Yamaha MONTAGE M8xvsYamaha MONTAGE8
Summary
Yamaha MONTAGE M8x and Yamaha MONTAGE8: 2 Yamaha synthesizers compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 22 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Engine: Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) on the MONTAGE M8x and Digital (sample and FM) on the MONTAGE8.
- Voices: 256 on the MONTAGE M8x and 128 on the MONTAGE8.
- Released: 2023 on the MONTAGE M8x and 2016 on the MONTAGE8.
- Polyphony: AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M8x and AWM2 128, FM-X 128 on the MONTAGE8.
- Oscillators: AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise on the MONTAGE M8x and AWM2 sample playback (8 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms) on the MONTAGE8.
- Sequencer: 16-track pattern and song sequencer, 128 patterns and 128 songs on the MONTAGE M8x and 16-track performance recorder on the MONTAGE8.
Both are the same on keys (88) and key action (Hammer-action).
| 2 items |  Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrent |  Yamaha MONTAGE8Discontinued 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
| Released | 2023 | 2016 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) | Digital (sample and FM) |
| Voices | 256 | 128 |
| Polyphony | AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 | AWM2 128, FM-X 128 |
| Oscillators | AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise | AWM2 sample playback (8 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms) |
| 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 performance recorder |
| 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 | Polyphonic | Channel |
| Keybed | GEX | Balanced Hammer Effect |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| 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 | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, Ribbon controller, 8 sliders, 8 knobs, USB audio interface (32 out / 6 in) |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm | 1450 × 460 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 28.1 kg | 29 kg |