Tech Talk: MONTAGE/MODX Effects Overview

Written by Blake Angelos on . Posted in MODX/MODX+, MONTAGE, Events.

Yamaha MONTAGE and MODX have massive effect processing capabilities. In the Tech Talks below we took a closer look at these powerful sound shaping tools. You’ll see how effects function as system and insertion effects, the different EQ types and more. We played through some Performances with a focus on effect types like reverb, modulation and distortion and showed how parameters can be assigned to physical controllers. There is more coming on this cool topic…stay tuned!

Check out the Tech Talks below: 

German Edition with Hans-Peter Henkel

English Edition with Blake Angelos

Behind the Synth: Will Wells Chat

Written by Blake Angelos on . Posted in Artists, Behind the Synth.

Yamaha keyboards have been a part of Will’s musical life ever since his mother got him a PSR-190 as a child. His career is a testament to musical skill, technical prowess, work ethic and wonderful personality. Will’s credits include Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, The RZA & Wu Tang Clan, LMFAO, Imagine Dragons and the hit Broadway musical, “Hamilton”. He’s an arranger, musical director, producer, multi-instrumentalist and mentor. Will was introduced to the Yamaha MONTAGE on the Imagine Dragons tour. He had this to say: “I didn’t necessarily call myself a synthesist, then the MONTAGE happened and that just blew my entire mind. It is a modern keyboard for the modern keyboardist.” 

Check out our chat with Will Wells below:

Check out his artist page here, and learn more about Will Wells on his webpage and his bio on the Berklee College of Music website. During our chat we referenced this Forbes article that you’ll want to check out too, and see Will in this video below introducing the new Yamaha wireless headphone line.

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