Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
The Yamaha MODX M6 is a synthesizer released in 2025. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The MODX M6 has 76 semi-weighted full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 268 notes of polyphony. It has hundreds of on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and sustain/damper and soft pedals.
It uses Yamaha's AWM sound generation. Advanced Wave Memory is a classic high-quality sample playback and layering engine. It also uses Extended FM synthesis, which is a modern, multichannel FM with flexible algorithms and expanded modulation. It also uses FM sound generation. Frequency Modulation is an iconic digital synthesis for metallic, bell-like, and evolving tones.
It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.Each instrument features three sound engines: AWM2, FM-X and AN-X, with a combined total polyphony of 268 notes split as 128 for AWM2 and for FM-X, and 12 for AN-X.
All are touch sensitive but have no keyboard aftertouch. However, there are a number of controls built in including motion sequencing, super knob for controlling many modulations with single gestures, envelope follower, and more.
There are eight faders, four knobs, four pedal inputs and six display knobs, offering a myriad of flexible options for controlling many parameters.
Many of the controls, including super knob, pitch bend, mod wheel and sound engine, are now high definition, meaning sound shaping and control is smoother than on previous synths.
The AN-X sound engine integrated into the motion control system offers expressive, unique analog sounds, and features two filters, 10 filter types, pulse width modulation, oscillator self sync, ring modulation, FM and wave shaper, wave folder, and voltage drift/aging settings to simulate vintage synth behaviour.
AWM2 features realistic sounds, with up to 128 elements per part for enhanced layering and articulations.
Onboard is double the memory over the MODX/MODX+, with 10.7GB of AWM2 memory and 1.9GB of user flash memory.
Navigation controls have been updated to enable quick, intuitive sound editing and operation. Features include a colour touch screen, six display knobs, and stereo A/D input with two insertion effects.
Connectivity is improved, with USB MIDI 2.0 and multichannel 10 out/4 in audio interface at 44.1kHz.
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This instrument was launched in 2025
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Added: 2026-01-26 Updated: 2026-02-11 ID: 1078
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