Yamaha MODX6+vsYamaha MONTAGE M8x
Summary
Yamaha MODX6+ and Yamaha MONTAGE M8x: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 12 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Keys: 61 on the MODX6+ and 88 on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Key action: Semi-weighted on the MODX6+ and Hammer-action on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Released: 2022 on the MODX6+ and 2023 on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Aftertouch: None on the MODX6+ and Polyphonic on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Keybed: Semi-weighted on the MODX6+ and GEX on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Polyphony: AWM2 128, FM-X 128 on the MODX6+ and AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M8x.
Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MODX6+Current |  Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | Polyphonic |
| Keybed | Semi-weighted | GEX |
| Sounds | ||
| Sections | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback |
| Polyphony | AWM2 128, FM-X 128 | 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, 4 sliders, 4 knobs, USB audio interface | 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) | 937 × 331 × 134 mm | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | 28.1 kg |