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Yamaha Montage M8x (88-Key Synthesizer)

$4,49999 $4,99900

The Yamaha MONTAGE M Series Synthesizers: embody the zenith of sound quality and user-friendly controls. Transform your performances with revolutionary AN-X modeling technology that delivers authentic analog warmth and FM-X synthesis for expansive sonic expression.

With Motion Control, experience responsive sound-shaping that reacts to your playstyle. Unleash your creativity using up to 400-note polyphony and extensive memory for presets and user configurations.

The MONTAGE M line stands as the ultimate instruments for both live shows and studio work, ensuring fluid DAW integration and easy computer connection. Catering to all musicians, the MONTAGE M8x offers the pianists weighted 88-key action; the MONTAGE M7 provides layers of versatility for keyboardists; and the MONTAGE M6 gives synthesists swift playability.

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Key Features

  • AWM2 Sound Engine with Expanded Memory: Experience detailed and high-definition sounds with the AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) engine and enjoy a larger sound palette with double the Preset Wave memory, allowing for smoother transitions and ultra-realistic sound creation.
  • FM-X Synthesis: Dive into the depth of classic and modern synthesis with the 8-operator FM-X engine, providing dynamic and complex sound design possibilities from metallic to lush and evolving tones.
  • Polyphony: Benefit from a massive note polyphony, with up to 128 notes each for AWM2 Preset and User Waveform Parts, and the same for FM-X Parts, plus 16 notes for AN-X Parts, offering seamless and layered sound creation without note dropouts.
  • AN-X Engine Integration: Recreate the warm and classic sound of analog synthesizers with the new AN-X engine offering extensive modulation options, including oscillators, filters, and customizable vintage synth behaviors.
  • Motion Control Synthesis Engine: Manipulate and interact with sounds through Motion Sequences, the Super Knob, Envelope Follower, and other methods, providing a deep level of expressive control and automation.
  • Polyphonic Aftertouch (MONTAGE M8x): Available on the MONTAGE M8x, Polyphonic Aftertouch facilitates individual note expression, enabling nuanced performance control reminiscent of the famed CS-80 and DX1.
  • Pure Analog Circuit 2: Enjoy improved audio quality with the Pure Analog Circuit technology, which reduces noise and improves dynamic range, providing clearer sound at all volume levels.
  • VCM Rotary and Drawbar Behavior: Experience authentic organ sounds with the virtual VCM Rotary Speaker effect and organ drawbar fader settings, adding another layer of realism to your performance.
  • Performance Controls: The 5-segment ribbon controller, Keyboard Hold button, Portamento controls, and high-resolution manipulation capabilities across keyboards, faders, and engine offer a suite of tools for live performance adjustments.
  • Library Locations: Store up to 10,240 additional Performances in 16 Library slots, allowing you quick search options by Category, Name, and Attributes to access your personalized sounds efficiently.
  • LED Feedback: The new and improved LED colors on MONTAGE M faders and controls offer visual cues for navigation and adjustments, enhancing user interaction during performances.
  • USB MIDI and Audio Interface: Simplify your studio setup with direct computer connectivity, allowing MIDI control and multi-track audio recording through a single USB cable.
  • Expanded Softsynth Plugin (E.S.P.): Extend your DAW integration with the Expanded Softsynth Plugin, replicating MONTAGE M's capabilities directly in your virtual studio environment, coming in early 2024 with a full version for deeper editing available by Summer 2024.
  • DAW Remote Control: Streamline your production workflow using MONTAGE M as a DAW controller, managing your mixer, transport, virtual instruments, and more with ease.
  • Enhanced Navigation: Navigate through the updated interface swiftly with the new LCD and TFT touchscreens, enhanced knobs, Page Jump, and a dedicated Navigation button for efficient sound manipulation.
  • Category Search and UI Speed: Accelerate your performance setup with high-speed Category Search for Performances, complemented by a faster and more visually streamlined User Interface.
  • Multiple USB Ports: Connect additional peripherals simultaneously such as flash drives and USB MIDI controllers with the convenience of two USB-to-Device ports.
  • Shift Buttons and Color-Coded Controls: Take advantage of easy access to secondary functions with the new Shift buttons and navigate with confidence using the color-coded button lighting system.

Detailed Specs

Size/Weight
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")
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Number of Keys: 88
  • Type: GEX Keyboard
  • Initial Touch: Yes
  • Aftertouch: Yes (Polyphonic After Touch)
Tone Generator
  • 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)
Other
Controllers
  • 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
  • Display: 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen, 512 x 64 Full-dot LCD
Connectors
  • 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
  • Accessories: AC Power cord, Quick Guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M Download Information
Live Sets
  • Live Sets: Preset: 128 and more, User: 2,048
Performance Recorder
  • 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
  • Sequence formats: MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1
  • Arpeggio: Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types
Sequencer
  • 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
Functions
  • 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)

Included Accessories

  • Owner's Manual: Learn about the features and care of your instrument in this comprehensive manual.
  • Software: Includes Cubase AI download information to start recording your music right away.
  • 2-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano comes with a rock-solid guarantee against material and craftsmanship defects, valid for two full years after your purchase date.

