Yamaha MODX M8vsYamaha MONTAGE M7
Summary
Yamaha MODX M8 and Yamaha MONTAGE M7: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha MODX M8CurrentView details → | Yamaha MONTAGE M7CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 76 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Keybed | GHS | FSX |
| 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, Channel aftertouch, USB audio interface (32 out / 6 in), Expanded Softsynth Plugin |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1310 × 391 × 152 mm | 1244 × 396 × 131 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 17.6 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MODX M8 – 88 MONTAGE M7 – 76
- Key action: MODX M8 – Hammer-action MONTAGE M7 – Semi-weighted
- Released: MODX M8 – 2025 MONTAGE M7 – 2023
- Aftertouch: MODX M8 – None MONTAGE M7 – Channel
- Keybed: MODX M8 – GHS MONTAGE M7 – FSX
- Polyphony: MODX M8 – AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 MONTAGE M7 – AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16
Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).