Description
MONTAGE M8x, the next-generation flagship synthesizer from Yamaha. Realize amazing sound with its three engines that recreate warm vintage analog synths, cutting-edge FM synths, and ultra-realistic instruments. The Motion Control engine enhances these capabilities, adding a unique fourth dimension of control to your music making. Unlike traditional hardware synthesizers, MONTAGE M8x seamlessly bridges stage and studio workflows with computer connectivity and integration. 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.
Specifications
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MONTAGE M8x |
MONTAGE M7 |
MONTAGE M6 |
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| Dimensions | Width | 1,446 mm (56-15/16″) | 1,244 mm (49″) | 1,037 mm (40-13/16″) |
| Height | 170 mm (6-11/16″) | 131 mm (5-3/16″) | 131 mm (5-3/16″) | |
| Depth | 460 mm (18-1/8″) | 396 mm (15-9/16″) | 396 mm (15-9/16″) | |
| Weight | Weight | 28.1 kg (61 lbs., 15 oz.) | 17.6 kg (38 lbs., 13 oz.) | 15.3 kg (33 lbs., 12 oz.) |
| Packing Box | Width | 1,647 mm (64-7/8″) | 1,430 mm (56-5/16″) | 1,223 mm (48-1/8″) |
| Height | 261 mm (10-1/4″) | 259 mm (10-3/16″) | 259 mm (10-3/16″) | |
| Depth | 572 mm (22-1/2″) | 482 mm (19″) | 482 mm (19″) | |
| Keyboard | Number of Keys | 88 | 76 | 61 |
| Type | GEX Keyboard | FSX Keyboard | FSX Keyboard | |
| Initial Touch | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aftertouch | Yes (Polyphonic After Touch) | Yes (Channel After Touch) | Yes (Channel After Touch) | |
| Tone Generator | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 128 Elements (max.), FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms, AN-X: 3 Oscillators, 1 Noise | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 128 Elements (max.), FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms, AN-X: 3 Oscillators, 1 Noise | 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.) | AWM2: 256 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms), FM-X: 128 (max.), AN-X: 16 (max.) | 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 | 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*1, USB*1) *1 stereo Part | 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 | Preset: 10 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 3.7 GB | Preset: 10 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 3.7 GB | |
| Performance | 3,369 | 3,369 | 3,369 | |
| Filter | 18 types | 18 types | 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) | 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) | 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 | 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 | 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 | 7″ TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen, 512 x 64 Full-dot LCD | 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) | [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) | [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 | 36 W | 36 W | |
| Accessories | AC Power cord, Quick Guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M Download Information | AC Power cord, Quick Guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M Download Information | 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 | Preset: 128 and more, User: 2,048 | 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) | 1 Song/Pattern: Approx. 130,000 notes, Store area: Approx. 520,000 notes (Pattern); approx. 520,000 notes (Song) | 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) | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) | |
| Tempo (BPM) | 5 – 300 | 5 – 300 | 5 – 300 | |
| Sequence formats | MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1 | MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1 | MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1 | |
| Arpeggio | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types | |
| Patterns | 128 patterns | 128 patterns | 128 patterns | |
| Pattern tracks | 16 Sequence tracks | 16 Sequence tracks | 16 Sequence tracks | |
| Pattern Recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub | Real time replace, Real time overdub | Real time replace, Real time overdub | |
| Songs | 128 songs | 128 songs | 128 songs | |
| Song tracks | 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track | 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track | 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track | |
| Song recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out | |
| 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) | [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) | [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) | |






