Yamaha MODX M8vsYamaha MONTAGE M8x
Summary
Yamaha MODX M8 and Yamaha MONTAGE M8x: 2 Yamaha synthesizers compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 22 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Voices: 128 on the MODX M8 and 256 on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Released: 2025 on the MODX M8 and 2023 on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Polyphony: AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 on the MODX M8 and AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Aftertouch: None on the MODX M8 and Polyphonic on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Keybed: GHS on the MODX M8 and GEX on the MONTAGE M8x.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1310 × 391 × 152 mm on the MODX M8 and 1446 × 460 × 170 mm on the MONTAGE M8x.
Both are the same on engine (Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue)), keys (88) and key action (Hammer-action).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MODX M8Current |  Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) | Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) |
| Voices | 128 | 256 |
| Polyphony | AWM2 128, FM-X 128, AN-X 12 | AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 |
| Oscillators | AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise | AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise |
| Filter | 18 filter types | 18 filter types |
| Multi-timbral parts | 16 | 16 |
| Sequencer | 16-track pattern and song sequencer, 128 patterns and 128 songs | 16-track pattern and song sequencer, 128 patterns and 128 songs |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion, Compressor, EQ | Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion, Compressor, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | Polyphonic |
| Keybed | GHS | GEX |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, 8 sliders, 4 knobs, USB audio interface (10 out / 4 in), Expanded Softsynth Plugin | 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 |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1310 × 391 × 152 mm | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 28.1 kg |