I... Friggin'... Knew it!!! He's really fond of Yamaha stuff and he has a valid argument with the MODX. Thanks, Ujiie-san!!!! Can't wait for the CC's!!!
incredible original and celestial sound and a superb design! from modx 7 this keyboard gave me a goosebumps! great job yamaha! and thank mr katsunori to play all that sounds!
Mr Katsunori is highly musical, and is not afraid to experiment with multi timbres and pop sounds. His enthusiasm is child like, and very endearing. Very good idiomatic English translations, by the way!
Fantastic performance with a beautiful synth! The sounds of this synth are alive and it has a very good sound transition sequence too! Very good for live gigs and with minimum cost!
Even though I don't understand any word of japanese, I still really enjoy these videos. One thing though: My eyes find that overbrighting effect on the keys really irritating.
I think he's just saying variations of "I'm a super cool silver haired Japanese dude and I rock on the keys and by the way the MODX is the nuts." That's pretty much it.
KINGOFGLORY 53 The MODX only has an onboard performance sequencer...however,when integrated with the included Cubase AI software,you can record midi data tracks using the preset program sounds,playback those tracks and record the audio back into Cubase(as shown in this video; ua-cam.com/video/IVmZf2M9cBM/v-deo.html
Two words... THE BEST! And nice sounding keyboard too lol although Mr. Ujiie can make any keyboard sound great. At 4:18 he could have used a low D note as he actually goes over the side of the keyboard... something I have done before and now I can say we have something in common! :)
3:13 "Everything is just as it is on the Montage! They are out of their minds!". I have watched this video review like 5 times and I can't get tired of that line by Mr. Katsunori. :-) Just purchased the MODX8 and I have no regrets so far except one. It can't play back my Mp3 or Wav files from off my flash.
Im in a band and I'm performing live. Does modx8 has its own sounds or you have to load it? And u have to have an ipad or laptop connected all the time?
This demo shows how trivial for those who complain about the keys for playing piano sounds on MODX6/7, the keys are perfectly fine and it is essentially all about the performer.
It really isn't trivial. I can play the thing, without making mistakes. That's not the point, it feels terrible. Really unpleasant to play. I have 20+ keyboards, and this is without doubt the worst feeling keyboard of the lot, and I have an Ensoniq SQ80!
@@davedagreat69 Trivial in a sense that it doesn't matter to the one who can really play, obviously this Japanese musician is playing very well on this keyboard which you find really unpleasant to play.
@@wattage2007 The late 80s, early 90s Yamahas are great, DX7ii and SY77. The Kawai K5 has a nice keybed too. Might be the same one. In fact the Montage itself plays beautifully (The bigger brother of this). But for the MODX range they had to make some compromises, and one was by using the cheapest keybed they could get. For the record, I have an MODX7. It's a fantastic synth, but the keys are terrible. I just couldn't afford the extra £1800 for the Montage 7 at the time. I chose to make that compromise, and when I play it live, it feels very unpleasant to play. I can still play it though, that's not the issue.
@@davedagreat69 That’s good info. I agree about the quality, slightly bouncy action of the DX7Ii. Liked the original Motif 6 and my favourite actions of keyboards I’ve owned were my Emax, Trinity and Triton. Used to enjoy my old Novation Supernova too and I find they just don’t make them like that any more, not for the same money as they used to anyway. Will probably go for the modx7 but will be prepared for disappointment!
Love this guy, he really conveys passion for this stuff, and nearly any synth "sounds good" in the hands of a capable player. Also the analog-only fad is so overrated
Soundless transition. I’m convinced. I getting one. A baby montage. I wanted to get a Korg but all of Korg keyboards are awesome so I’d be cool with a krome or m50.
Ujiie-sama...next review, you have to beg, borrow or steal a Moog 'One' for review, mate! Sweetwater did a pretty good breakdown that went for an hour but I think we need to hear your views on what I consider a masterpiece of subtractive synthesis. (Apologies for hijacking this Yamaha demo...The MODEX7 is a brilliant workstation and gigable keyboard to boot...lovely)
Yamaha did right with the MODX series. They delivered the Montage tech to a much larger audience. Nice to see FM synthesis back too. Was it last seen in the SY99?
