Donhughesmusic Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 My current setup is a Yamaha Motif Classic 7 controlling a Yamaha Motif Rack XS. I'm trying to choose between sticking with that, biting the bullet and getting a Yamaha MOXF8, or getting a Yamaha MOXF6 and controlling that with my MOTIF Classic. Keep in mind that I do use the onboarding sequencer a lot, and do use the step recording feature. With my current setup, I don't spend any money. With the MOXF8, that's the most expensive, but also cuts transporting more equipment once live performing starts back up. With the MOXF6 it's the middle of the road when it comes to money, and can still onboarding sequence, but would be the most to move come live time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 The Kurzweil PC has great controller functionality. It offers different flavors than Yamaha. Either way my preference would be to roll with the Motif Rack plus a Non-Yamaha controller just for the expanded sound pallet. Kronos and Fantom8 are cool but a lot more money. Kronos Setlist is killer live. Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 The Kurzweil PC has great controller functionality. It offers different flavors than Yamaha. +1 on both points. Quote "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Since it appears the OP is familiar with Yamaha gear, I would recommend the MOXF6 or even a MODX6 to which sequencing capability has been added. Having two (2) KBs as opposed to a rackmount provides more real-time control. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 The OP seems to want to stay with specific Yamaha gear (as ProfD just mentioned). Here's food for thought for his specific request. Your comparison of the three keyboards mentioned is apples and oranges. I can assure you the Motif Classic 7 has a far better keybed than the MOXF 6 (and probably the MODX 6). I have the ES 7 and MOXF 6. They are night and day different. The ES plays like butter, the MOXF 6 is tolerable but not as good. Also, going from 76 to 61 keys may be more noticeable than you've considered. The MOXF 8 should provide a nice playing experience but not necessarily better than the Classic 7. Depends how important weighted keys are to you. Moving the MOXF 8 will be tougher than the Classic 7. The MOXF 6 weighs around 12 pounds, it's easy to schlep it around. The MOXF series should have a better sequencer and will certainly have more sounds available but if you don't need more sounds that doesn't matter. The other consideration (if I'm you) is how long do you think your Classic 7 will hold up? Depending on how much you use it, it may be nearing the end of its life. Quote Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donhughesmusic Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 The other consideration (if I'm you) is how long do you think your Classic 7 will hold up? Depending on how much you use it, it may be nearing the end of its life. Anyone have any experience on how long the Motif classic lasted for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I definitely believe two playing surfaces add a lot of value: one hammer-action, one sprung. So I would vote for the MOXF8 alongside your Motif Classic 7. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsj Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 had every yamaha keyboard you mentioned. the MODX6 is far superior and ahead of any other yamaha I owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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