Yamaha MODX M8 vs Arturia AstroLab 88
Overview Two 88-key instruments that sit on very different creative axes: Yamaha MODX M8 — a synthesizer/workstation built for deep sound design, layering, and performance without a computer. Arturia AstroLab 88 — a stage keyboard with a massive curated sound library drawn from Arturia’s Analog Lab/V Collection, optimized for instant playable tones. Instrument Philosophy Yamaha MODX M8 A self-contained synthesizer/workstation blending multiple sound engines — sample-based AWM2, FM-X (frequency modulation), and AN-X (virtual-analog style) — into one performance instrument. It’s built to do sound design, real-time modulation, layering, effects, and sequencing all internally. ...