Yamaha MONTAGE M8X - 88-Key Synthesizer

Yamaha MONTAGE M8X - 88-Key Synthesizer

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Yamaha MONTAGE M8X - 88-Key Synthesizer

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.)
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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.

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.

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. Also, available exclusively on MONTAGE M8x, GEX Action takes your creativity to new heights with Polyphonic Aftertouch, allowing you to individually modulate held notes with pressure.

CREATE, EDIT, AND MIX WHEREVER YOU ARE

A game-changer for musicians, the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (E.S.P.) 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.

MONTAGE M OS v2.0

MONTAGE M OS v2.0 adds important Sound, Control and Workflow enhancements.

AN-X Wave Folder

Expanding the AN-X engine, the Wave Folder is great for making simple sounds more complex and edgy.

iOS compatible

AN-X Smart Morph

Create thousands of AN-X sounds instantly with powerful machine-learning technology.

MIDI 2.0

High-resolution data for note velocity, polyphonic and channel aftertouch, Super Knob, pitch bend, modulation, assignable knobs/sliders, foot controllers and sustain.

UI Improvements

MONTAGE M OS v2.0 adds improved AWM2 Element edit along with additional Category Search and Navigation choices.

 

SPECS

Dimensions

Width 1,446 mm (56-15/16")
Height 170 mm (6-11/16")
Depth 460 mm (18-1/8")

Weight

Weight 28.1 kg (61 lbs., 15 oz.)

Packing Box

Width 1,647 mm (64-7/8")
Height 261 mm (10-1/4")
Depth 572 mm (22-1/2")

Keyboard

Number of Keys 88
Type GEX Keyboard
Initial Touch Yes
Aftertouch Yes (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)