Yamaha’s professional synthesizers have reigned as industry leaders for decades. Now, the company again advances the state of the art with the Montage M8x — a flagship synth so powerful, it’s the only keyboard you’ll need to ace any studio session or stage performance. This next-gen synth powerhouse packs the latest technology with three beastly sound engines that can create jaw-dropping renditions of any instrument you could ever imagine, while new performance controls, workflow enhancements, and a 7-inch TFT color touchscreen allow you to access all this power effortlessly. For authentic grand piano feel that will satisfy even the most discerning pro pianists, the Montage M8x boasts Yamaha’s fully weighted GEX action with polyphonic aftertouch. It even has a 5-segment ribbon controller to add rich expressiveness to your playing. The Yamaha Montage M8x is an instrument that seamlessly bridges stage and studio while unlocking unlimited potential for sound, control, and workflow.

Yamaha Montage M8x 88-key Synthesizer Features:

• Fully weighted GEX keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
• AN-X, AWM2, and FM-X sound engines
• AN-X models classic analog synthesizer sound and behavior
• AWM2 with 128-element architecture delivers more articulations, dynamics, and high-definition sound
• FM-X 8-operator FM synthesis generates modern, dynamic synth sounds
• Pure Analog Circuit 2 provides clear harmonic reproduction
• 5-segment ribbon controller with dedicated Hold button
• Keyboard Hold button lets you sustain chords while tweaking knobs
• Portamento on/off button and dedicated Portamento Time knob
• Dedicated Keyboard, Part, and Scene control buttons provide control over 16 Parts per Performance
• VCM Rotary Speaker effect and realistic drawbar behavior for authentic organ sound and control
• 16 Library slots for thousands of custom user Performances and waveforms
• 400-note polyphony (AWM2 Preset: 128, AWM2 User: 128, FM-X: 128, AN-X: 16)
• 9.97GB Wave ROM Preset memory, 3.8GB Flash ROM User memory
• E.S.P. Extended Soft Synth plug-in (VST3/AU) replicates the Montage M in your favorite DAW — available early 2024
• 7-inch TFT color touchscreen offers highly detailed editing control
• Fast, intuitive navigation via Navigation button, Quick Edit screen, 6 touchscreen display knobs, and Page Jump button
• USB-MIDI and multichannel 6-in/32-out audio interface
• Suite of dedicated accessories available separately

Product Specifications

• Type: Keyboard Synth

• Sound Engine: Motion Control Synthesis Engine AWM2, FM-X, AN-X

• Analog/Digital: Digital

• Number of Keys: 88

• Type of Keys: GEX, Weighted

• Aftertouch: Yes, Polyphonic

• Velocity Sensitive: Yes

• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod wheel, Ribbon Controller

• Polyphony: 256 notes (AMW2), 128 notes (FM-X), 16 notes (AN-X)

• Number of Presets: 3369 factory

• Oscillators: 128 Elements (AMW2), 8 operators, 88 algorithms (FM-X), 3 x oscillators, 1 x noise (AN-X)

• Filter: 18 types

• Effects Types: 14 x Reverb, 9 x Delay, 15 x Modulation, 7 x Trem/Rotary, 12 x Dist, 6 x Compressor, 3 x Wah, 4 x Lo-Fi, 17 x Tech, 13 x Misc

• Arpeggiator: 8 Parts Simultaneous Max

• Sequencer: Loop-based Pattern Sequencer

• Audio Recording: 130,000 notes

• Memory: 9.97 GB Preset Memory, 3.8GB User Memory

• Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS (L/mono, R)

• Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS (L, R), 2 x 1/4" TRS (assignable: L/mono, R)

• Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS

• USB: 2 x Type A (device), 1 x Type B (host)

• MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru/USB

• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (assignable), 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 2 x 1/4" (foot controller 1, 2)

• Power Source: Standard IEC AC Input

• Height: 6.68"

• Width: 56.93"

• Depth: 18.12"

• Weight: 61.93 lbs

• Manufacturer Part Number: MONTAGE M8X