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Yamaha Montage Series - Synthesis Evolved

Step up your performance with the Yamaha Montage Series Digital Synthesizer. Boasting an array of controls such as knobs, sliders, and a crisp digital screen, this synthesizer series is crafted for the modern musician. With the Montage 2.0 OS just released, prepare for unrivaled sound creation and a truly immersive playing experience.

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Immerse Yourself in Genuine Analog Soundscapes

Unveiling the AN-X Engine: Blending Retro Charm with Cutting-Edge Accuracy

Unlock rich, warm analog tones with the AN-X Engine. Shape your sound through five waveforms, three oscillators, and a noise generator. Explore sonic variety with ten filter types and powerful modulation features like pulse width and oscillator sync. Dive into advanced options including ring modulation, FM, and wave shaping. Enhance dynamics with an envelope generator and drive. Infuse life into your music with LFO modulation and authentic vintage effects like voltage drift and aging. With the AN-X Engine, part of the Motion Control system, create complex, expressive analog sounds effortlessly.

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Unlock Infinite Creative Potential with Expanded Polyphony

Explore the Immense Audio Capabilities of the MONTAGE M

Experience the power of the MONTAGE M with an impressive polyphony of up to 400 notes. Enjoy the robust sound capabilities:

- Play 128 notes with the expressive AWM2 Preset Waveforms.
- Unleash your creativity with 128 notes on AWM2 User Waveforms.
- Dive into the richness of the FM-X engine, capable of 128 notes.
- Layer intricate patterns with the AN-X engine, supporting 16 notes.

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Craft Your Musical Journey

Experience the MONTAGE M8x's Polyphonic Aftertouch: Discover GEX Action

Unleash the full potential of your MONTAGE M8x with GEX Action. Experience the rare, expressive power of Polyphonic Aftertouch, enhancing each note with personalized pressure—echoing legends like the CS-80 and DX1. Plus, with GEX's natural grand piano note repetition, your music will resonate with unparalleled richness.

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Boost Your Performance to New Levels

Precision Control at Your Fingertips: Discover the MONTAGE M

Enhance your play with the MONTAGE M's dynamic performance controls. Experience the versatility of its five-part ribbon controller that includes a convenient HOLD feature. Sustain chords effortlessly while tweaking settings with the dedicated KEYBOARD HOLD function. Plus, tailor your sound transitions perfectly with the dedicated Portamento activation, featuring customizable timing.

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Manage Live Sessions with Ease

Experience Effortless Expression: Unleash Dynamic Performances with 16-Part Mastery

Experience effortless mastery with intuitive controls at your fingertips. With a single touch, you can manage 16 Parts per Performance on the Yamaha piano, bringing each piece to life with unparalleled depth. Ideal for live performances, where every second counts.

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Empower Your Music Production with MONTAGE M Integration in Your DAW

Craft the Sound You Imagine with E.S.P. – Your Virtual Access to MONTAGE M Excellence

Elevate your music production, even without the physical MONTAGE M. With Yamaha's Expanded Softsynth Plugin (E.S.P.), tap into the full power of MONTAGE M sounds directly in your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Edit, mix, and create remotely starting early 2024—your studio just got bigger. Get ready for the complete experience in Summer 2024, when we unlock the full editing suite. Your soundscapes are about to expand.

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Effortlessly Command Your Music with Intuitive Finger-Touch Controls

Effortlessly Master Sound with Our Revolutionary Navigation System

Easily refine your sound with the new navigation system. Dive into fast editing on a crystal-clear 512 x 64 LCD screen. Adjust settings seamlessly with six responsive knobs and a 7” TFT Color touchscreen. For in-depth tweaks, the PAGE JUMP button and intuitive Navigation touch feature whisk you from a broad Performance overview to the sound's most intricate details in moments.

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Elevate Your Studio's Workflow with the All-in-One Yamaha Piano

Craft Your Masterpiece: The MONTAGE M Brings Audio and MIDI Under Your Command

Unleash your creativity with the MONTAGE M. This all-in-one power station fuses a MIDI interface with a robust 32-output/6-input audio interface. Connect with a single USB cable and dive into smooth MIDI recording, effortlessly monitor your virtual instruments, and master multi-track audio recording. Say goodbye to clutter. Say hello to a streamlined studio experience that puts your creative flow first.

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yamaha montage m8x black 88 key synthesizer
Yamaha

Yamaha Montage M8x (88-Key Synthesizer)

$4,49999 $4,99900

The Yamaha MONTAGE M Series Synthesizers: embody the zenith of sound quality and user-friendly controls. Transform your performances with revolutionary AN-X modeling technology that delivers authentic analog warmth and FM-X synthesis for expansive sonic expression.

With Motion Control, experience responsive sound-shaping that reacts to your playstyle. Unleash your creativity using up to 400-note polyphony and extensive memory for presets and user configurations.

The MONTAGE M line stands as the ultimate instruments for both live shows and studio work, ensuring fluid DAW integration and easy computer connection. Catering to all musicians, the MONTAGE M8x offers the pianists weighted 88-key action; the MONTAGE M7 provides layers of versatility for keyboardists; and the MONTAGE M6 gives synthesists swift playability.

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