Yamaha MODX8+vsYamaha MONTAGE M8x
Summary
Yamaha MODX8+ and Yamaha MONTAGE M8x: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 12 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Released: 2022 on the MODX8+ and 2023 on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Aftertouch: None on the MODX8+ and Polyphonic on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Keybed: GHS on the MODX8+ and GEX on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Polyphony: AWM2 128, FM-X 128 on the MODX8+ and AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1333 × 404 × 160 mm on the MODX8+ and 1446 × 460 × 170 mm on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Weight: 13.8 kg on the MODX8+ and 28.1 kg on the MONTAGE M8x.
Both are the same on keys (88), key action (Hammer-action) and sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MODX8+Current |  Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 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 | 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) | 1333 × 404 × 160 mm | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 13.8 kg | 28.1 kg |