Yamaha Montage 8 Keyboard Synthesizer Demo by Sweetwater

Blake Angelos from Yamaha presents the Montage 8 keyboard synthesizer. After the video, click the link below for even more info on the Yamaha Montage 8.
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[@TheSIMBAJUDAH]

The most versatile synth I have ever heard. This is a game changer, trendsetter. Well done Yamaha. The technology is superb and I like the Super Knob, I also like the fact that you can disable it and change the color and pattern. The expressiveness and richness of the sounds is undeniable.

[@magicgiraffesoundworks4533]

This was such a pleasant demo to watch with a guy that is clearly genuinely excited about the product. I'm sold!

[@trumpetplayer6397]

Excellent presentation, Blake. And I really like that the knob and slider positions now are synced to to the software. Which is another good sign that Yamaha is listening to their customers. The space ship has landed, and the lights and sounds are throbbing.

[@singhniranjan]

The whole demo is simply amazing, however the magic starts at 13.08.

[@ApolloJetsonKND]

Facts! 🤣 my 13 min mark finally started im watching it now. I kept leaving b4 trynna watch this video but all that techno stuff made me leave like 3 times i tried to watch this video . But all this orchestra stuff sounds crazy!!!!!!!! 🔥

[@reck0n3r]

This is an amazing demo (and explanation) of what the device can do. Thank you.

[@alienanxiety]

Nothing gets me stop watching a new synth demo faster than it starting with piano sounds.

[@niall2236]

alienanxiety if only there was a way to fast forward

[@FlaviuMariusPanaite]

Amazing keyboard, wonderful presentation !! YM8 🎹🎵👏

[@howardtaylor2405]

Very impressive synth and the guy does a great job with the demo. I'm a guitar hack but I want one of these.

[@maricate]

"I LOVE MY JOB" PERSONIFED

[@amirprog]

I LOVE how yamaha makes the montage chassis so flat - No bump between the keybed and chassis, the chassis is on the level of the black keys. Great. I find it hard no to hit the chassis with my extremely long pianist hands and fingers when playing some of the other keyboards on the market. Its great that they followed similar design of the motif.

[@brentduanefoster]

...and THIS is why I love Yamaha keyboards.

[@stringsnare]

Geez, the guitar patches sound REAL!

[@progmanmike]

This guy knows how to sell a keyboard

[@sensium9757]

+Progmanmike Or not! Check this out

[@LousyFacelift]

+Jim Jones This guy seems truly passionate about this instrument. If he's only acting he does it extremely well. If that's what you define as gay I feel deeply sorry for you. This knob really looks more "gay" than super but that's not his fault... and you are the pooper.

[@LousyFacelift]

+Sensium Yeah, I'm sure you convinced everyone that you could have done that a lot better.

[@NordiusOfficial]

+Authorized Mike Exactly

[@calumgoetz3718]

Authorized Mike it’s 7,000 dollars

[@DEADSTEP12]

sold me at 21:00 with that beautiful saw & sidechain

[@dionecw]

Incredible piano! I believe Yamaha monitors market trends and competitors , in view of the large production of electronic music in Europe and demand. Motif was designed for American musicians pop music composers , Latin , hip hop and r & b . Now the European public can enjoy the new synthesized sounds and orchestras extremely worked with the Montage . But if you are a former Motif user, do not be sad , all advertisements are geared to show the new sounds , this is the focus , but the Montage can store all the best sounds of the Motif .

[@msjaebea]

I went over to Guitar Center today and played it. I was blown away! I want it really bad!

[@ayokay123]

He had me at the dynamic mechanical sounds of the Rhodes. :D

[@courtneygillespie]

I like to use synth to connect the other instruments together, it really fills out the track 👌

[@hoppingturtle]

I would have liked to seen a demo including the on board interface - being able to run a mic or guitar thru the synth. Otherwise pretty good demo. That EDM section was a tad weak but everything else sounded slick ;)

[@franciscomoralesmusic]

This thing is sounding more and more like a DJ kind of thing? Listen Yamaha, we are musicians who invest hours on developing our self to be better technically, harmonically and solo wise improvisators. So we want new sounds and new possibilities for live performance as a skilled keyboardist! If I want a DJ I would hire one, but come on? This things cost around 4000€ and it is basically a DJ station fun for keyboard players? No man, I don't thing so Yamaha. I guess right know the most amazing machine is the Korg Kronos II period!

[@laronrhodesmusic]

This is exactly why I chose the Korg Kronos

[@b00i00d]

Ooph! Massive! Blake Angelos knows his stuff!

[@niall2236]

Every vid i look at of this therr are people kicking off and i dont understand it. The comments sections are genuinely nasty over a keyboard which many haven't even played. All i see is "Kronos is better" because its a workstation. Cool mate, buy a workstation. I personally have no use for a workstation, all i need is something that sounds great with flexibility. I played one of these the other day and it's absolutely stunning. I tried the kronos and its amazing, but you need a PHD to work it. At least with this all you need is a Masters. Honestly, the thing sounds and feels amazing to play. Everything about it is just MASSIVE! I fear the vids don't do it any justice at all. Although the superknob seems a bit of a gimmick, its unbelievably useful in the stuff i play. I love being able to switch between pianos and synths seamlessly with just a simple twist. Im getting either one of these or the Nord stage 3 next month but i feel like im already sold on this.

[@alimitchell5346]

Absolute beast of a machine...love it..

[@East17A]

God dam it Casio why the hell they can't make beautiful sounds like that?!! I love how the sound so magical in this keyboard

[@inspiredrecording]

Loving this Keyboard good Job guys I'm definitely picking one up.

[@KyuminShimMusic]

nice demo! sound really good. wish had some money to grab one of these :p

[@josefvr3315]

Make people happy is impossible. Well done yamaha.

[@Al-qf1jj]

Excellent demo! I ordered a Montage 6 yesterday. I am primarily a guitarist, but also own a studio where I think clients will love this keyboard/synth. So many possibilities. I do have a question... Does the "USB to Device" port accept a standalone touchscreen monitor so that you can mirror the built-in screen? Or is there a remote feature that will do the same with an iPad? if not, I think this would be a great feature to have in the studio or in a live setting. The 7" built-in screen is nice, but for long sessions, a larger screen would be nice.

[@sweetwater]

Hello! There is unfortunately no way to mirror or duplicate the Montage's screen onto an external device, you will have to manipulate the synth via the screen on the instrument itself. That being said, the next best thing is the patch editor that sound designer John Melas developed for Yamaha, which will allow you to design, manipulate, and organize patches on your computer and then load them into your Montage: yamahasynth.com/blog/namm-2018-introducing-john-melas-performance-editor-and-librarian-for-montage If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone]

[@Al-qf1jj]

@@sweetwater Thanks for your reply. You guys R-O-C-K! It's a shame that Yamaha doesn't take advantage of the USB3 port to support external monitors. USB3.0 provides for a signaling rate of 5Gbps. This high bandwidth capability makes it an ideal choice for video transport. Perhaps they will provide it in a future firmware update? Do you if it's possible based on the current architecture?

[@gus755]

So this is basically a Yamaha SY77 - SY99 minus the power of RCM synthesis and it has a Prick extention, sorry I mean Super Knob. To be fair Yamaha used to make good synth, I own and still use a SY77 and after using it for over 26 years it still sounds current. Some of the factory sounds on the Korg Kronos sound exactly like the SY77. Unfortunately this demo just doesn't sell it.

[@bagushibrida9274]

I have been using the Yamaha Montage 8 since 2017, and it is such a great keyboard. Now, in 2024, I want to replace it with a better keyboard. What is the best keyboard that I can buy to replace the Montage 8?

[@jerry77028]

So it's not a workstation, and you can't compose a complete song on it like a Motif right? You will need a computer and daw for that right? At least it sounds good.

