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MONTAGE M8x 88-Key Synthesizer

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Designed for synthesists, keyboardists and pianists, the flagship MONTAGE M synthesizer inspires new sound exploration with expressive control for making music. MONTAGE M seamlessly bridges stage and studio workflows with computer connectivity and ground-breaking integration.

  • Deliver inspired performances with 400-note total polyphony across 3 engines
  • Recreate classic analog synthesizer sound enhanced by sophisticated dynamic control with the AN-X engine
  • Achieve smooth transitions between sounds with Seamless Sound Switching
  • Elevate performances with Polyphonic Aftertouch – individually modulate held notes with pressure
  • Add dimension to performances with new controls, including dedicated Keyboard, Part and Scene controls
  • Replicate the MONTAGE M in your favorite DAW with the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (E.S.P.)

ELEVATE YOUR EXPRESSION

For pianists wanting 88-key weighted action and synth players wanting expressive polyphonic aftertouch, the MONTAGE M8x introduces a new era of sound, control and workflow in music creation.

A hand adjusting a knob on the Yamaha MONTAGE M synthesizer.A hand adjusting a knob on the Yamaha MONTAGE M synthesizer.

NEXT-LEVEL SOUND FOR NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE

Take your performance to the next level with next-generation sound from MONTAGE M. The new AN-X engine recreates warm vintage analog synths, while FM-X offers cutting-edge modern synth sound and improved AWM2 delivers ultra-realistic instrument sounds unified with sophisticated modulation options and smoother transitions. Plus, MONTAGE M offers a significant upgrade of up to 400 notes of polyphony across its three engines.

Closeup of controls on the Yamaha MONTAGE M synthesizerCloseup of controls on the Yamaha MONTAGE M synthesizer

MAKE EVERY NOTE UNIQUELY YOURS

Improve overall usability and add dimension every time you play with new, intuitive performance controls, including a 5-segment ribbon controller and dedicated Keyboard, Part and Scene Control buttons. With MIDI 2.0 the Performance Controls – from the Keyboard and Faders to the Super Knob and Sustain, as well as the Sound Engine, are now in High Resolution. Because of the fine resolution, you’ll find the MONTAGE M behaves in a smoother and more “analog” way.

Interface examples.Interface examples.

CREATE, EDIT, AND MIX WHEREVER YOU ARE

A game-changer for musicians, the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) replicates the MONTAGE M in your favorite Digital Workstation (DAW). Free for all registered MONTAGE M owners, E.S.P. allows you to create, edit and mix MONTAGE M Performances anywhere – without the hardware – offering an unprecedented level of stage and studio integration. Simplifying your studio setup, MONTAGE M offers a USB MIDI and multichannel 32 output/6 input audio interface. 

Angled view of the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x synthesizer.Angled view of the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x synthesizer.

GEX ACTION

Elevate your performance and sound creation with Polyphonic Aftertouch – a way to individually modulate held notes with pressure. GEX also provides key repetition behavior typically found in grand pianos.

Closeup on controls of the Yamaha MONTAGE M synthesizer.Closeup on controls of the Yamaha MONTAGE M synthesizer.

UPGRADED NAVIGATION

Enables quick sound editing and operation, including a 512 x 64 LCD screen, 6 touchscreen display knobs, and a PAGE JUMP button that moves what’s in the LCD screen over to the larger 7” TFT Color touchscreen.

Rear view and logo shot of the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x synthesizer.Rear view and logo shot of the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x synthesizer.

PRESET WAVE & FLASH MEMORY

MONTAGE M includes twice the memory over its predecessor with an increase from 5.67GB to 9.97GB of Preset Wave memory, and an increase from 1.75 to 3.8GB of User flash memory. 

32 output/6 input audio interface32 output/6 input audio interface

SIMPLIFY YOUR SETUP

MONTAGE M offers a USB MIDI and multichannel 32 output/6 input audio interface. Streamline MIDI recording, virtual instrument monitoring, and multi-track audio recording through a single USB cable.

Specs

Dimensions

Width1,446 mm (56-15/16")
Height170 mm (6-11/16")
Depth460 mm (18-1/8")

Weight

Weight28.1 kg (61 lbs., 15 oz.)

Packing Box

Width1,647 mm (64-7/8")
Height261 mm (10-1/4")
Depth572 mm (22-1/2")

Keyboard

Number of Keys88
TypeGEX Keyboard
Initial TouchYes
AftertouchYes (Polyphonic After Touch)

Tone Generator

Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 128 Elements (max.), FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms, AN-X: 3 Oscillators, 1 Noise

Maximum Polyphony

AWM2: 256 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms), FM-X: 128 (max.), AN-X: 16 (max.)

Multi Timbral Capacity

16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*1, USB*1) *1 stereo Part

Wave

Preset: 10 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 3.7 GB

Performance

3,369

Filter

18 types

Effects

Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion A x 88 types*2, Insertion B x 89 types*3, Master Effect x 26 type, *2 A/D part insertion x 83 types *3 Part 2~16: 88 type, A/D part insertion x 83 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)

Controllers

Master Volume, A/D Input Gain knob, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Ribbon Controller, Control Slider x 8, Knob x 8, Super knob, Display knob x 6, Portament knob, Data Dial, Assignable switch x 2, MSEQ trigger switch, Portamento switch, Keyboard hold switch, Ribbon Controller hold switch

Display

7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen, 512 x 64 Full-dot LCD

Connectors

[USB TO DEVICE] x 2, [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT]/[THRU], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE], OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, Balanced TRS jacks), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L]/[R] (6.3 mm, Balanced TRS jacks), [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)

Power Consumption

36 W

Accessories

AC Power cord, Quick Guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M Download Information

Live Sets

Preset: 128 and more, User: 2,048

Note Capacity

1 Song/Pattern: Approx. 130,000 notes, Store area: Approx. 520,000 notes (Pattern); approx. 520,000 notes (Song)

Note Resolution

480 ppq (parts per quarter note)

Tempo (BPM)

5 – 300

Patterns

128 patterns

Pattern tracks

16 Sequence tracks

Pattern Recording type

Real time replace, Real time overdub

Songs

128 songs

Song tracks

16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track

Song recording type

Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out

Sequence formats

MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1

Arpeggio

Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types

USB audio interface

[Sampling Frequency = 44.1 kHz] Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels), Output: 32 channels (16 stereo channels) [Sampling Frequency = 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz] Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels), Output: 8 channels (4 stereo channels)
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