INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha MONTAGE M7 is a flagship 76-note performance synthesizer combining three powerful synthesis engines, Yamaha’s sophisticated Motion Control system, extensive real-time performance controls and deep stage and studio integration.

Sitting between the compact 61-note MONTAGE M6 and weighted 88-note MONTAGE M8x, the M7 is arguably the most versatile format in the range for professional keyboardists.

Its 76-note FSX keyboard with Initial Touch and Channel Aftertouch provides the additional range needed for sophisticated splits and layers without the size and 28.1kg weight of the hammer-action M8x.

At the heart of MONTAGE M are three synthesis engines:

• AWM2

• FM-X

• AN-X

Together they cover detailed sample-based instruments, sophisticated 8-operator FM synthesis and virtual-analogue synthesis within one integrated Motion Control architecture.

The current OS v3.0 specification provides 3,487 Performances, 11.29GB of preset waveform memory, 3.7GB of user waveform memory, 16 internal Parts, more than 10,922 preset arpeggios, extensive effects, Pattern and Song sequencing and powerful multi-channel USB audio.

For professional touring musicians, synth players, producers, composers and keyboardists who need plenty of keyboard range without committing to an 88-note weighted action, the MONTAGE M7 is an exceptionally capable flagship performance instrument.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha MONTAGE M7 is a professional 76-note flagship synthesizer featuring Yamaha’s responsive FSX keyboard with Channel Aftertouch.

Its Motion Control Synthesis Engine combines:

• AWM2 sample-based synthesis

• FM-X 8-operator FM synthesis

• AN-X virtual-analogue synthesis

The M7 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 sliders

• 8 control knobs

• Pattern and Song sequencing

• Balanced professional outputs

• Multi-channel USB audio interface

At 17.6kg, the M7 also offers a substantial weight saving compared with the 28.1kg M8x.

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha MONTAGE M7
Product Type	Flagship Music Synthesizer
Number of Keys	76
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
Arpeggios	10,922+ preset types
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	1,244mm
Height	131mm
Depth	396mm
Weight	17.6kg
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha flagship MONTAGE M synthesizer

• 76-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 display

• 128 Patterns

• 128 Songs

• 16 sequence tracks

• Multi-channel USB audio

• Balanced main outputs

• Balanced assignable outputs

• A/D stereo inputs

• MIDI IN / OUT / THRU

• 2 × USB TO DEVICE

• USB TO HOST

• Foot controller and footswitch connections

• Headphone output

• Approx. 17.6kg

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The MONTAGE M7 hits a particularly useful balance.

You get 76 keys, providing significantly more room for:

• Splits

• Layers

• Two-handed keyboard parts

• Organ

• Synth

• Orchestral arrangements

• Multi-Part Performances

without moving to a full 88-note hammer-action instrument.

That matters on stage.

At approximately 17.6kg, the M7 is around 10.5kg lighter than the M8x.

Yet the core synthesis architecture remains the same.

You still get:

AWM2.

FM-X.

AN-X.

Motion Control.

Super Knob.

Ribbon Controller.

256-note AWM2 polyphony.

11.29GB preset waveform memory.

3.7GB user waveform memory.

3,487 Performances.

For professional musicians who want flagship MONTAGE M power in a more manageable live-performance format, that is a compelling combination.

76-NOTE FSX KEYBOARD

The MONTAGE M7 uses Yamaha’s professional 76-note FSX keyboard.

It provides:

• Initial Touch

• Channel Aftertouch

• 76-note range

• Synth-style response

The 76-note format is particularly useful for players who frequently create keyboard splits.

It gives considerably more room than a conventional 61-note synth while avoiding the additional width and weight of an 88-note hammer-action keyboard.

CHANNEL AFTERTOUCH

The M7 supports Channel Aftertouch.

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

Depending on the Performance programming, aftertouch can control parameters such as:

• Vibrato

• Filter

• Volume

• Modulation

• Effects

• Timbre

• Pitch

• Other assignable destinations

This gives the player another dimension of expression without taking a hand away from the keyboard.

THREE SOUND ENGINES

MONTAGE M combines three different approaches to synthesis.

AWM2

Advanced sample-based synthesis.

FM-X

Advanced 8-operator frequency-modulation synthesis.

AN-X

Yamaha’s virtual-analogue synthesis engine.

These engines can work together inside sophisticated multi-Part Performances rather than behaving like isolated sound modules.

AWM2

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

An AWM2 Part can use up to:

128 Elements.

That allows Yamaha and third-party sound designers to construct extremely detailed instruments using different samples, articulations, velocity layers and synthesis parameters.

AWM2 is ideal for sounds including:

• Acoustic pianos

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwinds

• Guitars

• Bass

• Percussion

• Orchestral sounds

• Hybrid sample/synth textures

256-NOTE AWM2 POLYPHONY

The AWM2 engine provides up to:

256 notes of polyphony

using stereo or mono waveforms.

This gives complex layered Performances substantially more headroom.

11.29GB PRESET WAVEFORM MEMORY

MONTAGE M provides approximately:

11.29GB of preset waveform memory

when converted to 16-bit linear format.

This enormous source library forms the foundation for the instrument’s acoustic, electric, orchestral, percussion and hybrid sounds.

3.7GB USER WAVEFORM MEMORY

Approximately:

3.7GB

of user waveform memory is available.

This gives musicians substantial capacity for:

• Custom samples

• Third-party libraries

• Personal sound collections

• Production material

• Bespoke live-performance sounds

FM-X

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

It provides:

• 8 Operators

• 88 Algorithms

• Up to 128-note polyphony

FM-X is capable of producing everything from recognisable FM classics to extremely complex modern textures.

It excels at:

• Electric pianos

• Bells

• Metallic sounds

• Digital bass

• Percussion

• Pads

• Leads

• Motion textures

• Evolving soundscapes

AN-X

AN-X brings virtual-analogue synthesis to the MONTAGE M architecture.

An AN-X Part provides:

• 3 Oscillators

• 1 Noise source

with up to:

16-note AN-X polyphony.

AN-X is particularly powerful for:

• Analogue-style bass

• Synth leads

• Pads

• Poly synth sounds

• Brass

• Sweeps

• Classic subtractive textures

• Modern electronic sounds

3,487 PERFORMANCES

The current MONTAGE M platform provides:

3,487 Performances.

A Performance can combine multiple Parts, keyboard zones, synthesis engines and Motion Control assignments.

This makes a Performance far more than a conventional single preset.

16-PART ARCHITECTURE

MONTAGE M provides:

16 internal Parts

along with stereo A/D and USB audio input Parts.

Complex Performances can therefore combine:

• Multiple keyboard layers

• Keyboard splits

• Arpeggiated Parts

• Drum Parts

• FM-X sounds

• AN-X sounds

• AWM2 sounds

• External audio

within one integrated environment.

MOTION CONTROL SYNTHESIS ENGINE

Motion Control is central to the MONTAGE concept.

Rather than thinking of a synthesizer as a static preset that you simply play, Motion Control allows sounds to evolve continuously.

Multiple parameters can be manipulated together, including:

• Filters

• Effects

• Part levels

• Pan

• FM parameters

• AN-X parameters

• Modulation

• Rhythmic movement

• Sound transitions

This can create Performances that change dramatically according to how you play and manipulate the controllers.

SUPER KNOB

The Super Knob can control multiple parameters simultaneously.

One movement can potentially:

• Blend between Parts

• Change filter settings

• Adjust effects

• Alter FM timbres

• Change AN-X parameters

• Rebalance layers

• Transform a Performance

It is particularly effective for live performance because complicated sound changes can be reduced to one physical gesture.

RIBBON CONTROLLER

MONTAGE M incorporates a Ribbon Controller with dedicated Hold functionality.

The ribbon can be assigned to expressive parameters including:

• Pitch

• Filters

• Modulation

• Effects

• Sound morphing

• Motion Control destinations

KEYBOARD HOLD

The dedicated Keyboard Hold function allows notes or chords to continue while your hands move to other controls.

This can be particularly useful when manipulating:

• Super Knob

• Filters

• AN-X parameters

• FM-X parameters

• Effects

• Motion Sequences

PORTAMENTO CONTROLS

Dedicated controls provide fast access to:

• Portamento On/Off

• Portamento Time

This is particularly useful for synth leads, basses and monophonic-style sounds.

8 CONTROL SLIDERS

Eight Control Sliders provide hands-on access to functions such as:

• Part levels

• Mixing

• Organ-style control

• Synthesis parameters

• Performance balancing

8 CONTROL KNOBS

Eight Control Knobs provide another layer of real-time parameter manipulation.

7-INCH COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN

The primary interface is a:

7-inch TFT colour Wide VGA touchscreen.

It provides visual access to:

• Performance selection

• Editing

• Mixing

• Effects

• Motion Control

• Sequencing

• Utility functions

• Sound design

SECONDARY DISPLAY

In addition to the touchscreen, MONTAGE M provides a:

512 × 64 full-dot LCD.

The secondary display works with the physical controllers to provide useful parameter feedback without forcing every operation through the main touchscreen.

EFFECTS

The MONTAGE M effects architecture includes:

• 13 Reverb types

• 91 Variation types

• Extensive Insertion A effects

• Extensive Insertion B effects

• 28 Master Effect types

• 5-band Master EQ

• 3-band first Part EQ

• 2-band second Part EQ

This provides substantial processing capability for both individual sounds and complete Performances.

18 FILTER TYPES

The synthesis architecture includes:

18 filter types

providing extensive tonal shaping across the different engines.

10,922+ PRESET ARPEGGIOS

MONTAGE M provides more than:

10,922 preset arpeggio types

plus:

256 user arpeggios.

Up to:

8 Parts

can use arpeggios simultaneously.

These can provide much more than conventional up/down synth patterns.

Depending on the Performance, arpeggios can create:

• Drum grooves

• Guitar articulations

• Instrument phrases

• Bass patterns

• Synth sequences

• Rhythmic textures

• Performance articulations

PERFORMANCE RECORDER

The integrated Performance Recorder supports approximately:

130,000 notes per individual Song or Pattern.

This allows ideas to be captured and developed directly within the instrument.

PATTERN SEQUENCER

The M7 provides:

128 Patterns

with:

16 sequence tracks.

Pattern recording supports:

• Real-time Replace

• Real-time Overdub

SONG SEQUENCER

The Song system provides:

128 Songs

with:

• 16 sequence tracks

• Tempo track

• Scene track

Recording options include:

• Real-time Replace

• Real-time Overdub

• Real-time Punch In/Out

480 PPQ RESOLUTION

Sequencer resolution is:

480 parts per quarter note – PPQ.

The tempo range is:

5–300 BPM.

MULTI-CHANNEL USB AUDIO INTERFACE

MONTAGE M includes a powerful integrated USB audio interface.

At:

44.1kHz

Yamaha specifies:

• 6 input channels / 3 stereo

• 32 output channels / 16 stereo

At sampling rates from:

44.1kHz to 192kHz

the system supports:

• 6 input channels / 3 stereo

• 8 output channels / 4 stereo

This makes the M7 particularly powerful in a computer-based studio.

Individual internal Parts can be routed into a DAW with far greater flexibility than simply recording the main stereo output.

BALANCED MAIN OUTPUTS

The main 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 possibilities.

These can be useful for:

• External effects

• Separate stage feeds

• Studio recording

• Routing individual Parts

• Monitoring

A/D INPUT

Stereo:

A/D INPUT L/MONO and R

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

MIDI CONNECTIVITY

Traditional 5-pin MIDI connections include:

• MIDI IN

• MIDI OUT

• MIDI THRU

This makes the M7 straightforward to integrate into professional hardware MIDI rigs.

USB CONNECTIVITY

The M7 provides:

• 2 × USB TO DEVICE

• 1 × USB TO HOST

for storage, device and computer integration.

FOOT CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS

MONTAGE M7 provides:

• Foot Controller 1

• Foot Controller 2

• Sustain Footswitch

• Assignable Footswitch

This gives performers extensive hands-free 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, allowing MONTAGE M Performances to be created, edited and mixed without requiring the hardware to be physically present throughout the entire production process.

This significantly strengthens the relationship between the hardware instrument and DAW-based studio production.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha MONTAGE M7 is particularly well suited to:

• Professional keyboardists

• Touring musicians

• Synth players

• Musical directors

• Producers

• Composers

• Film and media composers

• Sound designers

• Session musicians

• Electronic musicians

• Organ and synth players wanting more than 61 keys

• Keyboardists using extensive splits and layers

• Players wanting flagship synthesis without an 88-note weighted action

• Professional stage rigs

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The MONTAGE M7 is exceptionally capable for:

• Synth leads

• Synth bass

• Pads

• Piano

• Electric piano

• Organ

• Orchestral textures

• Cinematic scoring

• Electronic music

• Progressive music

• Pop

• Rock

• Jazz

• Fusion

• Gospel

• R&B

• Ambient music

• Film scoring

• Sound design

• Studio production

• Live performance

MONTAGE M7 VS MONTAGE M8x

The underlying synthesis platform is essentially shared.

Both provide:

• AWM2

• FM-X

• AN-X

• Up to 256-note AWM2 polyphony

• Up to 128-note FM-X polyphony

• Up to 16-note AN-X polyphony

• 3,487 Performances

• 11.29GB preset waveform memory

• 3.7GB user waveform memory

• 16 internal Parts

• Motion Control

• Super Knob

• Ribbon Controller

• 7-inch touchscreen

• Secondary display

• Extensive USB audio

The major difference is the keyboard.

MONTAGE M7

• 76 notes

• FSX synth-style action

• Channel Aftertouch

• 17.6kg

• 1,244mm wide

MONTAGE M8x

• 88 notes

• GEX weighted action

• Polyphonic Aftertouch

• 28.1kg

• 1,446mm wide

The M8x is the better choice when weighted piano-style control and Polyphonic Aftertouch are priorities.

The M7 is the more practical choice when you want a fast synth action, substantial keyboard range and significantly easier transportation.

MONTAGE M7 VS MONTAGE M6

Again, the synthesis architecture is shared.

MONTAGE M7

• 76 keys

• FSX

• Channel Aftertouch

• 1,244mm wide

• 17.6kg

MONTAGE M6

• 61 keys

• FSX

• Channel Aftertouch

• 1,037mm wide

• 15.3kg

The M6 wins on compactness.

The M7 provides an additional 15 keys, making it considerably more flexible for:

• Large splits

• Multiple zones

• Two-handed keyboard parts

• Organ

• Piano

• Layered orchestral Performances

For many professional live players, 76 keys represent an excellent compromise between range and portability.

MONTAGE M7 VS ORIGINAL MONTAGE7

The MONTAGE M7 retains the familiar 76-note FSX format of the original MONTAGE7 but significantly expands the synthesis architecture.

Original MONTAGE7

• 76-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 M7

• 76-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 connectivity and workflow

For an original MONTAGE7 owner, the M7 retains a familiar physical keyboard format while substantially expanding what happens behind the keys.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha MONTAGE M7
Product Type	Flagship Music Synthesizer
Number of Keys	76
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	1,244mm
Height	131mm
Depth	396mm
Weight	17.6kg
Condition	New

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha MONTAGE M7 measures approximately:

Width: 1,244mm
Height: 131mm
Depth: 396mm
Weight: 17.6kg

Its shipping carton measures approximately:

1,430 × 259 × 482mm.

The 17.6kg instrument weight is particularly significant when comparing it with the M8x.

The M8x weighs approximately:

28.1kg.

That makes the M7 approximately:

10.5kg lighter.

For musicians regularly moving their own equipment between rehearsals, venues and studios, that difference can be substantial.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The MONTAGE M7 uses a mains AC power connection.

Yamaha’s current specification should be followed for the supplied regional power cable and electrical requirements.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Professional keyboardists who want the full MONTAGE M synthesis architecture with more playing range than a 61-note synth but without moving to the heavier 88-note GEX action of the M8x.

Likely upgrade path: Original MONTAGE7 users, MODX/MODX M players wanting the flagship control surface and connectivity, or professional 61-note synth users who need more room for splits and layers.

Useful pairings: A professional keyboard stand, quality sustain and expression pedals, a protective 76-note case, studio monitors or stage amplification and a suitable USB-connected computer for deeper production integration.

Our tip: Don't view the M7 as simply the cheaper M8x. The FSX action is deliberately different. Players whose work revolves around synth, organ, complex splits and rapid keyboard parts may actively prefer the M7's synth-style response. Choose the M8x when weighted piano feel and Polyphonic Aftertouch are the priority.

FDM view: The M7 may be the most practical all-round professional performance model in the MONTAGE M family. It retains the complete AWM2/FM-X/AN-X synthesis architecture and flagship control surface, but its 76-note FSX keyboard provides generous range while keeping the instrument to a much more manageable 17.6kg.

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• MONTAGE M7 vs M8x comparisons

• MONTAGE M7 vs M6 comparisons

• MONTAGE M vs MODX M

• Aftertouch questions

• Expression and sustain pedals

• Professional keyboard stands

• Cases

• Studio integration

• USB audio

• MIDI setups

• Part exchange

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many keys does the Yamaha MONTAGE M7 have?

76.

What keyboard action does it use?

Yamaha’s FSX keyboard.

Is the M7 keyboard weighted like the M8x?

No.

The M7 uses Yamaha’s FSX synth-style keyboard rather than the M8x’s weighted GEX action.

Does the MONTAGE M7 have aftertouch?

Yes.

It provides Channel Aftertouch.

Does it have Polyphonic Aftertouch?

No.

Polyphonic Aftertouch is a feature of the MONTAGE M8x.

The M7 uses Channel Aftertouch.

What are the three sound engines?

• AWM2

• FM-X

• AN-X

What is AWM2?

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

What is FM-X?

FM-X is Yamaha’s sophisticated 8-operator FM synthesis engine, offering 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 is available?

Up to:

128 notes.

How much AN-X polyphony is available?

Up to:

16 notes.

How many Elements can an AWM2 Part use?

Up to:

128 Elements.

How many Performances are included?

Yamaha’s current OS v3.0 specification lists:

3,487 Performances.

How much preset waveform memory is provided?

Approximately:

11.29GB, 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.

How many arpeggiated Parts can run simultaneously?

Up to:

8.

Does it have a sequencer?

Yes.

The M7 provides both Pattern and Song recording.

How many Patterns can it store?

128.

How many Songs?

128.

How many sequence tracks are available?

16.

Does it have a touchscreen?

Yes.

The main display is a:

7-inch colour touchscreen.

Does it have a second display?

Yes.

There is also a:

512 × 64 full-dot LCD.

Does it have the 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 MIDI DIN connections?

Yes.

• MIDI IN

• MIDI OUT

• MIDI THRU

How many USB TO DEVICE ports are provided?

Two.

Can the M7 work as a USB audio interface?

Yes.

At 44.1kHz, Yamaha specifies up to:

6 input channels and 32 output channels.

At sampling rates up to 192kHz:

6 inputs and 8 outputs.

Does the MONTAGE M7 have built-in speakers?

No.

It is designed for use with:

• Headphones

• Studio monitors

• Keyboard amplification

• PA systems

What is ESP?

ESP – Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M extends the MONTAGE M environment into compatible computer production workflows.

How wide is the MONTAGE M7?

Approximately:

1,244mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

396mm.

How high is it?

Approximately:

131mm.

How much does it weigh?

Approximately:

17.6kg.

How much lighter is it than the M8x?

The M7 is approximately:

10.5kg lighter.

M7: 17.6kg

M8x: 28.1kg

Is the M7 better than the M8x?

Neither is universally better.

Choose the M7 if you want:

• 76-note range

• Fast FSX synth action

• Channel Aftertouch

• Easier transport

• Lower weight

• Plenty of room for splits and layers

Choose the M8x if you want:

• 88 notes

• Weighted GEX action

• Polyphonic Aftertouch

• A more piano-oriented playing experience

Is the M7 better for touring?

Its 76-note format and 17.6kg weight make it considerably easier to transport than the M8x, while retaining the flagship MONTAGE M synthesis architecture.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

The standard Yamaha package includes the Yamaha MONTAGE M7 and manufacturer-supplied mains power and documentation/software information applicable to the UK package.

Accessories such as:

• Keyboard stand

• Sustain pedal

• Expression pedal

• Case

• Headphones

• Amplification

should not be assumed to be included unless specifically stated by Fair Deal Music.

76 KEYS. THREE ENGINES. FLAGSHIP MONTAGE M POWER.

The Yamaha MONTAGE M7 brings together the things professional keyboardists need most:

76-note FSX keyboard.

Channel Aftertouch.

AWM2.

FM-X.

AN-X.

256-note AWM2 polyphony.

3,487 Performances.

11.29GB preset waveform memory.

Motion Control.

Super Knob.

Ribbon Controller.

10,922+ arpeggios.

Multi-channel USB audio.

Balanced professional outputs.

And it does all of this in a 17.6kg chassis that is substantially easier to transport than the 88-note M8x.

For players who want flagship Yamaha synthesis, serious keyboard range and a stage-friendly synth action, the MONTAGE M7 occupies a particularly strong sweet spot.