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The new Yamaha MM8 synthesizer features an 88 weighted key Graded Hammer keyboard - now even the piano players are happy.
Drawing on its long experience (over 100 years!) in crafting fine acoustic pianos, Yamaha has equipped the MM8 with a remarkably expressive GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard. If you're a piano player, you'll notice and appreciate the difference as soon as you touch the keys - the instrument feels and responds like a grand piano! The GHS keys are weighted heavier on the lower notes and gradually become lighter as you play up the keyboard, giving you detailed expressive control over the sound.
The Yamaha MM8 synthesizer features 418 Voices and 22 Drum Kits on board, all based on the dynamic, realistic sounds of the advanced MOTIF series synthesizers. These exceptionally high-quality sounds range from authentic acoustic instruments to wild, unique and in-your-face synth Voices. An extra set of GM Voices is built into the instrument as well, giving you all you need to play back songs recorded in that popular format.
With so many Voices to choose from, you might think it's difficult to select the ones you need. Not so. The convenient Category Search function lets you choose the type of instrument you want to play - organ, guitar, synth, lead, strings, whatever - then select the specific Voice. All your favorite sounds are right at your fingertips, ready to play when you are.
Once you've called up an MM8 synth Voice, you can simply play it as a static sound by pressing the keys - or you can take it another level up, and tweak the sound while you play with the four control knobs. Make it sing and weep or make it scream and holler. Change the filter cutoff and resonance settings for real-time texture shifts, and tweak the EG attack and release to completely alter the dynamic feel of the Voice as you play.
Want some instant inspiration? The MM8 has a full set of Patterns that give you powerful rhythmic backing in a wide variety of music styles - including Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Dance, Ambient, Pop, Rock, Jazz and even World styles. These Patterns are just what you need to get your music moving in the right direction. What's more, these Patterns are as close to the real thing as you can get. Patterns that stay solidly 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, make you move, and help you create some serious music.
The MM8 has the ideal tools for song writing and demo making. The powerful, authentic sounds of the MM series as well as its dynamic Patterns and Arpeggios ensure that your tracks sound completely professional. Up to five User Songs can be recorded to the instrument, and with the built-in rear panel USB terminal, you can store up to 400 Songs to a USB memory stick or thumb drive. In fact, the USB connection lets you store Pattern files, Performance settings and all other important data you've created, and then bring it to a computer for archiving and organizing. Songs can also be saved in the universal SMF (Standard MIDI File) format for use on any SMF-compatible device, including DAW software.
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- Yamaha MM8 Synth Features:
- 88 keys GHS keyboard (initial touch)
- Tone Generator AWM2
- Polyphony 32 notes
- Multitimbral parts: 16 parts
- Wave-ROM 70MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
- Voices Preset: 418 normal voices + 22 drum kits
- GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit
- Performances 8 banks x 8
- Effect System Reverb: 25 types, Chorus: 30 types, Variation: 189 types
- Master Equalizer: 5 types
- Note Resolution 96 ppq (parts per quarter note)
- Tempo 11–280 BPM
- Recording type Real time replace
- Tracks 8 + 8 (Pattern tracks)
- Patterns 168 patterns (x 4 sections)
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- Songs Preset: 3 songs
- User: 5 songs
- USB: 400 songs maximum
- Arpeggio Preset: 213 types
- Controllers Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, 4 Knobs, Data dial
- Display 320 x 240 dot graphic backlit LCD
- Connectors OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack)
- PHONES (standard stereo phone jack)
- FOOT CONTROLLER
- SUSTAIN
- MIDI IN/OUT
- USB TO HOST, USB TO DEVICE)
- DC INLET
- Power consumption 12W
- Dimensions / Weight 52.76 x 17.52 x 6.18 inches (W x D x H), 34 lbs.
- Accessories AC Power Adaptor, Owner’s Manual, CD-ROM (supplied DAW software)
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