Yamaha MONTAGE M8xvsYamaha MX49
Summary
Yamaha MONTAGE M8x and Yamaha MX49: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrentView details → | Yamaha MX49CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 49 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | None |
| Keybed | GEX | Synth-action |
| 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 | 128 notes |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, 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 | Class-compliant USB audio and MIDI, DAW remote control, Aux input, 4 assignable knobs, MOTIF voice set |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, Blue, White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm | 830 × 298 × 91 mm |
| Weight | 28.1 kg | 3.8 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MONTAGE M8x – 88 MX49 – 49
- Key action: MONTAGE M8x – Hammer-action MX49 – Synth-action
- Released: MONTAGE M8x – 2023 MX49 – 2013
- Aftertouch: MONTAGE M8x – Polyphonic MX49 – None
- Keybed: MONTAGE M8x – GEX MX49 – Synth-action
- Polyphony: MONTAGE M8x – AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 MX49 – 128 notes
Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).