INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha MONTAGE M6 brings Yamaha’s flagship MONTAGE M synthesis architecture into the most compact and portable instrument in the range.

Built around a responsive 61-note FSX keyboard with Initial Touch and Channel Aftertouch, the M6 combines professional synth-action performance with three powerful synthesis engines:

• AWM2

• FM-X

• AN-X

Together, these cover sophisticated sample-based instruments, advanced 8-operator FM synthesis and powerful virtual-analogue synthesis within Yamaha’s integrated Motion Control Synthesis Engine.

Crucially, choosing the smaller M6 does not mean stepping down to a cut-down sound engine.

The M6 shares the flagship MONTAGE M synthesis architecture with the M7 and M8x, including up to 256-note AWM2 polyphony, 128-note FM-X polyphony, 16-note AN-X polyphony, 128 Elements per AWM2 Part, 11.29GB of preset waveform memory and 3.7GB of user waveform memory.

With the current OS v3.0 specification, Yamaha provides 3,487 Performances, more than 10,922 preset arpeggios, extensive effects, Pattern and Song sequencing, deep Motion Control, a 7-inch colour touchscreen, secondary display, Super Knob, Ribbon Controller and powerful multi-channel USB audio.

At approximately 15.3kg, the M6 is the lightest MONTAGE M model.

For touring musicians, synth players, producers and professional keyboardists who want flagship Yamaha synthesis without carrying a 76 or 88-note instrument, the MONTAGE M6 is the most portable route into the full MONTAGE M experience.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha MONTAGE M6 is a professional 61-note flagship synthesizer featuring Yamaha’s FSX keyboard with Channel Aftertouch.

Its three-engine Motion Control architecture combines:

• AWM2 sample-based synthesis

• FM-X 8-operator FM synthesis

• AN-X virtual-analogue synthesis

The M6 provides up to:

• 256-note AWM2 polyphony

• 128-note FM-X polyphony

• 16-note AN-X polyphony

along with:

• 3,487 Performances

• 11.29GB preset waveform memory

• 3.7GB user waveform memory

• 16 internal Parts

• 10,922+ preset arpeggios

• 7-inch colour touchscreen

• Secondary full-dot display

• Super Knob

• Ribbon Controller

• 8 Control Sliders

• 8 Control Knobs

• Pattern and Song sequencing

• Balanced professional outputs

• Multi-channel USB audio interface

Its 61-note FSX keyboard and 15.3kg chassis make it particularly attractive for professional musicians who need a powerful flagship synth that remains relatively practical to transport.

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha MONTAGE M6
Product Type	Flagship Music Synthesizer
Number of Keys	61
Keyboard	FSX
Initial Touch	Yes
Aftertouch	Channel Aftertouch
Sound Engines	AWM2 / FM-X / AN-X
AWM2 Polyphony	256 notes max.
FM-X Polyphony	128 notes max.
AN-X Polyphony	16 notes max.
Multitimbral Capacity	16 internal Parts
Preset Performances	3,487
Preset Wave Memory	11.29GB
User Wave Memory	3.7GB
Preset Arpeggios	10,922+
Main Display	7-inch colour touchscreen
Secondary Display	512 × 64 full-dot LCD
USB Audio	Up to 32 output channels
Main Outputs	Balanced TRS
Width	1,037mm
Height	131mm
Depth	396mm
Weight	15.3kg
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Flagship Yamaha MONTAGE M synthesizer

• 61-note FSX keyboard

• Initial Touch

• Channel Aftertouch

• AWM2 synthesis

• FM-X synthesis

• AN-X virtual-analogue synthesis

• Up to 128 Elements per AWM2 Part

• FM-X with 8 Operators and 88 Algorithms

• AN-X with 3 Oscillators + Noise

• Up to 256-note AWM2 polyphony

• Up to 128-note FM-X polyphony

• Up to 16-note AN-X polyphony

• 16 internal Parts

• 3,487 Performances

• 11.29GB preset waveform memory

• 3.7GB user waveform memory

• 18 filter types

• Extensive effects architecture

• 10,922+ preset arpeggios

• Super Knob

• Ribbon Controller

• 8 Control Sliders

• 8 Control Knobs

• 6 Display Knobs

• Pitch Bend wheel

• Modulation wheel

• Dedicated Portamento controls

• Keyboard Hold

• Motion Sequencer controls

• 7-inch colour touchscreen

• 512 × 64 secondary full-dot display

• 128 Patterns

• 128 Songs

• 16 sequence tracks

• Multi-channel USB audio

• Balanced main outputs

• Balanced assignable outputs

• Stereo A/D inputs

• MIDI IN / OUT / THRU

• 2 × USB TO DEVICE

• USB TO HOST

• Foot controller and footswitch connections

• Headphone output

• Compact 15.3kg chassis

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The MONTAGE M6 is compact without being creatively compromised.

You get the same three core synthesis engines that define the MONTAGE M family:

AWM2.

FM-X.

AN-X.

You also retain the sophisticated hardware interface:

Super Knob.

Ribbon Controller.

Eight sliders.

Eight control knobs.

Touchscreen.

Secondary display.

Motion Control.

But everything is built around a 61-note FSX keyboard and a chassis weighing approximately 15.3kg.

That makes the M6 especially attractive for:

• Touring

• Multi-keyboard rigs

• Synth-heavy performance

• Studio production

• Smaller stages

• Musicians transporting their own equipment

For players who do not need 76 or 88 keys, the M6 provides the most compact route into Yamaha’s flagship MONTAGE M platform.

61-NOTE FSX KEYBOARD

The MONTAGE M6 uses Yamaha’s professional 61-note FSX keyboard.

It provides:

• Initial Touch

• Channel Aftertouch

• Synth-style response

• 61-note range

The action is particularly well suited to synthesizer-oriented playing where fast response and control are priorities.

The 61-note format also keeps the overall instrument significantly more compact than the M7 and M8x.

CHANNEL AFTERTOUCH

The M6 provides Channel Aftertouch.

After playing a note, additional pressure applied to the keyboard can become another real-time control source.

Depending on the Performance programming, this can be assigned to parameters such as:

• Vibrato

• Filter

• Modulation

• Volume

• Effects

• Pitch

• Timbre

• Other synthesis destinations

This lets you add expression without removing your hands from the keyboard.

THREE SOUND ENGINES

The MONTAGE M architecture combines three fundamentally different synthesis systems.

AWM2

Yamaha’s advanced sample-based synthesis engine.

FM-X

Advanced 8-operator frequency-modulation synthesis.

AN-X

Yamaha’s modern virtual-analogue synthesis engine.

The power comes not simply from having three engines, but from being able to combine them within sophisticated multi-Part Performances and control them through the Motion Control architecture.

AWM2

AWM2 – Advanced Wave Memory 2 provides the sample-based side of the MONTAGE M6.

An AWM2 Part can contain up to:

128 Elements.

This provides enormous potential for detailed programming using:

• Multiple samples

• Velocity layers

• Articulations

• Different key ranges

• Synthesis parameters

• Dynamic switching

AWM2 is the foundation for sounds including:

• Acoustic pianos

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Guitars

• Bass

• Percussion

• Orchestral instruments

• Hybrid textures

256-NOTE AWM2 POLYPHONY

The MONTAGE M6 provides up to:

256 notes of AWM2 polyphony

using stereo or mono waveforms.

This is particularly useful when building complex layered Performances where multiple Parts may be sounding simultaneously.

11.29GB PRESET WAVEFORM MEMORY

The MONTAGE M platform provides approximately:

11.29GB of preset waveform memory

when converted to 16-bit linear format.

This substantial waveform library provides the source material for the M6’s enormous range of acoustic, electric, orchestral, percussion and hybrid sounds.

3.7GB USER WAVEFORM MEMORY

The M6 also provides approximately:

3.7GB of user waveform memory.

This gives professional users substantial space for:

• Custom samples

• Third-party sound libraries

• Personal instrument collections

• Bespoke live-performance material

• Production content

FM-X

FM-X is Yamaha’s advanced frequency-modulation synthesis engine.