I love the SuperKnob edits that you did on the Orchestra Del Mar patch. I recreated them down to the tiniest detail. Very cool and creative! Also just love those voicings in that intro on this patch as well! 👍😁
UJIIE is the best. super talented and with a sense of wonder and joy in what he does. MODX and MONTAGE are the best synths on planet earth too. I love my MODX.
I’ve been waiting for your review.. makes me more confident in my decision to order one! Now if only I understood everything you were saying, although over the years I’ve learned more Japanese from you than anyone.
Music LabMN i speak japanese! He’s saying that this synth was covered in styrofoam and wrap up with lots of packaging. He had it was delivered by a large truck and it came in a box that he had to open with a small knife.
I've been thinking about upgrading from my CTX-5000 in the near future (next year), but it would take a while to save up enough for a MODX7, since they seem like a good option for me.
Hi guyz, I do play Indian classicals with more usage of modulation joystick. I am aware that I can external joystick as midi... Can I use external joystick for inbuilt sounds ???
Hello .can you make your own memory banks on modx? I mean you choose your favourite sounds and styles then you put it in memory banks for easy and quick access .thank you
Silly question look at the Montage hardware differences - number of knobs and sliders , increased interface capabilities, extra efx inserts, bigger Flash ROM ,double the FM-X poly (just to name a few)to the Plastic MODX series but even with these limitations the modx is completely compatible with the Montage sound library so tons of ready made sounds already available, so if you have the extra budget Montage is the one to go for if not MODX.
Excellent sounds !! but it's more than obvious cost cutting decision were made. That empty right section of the keyboard could have had buttons that benefited the user interface. I personally hate touch screens (i abhor smartphones for this reason) because they provide absolute zero tactile feedback.
The buttons on the right perform every function needed to exercise the same or any selections you need from the screen but I understand what you mean; I use the buttons on the right!! 😇😇😇🎧🎹🎹🎹
Only 1 GIGABYTE of user space is a shame . This should have at least 8 gigabytes possibility of expansion . I mean is this really that hard to put 2 ram slots in there ??. And I will gladly buy 2 ram sticks .Such a shame ....
Off topic, but those roadies who had to carry all the 200 lbs / 90 kg's of CS 80 must be throwing darts on the picture of this synth. ;) At the same time those who have forgotten the weight or don't know it are chasing to purchase it. ;)
No matter the synth, it always sounds fantastic when Mr Katsunori plays it!
@JIM JONES Your as funny as a hemorrhoids
He’s the man!
氏家さんの弾いてるのをみると「これいいシンセだ」と速攻でほしくなってくるので、一旦、映像を一時停止して、気持ちを冷静にしてからまたみてます。衝動買いをおさえるのに必死です。いつも寸止め
プリセットの完成度が凄まじい。
安価なのに音が良い。良い時代だ。
His enthousiasm is contagious and he is an excellent piano-player... this guy knows how to amuse his audience...
Wout, and i believe he is a highly paid demonstrator in Japan
English sub-title is available now !!
Thanks for subs. Nice vid
Any polyphony issue with layering multiple tones?
one of the best keyboard player and pianist ever.
I... Friggin'... Knew it!!! He's really fond of Yamaha stuff and he has a valid argument with the MODX.
Thanks, Ujiie-san!!!!
Can't wait for the CC's!!!
He's a Yamaha and Casio fanboy
It’s no surprise. He has worked with Yamaha as a sound designer. He enjoys Roland, Korg and DSI/ Sequential stuff a lot too.
Best presentation of MODX on YT !!!!
Thanks for your videos Mr Katsunori
you're so talented,
love the way you play, you make every demo a joy to listen to
one of the best keyboard player's and pianist l have ever listened to..... very nice colors.
incredible original and celestial sound and a superb design! from modx 7 this keyboard gave me a goosebumps! great job yamaha! and thank mr katsunori to play all that sounds!
Ujiie-san, love your stuff here and the way you demo things including some amazing sounds and tips. So much that I'll go and buy one of these.
色々なメーカー・機種の操作をサクサクとこなしているのは凄い！
Amazing playing as always. Great demo Ujiie-san
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ぢぇけいじちぇぷりんすいくこふるやまがたひとうめんきょそあらせこむいれしましたねがしま
Wie gewohnt , der ultimative Test vom Meister der Tasten.
