All user reviews for the Yamaha MOXF8

MOXF8: second round

The indicators on the rear panel connectors are not readable when you're at the keyboard. I put labels to correct this neglect.

The keyboard is okay.

Large black dots are:

1: a sequencer with very limited capacity, thirty small pieces and memory (PM) is full ... a joke? no, no! is in kilobytes? Planned obsolescence.

2: a USB port that lets hope the ability to record sound on key, and no, this is not possible, not expected, or should I say ... voluntarily discarded. Planned obsolescence.



The only solution for recording sound 16b / 44khz, but I have not tested the adapter needed is to connect a tablet to replace this computer not really suited to capture ideas improvised and spontaneity.

For MIDI, the tablet eliminates the need sequencer ridiculous. I use it for a midi adapter.

Another connection problem: twelve o'clock one entry, there should be a MIDI merge, or have an old keyboard with a richer connections. I use an old roland noon and 4 outputs with two MIDI inputs.

UTILIZATION

The manual is far too limited and unclear and educational sense. We must have recourse to dedicated websites to get by. I feel sorry for those new to the south.

SOUNDS

One very good piano sound.
Good sounds of flutes and strings, very realistic. Good expression.
I do get tired, after 7 months of use.

An array of useless in my opinion sounds.

The memory expansion card is an outrageous price, since for the same price you bought a high-end tablet, with 60 times more memory. Planned obsolescence yesterday.

OVERALL OPINION

Compared to many keyboards tested, its made a difference.
I have not tested the Kronos nor strong (not released at the time) ...

In short, it's a good sound machine, not a controller or a sequencer or a recorder or a sampler. The logic of the device irritates me, since it takes a computer next, what are all these buttons that immediately replaces software? They explain to me!


So, I highly recommend finding a used XF7 / 8, with the same sounds, without the petty savings side input / output, and other sequencer.

There is nothing more despicable than a sequencer that interrupts you in full creativity to report a full memory, you put ten take ages to transfer on USB key ... and that I do not forgive.

I said that I have several other keyboards (piano, digital piano, synths, workstations ...) and a stuffed Mac plugs and other sound banks ...

I am a professional musician.

I bought this moxf8 for what he can do .... nothing more and nothing less ...

I had a MOTIF XS6 I changed to a kronos 61 who completed stage my CP5 (which over time seems more and heavier!).
Certain functions and sounds I missed a bit, and although pleased with the CP5 for concerts where I have a real role as a pianist, I wanted a light 88 notes, that sounds good, and easy to carry for rpeter and gigs or rather I have a role of "keyboardist".

I am delighted by this moxf8 (with 1GB flash) in which I added the piano banks cp1 and inspiration in a flash. It is ultra portable, versatile, touch piano is correct (no more, but easier to play than the nord stage example, in my opinion).
Function integrated USB soundcard makes me immense services traveling or on stage with a laptop.

I repeat, it is nowhere near my CP5 in terms of touch and finesse of piano sound, not as powerful as the real reason xf, but it does the job and does great!

Watch videos of Jamal (neo soul) on YouTube and you'll have a good idea of ​​what it is (even outside the gospel

UTILIZATION

Use: as described above

SOUNDS

Sounds: as stated above. Very good, versatile, etc. ... The organs are worse than the rest, and in general, this is not a synthesis machine that kills etc ... This is a big toolbox. Rhodes, keyboards, strings, brass (inspiration in a flash) are more than correct, barely worse than on a north or kontakt ...
The cp1 piano and S6 are not bad at all

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 months

For my use, it lacks a pair of separate outputs (to send a loop drummer or bass to hand out when I play the bass left hand)
And optionally:
A second flash ram slot because my Giga will soon open ...
A dedicated USB MIDI in port (for connecting a controller or keyboard 2 self powered)

And to my great regret, most newer keyboards have renounced aftertouch and especially BREATH CONTROL!!
What a pity!!

But hey ... we eventually get the real reason .. XF and therefore closer to its price and weight!

Value / price / weight at the top and unequaled to this day I do it again this choice without hesitation!

MOXF8
Readability of the names of connectors is insufficient if it is at the keyboard like everyone else. Labels are attached to fill this lack of pragmatism.
Tip: add a midi merge to connect multiple midi controllers because there is an entry.

NO DIGITAL OUTPUT is blur characteristics. Voluntary?

UTILIZATION

Parameterization has the old, tedious.
Compulsory manual, less good and less clear than my ex90 Roland and dating ...

SOUNDS

Some very good sounds.
Good expressiveness, pretty realistic.
Classical guitars are very challenging, but I expected more quality pianos. There is only one that stands out. Many sounds filling.
The keyboard has more travel than my ex90, and this is better.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months.
The use of midday internal sequencer is tedious. Plug one tablet on the inputs and outputs afternoon and everything seems easier. Forget Pc, too slow to start for improvisation and capture ideas on the fly.
Black spot, food is causing interference on the speakers.
Unbearable. If you have a solution, I'm interested. There is no interference suppression on the cable. There is one on the Beatstep Arturia 99 €!

Yamaha memory card is more than € 300 gigabyte dishonesty is pure. Buy a tablet instead, to manage the afternoon.

Good overall, considering the lack of innovation in the competition. But it hurts the heart, when we know the age of reason ...
A used XF8 will be a much better deal.