Yamaha MODX M8vsYamaha MX61
Summary
Yamaha MODX M8 and Yamaha MX61: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha MODX M8CurrentView details → | Yamaha MX61CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2013 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
| 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 | 984 × 299 × 112 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 4.8 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MODX M8 – 88 MX61 – 61
- Key action: MODX M8 – Hammer-action MX61 – Synth-action
- Released: MODX M8 – 2025 MX61 – 2013
- Keybed: MODX M8 – GHS MX61 – Synth-action
- Polyphony: MODX M8 – AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 MX61 – 128 notes
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MODX M8 – 1310 × 391 × 152 mm MX61 – 984 × 299 × 112 mm
Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).