Kurzweil SP 6 VS Yahama MODX 8
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Choosing The Right Workstation for You: Kurzweil SP 6 VS Yahama MODX 8
Whether you’re starting a new band or you just want to get a keyboard workstation for pleasure, you need to get yourself the best, after all, nobody wants to settle for less and that’s why we’d be bringing to your timeline today two popular keyboard workstation and their differences and similarities so we are comparing the Kurzweil SP 6 VS Yahama MODX 8.
Let’s look at the major differences between the two in terms of Touch and Feel.
And there is no other than the Kurzweil SP 6. The Kurzweil SP 6 is a great musical instrument with many functions and features that make it not just an interesting digital piano but much more value for your money.
Features of Kurzweil SP 6
- 88 Keys with fully weighted hammer-actions and velocity-sensitive keys
- 128 X 64 Pixel Monochrome LCD
- Gives you easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 4 zones)
- 256 factory programs
- With over 1024 user programs
- With 100% compatibility with Kurzweil Forte SE programs
- With over 32 total FX units
- Controllers: 1 Pitch Wheel, 1 Modulation wheel, 4 front panel knobs, 1 Variation switch, 1 amp switch, 2 transpose switch
- Midi compatibility
- With piano damper noise
The new Kurzweil SP6 is a simple powerfully music workstation, that follows the standard of sonic excellence established by the Forte®, Forte SE and PC3 series, the Kurzweil SP6, powered by the new LENA® processor, brings your performance to new heights with its astonishing sound quality, light-weight, depth of control and simple operation – all within easy reach. The Kurzweil SP6 is our lightest professional 88-note model ever! Every sound within the Kurzweil SP6 is perfectly matched to its 88-note fully-weighted hammer-action keyboard with velocity-sensitive keys. Further, tailor the Kurzweil SP6 response to your playing style via 10 selectable key velocity maps. Maximize your real-time control over every preset via the SP6’s 4 Knobs*, 1 Switch, 2 Wheels, 2 Dual-Switch Pedal Inputs**, and 1 Continuous Control Pedal Input. Pitch/Modulation wheels along with dedicated -/+ Transpose and sound Variation controls conveniently located right on the front panel, and enjoy a deeper level of editing your Kurzweil SP6 using free external software editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC, and iOS* devices (*coming soon)! The Kurzweil SP 6 is powered by Flash-Play®, the SP6 boots in 11 seconds with 2 GB of on-board sample content, zero-loading time, loads of powerful DSP, and ultrafast performance. Load programs from the Forte, Forte SE, and PC3 family (some restrictions apply). Experience more simultaneous FX in your performance multis and external sequencing! – and tweak away with dedicated knob assignments. Kurzweil SP 6 features 32 FX units of horsepower, enjoy award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses, Flangers, Phasers, Distortions, Rotary Amplifiers, Compressors, and more.
Features of Yahama MODX 8
- Keys of 88, Graded hammer standard
- Has the same 5 master EQ
- Has 256 preset
- 2048 user functions
- Display 7″ TFT color wide VGA LCD touch screen
- Arpeggio Preset: 10,239, type user: 256 type
- 16 sequence tracks, tempo track, scene track
- Has over 128 songs
- Has over 15 master effects, with 12 types of rever, 76 variations, with 71 types of preset settings
Kurzweil SP 6 VS The Yahama MODX 8
Below is a table comparing the specifications of Kurzweil SP 6 and Yahama MODX 8
We will put the characteristics of each of these keyboards in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:
Specifications of Kurzweil SP 6
| Keyboard: |
88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity-sensitive keys
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| Display: | 128×64 pixel monochrome LCD |
| Polyphony: | 128 voice polyphony, dynamically allocated |
| Multitimbral: | 16 parts (one per MIDI channel) |
| Architecture: | VAST: Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology KB3: ToneReal emulation VA1: anti-aliasing, power-shaped oscillators and DSP processing from Kurzweil’s VA1 concept synth |
| Quick Split/Layer: | Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 4 zones) |
| Factory Programs: | 256 |
| User Programs: | 1024 |
| Factory Multis: | 130 |
| User Multis: | 1024 |
| Favorites: | 5 |
| Compatibility: | 100% compatibility with Forte SE programs Load sounds from the Forte and PC3 family programs (some restrictions apply) |
| General MIDI: | No |
| Kurzweil String Resonance: | Yes |
| Piano Damper Noise: | Yes |
| Effects: | Hundreds of complex effect chains, incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects – reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more 32 total FX units |
| Controllers: | 1 pitch wheel 1 modulation wheel 4 front-panel knobs (configured as 4×3 = 12 virtual controls) 1 variation switch 1 arp switch 2 transpose switches 1 tap tempo switch 2 dual-switch pedal inputs (1 switch/sustain pedal is included; supports dual switch and half-damper for pianos / dual & half-damper pedals sold separately) 1 continuous control pedal inputs |
| Arpeggiators: | 1-per Program, 4-per Multi |
| Analog Outputs: | Two 1/4″ balanced TRS analog (32-bit DACs) |
| Headphones: | 1 back-panel 1/4″ headphone output 130mW into 32 ohm headphones |
| MIDI: | In, Out |
| USB: | Two USB ports (one A port/one B port) Complete MIDI functionality over USB User program/multi-file transfer to/from PC/Mac/Flash Drive Operating System updates from PC/Mac/Flash Drive |
| Software Editors: | External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC, and iOS devices |
| FREE OS Updates: | OS updates over USB and/or Flash Drive |
| Included Accessories: | Power cable, Switch pedal, USB cable |
| Height: | (5.75″) (14.6cm) |
| Depth: | (15″) (38.1cm) |
| Length: | (52.5″) (133.35cm) |
| Weight: | (27.25 lb.) (12.36 kg) |
| Power: | External Power Supply, 15VDC 2.5A |
Specifications of Yahama MODX 8
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MODX8 |
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| Dimensions | Width | 1,333mm (52-1/2″) |
| Height | 160mm (6-1/16″) | |
| Depth | 404mm (15-7/8″) | |
| Weight | Weight | 13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz) |
| Keyboard | Number of Keys | 88 |
| Type | GHS Keyboard | |
| Initial Touch | Yes | |
| Aftertouch | No | |
| Tone Generator | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms | |
| Maximum Polyphony | AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 64 (max.) | |
| Multi Timbral Capacity | 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo Part | |
| Wave | Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.00 GB | |
| Performance | Approx. 2,000 | |
| Filter | 18 types | |
| Effects | Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 76 types, Insertion (A, B) x 76 types*, Master Effect x 15 types *A/D part insertion x 71 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands) | |
| Controllers | Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, USB Volume, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Control Sliders x 4, Knobs x 4, Super Knob, Data dial | |
| Display | 7″ TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen | |
| Connectors | [USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks), [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks) | |
| Power Consumption | 16 W (when using PA-150B AC adaptor) | |
| Accessories | AC adaptor (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha*), Owner’s Manual (this book), Cubase AI Download Information *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. | |
| Live Sets | Preset: 256 and more, User: 2,048 | |
| Tracks | 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track | |
| Recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out | |
| Note Capacity | Approx. 130,000 notes | |
| Note Resolution | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) | |
| Tempo (BPM) | 5 – 300 | |
| Songs | 128 songs | |
| Arpeggio | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types | |
| Sequence formats | MODX original format, SMF formats 0, 1 | |