[@jerry77028]

+Filthy McNasty hey I said it sounds good lol

[@jerry77028]

+Filthy McNasty sometimes

[@jerry77028]

+Crimson Sunrise yep, it's a good backup for me

[@Johnsicadda2433]

The best board of the world now , very very well played and executed, I got a MODX7 AND PSR SX 900 BOTH ARE SUPERB I PLAYD BOTH TOGETHER , USE RHYTHMS OF SX 900 AND VOICES OF MODX ,

[@alvingiles6095]

I didn't know Drew Carey knew so much about keyboards!!! Seriously I just lost my beloved Motif es 8 in a freak accident. I'm in the market for a new board. Looks like yamaha is still pushing the envelope. I love it.

[@niall2236]

yeah im after upgrading. Im torn between this, the kronos 2 or waiting for the Nord stage 3... decisions!

[@tuneunleashed]

Niall Graham tough decision lol

[@freshassronron]

I am a long time yamaha fan and customer. I'm excited about this new synth coming out. But I have to admit the excitement has simmered down these past days because Ive yet to see a video on youtube (or anywhere) where they're not showing THE SAME 4 or 5 new sounds. (the new cfx piano, seattle strings & about 3 new really cool synth sounds). COME ON YAMAHA show me something else PLEASE!!!!!

[@Coowallsky]

But you changed your mind. Didn't you?

[@ish233]

That audio glass sound kind of reminds of when you tune something out of tune back. I really enjoy FM and I think they really did justice to this piece of equipment which combines features of Yamaha synthesizers. I think...maybe...I may need to get one. I'll further look into it though, I just want the FM engine to have the same ability to modify ones own sounds and save them. This would combine well with the other elements within the synthesizer. Pretty cool.

[@jasonsignor7237]

What’s keeping me back from buying the Montage or the MODX8+ is how much is crammed into the center screen. The text is small too. This should also have modern touch technology like most mobile phones and tablets instead of the old touch sensitive screen technology. Certainly, for the price point and for a new product, I would expect this. Hopefully improvements that can be made in new models. Other than that, I think Yamaha is becoming a leader, now. I haven’t decided yet, though, whether the piano samples are up to par with Nord’s and Roland’s. I really would have to play both Yamahas to know and compare with Nord and Roland with which I’m familiar.

[@krispickett22]

Fabulous presentation...thank you so much!!!

[@garryhairston5839]

Will Yamaha release a update or a new model at Namm?

[@ryanelison4539]

I am considering buying both a genos and a montage for live performances.

[@basspig]

That side chain pumping effect is inexplicable in its popularity. For decades, we broadcast engineers fought to prevent ducking when the percussion hits.

[@michaelbauers8800]

I dig the motion sequence idea, if it means being able to store control changes with a sound. I dig the idea that there's modulation possibilities, as AWM2 was limited about modulation routing. But lack of pattern sequencing is very disappointing to me. It's how I make all the music I make. No need for a computer to edit. Easy to build up songs from 1 to 8 measure patterns.

[@shaft9000]

+Michael Bauers Well, there are 256 user-defineable 'arpeggio slots', whatever that means

[@michaelbauers8800]

+shaft9000 Probably like the Motif. I never mastered that Motif feature. I don't know what can be done with it. The Montage manual is available, I suppose I could look, but custom arps are more limited than a pattern sequencer no matter how you slice it :)

[@mysticsailor9]

+shaft9000 wise to be cautious..lol, if its anything like the user "arpeggios" in the Fantom G, then they are step sequence patterns and not arpeggiation patterns...

[@j.r.g3548]

with those presets and THE SUPER KNOB - even beginner musicians can put on their own carnival!

[@CaseyChronicle]

Great video hawmie, enjoyed it alot, Keep the content coming!!:)

[@sebastianmrozek8761]

Blake, you just made me saving every buck and when this new toy is available I will be broke again.

[@eddiemajour8481]

While I really like the Modes of the Motif series, I appreciate the ability to play more then four voices simultaneously. If I am not mistaken, the Montage allows one to play 8 voices (if not all 16) simultaneous and not lose any quality. Further, Yamaha has added the transition between voice feature without the sound being cut off. As a keyboardist, this will help tremendously in changing sounds in the middle of performances!!!! I'm not too crazy about the illuminating super knob, however, I like the ability to control it with a pedal. That means, one can change, not only between voices and programs, but also, the parameters of the voice(s) and the entire feel of the performance seamlessly! Recording - It is a little tedious editing on the keyboard. I typically find myself starting on the keyboard, but, I work a thousand times faster once imported to a computer (more flexible). One single USB for 32 mono audio out/MIDI; IOS device compatible, and no DI box needed - I'm in!

[@Coowallsky]

You can turn the flashing off on that knob. It does sound like it will work well given your description of workflow.

[@eddiemajour8481]

+Filthy McNasty Yeah, one can turn off the Super Knob (SP) and still use it as normal. However, my comment about the SP was before I got the board. Now that I have it, I do not turn it all the way off - I just attenuate the brightness to where it still visible, but, not so noticeable. This board is truly amazing.

[@Coowallsky]

Eddie Majour Eddie, mine comes in 2 weeks. I did get to see one twice at Guitar Center. I played around with the flashing/brightness/color. This board is DEEEP!!

[@eddiemajour8481]

+Filthy McNasty Yeah, it is. Right now I'm following the articles being issued by Bad Mister on the Yamaha Synth website. We are learning a lot about the Super Knob. I was trying to go through it alone and skipping ahead, but, I would get confused everytime I got deeper lol. Today, articles 4-7 came out - man, it's getting deep. I can't wait to learn about programming the Motion Sequencer. I hope your board comes soon man.

[@philosopher2king]

27:02 What did turning the knob actually do?

[@alicaramba7680]

He plays the same phrase prior and after 27:02 and I can hear sound is prominently richer, more sustained and reverberating, so I guess he increased delay effect amount.

[@genamalenkiy3667]

Please tell me which synthesizer to choose for electronic music yamaha montage 8 or roland phantom 8

[@altrogeruvah]

Fantastic demo!

[@wallididdly]

I'm just a little confused. It seems he is getting an effect or change over time, without touching the Big Flashing knob. Preprogrammed? Foot pedal? Good stuff. I get the other buttons, but he getting an "evolved sound" without the need to stop playing. Nice feature, nice keyboard.

[@JanMichalSzulew]

+Perry Bingham think "Motion Seq"

[@neuron05]

+Perry Bingham You can control the Super Knob with a foot pedal. And you can program it with the motion sequencer.

[@suehedges]

So dcan you not use the touch screen? Is that purely optional is what I’m trying to say? It’s just that I’d like to get this keyboard sometime in the future when one of mine packs in as it’s bound to someday but me being blind, I won’t be able to use the touch screen but it sounds ideal for what I want

[@Oleg__]

31:24 - _"MONTAGE also connects to iOS devices as well. You'll hear more about that later"._ But later you didn't tell anything about that! I wanted to know more about that, especially given that MONTAGE doesn't have its own sequencer.

[@EduCamargoOficial]

Ok, you got 10 times the wave memory of the Motifs, but all you can hear in most parts are the sounds you already have? Music creation belongs to computer only? Great to know about a single mode, super knob, motion sequencer and stuff. But when I want to produce music, create my own sounds, where do I stand with this Montage? Sounds like I'm never leaving my Motif XS, ok?

[@michaelbauers8800]

+Edu Camargo Seems the FM engine would be the obvious place for new sounds. I don't own one, just taking a guess ( and I do own an XF board.)

[@EduCamargoOficial]

+Michael Bauers Sometimes I feel sorry for not waiting for the XF to come, but the XS is doing me great stuff, thank God. In fact I was expecting from Yamaha something like an answer to the Korg's Kronos Family.

[@michaelbauers8800]

I think the Montage is their answer. For whatever reason they only did two sound engines. Well, you know the Montage is for professional musicians more than synthesists I think. By that I mean, a lot of the users are probably going to use the presets. The Montage is not my ideal, but maybe it's filling a specific niche in the market. I see a lot of people who are confused about such products, because they only products which make sense to THEM are devices for people who mainly want to create their own sounds - it should be clear the Montage is not really for the hobbiest or electronic musicians etc ( I mean, not directly aimed at that group.)

