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Yamaha MONTAGE M6vsYamaha MX61

Summary

Yamaha MONTAGE M6 and Yamaha MX61: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 12 compared specifications.

Key differences

  • Key action: Semi-weighted on the MONTAGE M6 and Synth-action on the MX61.
  • Released: 2023 on the MONTAGE M6 and 2013 on the MX61.
  • Aftertouch: Channel on the MONTAGE M6 and None on the MX61.
  • Keybed: FSX on the MONTAGE M6 and Synth-action on the MX61.
  • Polyphony: AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M6 and 128 notes on the MX61.
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): 1037 × 396 × 131 mm on the MONTAGE M6 and 984 × 299 × 112 mm on the MX61.

Both are the same on keys (61) and sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).

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Yamaha MONTAGE M6 multi-function keyboard

Yamaha

MONTAGE M6
Current
Yamaha MX61 multi-function keyboard

Yamaha

MX61
Current
General
ManufacturerYamahaYamaha
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20232013
Keyboard
Keys6161
Key actionSemi-weightedSynth-action
AftertouchChannelNone
KeybedFSXSynth-action
Sounds
SectionsPiano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playbackPiano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback
PolyphonyAWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16128 notes
Connections
MIDI portsDIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USBDIN in, DIN out, USB
Features
Features7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, Ribbon controller, 8 sliders, 8 knobs, Channel aftertouch, USB audio interface (32 out / 6 in), Expanded Softsynth PluginClass-compliant USB audio and MIDI, DAW remote control, Aux input, 4 assignable knobs, MOTIF voice set
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack, Blue, White
Dimensions (W × D × H)1037 × 396 × 131 mm984 × 299 × 112 mm
Weight15.3 kg4.8 kg