Yamaha Montage
The Yamaha Montage (stylized in all-uppercase MONTAGE) is a series of music synthesizers produced by Yamaha Corporation, first introduced in June 2016. It replaced the Motif series music workstations.
Products
MONTAGE [1]
The original MONTAGE was released in 2016 in three versions: 61-key FSX action MONTAGE6, 76-key FSX action MONTAGE7, and 88-key with BHS (Balanced Hammer Standard) keyboard action MONTAGE8.
The AWM2 engine has a maximum polyphony of 128 voices.
Compared to the Motif series, the preset wave ROM is increased to 5.67 GBytes and user ROM to 1.75 GBytes.
FM-X sound engine, an 8-operator FM synthesis engine, similar to Yamaha FS1R but without formant shaping, has a polyphony of 128 voices.
The user interface presents only one single Performance mode, which can include up to 8 individual Parts (programs).
The rotary knobs in the realtime control section are replaced with endless encoders. The Motion Control knob can be used to interpolate several parameters assigned to control knobs. Motion sequence adds modulation of realtime synthesis parameters with predefined sequences of control events.
Seamless sound switching allows the user to select a new program but have the held notes from the previous program still sound until release. This feature is available for programs consisting of up to 8 individual parts.
LED strips were added alongside control sliders and realtime control knobs to indicate the current value of assigned parameters.
| Model | Year | Number of keys | Key action | Polyphony | Waveform ROM | Waveforms | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTAGE6 | 2016 | 61 | FSX | 128 | Preset: 5.67 GB, User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types [7] | |
| MONTAGE7 | 2016 | 76 | FSX | 128 | 5.67 GB, User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types | |
| MONTAGE8 | 2016 | 88 | GHK/BHS | 128 | 5.67 GB, User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types |
MODX [8]
Entry-level MODX was released in 2018 in three versions: 61-key FSX action MODX6, 76-key FSX action MODX7, and 88-key BHS action MODX8.
The AWM2 engine has a maximum polyphony of 128 voices.
Compared to the original MONTAGE, the preset wave ROM is 5.67 GBytes and user ROM is 1.00 GBytes, which is less than MONTAGE.
FM-X sound engines, half of user sample ROM, 4 knobs and sliders instead of 8, seamless switching for 4-part programs, and fewer buttons.
| Model | Year | Number of keys | Key action | Polyphony | Waveform ROM | Waveforms | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODX6 | 2018 | 61 | FSX | 128 | Preset: 5.67 GB, User: 1.00 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types [13] | |
| MODX7 | 2018 | 76 | FSX | 128 | 5.67 GB, User: 1.00 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types | |
| MODX8 | 2018 | 88 | GHK/BHS | 128 | 5.67 GB, User: 1.00 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types |
MODX+ [14]
MODX+ was released in 2022 in three versions: 61-key FSX action MODX6+, 76-key FSX action MODX7+, and 88-key BHS action MODX8+.
The AWM2 engine has a maximum polyphony of 128 voices.
Compared to MODX, the preset wave ROM is 5.67 GBytes and user ROM is increased to 1.75 GBytes, which is the same as MONTAGE.
| Model | Year | Number of keys | Key action | Polyphony | Waveform ROM | Waveforms | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODX6+ | 2022 | 61 | FSX | 128 | 5.67 GB, User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types [18] | |
| MODX7+ | 2022 | 76 | FSX | 128 | 5.67 GB, User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types | |
| MODX8+ | 2022 | 88 | GHK/BHS | 128 | 5.67 GB, User: 1.75 GB | Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types |
MONTAGE M [19]
The newer MONTAGE M was released in 2023 in three versions: 61-key FSX action MONTAGE M6, 76-key FSX action MONTAGE M7, and 88-key with new GEK action MONTAGE M8x. The GEX balanced hammer keyboard action supports polyphonic aftertouch, implemented with Hall sensors.
AWM2 polyphony is increased to 256 notes for preset user data and user wave data.
Compared to the original MONTAGE, the preset wave ROM is increased to 10.2 GBytes (compressed with LPC-derived algorithm) and user ROM to 3.75 GBytes.
Virtual analog AN-X sound engine with 16-note polyphony, an enhanced version of Yamaha AN1x.
The user interface is revamped with the addition of a secondary monochrome display for realtime editing, six rotary knobs under the main display, and rearrangement of buttons.
The keyboard control section adds portamento control and parameter hold for the ribbon controller, which has 5 LED-backlit zones.
| Model | Year | Number of keys | Key action | Polyphony | Waveform ROM | Waveforms | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTAGE M6 | 2023 | 61 | FSX | 256 | Preset: 10 GB, User: 3.7 GB | Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types [22] | |
| MONTAGE M7 | 2023 | 76 | FSX | 256 | 10 GB, User: 3.7 GB | Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types | |
| MONTAGE M8x | 2023 | 88 | GEX | 256 | 10 GB, User: 3.7 GB | Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types |
See also
References
- ↑ "MONTAGE - Overview - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "Yamaha MONTAGE Firmware Update Improves Sound and Control, Supercharges Workflow in Iconic Synthesizer Line - Yamaha - United States".
- ↑ "Yamaha MONTAGE OS Version 2.0 Adds MOTIF Compatibility, New Control and Workflow Enhancements - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "Yamaha Montage Review - Long term". 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Yamaha Montage Officially Discontinued". 18 July 2023.
- ↑ "Yamaha Montage 7".
- ↑ "MONTAGE - Specs - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "MODX - Overview - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "The New MODX Keyboard from Yamaha - Raising the bar for mid-range synths". 8 September 2018.
- ↑ "Yamaha MODX vs Yamaha Montage". 10 September 2018.
- ↑ "Yamaha announce new MODX synth range".
- ↑ "Yamaha MODX".
- ↑ "MODX - Specs - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "MODX8+, MODX7+, and MODX6+ Synthesizers - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "Introducing the New Yamaha MODX+. Yamaha's latest version of the ever popular MODX, MODX Plus". 23 August 2022.
- ↑ "Yamaha Announces the New Yamaha MODX+". September 2022.
- ↑ "Yamaha unveil MODX+ synthesizer range".
- ↑ "MODX8+, MODX7+, and MODX6+ Specs - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "MONTAGE M Synthesizer - Yamaha USA".
- ↑ "Yamaha MONTAGE M: Next Generation Synthesizer Unveiled". 10 October 2023.
- ↑ "Yamaha unveil Montage M synthesizer range".
- ↑ "MONTAGE M Synthesizer Specs - Yamaha USA".
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