Yamaha MM8 88 Key Synthesizer Workstation

Description: The MM8 takes the sonic prowess of the Mini Mo synthesizer, the MM6, and adds a complete set of Yamaha's renowned GHS keys - like those on a grand piano - for an even more playable, expressive synth! Like the Mini, the MM8 has 418 voices and 22 drum .... Read More

Description: The MM8 takes the sonic prowess of the Mini Mo synthesizer, the MM6, and adds a complete set of Yamaha's renowned GHS keys - like those on a grand piano - for an even more playable, expressive synth! Like the Mini, the MM8 has 418 voices and 22 drum kits on board and ready to ignite your creativity, all of which were based on the dynamic, and realistic sounds found on Yamaha's flagship synth, the MOTIF. You'll enjoy an built-in sequencer for creating songs, real-time knobs for the ultimate in control, and a useful USB connection for full-on production in your favorite DAW - Producers, Tweakheads, and Songwriters alike: look out for the ultra-potent Yamaha MM8! Yamaha MM8 Synthesizer at a Glance:Killer USB Studio SynthPiano-like ExpressivenessBased on Sounds from the Premiere MOTIFTweakhead's Paradise!Backing Patterns for JammingSimple Search FunctionUseful Performance MemoryIntense ArpeggiatorWrite Songs and Make DemosBased on Sounds from the MOTIFDrawing on the same sounds of the popular pro-level MOTIF series instruments, the MM8 has a wide wide range of dynamic, realistic and just plain rocking voices to help you make amazing music. The MM8 also features total control over your sound, with real-time tweakable knobs, and special patterns that provide full backing drums, bass and chords for your live performance and song creation. The MM8 has 418 Voices and 22 Drum Kits on board, based on the sounds of the famed pro-level MOTIF series synthesizers. These exceptionally excellent sounds range from authentic and natural acoustic instruments to wild, one-of-a-kind and in-your-face synth Voices. An extra set of GM Voices is made into the instrument as well, giving you all you need to play back songs recorded in that popular format.Really simple Search FunctionSo many Voices, so little time! Thats why Yamaha gave the MM8 a useful Category Search function. Just select the type of instrument you want to play organ, guitar, synth lead, strings, or whatever, then select the specific Voice. All your favorite sounds are right at your fingertips.Tweakhead's Paradise!Take control. Twist some knobs and dial in the sound. Make it sing and make it scream. The MM8 puts some serious control in your hands. Change the filter cutoff and resonance settings plus the EG attack and release with the four knobs in genuine time as you play.Piano-like ExpressivenessYamaha knows fine acoustic pianos, and it's no wonder - they've been building some of the coolest pianos for over 100 years now. With the MM8, Yamaha has taken the widsom and acoustic craftsmanship they've gained throughout that time, and applied it to the MM8's complete set of GHS keys. GHS stands for Graded Hammer Standard, and if you're a piano player - you'll notice and appreciate the difference the moment you take this synth for a spin. Like those on a grand piano, the keys are weighted heavier on the lower notes, gradually becoming lighter as you play up the keyboard. The end result? You'll enjoy even more detailed, expressive control over your sound.Backing Patterns for JammingThe MM8 has a full set of Patterns that give you rhythmic backing in a wide bunch of music styles including Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Dance, Ambient, Pop, Rock, Jazz and World styles. These Patterns are just what you need to shake up the dance floor. All dynamic, all bulletproof, the MM8 sports the genuine thing. Patterns that stay in the groove, but never sound mechanical. Drum loops with a truly human feel that dance and float around the beat, yet remain firmly in the pocket. Riffs and licks that get you inspired, get you moving, and get you creating some serious music.Intense ArpeggiatorThe rocking Arpeggiator feature lets you automatically make repeating rhythmic phrases and note patterns. A full 213 Arpeggiator types are made in, letting you trigger a bunch of musically useful and exciting patterns to get the house jumping. Many of these Arpeggiator types use synth lead, piano and guitar Voices to generate melodic and broken chord patterns based on the chords you play with your left hand. Bass arpeggios and Drum Voice rhythm loops are also included, letting you easily set up dynamic riffs and beats to jam over.Performance MemoryWhen you play live, you want to be able to make sound changes quickly, not just between songs, but in the middle of a song too. The Performance Memory feature is just the tool you need to smoothly switch gears and take things up a notch or two. Each Performance can store combined settings for the Voices you want to use , the Patterns you want as backing tracks, and any other crucial settings for your live work. Then, simply call up each Performance by pressing one button. Up to 64 Performances can be saved to the instrument, and you can save even more to a USB memory stick.Write Songs and Make DemosThe MM8 is an ideal tool for songwriting and demo making. Its rocking, authentic sounds, coupled with its dynamic Patterns and Arpeggios ensure that your tracks sound completely pro. Up to five User Songs can be recorded to the instrument, and with the rear panel USB connection, the MM8 makes it easier than ever before to transfer your valuable data between devices. Plug in a USB thumb drive or memory stick and store the important MIDI songs, Pattern files, Performance settings and all other data you've created, and then bring it to a computer for archiving and organizing. You can also save your recorded songs in the universal SMF format, then transfer and use those on any another SMF-compatible device, including computers running MIDI music sequencing software.Killer USB Studio SynthThe MM8 is all about making music. And since much of todays music is being made on computers, the MM8 is made to fit right into any computer music rig. Just connect the USB To Host terminal on the instrument to your computer with a standard Awesome Cables, Incredible Price!, and you've got the makings of a sophisticated recording setup. And just to make sure you get a head start, Yamaha included a free copy of Cubase AI 4 full-featured music production software that has all you need to record your performance data from the MM8 via MIDI , edit the data, process the sounds with effects, arrange it in multiple tracks and hit the stage final mixdown.Yamaha MM8 Synthesizer Features:88-key GHS Keyboard Tone Generator: AWM2Polyphony: 32 NotesMulti-timbral Capacity: 16 partsWaveform Memory: 70MB Voices: 418 Normal, 22 Drum Kits, 128 Normal GM Voices and 1 GM Drum Kit64 Performances Effects:25 Reverbs30 Choruses189 Variations5 Master EQsSequencer:Note Resolution: 96 Parts Per Quarter NoteTempo: 11-280 BPMRecording Type: Real-time ReplaceTracks: 8 + 8 Patterns: 168 Patterns Songs: Preset - 3, User - 5USB: 400 Songs MaximumArpeggio: Preset x 213 typesControllers:Pitch Bend WheelModulation WheelFour KnobsData DialDisplay: 320 x 240 Dot Graphic LCD Connectors:L/MONO, R OutputsHeadphones OutputFoot ControllerSustainMIDI I/OUSB DC InletPower Consumption: 12WWeight: 34.4 lbs / 15.6 kgAccessories: AC Adapter, Owner's Manual, Supplied Disk Minimize