Yamaha Montage M8X 2Nd Gen 88-Key Flagship Synthesizer With Gex Action

Yamaha MONTAGE M8X 2nd Gen 88-Key Flagship Synthesizer with GEX Action (MONTAGE M8X)
The Yamaha MONTAGE M8X represents the pinnacle of expressive synthesizer design. With 88 weighted GEX keys and Polyphonic Aftertouch, this flagship model redefines what’s possible on stage or in the studio. It features a powerful Motion Control Synthesis Engine combining AWM2, FM-X, and the new AN-X analog modeling engine—all delivering a total of 400 notes of polyphony. Seamless Sound Switching, high-definition effects, and E.S.P. plugin compatibility make the MONTAGE M8X a truly inspiring instrument for professionals ready to push boundaries.

Features

• 88-key GEX keyboard with Polyphonic Aftertouch
• 400-note polyphony: AWM2 (256), FM-X (128), AN-X (16)
• AN-X engine offers rich analog-style synthesis with dynamic control
• Seamless Sound Switching for uninterrupted performance changes
• Polyphonic Aftertouch allows expressive modulation on held notes individually
• Over 3,300 performances and 10,000+ arpeggios
• Dual-display interface: 7" touchscreen and 512 x 64 LCD
• E.S.P. plugin recreates MONTAGE M inside your DAW
• USB audio/MIDI interface with up to 32 stereo outs at 44.1 kHz

Specifications

Dimensions
- Width: 1,446 mm (56-15/16")
- Height: 170 mm (6-11/16")
- Depth: 460 mm (18-1/8")

Weight
- Net Weight: 28.1 kg (61 lbs 15 oz)
- Packing Box Dimensions: 1,647 x 261 x 572 mm (64-7/8" x 10-1/4" x 22-1/2")

Keyboard
- Number of Keys: 88
- Key Type: GEX Keyboard
- Initial Touch: Yes
- Aftertouch: Yes (Polyphonic Aftertouch)

Sound Engine
- Tone Generator: Motion Control Synthesis Engine
- AWM2: Up to 128 elements
- FM-X: 8 operators, 88 algorithms
- AN-X: 3 oscillators + 1 noise
- Maximum Polyphony: AWM2 - 256, FM-X - 128, AN-X - 16
- Multi Timbral Capacity: 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (Stereo A/D, Stereo USB)

Wave Memory
- Preset Waveform Memory: 10 GB (converted to 16-bit linear format)
- User Waveform Memory: 3.7 GB
- Performances: 3,369

Filters & Effects
- Filter Types: 18
- Reverb: 12 types
- Variation: 88 types
- Insertion A: 88 types
- Insertion B: 89 types
- A/D Part Insertion: 83 types
- Master Effects: 26 types
- EQ: 5-band Master EQ, 3-band 1st Part EQ, 2-band 2nd Part EQ

Controllers
- Master Volume
- A/D Input Gain Knob
- Pitch Bend Wheel
- Modulation Wheel
- Ribbon Controller
- Control Sliders: 8
- Control Knobs: 8
- Super Knob
- Display Knobs: 6
- Portamento Knob
- Data Dial
- Assignable Switches: 2
- MSEQ Trigger Switch
- Portamento Switch
- Keyboard Hold Switch
- Ribbon Controller Hold Switch

Display
- Main Display: 7" TFT Color Wide VGA LCD Touchscreen
- Secondary Display: 512 x 64 Full-dot LCD

Connectors
- USB TO DEVICE: 2 ports
- USB TO HOST: 1 port
- MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU
- Foot Controller Inputs: 2
- Foot Switch Inputs: Sustain, Assignable
- Balanced Main Outputs: L/MONO, R (6.3 mm TRS)
- Balanced Assignable Outputs: L, R (6.3 mm TRS)
- Headphones Output: 6.3 mm stereo
- A/D Audio Inputs: L/MONO, R (6.3 mm)

USB Audio Interface
- Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz: Input - 6 channels (3 stereo), Output - 32 channels (16 stereo)
- Sampling Frequency 44.1–192 kHz: Input - 6 channels (3 stereo), Output - 8 channels (4 stereo)

Sequencer & Recording
- Note Capacity: Approx. 130,000 notes per Song/Pattern
- Storage Size: Approx. 520,000 notes (Patterns), Approx. 520,000 notes (Songs)
- Note Resolution: 480 ppq
- Tempo Range: 5–300 BPM
- Patterns: 128
- Pattern Tracks: 16
- Pattern Recording Type: Real-time replace, real-time overdub
- Songs: 128
- Song Tracks: 16 sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track
- Song Recording Type: Real-time replace, real-time overdub, real-time punch in/out
- Sequence Formats: MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0 and 1

Arpeggio
- Simultaneous Parts: Up to 8
- Preset Types: 10,922 or more
- User Types: 256

Power
- Power Consumption: 36 W

Accessories
- Included: AC Power Cord, Quick Guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M Download Information

Live Sets
- Preset: 128 or more
- User: 2,048