[@EduCamargoOficial]

+Michael Bauers I see. Actually, the kind of answer I was expecting has more to do with the possibility of having room for loopless piano samples (which Kronos already offers), but also more space for other organic sounds, basses, guitars, seperat string sections so you can create more realistic string arrangements, seperat brass sections, extra acoustic drums, etc. Of course these luxuries would only be add-ons to the existing sounds. And something that intrigues me about Kronos is that apparently some sounds are streamed directly from the SSD, breaking all the RAM inconveniences (requires confirmation from an experienced Kronos user). On the music production field, its sequencer also allows us for tru recording of audio tracks (up to 16) which I think is good for many ocasions. I know I could acomplish mmost of the Kronos features using DAWs, VSTIs and stuff like that, but I still prefer the hardware workstation environment, all the controls in your hands, no MIDI latency and everything. So I was expecting it from Montage, a kind of a big upgrade to the whole Motif environment, adding extra features in many areas.

[@Manges1967]

Hi Sweetwater-guys! I have a Motif XS8 and I also bought the Montage 8 recently, my question is: when I connect the Motif to the Montage via midi-cable I cannot get the Montage to start simultaniously if both synths are in patternmode? It works if i play in voice-mode though! Is there some button I have missed? Hope for answer! Best regards from Magnus

[@BlackDragonStudio]

It very much works on the backbone that the DX7 created in the 1980's

[@StandForSomethingGood]

Great demo man! Thank you.

[@colekeircom]

Am I correct in thinking that the motion control gives an arranger dynamic to the synth with the 'backing' sound following your playing? In effect a form of Korg's Karma.

[@savio1445]

the hummer keyboard of this device is like clavinova or dgx ?

[@idaveit]

Does this keyboard support "super articulation 2" to control the phrase of the beginning or ending of a sampled sound?

[@niteboatermusic]

how noisey is the keybed? Got my eye on this synth!

[@basspig]

I would have to replace my Roland A80 keyboard to accomodate this in my studio. How is the hammer action on the Montage 8? Is it close to that of an acoustic grand?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! The Montage 8 does have hammer weighted keys, and I think they feel fantastic. Because piano sounds are only a tiny fraction of what the Montage can do, the engineers at Yamaha weighted the keys just a bit lighter than some other instruments that are more piano focused. That being said, if you're used to a Roland A80, I think you'd have no problem getting used to this keybed. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@@t​

[@dryvur]

I want a Montage 8 so bad. I just can't afford it, but I'm learning on an old Yamaha and I'm practicing a lot. 3 to 6 hrs a day...

[@dryvur]

@Jordan Sheppherd how much money do you want to spend? Under 1500? Under 1000? Under 500?

[@dryvur]

@Jordan Sheppherd yes, weighted keys are best since most of the nicer boards and all pianos have weighted keys

[@dryvur]

@Jordan Sheppherd there are some great keyboards in the $700 range. They will do everything you need them to do for starting out

[@Jason75913]

There's something special about the Montage's and MODX's treble that I keep hearing in youtube vids. It ends up being unlike most, if not all, other synths. I wonder if the magic is in the converters they're using or the synth engine. It takes some getting used to. It at first gave me an impression of "there's something missing" about the sound, briefly making me feel unimpressed and a little disappointed. I swear that there is even a "3D" aspect to some of the sounds that is really cool, not the kind of "3D" produced by effects/modulation.

[@btaylo24]

is it actually a synth , or just a preset monster with some fx thrown in?

[@FuZhixiang]

+Barry Taylor Both combined as I know from the official site.

[@durtcannon]

+Barry Taylor Its a synth, and it plays samples/accoustic sounds...

[@grodarh]

I want to learn how to play "Happy Birthday to You" melody. So, which of these two is best choose to start: Yamaha Montage 8 or Korg Kronos 2-88?

[@paulallenMacca]

Can a music rest be fitted to the Montage 8 like on my Yamaha CP88.

[@GeorgeTdR]

Is it able to record straight to montage 8, without using a computer, DAW? Or a way to save a rough mix, musical idea etc?

[@michaelbauers8800]

+George TdR It has a basic sequencer, but I don't think you can even edit the sequence ( it's more like a tape recorder recording the MIDI events all or nothing I guess.) I rely on the sequencer in the XF, so this is not a replacement for me.

[@GeorgeTdR]

Michael Bauers Thanks Michael

[@quasima2nez]

Can the sounds selected on the sequencer tracks play on several midi tracks in your daw?

[@zxxz0000]

This is my dream keyboard...

[@basspig]

After hearing the pianos in Motif XS, I'm a little worried that the Montage might not be at the level of my K2600 with triple strike Steinway samples . I hope Montage also plays dynamically like a grand because Motif xs sure does not.

[@siddat7382]

MINDBLOWING!!! 🤯

[@WoodyPianoShack]

the huge glowing pulsating knob is gimmicky and tacky. otherwise sounds good.

[@marike1100]

+Woody Piano Shack Tacky or not, there will be no missing it at a gig in dark nightclub. And depending on what parameters can be assigned to it, it could be a useful performance tool.

[@seanville88]

+Woody Piano Shack i don't care about that, all i know is SUPER Knob is incredible for Electro Musician especially while in Live Performance

[@colbalt95]

it can be turned off

[@alphasxsignal]

+Woody Piano Shack To much like a DJ spinner.

[@michal234486]

you can turn it off

[@JcS7100]

This is AMAZING!

[@MarcoColaneri]

IS he using a Expression/Volume pedal to control the volumes?

[@djice1804]

Can that light be turned off? I'm thinking it will be annoying @ some point...A real Sequencer like the Motif had...We don't understand this motion sequencer business you're speaking of. Anyway Thank you for the touch screen (It's about time) Is it multitouch? Yes I'm going to say it like the Kronos? Why isn't there a hard drive in the thing? Can The editor be opened in any Daw as a VST or AU like the Kronos? If yes I'm sold Today. As you've probably realized by now some of us want more than sound, there are plenty of sounds out here in the jungle & Quality is subjective > (Omnisphere) Heck even the iPad has decent sound as far as the ear can hear. We want technology, lots of it. Oh last but not least, is this the successor to the Motif, can we put that question to rest please? I still love the thing, but I was just saying...lol - Because one has to decide whether they should take advantage of all the goodies with motif & this beast of the future. Lord knows it'll be another 5 years...

[@lambisgroup9854]

Yea, you can turn it off

[@SirtubalotTX]

Intriguing keyboard and it's nice to see these progressions but why no polyphonic aftertouch? Infinite Response has a current keyboard out with PAT so why can't others do this? I'm a midi controller type guy but I've been thinking about getting a Synth/Workstation. However, If I'm going to spend 3k+ I want to see some PAT.. umkay? let's get this together Yamaha.

[@nutsosix7930]

is it a synth filter or a add on plugin filter?

[@williammitchell1864]

What about the speakers? Do the speakers come with the Yamaha Montage 8?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! No, the Montage 8 doesn't include built in speakers, a keyboard player would typically pair this with a pair of studio monitors or a keyboard amplifier when playing one of these. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1660, [e-mail]

[@Justbemeen]

Should I buy a montage or all 4 reface?

[@KUPHSER]

I want to buy one of these solely for the fmx for sound design. Coincide with your DAW, there is not much out there that can compete

[@arjay1949]

Wow!..... love the idea of just one'performance' mode instead of the 3 modes the previous Yamaha synths used. No pattern mode though, and only a simple sequencer (no editing). Disappointed he didn't demo of the Hammond clone sounds......... It's a whole new direction for Yamaha, and looks as if it could be really exciting.... shame about the prices of course!

[@michaelbauers8800]

+arjay1949 Lack of pattern mode very disappointing to me :(

[@MrCcfly]

+arjay1949 nah yamaha go that way from motif xs in to R.I.P keyboard section of yamaha

[@MrCcfly]

+MrCcfly from first motif they add bits and dots from tyros and some new made sounds .... now they add fm to compete wth casio dj live keyboard that sell great in japan i mean in last 5-6 years all same from yamaha ,and now they add fm that you need dr. degree from sound programing to make some good sounds

[@Coowallsky]

+arjay1949 What the price?

[@jdanielhernandez3515]

nice!!! love it

[@karimsadouni4758]

Very nice Yamaha. Keyboard music.