Mr Katsunori is highly musical, and is not afraid to experiment with multi timbres and pop sounds. His enthusiasm is child like, and very endearing. Very good idiomatic English translations, by the way!
This guy is genius
Fantastic performance with a beautiful synth! The sounds of this synth are alive and it has a very good sound transition sequence too! Very good for live gigs and with minimum cost!
Even though I don't understand any word of japanese, I still really enjoy these videos.
One thing though: My eyes find that overbrighting effect on the keys really irritating.
I think he's just saying variations of "I'm a super cool silver haired Japanese dude and I rock on the keys and by the way the MODX is the nuts." That's pretty much it.
I thought it was chromatic abberation from a cheap lens, lol!
This guy can play. Im so jealous.
DEMO演奏を「ずっと聴いていたい」と思ったのは初めてです。(*ﾉﾉ)
I got mine today! Definitely pick one up!
I have 2 but can't play shit!
@@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome LOL
Does it have a sequencer like the motif?
@@rios_5314 I wish.
KINGOFGLORY 53 The MODX only has an onboard performance sequencer...however,when integrated with the included Cubase AI software,you can record midi data tracks using the preset program sounds,playback those tracks and record the audio back into Cubase(as shown in this video; ua-cam.com/video/IVmZf2M9cBM/v-deo.html
Mr Katsunori
A true enthusiast of music.
よくやった！
美しい 非常にかわいいすべて。 優秀
Waiting for mine to come this week. Seeing this guy playing, is a breeze :)
Two words... THE BEST! And nice sounding keyboard too lol although Mr. Ujiie can make any keyboard sound great. At 4:18 he could have used a low D note as he actually goes over the side of the keyboard... something I have done before and now I can say we have something in common! :)
MODXレビュー待ってました！！
今回のデモもゴキゲンですね👍
MOXFから買い換えようかな…
Yamaha is mostly very usefull and I like this Keyboard !
Nick batt (sonicstate) is the analyst, Uje is the musician. Very good both !!!!!
3:13 "Everything is just as it is on the Montage! They are out of their minds!". I have watched this video review like 5 times and I can't get tired of that line by Mr. Katsunori. :-) Just purchased the MODX8 and I have no regrets so far except one. It can't play back my Mp3 or Wav files from off my flash.
Im in a band and I'm performing live. Does modx8 has its own sounds or you have to load it? And u have to have an ipad or laptop connected all the time?
@@stavrosloizias133 It's got it's sounds man! Come on!
Great and extreme sounds.
Impressive piano effect
Was waiting for his review. ☺
I can imagine alot of video game music and film soundtracks being made on this.
Sounds good. Nice demo. One of the best features of this keyboard is that you CAN turn off the blinky multi-colored Super Knob LED light.
David Martin 😁👏🏻
Yes that was a dealbreaker for,me lol
This demo shows how trivial for those who complain about the keys for playing piano sounds on MODX6/7, the keys are perfectly fine and it is essentially all about the performer.
It really isn't trivial. I can play the thing, without making mistakes. That's not the point, it feels terrible. Really unpleasant to play. I have 20+ keyboards, and this is without doubt the worst feeling keyboard of the lot, and I have an Ensoniq SQ80!
@@davedagreat69 Trivial in a sense that it doesn't matter to the one who can really play, obviously this Japanese musician is playing very well on this keyboard which you find really unpleasant to play.
@@davedagreat69 What’s your favourite synth for key action out of interest?
@@wattage2007 The late 80s, early 90s Yamahas are great, DX7ii and SY77. The Kawai K5 has a nice keybed too. Might be the same one. In fact the Montage itself plays beautifully (The bigger brother of this). But for the MODX range they had to make some compromises, and one was by using the cheapest keybed they could get. For the record, I have an MODX7. It's a fantastic synth, but the keys are terrible. I just couldn't afford the extra £1800 for the Montage 7 at the time. I chose to make that compromise, and when I play it live, it feels very unpleasant to play. I can still play it though, that's not the issue.
@@davedagreat69 That’s good info. I agree about the quality, slightly bouncy action of the DX7Ii. Liked the original Motif 6 and my favourite actions of keyboards I’ve owned were my Emax, Trinity and Triton. Used to enjoy my old Novation Supernova too and I find they just don’t make them like that any more, not for the same money as they used to anyway. Will probably go for the modx7 but will be prepared for disappointment!
