Some people like the Montage or Modx just because they're newer. But there's a reason the older sounds are emulated on the newer workstations...because you can't beat classics.
@DeyquanBowens
3 ай бұрын
I didn’t even watch the video yet and I’m going to say yes lol! In fact, I have two at church and a Motif Rack at home!
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Man the ES never lost its power lol
@DeyquanBowens
3 ай бұрын
@@AndrewMcKain E shon do by aye glory to God! 🙌🏾 😂
@akibe7608
2 ай бұрын
You want to sell one of them, Bishop?
@germainedwyer7291
3 ай бұрын
No doubt! One of the most solid and consistent boards out there.
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
For years now!
@bsdguy
3 ай бұрын
Classics never get old!
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Never!!
@atrothe
Күн бұрын
The ES 7 has one of the best keyboard actions ever. Also the ribbon controller and provision for breath controller . Polyphonic aftertouch. Fantastic sound. As used by Dire straits. I use mine to control my studio and MODX. One of the best synths workstations ever made. Built like a tank.
@nathanaelvalville9191
19 күн бұрын
I still have my motif es7. We're never parting ways 😂😂😂😂
@JacobAndJamal
Ай бұрын
Two devices I absolutely loved (and regret selling) was my Motif ES and RS7000 . Not just the sound, but the ease of use in playing and creating music with these devices. I tried the MODX but it’s very confusing to me, and doesn’t do what a 20yr old keyboard workstation did (I.e. all in one workstation) 🤔
@AndrewMcKain
Ай бұрын
There is a learning curve for the MODX but once you get it it's pretty easy, just different from the Motifs. The ES is definitely a classic though
@peterwebb6812
3 ай бұрын
I love the MOTIF ES8 and Motif XF8
@JCox964
Ай бұрын
❤👍🏽😎
@doraysmith
Ай бұрын
I still have mine and I wd say ANY of the Motifs are worth keeping as a controller...especially the Motif ES due to its 226k note sequencer ...Up until the latest montage the origonal Motif had that capacity as well (I beleive)...I used to create or retrack a song for church back in the day and MIDI map out the sounds to VSTIs and would control that using more in depth sounds with the Motif ES. I wd say the sounds are outdated today but meticulously mapping that to a VST as a controller...its still worth it. Why would you even need ANY Motif if youre only playing 1 sound at a time and\or not sequencing??
@dariusmines
3 ай бұрын
Mane I’d buy one right now 😂 this keyboard is unmatched
@billgrabbe9992
3 ай бұрын
I like the S90ES so much I bought a spare. The newer MODX sounds very weak by comparison.
@victoriousdd3123
3 ай бұрын
Really weak I regret buying it
@hammondboybennett1580
3 ай бұрын
The ES8 will forever be my top 1 favorite board of all time reason why I am currently using as my main board at my church. The ES8 is still relevant even though it’s a timeless vintage board but that board never fails me.
@ryannrjohnson
3 ай бұрын
The board I tell churches to get if they can’t afford a new one because this flagship is still a monster.
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Yea you can't go wrong with the ES
@inputsandoutputs
3 ай бұрын
It is really about how good one can be in processing sounds. If people can put creative effects on a Fisher Price or Casio then the same rule applies for all workstation romplers.
@LittleRichard1988
2 ай бұрын
Yes the Yamaha Motif ES still sounds just as good today as it did back then. Many of the sounds I have in Halion 7's Factory libraries are based on waveforms from a mix of each generation of Motif. The bass sounds in Motif are one example of a realistic sound and also the guitars in Motif still sound OK, I also like all the really cheesy sounds in Motif like it's brass and saxophone sounds.
@MarlandJ
3 ай бұрын
The Motif ES was the pinnacle of music synthesizers. Truly one of Yamaha's best overall.
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!
