Yamaha MODX M7vsYamaha reface YC
Summary
Yamaha MODX M7 and Yamaha reface YC: 2 Yamaha synthesizers compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 20 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Engine: Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) on the MODX M7 and Digital (organ modelling) on the reface YC.
- Keys: 76 on the MODX M7 and 37 on the reface YC.
- Key action: Semi-weighted on the MODX M7 and Synth-action on the reface YC.
- Released: 2025 on the MODX M7 and 2015 on the reface YC.
- Polyphony: AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 on the MODX M7 and 128 notes on the reface YC.
- Oscillators: AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise on the MODX M7 and AWM organ flutes modelling five classic organ types on the reface YC.
Both are the same on voices (128).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MODX M7Current |  Yamaha reface YCCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2015 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) | Digital (organ modelling) |
| Voices | 128 | 128 |
| Polyphony | AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 | 128 notes |
| Oscillators | AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise | AWM organ flutes modelling five classic organ types |
| Filter | 18 filter types | — |
| Multi-timbral parts | 16 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 16-track pattern and song sequencer, 128 patterns and 128 songs | — |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion, Compressor, EQ | Rotary speaker, Distortion, Reverb |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 76 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Mini |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | FSB | HQ mini |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, 8 sliders, 4 knobs, USB audio interface (10 out / 4 in), Expanded Softsynth Plugin | Built-in speakers (2 W x 2), Runs on six AA batteries (about 5 hours), MIDI breakout cable, Sliders for every parameter, Five organ types, Miniature drawbars, Rotary speaker simulation |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1089 × 347 × 117 mm | 530 × 175 × 60 mm |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 1.9 kg |