Excellent demo Ujie San.
Love this guy, he really conveys passion for this stuff, and nearly any synth "sounds good" in the hands of a capable player. Also the analog-only fad is so overrated
and led by a vocal minority not worth a bloody damn
ちぇけいちぇれすとらんあかしゃばねうめなし
ちえげいぢえま
ぢぇげいじぢぇ
うめげいじうめ
Soundless transition. I’m convinced. I getting one. A baby montage. I wanted to get a Korg but all of Korg keyboards are awesome so I’d be cool with a krome or m50.
Ujiie-sama...next review, you have to beg, borrow or steal a Moog 'One' for review, mate! Sweetwater did a pretty good breakdown that went for an hour but I think we need to hear your views on what I consider a masterpiece of subtractive synthesis. (Apologies for hijacking this Yamaha demo...The MODEX7 is a brilliant workstation and gigable keyboard to boot...lovely)
Yamaha did right with the MODX series. They delivered the Montage tech to a much larger audience. Nice to see FM synthesis back too. Was it last seen in the SY99?
hammer_martel - FS1R, and expansion boards for the Motif and MotifES + other units.
9:33 Ujiie sound signature... :)
ガチで欲しい
The auto translate captions are hilarious. The music is causing things like "oh sauce me" to pop up.
This keyboard even made him drool 12:15
I love the SuperKnob edits that you did on the Orchestra Del Mar patch. I recreated them down to the tiniest detail. Very cool and creative! Also just love those voicings in that intro on this patch as well! 👍😁
For quality for the money Yamaha is still king!
Great synthesizer! I just wished that it would offer 9 harmonic drawbars as well as being a synthesizer.
You can set up a performance, or a tone with all the harmonics ;)
UJIIE is the best.
super talented and with a sense of wonder and joy in what he does.
MODX and MONTAGE are the best synths on planet earth too.
I love my MODX.
Great review, love your voicings!
Your playing is fantastic!
I’ve been waiting for your review.. makes me more confident in my decision to order one! Now if only I understood everything you were saying, although over the years I’ve learned more Japanese from you than anyone.
Music LabMN 私も英語の勉強頑張ります。
Music LabMN i speak japanese! He’s saying that this synth was covered in styrofoam and wrap up with lots of packaging. He had it was delivered by a large truck and it came in a box that he had to open with a small knife.
Dude turn on the captions for Christ's sake......
Messiah Black He doesn’t usually put up English captions for a week or so after posting. There isn’t any.
Auto caption plus auto translate can be highly entertaining :)Even the music speaks!! :D
At 1:10 did anyone else think of terraria
Charlie Frank yeah spot on!
Sounds like Panzer Dragoon.
Absolutely!!
I've been thinking about upgrading from my CTX-5000 in the near future (next year), but it would take a while to save up enough for a MODX7, since they seem like a good option for me.
MODX6も7インチのタッチパネル付きで12万円台なのか
いいですねー これは発売が楽しみ
今から45年ほど前にRoland sh3を買ってからいろんなシンセ使ってきて、すっかりジジイになってしまったけど、こんな多機能なシンセが12万台で買えるのなら久々に欲しくなってきた。老後のボケ防止のおもちゃ？としても最高‼︎(笑)
MODX6が6.6kgなのには素直にビックリした
GREETINGS....... Please, when is Yamaha coming up with a Sound Module version of this product.
Hi guyz, I do play Indian classicals with more usage of modulation joystick. I am aware that I can external joystick as midi... Can I use external joystick for inbuilt sounds ???
Yes i use a roland gaia with my modx and the pitchbend stick works great
just great -
A1 as per usual 🙂
THE NEW DX7 OF TODAY
Is this supposed to be an updated DX7?
Picked up my MODX6 on Friday. Very close to my Montage, but the keybed is very light. Definitely lighter action than my MOXF6. Sounds are nice though
Do you find that there's a difference in sound between the modx and the montage?. Does the montage sound richer, fuller?
Wow, Mr. K’s become a virtuoso of the Yamaha synths over the years ... English captions coming? ;)
I wish he could name his top 10
Excelente teclado!
