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.
Key differences
- Released: 2023 on the MONTAGE M8x and 2015 on the MX88.
- Aftertouch: Polyphonic on the MONTAGE M8x and None on the MX88.
- Keybed: GEX on the MONTAGE M8x and GHS graded hammer on the MX88.
- Polyphony: AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M8x and 128 notes on the MX88.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1446 × 460 × 170 mm on the MONTAGE M8x and 1320 × 405 × 168 mm on the MX88.
- Weight: 28.1 kg on the MONTAGE M8x and 13.9 kg on the MX88.
Both are the same on keys (88), key action (Hammer-action) and sections (Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrent |  Yamaha MX88Current |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |