Yamaha has announced the new Montage M synthesizer for those who work on the stage and in the studio.
The new flagship product lineup, consisting of the 61-key Montage M6 for synthesists, 76-key Montage M7 for keyboardists, and 88-key with polyphonic aftertouch Montage M8x for pianists, feature a new AN-X analog engine and improved AWM2 engine that, combined with the FM-X engine, give a total of 400 notes total polyphony. Musicians can also achieve optimal workflow integration through the USB MIDI and audio interface, Expanded Softsynth Plug-in (ESP coming in 2024) and faster and easier navigation.
The new Montage M product lineup delivers innovative control dimensions for unique music-making, including new performance controls and a dedicated keyboard and scene control. The Montage M8x includes these capabilities and adds polyphonic aftertouch, providing superior expressive capabilities.
Other notable features include 9.97 GB preset waveROM, 16 libraries (640 performances per library), 3.8 GB user flash memory, VCM Rotary Speaker and more.
The Yamaha Montage M is available for pre-order at US$3,500 for the Montage M6, US$4,000 for the Montage M7, and US$4,500 for the Montage M8x.