@88KeysMan
3 ай бұрын
I love my ES6. I don’t wanna quit on it yet. It holds up. You’re sick on keys!!! 🔥
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@fishman7043
15 күн бұрын
Hello. I follow your videos and your works which are excellent. I believe you've gone through a lot of Yamaha's motif series, I'm wondering if there is a difference in the quality of the samples in the ES motif compared to the classic motif, it was often written then that the samples are the same, only that there is a difference in polyphony and additional effects... thank you... Big greetings from Bosnia
@brandoncrenshaw
3 ай бұрын
I like the 1964 piano on there. Really dope for lofi
@MinstrelTray
3 ай бұрын
At my <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="480">8:00</a>am church we still have one and that sound never dies!!! My wife says she like the fullness of that one over my Yamaha cp73 and my Nord electro 6d at my other churches & I ain’t gone lie that keybed is amazing and I like how the piano doesn’t have too much reverb 😢😂😂😂
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
The keybed is definitely amazing and the sounds always cut through!
@GospelMusic4Life
3 ай бұрын
I guess that Bob James tiny desk concert says that it is. 😀
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Very true lol
@jessearries5113
3 ай бұрын
Still a great board! The classic had a piano called 'Natural Grand' bit darker with more body in the mid section. I've added that in my ES.
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Yea I used to love that Natural Grand
@JCox964
Ай бұрын
The ES 💪🏾 & XF are my 2 favorites. Privilege to have previously owned all 3 ES’s via 6,7,& 8.. Recently had to locate & purchase a ES7 . 4ever mine 😂
@AndrewMcKain
Ай бұрын
They’re classics!
@JCox964
Ай бұрын
@@AndrewMcKain yess serrrr.
@benbenalu9666
3 ай бұрын
I still have mine…will not get rid of it…the ‘Soft Case’ patch is dope and has never been duplicated on any board I’ve played
@cgram20
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely IMHO . Still one of the best workstation keyboard ever made.
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
For sure!
@reedereed
3 ай бұрын
Didn’t even touch on the aspect expansions for the ES; adding a few of those cards made this board a killer! The DX card alone is a monster!!
@Thunder-sf4qy
3 ай бұрын
I still have my mo8, and Xs6. Got my mo8 used from a church and its a huge blessing! And got my Xs6 used for a grt used affordable price. Im never letting them go. They sound sweet, and when i run them threw pedals or software plugins to customize my sounds, its bliss. I layer my sounds in my mix with various synths and im creative with my plug-ins and filters and panning. So i feel like im still getting some montage vibes while saving a couple thow wow $$$. Yamaha's are great. CS-80 & Dx-7 are legendary. Sk-30 is another animal. The Motif still holds 2024! Yamaha XF, XS, ES, Mo, or Montage are all good 👍.
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Nice and I agree!
@matthewgaines10
Ай бұрын
If you currently own one or can get a good deal on one, absolutely. If not, I’d skip past them to a Montage being that you get similar sounds plus more. As these units age, capacitors, buttons, and displays will become an issue.
@AndrewMcKain
Ай бұрын
Very true!
@jfinneynowable
20 күн бұрын
You are comparing performance synth to a workstation.
@benbenalu9666
3 ай бұрын
‘piano 1 and sp 2 are also on my MKS - 20 Roland module
@jstyleent
2 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! I’m keeping my XF6 forever!
@donleino
3 ай бұрын
motif es , legendary!
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Yessir!
@etpslick100
3 ай бұрын
I was just @ the Berks Jazz Fest back in April and I saw more motif XF8’s XF7’s and XS’s on stage and 2 ES7’s on one show. Yamaha rules! I saw 1 Nord lead but everything else Yamaha motifs, not even a Korg. To me, that says a lot! Can’t wait til’ next year to see if they’ll have the new Montages up there.😌🎹🎶👍🏾
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
That does say a lot!
@etpslick100
3 ай бұрын
@@AndrewMcKainYup! It does. Didn’t even see a Roland Fantom on stage (and they’re great boards) Yamaha made a winner when they designed the Motif series. It even out did the DX7. I’m keeping my XF8. But damn, do I want the M8X!😌🎹🎶👍🏾
@Bruce.-Wayne
Ай бұрын
@@etpslick100.....careful here...I got my fantom 8 brand new 5 months ago....I got it for specific project but I'm looking for a motif to practice and abuse....Lol.....I can't find the XF8 anywhere online with good condition
@etpslick100
Ай бұрын
@@Bruce.-WayneYeah, I noticed that. Especially the ones from Japan. Don’t trust buying something from over there.