[@joeschneider67]

its any way to transpose semi tones with out to go to shift button and press octave up down? any way on the screen to do that?

[@manuelgiorgi7274]

Does the hammer action keyboard have 3 sensors? Or just 2?

[@93JustChill]

I'm a Yamaha/Motif head but I'm still questionable if this could hang with the Kronos X.

[@tommiegarrett55]

not even in fact yamaha is gonna have to a lot more stepping up compared to kronos and the jupiter

[@Coowallsky]

+93JustChill This isn't a workstation. Apples to Oranges.

[@Coone58]

Im stuck between the both Montage and the Kronos which will you choose for church?

[@enoshjonathan9707]

@@Coone58 for church always take montage, cause I am experienced

[@Pissarrio]

can this be sued as a midi controller and also can it work with native instrument plugins?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! Yes, the Montage 8 can be connected via USB to any computer and used as a MIDI controller for Native Instruments (or any other brand's) plugins. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1660, [e-mail]

[@babar141]

does it Have a sequencer?

[@cresshead]

+Smoove B. sort of..though the demo guy didn't talk about it at all or even SHOW the touch screen even ONCE or talk about the faders and knobs with LED status light ups....Hmmm...

[@lemonslice2233]

+cresshead I would like to know if it really is the bigger, better, badder Motif for people who sequence exclusively with a DAW or if it's a bit of a miscarriage of the brand with a bunch of useless gimmicks. I'd like to hear a really good acoustic demo of it, some EPs, organs, violins etc to see if the expanded WAV memory has really made them better.

[@lemonslice2233]

+cresshead Reading some more I'm liking it a lot. 8X the wave ROM of the XF, all the Motif XF sounds with higher quality waveforms, included 2GB flash for your own samples (2GB Mutec board is 366EUR for the XF), 16 simultaneous 24-bit stereo track output over USB (firewire expansion for the XF that allows this is 359EUR), expanded user voices means you don't have to pick and choose from the sample banks. Friggin 8 operator FM engine editable with hardware controls and it's own DSP! 128 note stereo and 256 mono polyphony per engine. And to my ears, Yamaha has finally given us audio fidelity that matches the new Rolands. So what if it has a few gimmicks, it's not like the D-beam ever ruined a Roland. And actually if the macro controller is as easily mappable and deeply configurable as they say, it could even be cool, especially with the pedal.

[@EduCamargoOficial]

+Smoove B. A basic one. Seems that it is not like the Motifs, as most here are complaining about, including me.

[@theJaronamo]

My question is how long does it take to startup?

[@Coowallsky]

About 14 seconds

[@theJaronamo]

That's pretty good.

[@speedtribejp]

That knob is like Vector Synthesis controller in SY22, SY35, TG33??

[@ppsayl1235]

After owning the Motif 8, PLEASE tell me this keyboard has a Hammond B3/Leslie combo. The Motif 8 didn't. What a shame. Had to ditch it (plus it weighed a TON to take to gigs).

[@Coowallsky]

+ppsayl123 Which Motif 8 did you have? My XF 8 has it.

[@ppsayl1235]

+Filthy McNasty I had a Motif XF7. Lots of great Orhan voices (still persistent on my MoxF6), but no B3/Lesie as far as I could tell via pre-sets.

[@NURREDIN]

Two questions.....Does it sample like the Motif with flash memory,and does it have a decent B-3 sound?

[@Coowallsky]

No & Yes

[@lanettedestiny]

Great Review!!!!!

[@durtcannon]

Modulation and arrangement is extremly important in todays music. Thats what super knobe is all about.

[@Jamie61571]

sounds very cool

[@MethodicBR]

I would like to see more about FM-X if possible, thank you!

[@kiningaisaac8852]

Does montage 8 have rhythms ????

[@buzzymartin2125]

The kids will love it!

[@94mac]

kids?? playing a 4k plus keyboard? ok

[@philosopher2king]

Damn, I'd even buy a kazoo from this guy.

[@meirwinston]

What are the hardware specs? 16bit 44khz like the Motif?

[@enohjohnson6363]

How can i hold a direct chat with you sir. Am from cameroon