Yamaha MO8 Features:
- 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard
- Tone Generator AWM2
- Polyphony 64 notes
- Multitimbral Capacity 16 parts (internal)
- Wave ROM 75MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 1,859 waveforms
- Presets: 512 normal voices + 64 drum kits; GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit
- User Locations: 128 x 2 (Bank 1: Original, Bank 2: Picked up from Preset), Normal Voice + 32 drum kits
- Performance User: 256 (up to 4 parts)
- Filter & Effect System: 18 types (Filter), Reverb x 20 types, Chorus x 49 types, Insertion (A, B) x 116 types x 3 blocks,
- Master Effect x 8 types, Master Equalizer (5 bands), Part EQ (3 bands, stereo)
- Note Capacity: Approx. 226,000 notes
- Tempo: 1 - 300
- Recording types: Real time replace, Real time overdub (with the exception of the Pattern Chain), Real time punch (Song only), Step (with the exception of the Pattern Chain)
- Tracks, Pattern Mode: 16 phrase tracks
- Tracks, Pattern Chain Mode: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene track
- Tracks Song Mode: 16 sequence tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each track), Tempo track, Scene track
- Patterns: 64 patterns (x 16 sections), Measures: 256 maximum
- Preset Phrases: 687 phrases,
- User Phrases: 256 per pattern
- Song Capacity: 64 songs, Mixing voices: 16 per pattern (256 maximum)
- Mixing templates: 32
- Sequencer is capable of transmitting 124 simultaneous commands polyphony
- Arpeggiator: Preset x 1787 types, User x 256 types
- MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set
- Scene Memory: 5 per Song
- Sequencer Format: MO6/MO8 Original format (compatible with MOTIF ES),
- SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only)
- Master User Locations: 128
- 4 Zones (Master keyboard settings), Assignable Knob/Slider settings, Program Change Table
- Sequencing Software compatible with the Remote Control function
- For Windows: Cubase SX 3, SQ01 V2, SONAR 4, MO6/8/MOTIF ES/
- MOTIF RACK ES/MOTIF RACK/S90 ES Multi Part Editor
- For Macintosh: Cubase SX 3, Logic Pro 7, Digital Performer 4.52, MO6/8/MOTIF ES/MOTIF RACK ES/MOTIF RACK/S90 ES Multi Part Editor
- Controllers: Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Assignable Control Sliders (4), Assignable Knobs (4), Data dial
- Display: 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD