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Yamaha MONTAGE M7 76-Key Music Synthesizer

76 FSX keys and three synth engines for big stage rigs

76-key FSX keyboard with initial touch and channel aftertouch
AWM2, FM-X and AN-X engines with up to 400 notes of combined polyphony
3,487 Performances and 11.29 GiB of preset waveforms (16-bit linear)
Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, ribbon controller and 16-Part hands-on control
USB audio interface with 6 inputs and 32 outputs at 44.1 kHz

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Yamaha MONTAGE M7 76-Key Synthesizer with AWM2, FM-X and AN-X

The Yamaha MONTAGE M7 is a 76-key music synthesizer from Yamaha's MONTAGE M series. It combines AWM2 sampling, FM-X frequency modulation and the AN-X virtual analogue engine inside the Motion Control Synthesis Engine, with up to 400 notes of polyphony, a 76-key FSX keyboard with channel aftertouch, and a control surface built for live sound shaping.

It suits keyboard players and musical directors who need more room for splits and layers than a 61-key instrument offers, but prefer a fast synth-style action to a weighted 88-key keyboard. Producers also get a 6-in/32-out USB audio interface, DAW Remote control and the Expanded Softsynth Plugin for working on Performances in the studio.

Key Features

AWM2, FM-X and AN-X polyphony of the Yamaha MONTAGE M series

Three Engines and Up to 400 Notes in the MONTAGE M7

AWM2 sample-based synthesis with up to 128 Elements per Part, eight-operator FM-X with 88 algorithms and the AN-X virtual analogue engine all run together. Yamaha quotes 128 notes each for AWM2 Preset and User Waveform Parts, 128 for FM-X and 16 for AN-X – up to 400 notes in total – so dense layered Performances rarely run out of voices.

AN-X Virtual Analogue Engine

AN-X gives three oscillators with five waveforms (two saws, triangle, square and sine) plus a noise generator, two filters with 10 filter types, and voltage drift and ageing settings for vintage-style instability. With OS v2.0 Yamaha added an AN-X Wave Folder and AN-X Smart Morph, which uses machine learning to generate new AN-X sounds.

Ribbon controller, Keyboard Hold and Portamento controls on the Yamaha MONTAGE M

76-Key FSX Keyboard and Performance Controls

The MONTAGE M7 uses Yamaha's FSX keyboard with initial touch and channel aftertouch across 76 keys, giving more space for splits, layers and two-handed parts than a 61-key synth. Next to the keys are a five-segment ribbon controller with its own HOLD button, a KEYBOARD HOLD button, and a Portamento on/off button with a dedicated time knob, so common live moves are a single press away.

Part, Keyboard Control and Scene buttons on the Yamaha MONTAGE M

16 Parts with Motion Control

Dedicated Part, Keyboard Control and Scene buttons manage all 16 Parts of a Performance. Motion Control adds the Super Knob, which Yamaha says can move up to 280 parameters at once, a Motion Sequencer running up to 8+1 sequences, Audio Beat Sync and an Envelope Follower that turns audio from the A/D input or another Part into a modulation source.

Pure Analog Circuit 2 inside the Yamaha MONTAGE M

Pure Analog Circuit 2 and Balanced Outputs

Pure Analog Circuit 2 lowers noise and improves dynamic range, crosstalk, low-frequency phase and distortion for cleaner output at any level. Balanced 6.3 mm TRS main outputs and a separate pair of balanced assignable outputs feed a mixer or monitors directly, with a 6.3 mm headphone jack for practice.

Navigation overview screen on the Yamaha MONTAGE M touchscreen

Dual Displays and Fast Navigation on the MONTAGE M7

A 7-inch colour touchscreen with six display knobs is joined by a second 512 × 64 LCD for quick edits. The PAGE JUMP button moves what is on the small display to the touchscreen for deeper editing, and the NAVIGATION button shows an overview of the Performance where touching any block jumps straight to its parameters.

6-in/32-out USB audio interface of the Yamaha MONTAGE M

6-In/32-Out USB Audio and DAW Remote

A single USB cable carries MIDI and multichannel audio: 6 inputs and 32 outputs at 44.1 kHz, or 6 inputs and 8 outputs at up to 192 kHz, ready for multitrack recording of separate Parts. A dedicated DAW Remote button lets the synth control the mixer, transport and plugins in DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools and Live.

Expanded Softsynth Plugin for the Yamaha MONTAGE M

Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M

Registered owners can download the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (VST3 and AU), which recreates the MONTAGE M sound engine inside a DAW. It lets you create, edit and mix Performances on your computer, with or without the MONTAGE M7 connected, and with OS v3.0 its parameters can also be controlled from the hardware's DAW Remote ESP Control tab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the MONTAGE M7 differ from the MONTAGE M6 and M8x?

All three share the same sound engines, Performances and connections. The M7 has 76 FSX keys with channel aftertouch, the M6 has 61 FSX keys with channel aftertouch, and the M8x has an 88-key weighted GEX keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch.