It is a Yamaha PSS with atomic motor.
Hello .can you make your own memory banks on modx? I mean you choose your favourite sounds and styles then you put it in memory banks for easy and quick access .thank you
Hi Nabil. Yes! It's super easy too. They are called 'live sets'. I'm a non-techie so if I can do it ... so can you!
I think the live sets will do that for you.
Killer demo sir.
先日これの８８鍵盤を中古で４万円で購入しました。
６１鍵盤の KORG M 1の方が重かったです。
MOTIF XFに対してMOXFは若干モヤがかかっているような感じでしたがこれはMONTAGEに対してそんなことはないみたい。その代わり厚みとか突き抜けるような気持ちよさが「軽くなっている」気がするんですが、価格差が大きいから納得です。
What about the punch sound? Motif vs Modx ... ??
21:31 very sick.
it' s amazing but this light is ALWAYS open ???
Can turn off super knob light
Demo the new Kronos LS light touch and its amazing.
alphasxsignal - you can’t demo a keybed, and he’s already done multiple Kronos videos.
He should be a producer
Ujiie! Moxf or modx?
》Sound quality 《
Which one is better the Montage or the Mo dx 7. Which one would you buy.
Silly question look at the Montage hardware differences - number of knobs and sliders , increased interface capabilities, extra efx inserts, bigger Flash ROM ,double the FM-X poly (just to name a few)to the Plastic MODX series but even with these limitations the modx is completely compatible with the Montage sound library so tons of ready made sounds already available, so if you have the extra budget Montage is the one to go for if not MODX.
サウンドクオリティが良いね
how is the action? Are the keys good like the Montage, or are they the flimsy mx keys?
They are amazing ive played all 3. The modx is a fantastic board and super fun. Saving to get one myself
non-pro keybed on MODX, same as MOXF, bunch of bending, breakable keys if you didn't find out the hard way: ua-cam.com/video/-8nK2SBOruE/v-deo.html
Please do a Moog One demo 🙏 🙏 🙏
Excellent sounds !! but it's more than obvious cost cutting decision were made. That empty right section of the keyboard could have had buttons that benefited the user interface. I personally hate touch screens (i abhor smartphones for this reason) because they provide absolute zero tactile feedback.
The buttons on the right perform every function needed to exercise the same or any selections you need from the screen but I understand what you mean; I use the buttons on the right!! 😇😇😇🎧🎹🎹🎹
Nice warm sound I wonder how bad the learning curve is.
Doesn't seem too bad! Just a little tedious with the menu diving
this reminded me of Gino Vannelli music
North American west coast music had a big inpact on Japanese fusion music.Artists like Gino Vanelli and Al Jarrau was very popular in Japan. :)
For rythm pattern you need physical buttons....
9:35 *Did the Cameraman saw a Mouse under the Table ? ;)*
Its important to know what kind of shoes Ujiie wears when reviewing keyboards!
Drift King got skills
「もぉ。。バリバリですよ！」
バリバリシンセMO-DX 爆誕
Si me gusta sus muestras
Modx7 or used jupiter80? Which is better
Get both...I did.
what is that sound patch at the very beginning ?
うめけうめ
Does the tonewheel organ sound have virtual drawbar settings or such similar configuration? Anyone who knows?
Only 1 GIGABYTE of user space is a shame . This should have at least 8 gigabytes possibility of expansion . I mean is this really that hard to put 2 ram slots in there ??. And I will gladly buy 2 ram sticks .Such a shame ....
+1 I appreciate the in-depth because it shows this synth is not for me.
Los nuevos Yamaha se tratan de muevele al foquito 👉💡
Off topic, but those roadies who had to carry all the 200 lbs / 90 kg's of CS 80 must be throwing darts on the picture of this synth. ;) At the same time those who have forgotten the weight or don't know it are chasing to purchase it. ;)
is it posible turn off round button ilumination
A primeira tecla (E) se sobressai às demais...
Seria mal acabamento?
I want to buy this so bad but the lack of aftertouch kills it for me 😭
then go for the MONTAGE.
I thought the same thing, seems like an expression pedal is a good substitute
@@davidsmith9592
True or a complimentary Minilogue XD
ちえけちぇなしのうめけうめ