Yamaha MODX M8vsYamaha MONTAGE M8x
Summary
Yamaha MODX M8 and Yamaha MONTAGE M8x: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha MODX M8CurrentView details → | Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | Polyphonic |
| Keybed | GHS | 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) | 1310 × 391 × 152 mm | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 28.1 kg |
Key differences
- Released: MODX M8 – 2025 MONTAGE M8x – 2023
- Aftertouch: MODX M8 – None MONTAGE M8x – Polyphonic
- Keybed: MODX M8 – GHS MONTAGE M8x – GEX
- Polyphony: MODX M8 – AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 MONTAGE M8x – AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MODX M8 – 1310 × 391 × 152 mm MONTAGE M8x – 1446 × 460 × 170 mm
- Weight: MODX M8 – 13.6 kg MONTAGE M8x – 28.1 kg
Both are the same on keys (88), key action (Hammer-action) and sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).