@ChristopherGroves
Ай бұрын
Looking at this video because there's a cheap Motif 8 classic on our local classifieds and was wondering if I should get it or keep looking for an ES instead.
@ChristopherGroves
Ай бұрын
note* I do have a Yamaha MO8 in still good working condition too so Im thinking may not be necessary. But if I ever see an ES8 I won't hesitate to get it.
@AndrewMcKain
Ай бұрын
A Motif classic would be great as a midi controller because the keybed is amazing, the problem with it is the polyphony is terrible. The polyphony on the ES is better
@gcmproductions3499
3 ай бұрын
Definitely still can be useful today
@gringoonthabeat
3 ай бұрын
I had one. I would say yes if your using it for live performance. But as far as production, the sounds get over used after a while. But great sound though overall. Drums are killer. I think they had a build In eq and reverb on most.
@_TheMichaelOrlando
3 ай бұрын
Yes ain’t no question!
@followyourpassion8378
3 ай бұрын
You are a very good player, so the ES8 still sounds good in your hands. I guess, a XF8 might be a serious and noticeable upgrade, though. I had an XF6 and do have a MODX8 now. While ouput on the XF is far better, sounds and usability on the MODX really shine, once you have understood the new UI. The sequencer isn't that bad either.
@dimension2788
3 ай бұрын
❤wow you are good bro!
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!!
@jonathanphio
3 ай бұрын
Inspiring
@Waynyce
3 ай бұрын
If you get a great deal sure 👍🏾. I picked one up last week.
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Yea I think I got mine for about $700
@yashuamuthakakimani
3 ай бұрын
Where can I get such an offer for an 88 key motif es/xf/xs?
@dimension2788
3 ай бұрын
❤Notice it has that dinosaur Smart Media card slot. Nothing it in it figure it has no usb or does it?
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Nope, no usb slots
@emwilliams97
3 ай бұрын
which yahama keyboard is good thats older in motif brands
@Hector777Hector
3 ай бұрын
I still have my ES7 🎹🎹🎹👍🎶
@stayconsistentandhumble8463
3 ай бұрын
Definitely timeless but too heavy 😂😂. I will take a MODx, Montage or CP88 simply due to portability. Great video as always. Blessings 🙏🏾
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
That's true it is super heavy lol
@hlcotten6587
8 күн бұрын
@@AndrewMcKain, I’m thinking of purchasing a Yamaha moxf8. Even those these are extremely heavy. Is it possible to get that amazing crisp, and bell like tone in the Yamaha moxf8?
@jamericankid4086
3 ай бұрын
Great video The scenario you gave with the montage about the piano 1 is the same thing with the Modx series?
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
Do you mean if the Piano 1 sound I played can be on the MODX?
@jamericankid4086
3 ай бұрын
@@AndrewMcKain yes and when I load it once do I have to do it again like the motif
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
@@jamericankid4086 on the MODX when you load sounds they stay on there
@joshualeedproductions1206
3 ай бұрын
Hi @andrewmckain, Can you do the "worth it" video of the kurzweil pc3x?
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
If I can find one I'd love to
@joshualeedproductions1206
3 ай бұрын
@@AndrewMcKain thanks
@tyrellrobertson2129
3 ай бұрын
These are the stock sounds?
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
These are all stock except the last two, Piano 1 and EP 2 from the Roland MKS
@djghettofunk2530
3 ай бұрын
Is the ES6 the same?
@awesamos
3 ай бұрын
How about xs7
@AndrewMcKain
3 ай бұрын
I think I might try to do a video on the XS eventually, definitely still worth it
@Jeremiah256_7
3 ай бұрын
Anyone who would like to donate a board
@peeweekeys
3 ай бұрын
How would you compare the ES with the likes of a CP300, in the piano department. Assuming you may have used the CP300 before.
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