MOTIF synth power and DAW software control in an affordable, compact workstation.
The MO8 Music Production Synth delivers Yamaha's powerful MOTIF synthesizer 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. The keyboard 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 audio 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.