It provides:

• 8 Operators

• 88 Algorithms

• Up to 128-note polyphony

FM-X can produce everything from familiar FM-style sounds to highly complex modern synthesis.

It is particularly powerful for:

• Electric pianos

• Bells

• Metallic textures

• Digital basses

• Percussion

• Pads

• Leads

• Evolving textures

• Experimental sound design

AN-X VIRTUAL-ANALOGUE SYNTHESIS

AN-X brings virtual-analogue synthesis into the MONTAGE M environment.

Each AN-X Part provides:

• 3 Oscillators

• 1 Noise source

with up to:

16-note polyphony.

AN-X provides a powerful environment for:

• Analogue-style basses

• Leads

• Pads

• Poly synth sounds

• Synth brass

• Sweeps

• Classic subtractive textures

• Modern electronic sounds

The engine includes sophisticated analogue-style behaviour including modulation, oscillator interaction and controls designed to recreate both classic and contemporary analogue synthesis approaches.

3,487 PERFORMANCES

The current MONTAGE M specification provides:

3,487 Performances.

A Performance can contain multiple Parts, zones, layers, splits and Motion Control assignments.

That means a Performance can range from a focused single-instrument sound to an elaborate multi-Part setup covering much of the keyboard and multiple synthesis engines.

16-PART ARCHITECTURE

The MONTAGE M6 supports:

16 internal Parts

alongside stereo A/D and USB audio input Parts.

A sophisticated Performance can therefore combine:

• AWM2 sounds

• FM-X sounds

• AN-X sounds

• Drum Parts

• Arpeggios

• Splits

• Layers

• External audio

within a single environment.

MOTION CONTROL SYNTHESIS ENGINE

Motion Control is at the centre of the MONTAGE philosophy.

It allows multiple synthesis parameters to evolve together rather than forcing the performer to adjust everything independently.

Motion Control can influence:

• Filters

• Volume

• Pan

• Effects

• FM parameters

• AN-X parameters

• Part levels

• Modulation

• Rhythmic movement

• Complete sonic transitions

This makes the M6 capable of sounds that develop and transform while you perform.

SUPER KNOB

The Super Knob provides macro control over multiple parameters simultaneously.

One movement can potentially:

• Blend between Parts

• Open filters

• Adjust effects

• Change FM timbres

• Alter AN-X parameters

• Rebalance layers

• Transform an entire Performance

For live use, it allows complex sound changes to be performed with a single physical control.

RIBBON CONTROLLER

The MONTAGE M6 includes a Ribbon Controller with Hold functionality.

The ribbon can provide expressive control over parameters including:

• Pitch

• Filters

• Modulation

• Effects

• Sound morphing

• Motion Control destinations

KEYBOARD HOLD

A dedicated Keyboard Hold function allows notes or chords to remain active while the player moves their hands to the control surface.

This is particularly useful for:

• Sound design

• Filter sweeps

• Super Knob manipulation

• AN-X programming

• FM-X programming

• Effects changes

• Motion Sequences

DEDICATED PORTAMENTO CONTROLS

The M6 provides dedicated controls for:

• Portamento On/Off

• Portamento Time

This puts glide effects immediately within reach during performance.

8 CONTROL SLIDERS

The front panel includes:

8 Control Sliders

for hands-on manipulation of functions such as:

• Part levels

• Mixing

• Sound design

• Performance balancing

• Organ-style control

8 CONTROL KNOBS

Eight Control Knobs provide another layer of real-time access to Performance and synthesis parameters.

7-INCH COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN

The primary interface is a:

7-inch TFT colour Wide VGA touchscreen.

It provides access to:

• Performance selection

• Sound editing

• Mixing

• Effects

• Motion Control

• Sequencing

• Utility settings

• System functions

SECONDARY FULL-DOT DISPLAY

MONTAGE M also provides a:

512 × 64 full-dot LCD

alongside the main touchscreen.

This second display works with the physical control surface and provides additional visual feedback while performing and editing.

EFFECTS

The MONTAGE M effects architecture provides a substantial collection of processing options, including:

• 13 Reverb types

• 91 Variation types

• Extensive Insertion effects

• 28 Master Effect types

• 5-band Master EQ

• Part EQ

The result is an effects environment capable of everything from subtle acoustic enhancement to radical electronic processing.

18 FILTER TYPES

The MONTAGE M synthesis architecture includes:

18 filter types

providing extensive options for shaping the harmonic character of sounds.

10,922+ PRESET ARPEGGIOS

The M6 provides more than:

10,922 preset arpeggio types

plus:

256 user arpeggios.

Up to:

8 Parts

can use arpeggios simultaneously.

These can provide:

• Synth sequences

• Drum grooves

• Bass patterns

• Guitar articulations

• Instrument phrases

• Rhythmic textures

• Performance articulations

rather than simply conventional up-and-down note patterns.

PERFORMANCE RECORDER

The integrated Performance Recorder allows ideas and arrangements to be captured directly inside the M6.

Yamaha specifies approximately:

130,000 notes per individual Song or Pattern.

PATTERN SEQUENCER

The Pattern system provides:

128 Patterns

with:

16 sequence tracks.

Recording modes include:

• Real-time Replace

• Real-time Overdub

SONG SEQUENCER

The Song system provides:

128 Songs

with:

• 16 sequence tracks

• Tempo track

• Scene track

Recording modes include:

• Real-time Replace

• Real-time Overdub

• Real-time Punch In/Out

480 PPQ RESOLUTION

The sequencer operates at:

480 parts per quarter note – PPQ

with a tempo range of:

5–300 BPM.

MULTI-CHANNEL USB AUDIO INTERFACE

The MONTAGE M6 incorporates a serious USB audio interface.

At:

44.1kHz

Yamaha specifies:

• 6 input channels / 3 stereo

• 32 output channels / 16 stereo

At sampling rates up to:

192kHz

the system supports:

• 6 input channels / 3 stereo

• 8 output channels / 4 stereo

This makes it possible to integrate the M6 deeply into a DAW environment rather than simply recording its main stereo output.

BALANCED MAIN OUTPUTS

The main stereo outputs use professional:

6.3mm balanced TRS connections

for:

• L/MONO

• R

Balanced outputs are particularly useful for professional stage and studio environments.

BALANCED ASSIGNABLE OUTPUTS

A separate pair of:

Balanced Assignable Outputs

provides additional routing flexibility.

This can be useful for:

• External processing

• Separate stage feeds

• Individual Part routing

• Studio recording

• Monitoring

A/D AUDIO INPUT

Stereo:

A/D INPUT L/MONO and R

connections allow external audio to be brought into the MONTAGE M environment.

This can then interact with the instrument’s performance and processing capabilities.

MIDI IN / OUT / THRU

Traditional 5-pin MIDI connections include:

• MIDI IN

• MIDI OUT

• MIDI THRU

This makes the M6 straightforward to integrate with professional hardware-based MIDI systems.

USB CONNECTIVITY

The M6 provides:

• 2 × USB TO DEVICE

• USB TO HOST

for storage and computer integration.

FOOT CONTROL

Connections are provided for:

• Foot Controller 1

• Foot Controller 2

• Sustain Footswitch

• Assignable Footswitch

This allows extensive hands-free performance control.

EXPANDED SOFTSYNTH PLUGIN – ESP

Registered MONTAGE M owners can access Yamaha’s Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M – ESP.

ESP extends the MONTAGE M workflow into compatible computer production environments.

It allows users to create, edit and mix compatible MONTAGE M Performances away from the hardware, strengthening the link between the physical instrument and DAW-based production.

CURRENT OS SUPPORT

The MONTAGE M platform continues to receive Yamaha system development.

Yamaha’s current updater is MONTAGE M OS v3.01, applicable across:

• MONTAGE M6

• MONTAGE M7

• MONTAGE M8x

Version 3.01 adds support for the Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M/MODX M and updates controller settings used with DAW Remote.

