Montage M | E.S.P 2.0 update

One of the standout features of MONTAGE M is its Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP), now updated to version 2.0. ESP offers a comprehensive virtual version of the synthesizer for use in DAW software, replicating every aspect of the MONTAGE M's powerful sound engine.
The ESP v2.0 update brings the following enhancements:
• Full editing capabilities
• Enhanced options for data synchronization & organization
• Replicates MONTAGE M as a virtual instrument in DAW environments with the ability to run multiple instances, depending on DAW capacity
The E.S.P 2.0 update is available immediately and free of charge for all MONTAGE M owners.
Download it now: bit.ly/Montage_M
Thanks to Dom Sigalas for presenting the update in this video.

[@tonylancer7367]

Yamaha, please consider releasing this to the general public as well at a price, it'd be a beautiful addition to our arsenal.

[@simonfeger7584]

Will there be a Montage ESP version available for people not owning the hardware?

[@jeromelebel8603]

I really hope so! It would democratize the Montage M since some of us can't afford the hardware version. AKAI does it with the synths inside the MPC Key (Fabric XL etc... all available as VST/AU/AAX plugins), Roland does it as well to an extent with ZENOLOGY PRO (available as VST/AU/AAX) that powers the Fantom, Jupiter-X, Juno-X etc...

[@MrFn65]

Great updated release from Yamaha! Great stuff and improvements

[@PawelSzuszkiewiczMODX8]

Great that is out finally.

[@smokey5100]

Yamaha can we get a (AN-X Powered) CS-80 emulation for the Montage M line similar to the Jupiter 8/SH-101 Roland just released for the updated Fantom please?

[@prevolition]

Please, we're dying to buy this plugin by itself!

[@jhhhfdm11]

Question is who will make it availible for the public? Yamaha or R2R

[@thaexception3406]

Nice

[@manollante]

I understand that you (Yamaha) always have to focus on the latest models, but the Montage (without M) would be interesting if it were not forgotten. An update for users of the original Montage wouldn't hurt either...

[@jmcoffin1]

I understand that Montage Superknob, mod wheel and pitch bend can control ESP. Is this also true of all the other controls on the montage hardware? i.e. do all the knobs, sliders and buttons control the ESP, just as they would control the Montage HW? If not, which controls do allow direct control of ESP?

[@markandsweep]

I will buy Montage m8x may be next year.

[@vadimmartynyuk]

Would be nice if this was free for cubase users instead of HalionSonic

[@TheLawapa99]

👍💛😀

[@djdacar]

Works on MODX too?

[@now_its_dark]

Would love to see this plugin made generally available, once it is out of beta. But if not, a desktop or MU- format module with this engine would be amazing, for those without the space for a large keyboard, or who already have a master keyboard.

[@shellstone2019]

Waiting for a stand alone version of the software. It is a huge memory hog and will crash many good computer systems due to the number of voices and effects. I have 64 Gb Ram and an AMD Ryzen 12-core and it still bogs it down on simple patches if I play full chords. Some of the issue likely is due to overhead of the DAW, so that's why I'd like to see how it runs outside the DAW box. For studio use, I love my M8x but it is a beast to haul to gigs. I am fortunate to have a Montage 61 white that is handy for gigs, though even that is heavy when packed in a hard road case.

[@jeremypaul7]

what daw are you using?

[@220nextlevelsound]

Is it Out yet or no? How do we update the Plugin

[@Smiling__Buddha]

Yes. It is out now (both OS and ESP 2). Use Steinberg download assistant for ESP.

[@220nextlevelsound]

@@Smiling__Buddha Tried that it’s only esp 1 for download the question is how I get the update 2.0 plugin???

[@Smiling__Buddha]

That’s strange. I’m using it right now. When you download it gives you no indication that it is the 2.0 version except for the readme file. I just downloaded as I did for the previous version and installed it. I’m in the US by the way.

[@220nextlevelsound]

@@Smiling__Buddha So you just download it again and it’s the new version? Did you put the access code in again or no?

[@Smiling__Buddha]

Yes. I put the access code in again but I don’t think I needed to.

[@vadimmartynyuk]

Great Synth, just missing Stephen Kay's KARMA

[@Echochamber79]

KARMA is not longer being produced.

[@shannonroberts5080]

A standalone would be very nice. I don't use cubase.

[@jhhhfdm11]

its exclusive to montage owners not cubase (even worse)

[@shannonroberts5080]

@CaptainMikeMeloni They only provide instructions on getting it to work in Cubase. I suppose it's a VST3 plug-in so it should work everywhere but it doesn't work in the DAW I'm used to. Yes it is exclusive for Montage M owners. I suspect they'll remove that requirement after they get some sales from Montage Ms.

[@jhhhfdm11]

@@shannonroberts5080 oh ok i just assumed its a regular plugin