Yamaha MODX M7vsYamaha MONTAGE M8x
Summary
Yamaha MODX M7 and Yamaha MONTAGE M8x: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha MODX M7CurrentView details → | Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 76 | 88 |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | Polyphonic |
| Keybed | FSB | GEX |
| Sounds | ||
| Sections | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback |
| Polyphony | AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 | AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB |
| Features | ||
| Features | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, 8 sliders, 4 knobs, USB audio interface (10 out / 4 in), Expanded Softsynth Plugin | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, Ribbon controller, 8 sliders, 8 knobs, Polyphonic aftertouch, USB audio interface (32 out / 6 in), Expanded Softsynth Plugin |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1089 × 347 × 117 mm | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 28.1 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MODX M7 – 76 MONTAGE M8x – 88
- Key action: MODX M7 – Semi-weighted MONTAGE M8x – Hammer-action
- Released: MODX M7 – 2025 MONTAGE M8x – 2023
- Aftertouch: MODX M7 – None MONTAGE M8x – Polyphonic
- Keybed: MODX M7 – FSB MONTAGE M8x – GEX
- Polyphony: MODX M7 – AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 MONTAGE M8x – AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16
Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).