Yamaha MONTAGE M8xvsYamaha MX61
Summary
Yamaha MONTAGE M8x and Yamaha MX61: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 12 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Keys: 88 on the MONTAGE M8x and 61 on the MX61.
- Key action: Hammer-action on the MONTAGE M8x and Synth-action on the MX61.
- Released: 2023 on the MONTAGE M8x and 2013 on the MX61.
- Aftertouch: Polyphonic on the MONTAGE M8x and None on the MX61.
- Keybed: GEX on the MONTAGE M8x and Synth-action on the MX61.
- Polyphony: AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M8x and 128 notes on the MX61.
Both are the same on sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrent |  Yamaha MX61Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
| 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 | 984 × 299 × 112 mm |
| Weight | 28.1 kg | 4.8 kg |