Yamaha Montage M6 61-Key Synthesizer with FSX Action, Black

MONTAGE M6, the next-generation flagship synthesizer from Yamaha. Realize amazing sound with its three engines that recreate warm vintage analog synths, cutting-edge FM synths, and ultra-realistic instruments. The Motion Control engine enhances these capabilities, adding a fourth dimension of control to your music making. Unlike traditional hardware synthesizers, MONTAGE M6 seamlessly bridges stage and studio workflows with computer connectivity and integration. Crafted for synthesists needing 61 great-feeling keys and aftertouch, the MONTAGE M6 introduces a new era of sound, control and workflow in music creation.

ELEVATE YOUR EXPRESSION
For synthesists, keyboardists and pianists, MONTAGE M inspires new sound exploration with expressive control for making music.

NEW AN-X ENGINE
A revolution in authentic analog sound, control and behavior, the AN-X engine recreates the warm, classic sound of an analog synthesizer with a host of sophisticated modulation options.

IMPROVED AWM2
Experience realism and detail with MONTAGE M’s improved AWM2. Offering an incredible 128 Elements per part, AWM2 allows for smoother transitions, giving you an expansive canvas for ultra-high-definition sound creation, especially for “nameable” sounds such as piano and strings.

400-NOTE TOTAL POLYPHONY
A significant upgrade from the original MONTAGE’s 256 notes, MONTAGE M offers up to 400 notes of polyphony across its three engines:

128 notes for AWM2 Preset Waveform Parts

128 notes for AWM2 User Waveform Parts

128 notes for FM-X Parts

16 notes for AN-X Parts

AND MORE
MONTAGE M offers twice the memory over its predecessor with an increase from 5.67GB to 9.97GB of Preset Wave memory, and an increase from 1.75 to 3.8GB of User flash memory. Plus, you’ll find a host of new sounds and instruments, including pianos, orchestral instruments, drums, and more!

MONTAGE M rekindles the Yamaha legacy of expressive and dynamic FM Synthesis with its 8-operator FM-X engine, offering a wide variety of diverse tones: from crisp and bell-like, to edgy and aggressive, to mellow and evolving. This is an excellent complement to the AWM2 and AN-X engines.

Using sophisticated modeling technology, the VCM Rotary Speaker effect simulates the rich and enveloping motion of a classic rotary speaker cabinet. Plus, the new organ drawbar fader setting simulates the vintage “pull out” drawbar organ behavior.

<16 LIBRARY LOCATIONS> With 16 Library slots at your disposal, you can house up to 10,240 additional Performances (that’s in addition to the over 2,700 performances in the presets), facilitating quick searches by Category, Name and Attributes.

The upgraded Pure Analog Circuit included in MONTAGE M reduces noise and improves the dynamic range, crosstalk, low-frequency phase, and distortion rate, resulting in clearer sound at all volumes. You’ll also find the sound has more detailed low-mids and presence.

NEW PERFORMANCE CONTROLS
MONTAGE M introduces new performance controls: a 5-segment ribbon controller with dedicated HOLD button, a new KEYBOARD HOLD button for sustaining chords while using knobs to edit, and a Portamento on/off button and dedicated Portamento time knob.

DEDICATED KEYBOARD, PART AND SCENE CONTROL
You’ll find dedicated Keyboard, Part and Scene Control buttons to control 16 Parts per Performance. This intuitive control, particularly beneficial for live performances, improves overall usability and adds dimension to each Performance.

USB MIDI AND MULTICHANNEL AUDIO INTERFACE
Simplifying your studio setup, MONTAGE M offers a USB MIDI and multichannel 32 output/6 input audio interface. Streamline MIDI recording, virtual instrument monitoring, and multi-track audio recording through a single USB cable, so you can spend more time being creative.

Technical Specifications

Size/Weight
Dimensions
Width
1,037 mm (40-13/16”)
Height
131 mm (5-3/16”)
Depth
396 mm (15-9/16”)
Weight
15.3 kg (33 lbs., 12 oz.)
Packing Box
Width
1,223 mm (48-1/8”)
Height
259 mm (10-3/16”)
Depth
482 mm (19”)
Control Interface
Keyboard
Number of Keys
61
Type
FSX Keyboard
Initial Touch
Yes
Aftertouch
Yes (Channel After Touch)
Tone Generator
Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 128 Elements (max.), FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms, AN-X: 3 Oscillators, 1 Noise
Maximum Polyphony
AWM2: 256 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms), FM-X: 128 (max.), AN-X: 16 (max.)
Multi Timbral Capacity
16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D*1, USB*1) *1 stereo Part
Wave
Preset: 10 GB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), User: 3.7 GB
Performance
3,369
Filter
18 types
Effects
Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion A x 88 types*2, Insertion B x 89 types*3, Master Effect x 26 type, *2 A/D part insertion x 83 types *3 Part 2~16: 88 type, 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 part EQ (2 bands)
Other
Controllers
Master Volume, A/D Input Gain knob, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Ribbon Controller, Control Slider x 8, Knob x 8, Super knob, Display knob x 6, Portament knob, Data Dial, Assignable switch x 2, MSEQ trigger switch, Portamento switch, Keyboard hold switch, Ribbon Controller hold switch
Display
7” TFT Color Wide VGA LCD touch screen, 512 x 64 Full-dot LCD
Connectors
x 2, , MIDI //, FOOT CONTROLLER <1>/<2>, FOOT SWITCH /, OUTPUT (BALANCED) / (6.3 mm, Balanced TRS jacks), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) / (6.3 mm, Balanced TRS jacks), (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT / (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)
Power Consumption
36 W
Accessories
AC Power cord, Quick Guide, Cubase AI Download Information, Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M Download Information
Live Sets
Preset: 128 and more, User: 2,048
Performance Recorder
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
Sequence formats
MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1
Arpeggio
Parts: 8 Parts simultaneous (max.), Preset: 10,922 types or more, User: 256 types
Sequencer
Patterns
128 patterns
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
Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels), Output: 32 channels (16 stereo channels) Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels), Output: 8 channels (4 stereo channels)