Yamaha MONTAGE M8xvsYamaha MONTAGE8
Summary
Yamaha MONTAGE M8x and Yamaha MONTAGE8: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrentView details → | Yamaha MONTAGE8Legacy since 2023View details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
| Released | 2023 | 2016 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | Channel |
| Keybed | GEX | Balanced Hammer Effect |
| Sounds | ||
| Sections | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback |
| Polyphony | AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 | AWM2 128, FM-X 128 |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB |
| Features | ||
| Features | 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 | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, Ribbon controller, 8 sliders, 8 knobs, USB audio interface (32 out / 6 in) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm | 1450 × 460 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 28.1 kg | 29 kg |
Key differences
- Released: MONTAGE M8x – 2023 MONTAGE8 – 2016
- Aftertouch: MONTAGE M8x – Polyphonic MONTAGE8 – Channel
- Keybed: MONTAGE M8x – GEX MONTAGE8 – Balanced Hammer Effect
- Polyphony: MONTAGE M8x – AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 MONTAGE8 – AWM2 128, FM-X 128
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MONTAGE M8x – 1446 × 460 × 170 mm MONTAGE8 – 1450 × 460 × 170 mm
- Weight: MONTAGE M8x – 28.1 kg MONTAGE8 – 29 kg
Both are the same on keys (88), key action (Hammer-action) and sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).