Yamaha MOTIF XS8 88-Key Music Synth Workstation

by Yamaha

Product Features

• 88-key Balanced hammer weighted action
• Intuitive interface, easy operation
• High quality sounds to spark your creativity
• Ideal For live performance, studio, song creating and arranging
• Advanced integration with computers and software, Cubase AI included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 64.5 x 22.5 x 9.9 inches ; 70 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 77.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000YIH0XS
• Item model number: MOTIFXS8
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,764 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #85 in Musical Instruments > Keyboards > Electronic Keyboards > Synthesizers & Workstations

Product Description

The MOTIF XS8 is a powerhouse 88-key synth workstation from Yamaha. It comes with a mind-blowing 355MB of wave ROM which combines with the Expanded Articulation tone generator for previously unheard levels of expression and sound quality. Also key to the XS experience is the easy-to-use performance recording for capturing ideas as you playvoices and effects intact. Over 1,000 voices (plus 64 drum kits), 4 musical arpeggiators, over 6000 phrases, a sampling sequencer, studio-style mixing, a color LCD, and assignable knobs and sliders for hands on control. Computer connectivity via USB, Firewire, and Ethernet. Includes Cubase AI, optimized for seamless integration with the MOTIF XS.Instant inspiration, infinite possibilitiesWith the Yamaha MOTIF XS, inspiration is just a key press away. High-quality sounds to inspire you, intelligent arpeggiators to fuel your creativity, recording features to capture every idea, built-in sampling to create full audio/MIDI arrangements, rhythmic Patterns to compose with, studio-style mixing controls, and versatile effect processing to master your final productions. With all this and more, the MOTIF XS will soon be your goto instrumentwhether youre composing at home, recording in the studio, or playing live. It's got absolutely everything you need to make professional quality music.High-quality sounds to spark your creativityThe MOTIF XS provides an exceptionally broad selection of realistic sounds to spark your creativity, with 355MB of high-quality waveforms and samples on board. A single Voice can have up to eight separate sound elements, enabling composite sounds of remarkable complexity and nuance. Among the standout voices is a resonant, meticulously recorded concert grand piano sound practically worth the price of admission by itself. New acoustic piano, electric piano and orchestral samplesnot to mention the richly textured and distinctly electronic synthesizer wavesgive you the sonic tools to fully realize virtually any style o

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing workstation, July 3, 2011

By 

Marvin A. Villatoro - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha MOTIF XS8 88-Key Music Synth Workstation (Electronics)

Before I decided on this workstation, I did extensive research. After a few months of testing this product out at my local music store, and reading reviews online I finally decided this was the one I wanted. I have not regretted buying the Yamaha Motif XS and I'm sure that it will stay with me for years to come.

I use this piano at my house as well as my church. Many of the sounds from this Workstation are very realistic, and that's what I like about it. There are many Youtube videos with sound examples. I also recommend checking out my Youtube video I recently uploaded [...] This video will give you a small preview of the creative power this great product has. Its usable for any genre of music. Don't hesitate to buy.