Yamaha MONTAGE M8xvsYamaha reface CS
Summary
Yamaha MONTAGE M8x and Yamaha reface CS: 2 Yamaha synthesizers compared side by side. They differ on 16 of 20 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Engine: Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) on the MONTAGE M8x and Analogue modelling on the reface CS.
- Keys: 88 on the MONTAGE M8x and 37 on the reface CS.
- Voices: 256 on the MONTAGE M8x and 8 on the reface CS.
- Key action: Hammer-action on the MONTAGE M8x and Synth-action on the reface CS.
- Released: 2023 on the MONTAGE M8x and 2015 on the reface CS.
- Polyphony: AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 on the MONTAGE M8x and 8 notes on the reface CS.
| 2 items |  Yamaha MONTAGE M8xCurrent |  Yamaha reface CSCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (sample, FM, virtual analogue) | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 256 | 8 |
| Polyphony | AWM2 256, FM-X 128, AN-X 16 | 8 notes |
| Oscillators | AWM2 sample playback (128 elements), FM-X 8-operator (88 algorithms), AN-X 3 oscillators plus noise | Five oscillator types on Yamaha's AN analogue physical modelling engine |
| Filter | 18 filter types | — |
| Multi-timbral parts | 16 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 16-track pattern and song sequencer, 128 patterns and 128 songs | — |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion, Compressor, EQ | Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Mini |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | None |
| Keybed | GEX | HQ mini |
| 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 | Built-in speakers (2 W x 2), Runs on six AA batteries (about 5 hours), MIDI breakout cable, Sliders for every parameter, Phrase looper, Analogue-style slider panel |
| 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) | 1446 × 460 × 170 mm | 530 × 175 × 60 mm |
| Weight | 28.1 kg | 1.9 kg |