Yamaha MONTAGE M7vsYamaha MX88
Summary
Yamaha MONTAGE M7 and Yamaha MX88: 2 Yamaha synthesizers compared side by side. They differ on 15 of 21 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Engine: Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) on the MONTAGE M7 and Digital (sample playback) on the MX88.
- Keys: 76 on the MONTAGE M7 and 88 on the MX88.
- Voices: 256 on the MONTAGE M7 and 128 on the MX88.
- Key action: Semi-weighted on the MONTAGE M7 and Hammer-action on the MX88.
- Released: 2023 on the MONTAGE M7 and 2015 on the MX88.
- Polyphony: AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M7 and 128 notes on the MX88.
| 2 items |  Yamaha MONTAGE M7Current |  Yamaha MX88Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) | Digital (sample playback) |
| Voices | 256 | 128 |
| Polyphony | AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 | 128 notes |
| Oscillators | AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise | AWM2 sample playback, 1,106 preset voices drawn from the MOTIF library |
| Filter | 18 filter types | — |
| Multi-timbral parts | 16 | 16 |
| Sequencer | 16-track pattern and song sequencer, 128 patterns and 128 songs | 208 pattern phrases and 999 arpeggio types; SMF playback only |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion, Compressor, EQ | Reverb, Chorus, Insert effects, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 76 | 88 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Keybed | FSX | GHS graded hammer |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, Ribbon controller, 8 sliders, 8 knobs, Channel 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 |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1244 × 396 × 131 mm | 1320 × 405 × 168 mm |
| Weight | 17.6 kg | 13.9 kg |