MODX Reference Manual
3
Basic Structure
Functional Blocks
The MODX6/MODX7/MODX8 system consists of eight main functional blocks: Tone Generator, A/D Input,
Sequencer, Motion Sequencer, Arpeggio, Controller, Effect, and Envelope Follower.
AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)
This instrument is equipped with an AWM2 tone generator block. AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)
is a synthesis system based on sampled waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha
synthesizers. For extra realism, each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s
waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of parameters—envelope generator, filter, modulation, and
others—can be applied.
MIDI IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
MIDI OUT
[USB TO HOST]
MIDI [OUT]
[USB TO HOST]
MIDI [IN]
[USB TO HOST]
A/D INPUT [L/MONO]
/
[R]
[USB TO HOST]
OUTPUT [L/MONO]
/
[R]
Controller Block (
)
Keyboard
Controllers
(such as Super Knob)
Tone Generator (
AWM2 Tone Generator
FM-X Tone Generator
16 Parts
Performances
Sequencer Block
16-Track
MIDI Sequencer
Songs
Effects (
)
System Effects
13 Insertion Effects
Element EQ
Part EQ
Master Effect
Master EQ
A/D Input
(
)
Motion Sequencer Block
(
Envelope
Follower Block
(
)
Arpeggio Block
)
Arpeggio Playback x 8
Preset Arpeggio
User Arpeggio
Computer
External MIDI equipment
Computer
Computer
Powered
speakers, etc.
Control Message Flow
Audio Signal Flow
Microphone,
audio equipment,
etc.