Yamaha Montage M8x Keyboard Synthesizer, 88-Key

Yamaha Montage M8x Keyboard Synthesizer, 88-Key, New, Action Position Back

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Yamaha's flagship 88-key workstation comes loaded with GEX weighted action with polyphonic aftertouch, and 3 sound engines to cover a vast sonic spectrum.

Overview

Available here in its 88-key weighted action edition, the MONTAGE M8x is the next-generation flagship synthesizer from Yamaha, featuring three engines that create a variety of sounds -- ultra-realistic instruments, vintage analog synths, and cutting-edge FM synths. For keyboardists, synthesists, and pianists, the MONTAGE M family seamlessly bridges stage and studio, unlocking new possibilities for sound, control and workflow.

Realize amazing sound with three engines that recreate warm vintage analog synths, cutting-edge FM synths, and ultra-realistic instruments. The Motion Control engine enhances these capabilities, adding a unique fourth dimension of control to your music making. Unlike traditional hardware synthesizers, MONTAGE M seamlessly bridges stage and studio with deep computer connectivity and integration. Designed to meet the needs of synthesists, keyboardists and pianists, MONTAGE M introduces a modern era of sound, control and workflow in music creation.

Features:

- GEX weighted action delivers remarkable piano-like expressiveness.
- Polyphonic aftertouch allows precise control of each held note.
- AN-X models analog synthesizer sound and behavior.
- 128 Elements AWM2 architecture delivers more articulations, dynamics and high-definition sound.
- 9.97 GB Wave ROM Preset Memory, 3.8 GB Flash ROM User Memory.
- 400 note polyphony (AWM2 Preset: 128, AWM2 User :128, FM-X: 128 & AN-X: 16) for modern music production.
- FM-X features 8-operator FM synthesis for… read more creating modern, dynamic synth sound.
- VCM Rotary Speaker effect and realistic drawbar behavior deliver authentic organ control and sound.
- 16 Library slots for thousands of custom user Performances and waveforms.
- Pure Analog Circuit 2 provides clear harmonic reproduction and even frequency response for powerful, clear sound.

Specs

- Keyboard: 88-key fully weighted GEX action with polyphonic aftertouch, synthetic ebony and ivory finish
- Tone Generator: Motion Control Synthesis Engine - AWM2, FM-X, AN-X
- Maximum Polyphony: 400 notes (128 AWM2 preset, 128 AWM2 user, 128 FM-X, 16 AN-X)
- Number of Voices: 3,300+ factory presets
- Multitimbral Parts: 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D x1, USB x1)
- Effects Processors: 128 Elements per part (AWM2), 8 operators/88 algorithms (FM-X), 3 oscillators with 5 waveforms and noise generator (AN-X)
- Sequencer Tracks: 16 tracks
- Internal Wave Memory: 9.97GB Preset Wave ROM, 3.8GB Flash ROM user memory
- Preset Programs: Over 2,700 performances + 16 library locations (up to 10,240 additional)
- User Programs: 2,048 user performances
- Drum Kits: Multiple drum kits included in preset performances
- Display Type: 7-inch TFT Color touchscreen, 512 x 64 LCD screen
- Audio Inputs: A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm standard phone jacks)
- Audio Outputs: OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm Balanced TRS jacks), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L]/[R] (6.3 mm Balanced TRS jacks), PHONES (6.3 mm standard stereo phone jack)
- MIDI Connectivity: MIDI [IN]/[OUT]/[THRU], USB MIDI
- USB Ports: [USB TO DEVICE] x 2, [USB TO HOST] - 32 channels output/6 channels input audio interface
- Pedal Inputs: FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE]
- Power Supply: AC power (specifications vary by region)