Music in motion
From the piano stroke to the orchestral crescendo, the music always moves. Montage introduces new ways for musicians to control sound and create expression with Motion Control. Motion Control puts rhythmic and multi-dimensional control at the musician's fingertips for sound that goes from radical to sublime.
Super Button
Create dynamic sound changes from radical to sublime with the Super Knob. The Super Knob can control multiple parameters simultaneously, creating any sound imaginable. You can change your listening position from the front of an instrument to the back of a concert hall, or radically change the character of a show from ambient and gentle to rhythmic and edgy. The Super Button can even be assigned to a second FC7 footswitch, allowing you to manipulate the sound when playing with both hands.
USB Audio/MIDI Connection
Connect MONTAGE to your computer using a single USB cable and capture every nuance of your creativity in your DAW. MONTAGE features a powerful USB driver capable of sending and receiving 16 and 3 channels 24 bit/44.1 kHz STEREO digital audio to and from your computer or iOS device. MONTAGE is also class compliant and requires no additional hardware. The USB connection also offers full 16-channel MIDI support. MONTAGE supports sampling rate up to 192 kHz.
Cubase AI
MONTAGE comes with Cubase AI, Steinberg's professional music production application, which offers integrated recording and editing. Cubase AI is a special, compact version that uses the same core technologies as Cubase Pro - exclusive to customers of select Steinberg and Yamaha products. It provides all the basic tools for recording, editing and mixing - from the initial idea to the final masterpiece. Cubase AI is the perfect entry into the world of computer-assisted music production and offers powerful, easy-to-use software tools for all genres.
Features
- Motion Control is a highly customizable synthesizer motor control matrix.
- The Super Button controls multiple parameters simultaneously for highly expressive sonic interaction.
- Motion Sequences are tempo-synchronized control sequences to create rhythmic sound changes.
- The Envelope Follower allows you to control the internal or external parameters of the audio control synthesizer.
- AWM2 ensures data compression without sacrificing sound quality
- Total polyphony of 256 notes: 128 AWM2 stereo notes + 128 FM-X notes
- Flash memory allows you to embed your own custom samples as well as synth libraries from yamahasynth.com.
- FM-X features 8-operator FM synthesis capable of producing incredible dynamic sound.
- Cubase AI download included
Technical characteristics
Keyboard
Number of keys: 88
Type: Balanced hammer-effect keyboard
Initial touch: Yes
Aftertouch: Yes
Tone generator
Tone generator: AMW2 motion control synthesis engine: 8 elements FM-X: 8 operators, 88 algorithms
Maximum polyphony: AWM2: 128 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms) FM-X: 128 (max.)
Multi Timbral Capacity: 16 parts (internal), audio input parts (A/D, USB)
Sampling: Preset: 5.67 GB (converted to 16-bit linear format), user: 1.75 GB
Yield: 2707
Filter: 18 Types
Effects: Reverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types, Insertion (A, B) x 88 types, Master Effect x 26 types A/D part insertion x 83 types (the preset settings for parameters for each effect type are provided as templates) Master EQ (5 bands), 1st part EQ (3 bands), 2nd part EQ (2 bands)
Performance recorder
Tracks: 16 sequence tracks, tempo track, scene track
Recording Type: Real-time Overwrite, Real-time Overdub, Real-time punch in/out
Note Resolution: 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
Tempo (BPM): 5 - 300
Arpeggio: Parts: 8 Simultaneous parts (max.), Preset: 10,239 types User: 256 types
Sequence formats: MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1
Sequencer
Patterns : 128 motifs
Pattern tracks: 16 sequence tracks
Pattern recording type: Real-time overwrite, Real-time overdub
Songs: 128 songs
Song tracks: 16 sequence tracks, tempo track, scene track
Song recording type: Real-time overwrite, Real-time overdub, Real-time punch in/out
USB audio interface
Sampling frequency = 44.1 kHz
- Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels)
- Output: 32 channels (16 stereo channels)
Sampling frequency = 44.1 kHz - 96 kHz
- Input: 6 channels (3 stereo channels)
- Output: 8 channels (4 stereo channels)
Other
Controllers: Master Volume, AD Input Gain Knob, Pitch Bend Wheel, Mod Wheel, Ribbon Controller, 8x Control Sliders, 8x Knobs, Super Knob, Data Wheel
Display: 7" VGA color TFT LCD touchscreen widescreen touchscreen
Connectors: USB TO DEVICE, USB TO HOST, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, PEDAL CONTROL 1/2, PEDAL CONTROL (ASSIGNABLE/SUSTAIN), OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/MONO/R (6.3 mm, jacks balanced TRS), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/R (6.3 mm, balanced TRS jacks), PHONES (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), A/D INPUT L/MONO/R (6.3 mm , standard telephone jacks)
Power consumption: 27 W
Accessories: AC power cord, User manual, Cubase AI Download information
Live Sets :
- Preset: 128+
- User: 2,048
Physique
Dimensions : 145 x 46 x 17 cm / 57,1" x 18,2 x 6,7" 145 x 46 x 17 cm
Weight: 29 kg / 63.9 lb