
Yamaha MONTAGE8 Synthesizer

Elevate your sound with the Yamaha MONTAGE8 Synthesizer, featuring an 88-key graded hammer-action keyboard and revolutionary Motion Control Synthesis Engine. Create dynamic, expressive, and professional-quality music effortlessly.


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Product Description
The Yamaha MONTAGE8 Synthesizer is a groundbreaking workstation designed to redefine music production and live performance. With its 88-key graded hammer action keyboard, it offers an authentic piano feel, ideal for expressive play. Powered by the Motion Control Synthesis Engine, it merges AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) and FM-X (Frequency Modulation) synthesis, delivering unparalleled sound design capabilities.
Key features like the Super Knob and Motion Sequences allow dynamic sound manipulation in real-time, while the 128-note stereo polyphony ensures complex and rich soundscapes. Integrated Flash Memory enables fast sample loading and customization, making it a perfect tool for innovative musicians.
With premium voices such as the Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano, advanced strings, and classic DX/TX tones, MONTAGE8 offers limitless possibilities. Effortlessly connect to your DAW via USB, and enjoy seamless integration with Cubase AI, included for professional recording and editing.
- Motion Control Synthesis Engine: Combines and controls two legendary sound engines—AWM2 for high-quality waveform and synthesis, and FM-X for advanced Frequency Modulation synthesis.
- Customizable Motion Sequences: Tempo-synchronized sequences can be assigned to almost any parameter, enabling innovative sound creation possibilities.
- Pure Analog Circuit Outputs: Professional stereo balanced outputs with high-quality digital-to-analog conversion for pristine sound delivery.
- Dynamic Performance Controls: Features eight rotary encoders and faders with step ladder LEDs for intuitive real-time adjustments.
- High Note Capacity: Supports approximately 130,000 notes, perfect for complex compositions and performances.
Product Specifications
Dimensions | |
Width | 1,450mm (57-1/16") |
Height | 170mm (6-11/16") |
Depth | 460mm (18-1/8") |
Weight | 29 kg (63 lbs., 15 oz.) |
Control Interface | |
Number of Keys | 88 |
Type | Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard |
Initial Touch | Yes |
Aftertouch | Yes |
Tone Generator | |
Tone generator | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms |
Maximum Polyphony | AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.) |
Multi Timbral Capacity | 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*, USB*) *stereo Part |
Wave | Preset: 5.67 GB (when converted to 16 bit linear format), User: 1.75 GB |
Performance | 2707 |
Filter | 18 types |
Effects | Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types*, Master Effect x 26 types *A/D part insertion x 83 types (Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd p |
Other | |
Controllers | Master Volume, AD Input Gain knob, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Ribbon Controller, Control Sliders x 8, Knobs x 8, Super Knob, Data dial |
Display | 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen |
Connectors | [USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], MIDI [IN]/[OUT]/[THRU], FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]/[SUSTAIN], OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, Balanced TRS jacks), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L]/[R] (6.3 mm, Balanced TRS jacks), [PHONES] ( |
Power Consumption | 27 W |
Accessories | AC Power cord, Owner’s Manual, Cubase AI Download Information |
Live Sets | Preset: 128 and more, User: 2,048 |
Performance Recorder | |
Tracks | 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track |
Recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out |
Note Capacity | 1 Song/Pattern: Approx. 130,000 notes, Store area: Approx. 520,000 notes (Pattern); approx. 520,000 notes (Song) |
Note Resolution | 480 ppq (parts per quarter note) |
Tempo (BPM) | 5 – 300 |
Arpeggio | Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types |
Sequence formats | MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1 |
Sequencer | |
Patterns | 128 patterns |
Pattern Recording type | |
Pattern tracks | 16 Sequence tracks |
Pattern Recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub |
Songs | 128 songs |
Song tracks | 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track |
Song recording type | Real time replace, Real time overdub, Real time punch in/out |
Functions | |
USB audio interface | [Sampling Frequency = 44.1kHz] Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels),Output: 32 channels (16 stereo channels) [Sampling Frequency = 44.1kHz - 192kHz] Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels),Output: 8 channels (4 stereo channels) |
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