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Yamaha MODX8+vsYamaha MX49

Summary

Yamaha MODX8+ and Yamaha MX49: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 12 compared specifications.

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Yamaha

MODX8+
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MX49
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General
ManufacturerYamahaYamaha
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20222013
Keyboard
Keys8849
Key actionHammer-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedGHSSynth-action
Sounds
SectionsPiano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playbackPiano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback
PolyphonyAWM2 128, FM-X 128128 notes
Connections
MIDI portsDIN in, DIN out, USBDIN in, DIN out, USB
Features
Features7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, 4 sliders, 4 knobs, USB audio interfaceClass-compliant USB audio and MIDI, DAW remote control, Aux input, 4 assignable knobs, MOTIF voice set
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack, Blue, White
Dimensions (W × D × H)1333 × 404 × 160 mm830 × 298 × 91 mm
Weight13.8 kg3.8 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: MODX8+ – 88 MX49 – 49
  • Key action: MODX8+ – Hammer-action MX49 – Synth-action
  • Released: MODX8+ – 2022 MX49 – 2013
  • Keybed: MODX8+ – GHS MX49 – Synth-action
  • Polyphony: MODX8+ – AWM2 128, FM-X 128 MX49 – 128 notes
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): MODX8+ – 1333 × 404 × 160 mm MX49 – 830 × 298 × 91 mm

Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).