Yamaha Mofx8 Workstation

[DodgerD]

Just wondering why Yamaha stopped making this keyboard, the MOFx8. As a new keyboard player looking for a learner friendly one that has a 16 track on board recorder this one looks pretty good but was dismayed to see it not in production. It seems like the one or ones Yamaha replaced it with don't have the same on board recording abilities.
The Roland Fantom 08 is too expensive and way above my pay grade.
The Juno is in my price range but no decent recording ability.
Yamahas Modx only records through a PC.
The Korg Kross is in my price range but the on board recording has so much punching buttons it's kind of dizzying.

 

[happyrat1]

Kurzweils can be great if they sell them in your country. They abandoned Canada 5 years ago.

 

[DodgerD]

Kurzweils can be great if they sell them in your country. They abandoned Canada 5 years ago.

I have but they were too pricey. I was wondering about a used MOFx8 88 key workstation if it was worth it.

 

[Biggles]

You get what you pay for check out a Korg Nautilus.

Save up.

I had a Kross 2 and yes there are button presses but the process is quickly learned and unlike many other keyboards the sequencer in a Korg is not limited in duration as many are.

 

[anotherscott]

I have but they were too pricey. I was wondering about a used MOFx8 88 key workstation if it was worth it.

If you're looking at a used recent board for "learner friendly" sequencing, I would look at a Korg Krome or Krome EX. They have touchscreen editing with a "piano roll" display, which I think many people would prefer over what's in anything else that's been mentioned, esp. considering the "learner friendly" qualifier.

Another in the somewhat-recently discontinued category that I would look at here is the Roland FA-08. Although it doesn't have the touchcreen, it does have a large display, and is still generally considered among the easier to use, if maybe not as easy as Krome. It also has some sequencer capabilites that Krome does not, and it should also be a (relatively) low budget option.

 

[DodgerD]

You get what you pay for check out a Korg Nautilus.

Save up.

I had a Kross 2 and yes there are button presses but the process is quickly learned and unlike many other keyboards the sequencer in a Korg is not limited in duration as many are.

Thank you for your input. I did look at the Korg Kross. The buttons did scare me a little plus the small screen but I'll look at it again.

 

[DodgerD]

If you're looking at a used recent board for "learner friendly" sequencing, I would look at a Korg Krome or Krome EX. They have touchscreen editing with a "piano roll" display, which I think many people would prefer over what's in anything else that's been mentioned, esp. considering the "learner friendly" qualifier.

Another in the somewhat-recently discontinued category that I would look at here is the Roland FA-08. Although it doesn't have the touchcreen, it does have a large display, and is still generally considered among the easier to use, if maybe not as easy as Krome. It also has some sequencer capabilites that Krome does not, and it should also be a (relatively) low budget option.

Thank you for your input. I'll look at those other ones you mentioned. The bigger issue is I'm only a year into lessons so my skill level is very low. I'm a strings player by trade! And I'm trying to use the keyboard for song writing help. I'm not too good using a DAW, hence wanting to record on a step sequencer track recorder on a keyboard.

 

[anotherscott]

wanting to record on a step sequencer track recorder on a keyboard.

Now that you've specifically mentioned wanting to use a STEP sequencer, I'll switch my suggestion and say that the Roland FA-08 is probably better for that than the Korg Krome models.

BTW, you said, "Yamahas Modx only records through a PC." That's not true. While it no longer has the same kind of linear sequencer the MOXF had (and for that matter, neither does the Fantom you mentioned), it does have sequencing functions. Both Roland and Yamaha have moved toward pattern sequencers.

 

[DodgerD]

Now that you've specifically mentioned wanting to use a STEP sequencer, I'll switch my suggestion and say that the Roland FA-08 is probably better for that than the Korg Krome models.

BTW, you said, "Yamahas Modx only records through a PC." That's not true. While it no longer has the same kind of linear sequencer the MOXF had (and for that matter, neither does the Fantom you mentioned), it does have sequencing functions. Both Roland and Yamaha have moved toward pattern sequencers.

Sorry, I meant the Mx88 doesn't have an built in pattern sequencer. The Modx does have it for $2,200. Yes the Fantom 08 is a beast for sounds and has a great 16 track on board recording capabilities too. The price for either of these would be hard for me to do. And I'm not very good. I'm only in Book Two of my lessons. Another person said the Korg Kross 88 isn't that hard to learn to use it's 16 track recorder plus it's in my price range.

 

[DodgerD]

Sorry, I meant the Mx88 doesn't have an built in pattern sequencer. The Modx does have it for $2,200. Yes the Fantom 08 is a beast for sounds and has a great 16 track on board recording capabilities too. The price for either of these would be hard for me to do. And I'm not very good. I'm only in Book Two of my lessons. Another person said the Korg Kross 88 isn't that hard to learn to use it's 16 track recorder plus it's in my price range.

Now that you've specifically mentioned wanting to use a STEP sequencer, I'll switch my suggestion and say that the Roland FA-08 is probably better for that than the Korg Krome models.

BTW, you said, "Yamahas Modx only records through a PC." That's not true. While it no longer has the same kind of linear sequencer the MOXF had (and for that matter, neither does the Fantom you mentioned), it does have sequencing functions. Both Roland and Yamaha have moved toward pattern sequencers.

Have you any experience with any workstation keyboard and if so which one?

 

[anotherscott]

Have you any experience with any workstation keyboard and if so which one?

Many. But I don't personally use sequencer functions.

 

[Biggles]

Check these out. They give a better idea of what the right Korg can do.

 

[DodgerD]

Thank you. What is the difference between a pattern sequencer and the 16 track recorder. It seems they both do on board recording.

 

[Biggles]

The pattern sequencer records MIDI and the Recorder records in MP3 format.

With both one can layer the recordings.

At least this is how it functions on my Korg, I am presuming the Nautilus works in a similar manner.

Steve McNally probably describes it better in the videos, so do watch them a few times.

 

[bldn10]

Do you have to have 88 keys? If you are like most of us, this will probably NOT be your forever instrument. Drop down to 61 and you can move up to a higher level board.

 

[jimchik]

The pattern sequencer records MIDI and the Recorder records in MP3 format.

Wow… in MP3 format? I guess that would be good for saving memory, of course. But, and I’m just curious, are there are other file options?

And as for your comment about the pattern sequencer… again, just curious… can one also record MIDI linearly on your kbd? You know, like a regular track.

 

[DodgerD]

Do you have to have 88 keys? If you are like most of us, this will probably NOT be your forever instrument. Drop down to 61 and you can move up to a higher level board.

Thank you for the suggestions. I presently have an old Kawai 61 key synth and I've been taking piano lessons for a year and a half. My teacher wants me to move up to a weighted 88 key keyboard. Every time I go in for my lesson it takes me half of it to get used to larger keys and heavier action. My Kawai almost feels toy like. Plus I want something to help write and augment my song writing.

 

[delaware dave]

Here's a gentily used one in excellent condition for sale by a reputable seller.

https://forums.musicplayer.com/topic/194352-yamaha-ck88-and-moxf8/

 

[DodgerD]

Here's a gentily used one in excellent condition for sale by a reputable seller.

https://forums.musicplayer.com/topic/194352-yamaha-ck88-and-moxf8/

Thanks. I have to sign up for this app first.

 

[DodgerD]

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