Yamaha MONTAGE M8xvsYamaha MX88
Summary
Yamaha MONTAGE M8x and Yamaha MX88: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrentView details → | Yamaha MX88CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | None |
| Keybed | GEX | GHS graded hammer |
| 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 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm | 1320 × 405 × 168 mm |
| Weight | 28.1 kg | 13.9 kg |
Key differences
- Released: MONTAGE M8x – 2023 MX88 – 2015
- Aftertouch: MONTAGE M8x – Polyphonic MX88 – None
- Keybed: MONTAGE M8x – GEX MX88 – GHS graded hammer
- Polyphony: MONTAGE M8x – AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 MX88 – 128 notes
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MONTAGE M8x – 1446 × 460 × 170 mm MX88 – 1320 × 405 × 168 mm
- Weight: MONTAGE M8x – 28.1 kg MX88 – 13.9 kg
Both are the same on keys (88), key action (Hammer-action) and sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).