Yamaha Motif XS8 vs. XF8

drollz · 2nd February 2012

I did a search and couldn't find any threads comparing these models of Motifs. I'm buying one for my fiance. She's a virtuoso keyboardist. Right now, she's working on a Williams Allegro 88 key electric piano; using that as a MIDI controller for Alicia's Keys and other VSTIs. However, that setup is not good for her workflow: She'd be a lot more productive if she could just sit down and go to work without firing up the PC or waiting for software to load.

Obviously, the XF8 is the superior machine. But what am I really giving up getting the XS8? Thanks in advance.

Tnevz · 3rd February 2012

As far as i know....
The difference between the 2 is minimal and you'd save some bills and be just as happy with the xs8.
I owned an xs 6 a while back and they are great keyboards.
I've played with the xf8 and couldnt see much difference. I also know a guy that owns the xs8 and uses it quite a bit and he sees no reason to get an xf because of how close it is to the xs.

Reggmail · 3rd February 2012

Bad mister is Mr Motif...Lol.

Check out what he says about this question.

motifator.com - forum

Hope this helps.

& blessings.

2nd February 2012	#1
drollz Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 263 Thread Starter	Yamaha Motif XS8 vs. XF8 I did a search and couldn't find any threads comparing these models of Motifs. I'm buying one for my fiance. She's a virtuoso keyboardist. Right now, she's working on a Williams Allegro 88 key electric piano; using that as a MIDI controller for Alicia's Keys and other VSTIs. However, that setup is not good for her workflow: She'd be a lot more productive if she could just sit down and go to work without firing up the PC or waiting for software to load. Obviously, the XF8 is the superior machine. But what am I really giving up getting the XS8? Thanks in advance.

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3rd February 2012	#2
Tnevz Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 867	As far as i know.... The difference between the 2 is minimal and you'd save some bills and be just as happy with the xs8. I owned an xs 6 a while back and they are great keyboards. I've played with the xf8 and couldnt see much difference. I also know a guy that owns the xs8 and uses it quite a bit and he sees no reason to get an xf because of how close it is to the xs.

3rd February 2012	#3
Reggmail Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 745	Bad mister is Mr Motif...Lol. Check out what he says about this question. motifator.com - forum Hope this helps. & blessings.