Yamaha MODX M8vsYamaha MX49
Summary
Yamaha MODX M8 and Yamaha MX49: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 12 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Keys: 88 on the MODX M8 and 49 on the MX49.
- Key action: Hammer-action on the MODX M8 and Synth-action on the MX49.
- Released: 2025 on the MODX M8 and 2013 on the MX49.
- Keybed: GHS on the MODX M8 and Synth-action on the MX49.
- Polyphony: AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 on the MODX M8 and 128 notes on the MX49.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1310 × 391 × 152 mm on the MODX M8 and 830 × 298 × 91 mm on the MX49.
Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MODX M8Current |  Yamaha MX49Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2013 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 49 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | GHS | Synth-action |
| Sounds | ||
| Sections | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback |
| Polyphony | AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 | 128 notes |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| Features | ||
| Features | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, 8 sliders, 4 knobs, USB audio interface (10 out / 4 in), Expanded Softsynth Plugin | Class-compliant USB audio and MIDI, DAW remote control, Aux input, 4 assignable knobs, MOTIF voice set |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, Blue, White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1310 × 391 × 152 mm | 830 × 298 × 91 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 3.8 kg |