Yamaha Montage 8

Yamaha's 88-key Flagship Synth

Built on the legacy of Yamaha's groundbreaking DX and Motif series keyboards, the Yamaha Montage 8 is driven by its programmable Motion Control matrix, which gives you fluid, interactive command over two powerful synthesis engines. Glide your fingers over Yamaha's premium aftertouch-enabled, 88-note Balanced Hammer Action keybed. Modulate multiple parameters in real time with the aptly named Super Knob. Yamaha's flagship synthesizer streamlines your workflow and rockets your sound creation and modulation capabilities up to a whole new level. Whether you're a songwriter, gigging keyboardist, sound designer, or EDM producer, the Yamaha Montage will elevate your creative game.

Yamaha Montage 8 88-key Synthesizer at a Glance:

• Motion Control Synthesis, AWM2, and FM-X
• It's called the Super Knob for a reason
• Expressive, interactive Motion Sequences
• Envelope Follower lets you modulate with audio
• Powerful DSP effects engine

Motion Control Synthesis, AWM2, and FM-X

The Motion Control Synthesis Engine controls and unifies Montage's two sound engines, AWM2 and FM-X. AWM2, powered by Yamaha's proprietary data compression and sound playback technology, delivers amazingly realistic sound reproduction, and almost ten times the waveform capacity of Yamaha's MotifXF workstation! If you need a sophisticated synth engine, FM-X can deliver everything from vintage '80s to modern EDM sounds, all with impressive dynamic range and sonic fidelity. Boasting an 8-operator FM architecture and 128-note polyphony, FM-X arms you with a massive sound design arsenal.

Expressive, interactive Motion Sequences

The Yamaha Montage synthesizers are spec'd with a nifty feature called Motion Sequences - tempo-synched (and totally customizable) control sequences that you can assign to any parameter. Take it from Sweetwater, this will change the way you do business. With dedicated front-panel controls, Motion Sequences makes it effortless to manipulate and morph your patches in real time, with inspiring interactivity and deep expression.

Powerful DSP effects engine

Montage series synths are fortified with a powerful DSP effects engine that delivers everything from gloriously high-def reverbs to meticulously detailed VCM (Virtual Circuit Modeling) FX. All with stunning sound quality. Effects such as Vinyl Break, Bit Crusher, and Beat Repeat are ideal for contemporary EDM production. Create a cool ducking effect with a sidechain compressor, or go full retro with the vintage-flavored VCM Phaser or Analog Delay. Crank up your favorite Amp Simulator. If you're a pianist, you'll enjoy a realistic playing experience with piano-centric effects such as Damper Resonance and HD reverbs that put you right in the performance space.

Yamaha Montage 8 88-key Synthesizer Features:

• Aftertouch-enabled, 88-note Balanced Hammer Action keybed
• Stereo 128-note polyphony, for full stereo sound without note stealing
• Motion Control matrix gives you fluid command over 2 powerful synthesis engines:
  • AWM2 (waveform synthesis)
  • FM-X (frequency modulation)

   

• Almost 10 times the waveform capacity of Yamaha's MotifXF
• Super Knob lets you modulate multiple parameters in real time
• Motion Sequences - tempo-synched control sequences you can assign to any parameter
• Envelope Follower lets you use any audio as a modulator for any synth parameter
• Powerful DSP effects engine for jaw-dropping, fully realized patches

The Yamaha Montage 8 is a serious music creation tool!

Tech Specs

Number of Keys 88 Type of Keys Fully-weighted with aftertouch Other Controllers Pitchbend, mod wheel, ribbon controller Polyphony 128-note stereo polyphony Wave Memory 1.75GB internal flash user memory Number of Presets 128 factory, 2048 user Effects Types DSP effects engine Arpeggiator Yes Audio Playback USB flash Sequencer 16-track, 64 songs Audio Inputs 2 x 1/4" (left, right) Audio Outputs 2 x 1/4" (left, right), 2 x 1/4" (assignable left, right), 1 x 1/4" (headphones) USB 1 x USB Type A, 1 x USB Type B MIDI I/O In/Out/Thru/USB Pedal Inputs 2 x foot controller, 1 x assignable, 1 x sustain Height 6.31" Width 57.06" Depth 18.5" Weight 63 lbs., 15 oz.