SSS (Seamless Sound
Switching) function
*1
for switching between
Performances smoothly without any notes being cut off.
*1: The SSS function is effective for Performances of up to
four Parts.
 Creating Your Own Live Sets (page 35)
 Enhanced user interface
The enhanced user interface provides greater creative
control and effective operation. Depending on the
intended use, two different interface types are available:
the touch panel for intuitive operations, or the switches
for more secure and quick control. The switches light in
three different ways, letting you instantly understand the
current status of the switches.
 Compact design with authentic, expressive
keyboard
The MODX+ is compact in size and weight making it
convenient for easy carrying. Despite its convenient
portability, the MODX+ provides an authentic, natural
keyboard that’s truly a pleasure to perform on: The
MODX6+ has 61 keys and the MODX7+ features a semi-
weighted keyboard of 76 keys, while the MODX8+ has
88 keys with a high-quality GHS keyboard.
 Comprehensive system connectivity
The MODX+ features a built-in 4-channel in/10-channel
out USB audio interface for recording the high-quality
sound of the MODX+ (at 44.1 kHz sampling frequency)
on a Mac or Windows PC—without the need for a
separate device! The connections are also compatible
with iOS devices.