The main published hardware specification is currently presented by Yamaha as the OS v3.0 specification.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha MONTAGE M6 is particularly well suited to:

• Professional synthesizer players

• Touring keyboardists

• Electronic musicians

• Producers

• Sound designers

• Film and media composers

• Session players

• Musical directors

• Multi-keyboard stage rigs

• Synth-heavy performers

• Musicians working in smaller spaces

• Players wanting flagship MONTAGE M synthesis in the most compact format

• Keyboardists who prefer a 61-note synth action

• Studio musicians

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The MONTAGE M6 is exceptionally capable for:

• Synth leads

• Synth bass

• Pads

• Electronic music

• Pop

• Rock

• Progressive music

• Fusion

• Jazz

• R&B

• Gospel

• Ambient music

• Cinematic textures

• Orchestral layering

• Film scoring

• Sound design

• Studio production

• Live performance

MONTAGE M6 VS MONTAGE M7

The underlying synthesis platform is shared.

Both provide:

• AWM2

• FM-X

• AN-X

• 256-note maximum AWM2 polyphony

• 128-note maximum FM-X polyphony

• 16-note maximum AN-X polyphony

• 11.29GB preset waveform memory

• 3.7GB user waveform memory

• 3,487 Performances

• FSX keyboard

• Channel Aftertouch

• Motion Control

• Super Knob

• Ribbon Controller

• Extensive USB audio

The primary difference is keyboard range.

MONTAGE M6

• 61 keys

• FSX

• Channel Aftertouch

• 1,037mm wide

• 15.3kg

MONTAGE M7

• 76 keys

• FSX

• Channel Aftertouch

• 1,244mm wide

• 17.6kg

Choose the M6 when compactness and portability matter most.

Choose the M7 when you want additional keyboard range for larger splits, layers and two-handed parts.

MONTAGE M6 VS MONTAGE M8x

The difference becomes more substantial when comparing the M6 with the M8x.

MONTAGE M6

• 61 notes

• FSX keyboard

• Channel Aftertouch

• 15.3kg

• Compact synth-oriented format

MONTAGE M8x

• 88 notes

• GEX weighted keyboard

• Polyphonic Aftertouch

• 28.1kg

• Piano-oriented flagship performance format

Both belong to the same MONTAGE M family, but their physical playing experiences are very different.

Choose the M6 when you want:

• Faster synth-style response

• Lower weight

• Smaller footprint

• Easier transport

Choose the M8x when you want:

• Full 88-note range

• Weighted action

• Polyphonic Aftertouch

• A more piano-oriented playing experience

MONTAGE M6 VS ORIGINAL MONTAGE6

The M6 retains the familiar professional 61-note FSX format of the original MONTAGE6 but substantially develops the synthesis architecture.

Original MONTAGE6

• 61-note FSX keyboard

• Aftertouch

• AWM2 + FM-X

• Up to 128-note AWM2 polyphony

• Up to 8 Elements per AWM2 Part

• No AN-X engine

MONTAGE M6

• 61-note FSX keyboard

• Channel Aftertouch

• AWM2 + FM-X + AN-X

• Up to 256-note AWM2 polyphony

• Up to 128 Elements per AWM2 Part

• Expanded controller system

• Secondary display

• Updated Motion Control environment

• Expanded production integration

For an original MONTAGE6 owner, the M6 preserves the familiar compact FSX concept while substantially expanding the synthesis system behind it.

MONTAGE M6 VS MODX M6

Both instruments now sit within Yamaha’s wider Motion Control ecosystem and share the broad AWM2/FM-X/AN-X concept, but the MONTAGE M6 remains the flagship platform.

Key MONTAGE M6 advantages include:

• FSX keyboard

• Channel Aftertouch

• Up to 256-note AWM2 polyphony

• Up to 16-note AN-X polyphony

• More extensive hardware control

• Flagship connectivity

• Balanced professional outputs

• Larger and more comprehensive performance interface

The MODX M6 prioritises portability and value, while the MONTAGE M6 is designed as the professional flagship.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha MONTAGE M6
Product Type	Flagship Music Synthesizer
Number of Keys	61
Keyboard	FSX
Initial Touch	Yes
Aftertouch	Channel Aftertouch
Sound Engines	AWM2 / FM-X / AN-X
AWM2 Elements	Up to 128 per Part
FM-X	8 Operators / 88 Algorithms
AN-X	3 Oscillators + Noise
AWM2 Polyphony	256 max.
FM-X Polyphony	128 max.
AN-X Polyphony	16 max.
Internal Parts	16
Preset Wave Memory	11.29GB
User Wave Memory	3.7GB
Preset Performances	3,487
Filter Types	18
Reverb Types	13
Variation Types	91
Master Effects	28
Preset Arpeggios	10,922+
User Arpeggios	256
Simultaneous Arpeggio Parts	8 max.
Patterns	128
Pattern Tracks	16
Songs	128
Song Tracks	16 + Tempo + Scene
Note Resolution	480 PPQ
Tempo	5–300 BPM
Main Display	7-inch TFT colour touchscreen
Secondary Display	512 × 64 full-dot LCD
Control Sliders	8
Control Knobs	8
Display Knobs	6
Ribbon Controller	Yes
Super Knob	Yes
Pitch Bend	Yes
Modulation Wheel	Yes
USB TO DEVICE	2
USB TO HOST	Yes
MIDI	IN / OUT / THRU
Main Outputs	Balanced L/MONO + R TRS
Assignable Outputs	Balanced L + R TRS
A/D Inputs	L/MONO + R
Headphones	6.3mm stereo
Foot Controllers	2
Footswitches	Sustain + Assignable
Width	1,037mm
Height	131mm
Depth	396mm
Weight	15.3kg
Condition	New

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha MONTAGE M6 measures approximately:

Width: 1,037mm
Height: 131mm
Depth: 396mm
Weight: 15.3kg

The shipping carton measures approximately:

1,223 × 259 × 482mm.

For comparison:

MONTAGE M6: 15.3kg
MONTAGE M7: 17.6kg
MONTAGE M8x: 28.1kg

That makes the M6:

2.3kg lighter than the M7

and:

12.8kg lighter than the M8x.

For musicians transporting a flagship workstation regularly, that is one of the M6’s biggest practical advantages.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Professional synth players, touring keyboardists, producers and sound designers who want the complete flagship MONTAGE M environment in its smallest and lightest format.

Likely upgrade path: Original MONTAGE6 users, MODX/MODX M players moving to Yamaha’s flagship platform, or professional keyboardists replacing an older 61-note workstation.

Useful pairings: A quality professional keyboard stand, sustain and expression pedals, a protective 61-note case, studio monitors or stage amplification and a suitable USB-connected computer for production.

Our tip: If you don't genuinely need 76 or 88 keys, the M6 deserves serious consideration. The core MONTAGE M synthesis architecture remains extraordinarily powerful, while the 61-note format saves both space and weight. For multi-keyboard rigs in particular, that can make the M6 the most practical member of the family.

FDM view: The MONTAGE M6 is the compact flagship. Its 61-note FSX action and Channel Aftertouch make sense for synth-oriented playing, while AWM2, FM-X and AN-X provide enormous sonic depth. At 15.3kg, it is also considerably easier to integrate into a touring or multi-keyboard setup than the M8x.

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• USB audio

• MIDI setups

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many keys does the Yamaha MONTAGE M6 have?

61.

What keyboard does it use?

Yamaha’s FSX keyboard.

Does the MONTAGE M6 have aftertouch?

Yes.

It provides Channel Aftertouch.

Does the M6 have Polyphonic Aftertouch?

No.

The M6 uses Channel Aftertouch.

Polyphonic Aftertouch is provided by the MONTAGE M8x.

Does the M7 use the same keyboard type?

Both the M6 and M7 use Yamaha’s FSX keyboard with Channel Aftertouch, but the M6 has 61 keys and the M7 has 76.

What sound engines does the M6 have?

Three:

• AWM2

• FM-X

• AN-X

Does the smaller M6 have a reduced sound engine compared with the M7?

No.

The M6 shares the core MONTAGE M synthesis architecture with the M7.

What is AWM2?

AWM2 is Yamaha’s advanced sample-based synthesis engine.

What is FM-X?

FM-X is Yamaha’s advanced 8-operator FM synthesis engine with 88 algorithms.

What is AN-X?

AN-X is Yamaha’s virtual-analogue synthesis engine.

How much AWM2 polyphony is available?

Up to:

256 notes.

How much FM-X polyphony?

Up to:

128 notes.

How much AN-X polyphony?

Up to:

16 notes.

How many Elements can an AWM2 Part use?

Up to:

128 Elements.

How many Performances are included?

The current Yamaha OS v3.0 specification lists:

3,487 Performances.

How much preset waveform memory is provided?

Approximately:

11.29GB, when converted to 16-bit linear format.

How much user waveform memory is available?

Approximately:

3.7GB.

How many internal Parts are available?

16.

How many preset arpeggios are included?

More than:

10,922.

Does it have a sequencer?

Yes.

The M6 provides Pattern and Song recording with 16 sequence tracks.

Does it have a touchscreen?

Yes.

The main display is a:

7-inch colour touchscreen.

Does it have a second display?

Yes.

A:

512 × 64 full-dot LCD

works alongside the main touchscreen and hardware controllers.

Does it have a Super Knob?

Yes.

Does it have a Ribbon Controller?

Yes.

Does it have balanced outputs?

Yes.

The main and assignable outputs use balanced 6.3mm TRS connections.

Does it have conventional MIDI sockets?

Yes.

It provides:

• MIDI IN

• MIDI OUT

• MIDI THRU

Can it operate as a USB audio interface?

Yes.

The MONTAGE M USB system provides sophisticated multi-channel audio routing for DAW integration.

Does the MONTAGE M6 have built-in speakers?

No.

It is designed for use with:

• Headphones

• Studio monitors

• Keyboard amplification

• PA systems

How wide is the M6?

Approximately:

1,037mm.

How high is it?

Approximately:

131mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

396mm.

How much does it weigh?

Approximately:

15.3kg.

How much lighter is it than the M7?

Approximately:

2.3kg.

How much lighter is it than the M8x?

Approximately:

12.8kg.

Should I buy the M6 or M7?

Choose the M6 if you prioritise:

• Compact size

• Lower weight

• 61-note synth playing

• Easier transport

• Multi-keyboard rigs

Choose the M7 if you want:

• 76 keys

• More space for splits

• More range for two-handed parts

• The same FSX/Channel Aftertouch approach

Should I buy the M6 or M8x?

Choose the M6 for:

• Compactness

• FSX synth action

• Lower weight

• Channel Aftertouch

Choose the M8x for:

• 88 keys

• Weighted GEX action

• Polyphonic Aftertouch

• More piano-oriented performance

What is ESP?

ESP – Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M extends compatible MONTAGE M Performance creation and editing into a computer-based production environment.

What is the latest MONTAGE M operating system?

Yamaha currently provides MONTAGE M OS v3.01.

The current published hardware specification is presented as the OS v3.0 specification.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

The standard Yamaha package centres around:

• 1 × Yamaha MONTAGE M6

• Manufacturer-supplied AC power cable

• Yamaha documentation

• Applicable Yamaha software/download information

Accessories such as:

• Sustain pedal

• Expression pedal

• Keyboard stand

• Case

• Headphones

• Amplification

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FLAGSHIP MONTAGE M POWER — IN ITS MOST PORTABLE FORM

The Yamaha MONTAGE M6 takes the flagship MONTAGE M concept and puts it into its most compact format.

You get:

61-note FSX keyboard.

Channel Aftertouch.

AWM2.

FM-X.

AN-X.

256-note AWM2 polyphony.

128-note FM-X polyphony.

3,487 Performances.

11.29GB preset waveform memory.

Motion Control.

Super Knob.

Ribbon Controller.

10,922+ preset arpeggios.

Multi-channel USB audio.

Balanced professional outputs.

And all of it comes in a chassis weighing approximately:

15.3kg.

For professional synth players who want maximum Yamaha synthesis power without carrying more keyboard than they need, the MONTAGE M6 is the compact flagship of the family.