How is the MONTAGE M7 different from the MODX M7?

Both share 3,487 Performances and the AWM2, FM-X and AN-X engines, but the MONTAGE M7 has channel aftertouch, higher polyphony (AWM2 256 and AN-X 16 versus 128 and 12) and 3.7 GiB of user wave memory versus 1.9 GB. The MODX M7 uses a semi-weighted FSB keyboard without aftertouch and weighs 7.6 kg, against 17.6 kg for the MONTAGE M7.

Who is the MONTAGE M7 suited to?

It suits stage keyboardists, musical directors and producers who want the full MONTAGE M sound engine with a 76-key range for splits and layers, in a lighter 17.6 kg body than the 28.1 kg 88-key M8x.

What comes in the box with the MONTAGE M7?

Yamaha lists an AC power cord, a Quick Guide, Cubase AI download information and download information for the Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M. Stand, pedals and headphones are sold separately.

Does it have built-in speakers, and how do I connect it?

Yamaha does not list speakers for the MONTAGE M7; you connect it to powered monitors, a mixer or a keyboard amplifier via its balanced 6.3 mm TRS outputs, or use the 6.3 mm headphone jack. Power consumption is 36 W.

Can I record into my computer and load extra sounds?

Yes. The USB TO HOST port works as a 6-in/32-out audio and MIDI interface at 44.1 kHz, and the instrument has 3.7 GiB of user wave memory. Yamaha's OS v3.0 update raised the number of additional loadable sound libraries from 16 to 24.

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Specifications

Overview

Model	Yamaha MONTAGE M7
Series	MONTAGE M
Type	Music synthesizer
Number of keys	76
Keyboard type	FSX Keyboard
Initial touch	Yes
Aftertouch	Channel aftertouch

Tone Generation

Tone generator	Motion Control Synthesis Engine
AWM2	Up to 128 Elements
FM-X	8 operators, 88 algorithms
AN-X	3 oscillators + 1 noise generator
Maximum polyphony	AWM2: 256 (max.; stereo/mono waveforms); FM-X: 128 (max.); AN-X: 16 (max.)
Multitimbral capacity	16 Parts (internal); audio input Parts (A/D and USB, each a stereo Part)
Wave memory	Preset: 11.29 GiB (when converted to 16-bit linear format); User: 3.7 GiB
Filters	18 types

Effects

Reverb	13 types
Variation	91 types
Insertion A	91 types (A/D Part insertion: 86 types)
Insertion B	94 types (Parts 2–16: 91 types)
Master Effect	28 types
EQ	Master EQ (5 bands); 1st Part EQ (3 bands); 2nd Part EQ (2 bands)

Performances and Arpeggio

Performances	3,487
Live Sets	Preset: 256; User: 2,048
Arpeggio	8 Parts simultaneously; Preset: 10,922 or more; User: 256

Performance Recorder and Sequencer

Note capacity	Approx. 130,000 notes per Song or Pattern; store area approx. 520,000 notes for Patterns and approx. 520,000 notes for Songs
Resolution	480 ppq
Tempo	5–300 BPM
Formats	MONTAGE original format; SMF Format 0 and 1
Patterns	128 (16 sequence tracks each); real-time replace and overdub recording
Songs	128 (16 sequence tracks plus Tempo track and Scene track); real-time replace, overdub and punch in/out recording

Controls and Display

Controllers	Master Volume, A/D Input Gain knob, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Ribbon Controller, Control Sliders ×8, Knobs ×8, Super Knob, Display knobs ×6, Portamento knob, Data Dial
Switches	Assignable switches ×2, MSEQ Trigger switch, Portamento switch, Keyboard Hold switch, Ribbon Controller Hold switch
Display	7" TFT colour Wide VGA LCD touchscreen; 512 × 64 full-dot LCD

Connectivity

USB	USB TO DEVICE ×2; USB TO HOST ×1
USB audio interface	44.1 kHz: 6 input channels (3 stereo) / 32 output channels (16 stereo); 44.1–192 kHz: 6 input channels (3 stereo) / 8 output channels (4 stereo)
MIDI	IN, OUT, THRU
Foot controllers	FOOT CONTROLLER 1 and 2
Foot switches	SUSTAIN and ASSIGNABLE
Main outputs	OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/MONO, R – 6.3 mm balanced TRS jacks
Assignable outputs	ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) L, R – 6.3 mm balanced TRS jacks
Headphones	PHONES – 6.3 mm standard stereo phone jack
Audio input	A/D INPUT L/MONO, R – 6.3 mm standard phone jacks

Dimensions, Power & Accessories

Power consumption	36 W
Dimensions (W × H × D)	1,244 × 131 × 396 mm (49" × 5-3/16" × 15-9/16")
Weight	17.6 kg (38 lb, 13 oz)
Shipping box (W × H × D)	1,430 × 259 × 482 mm (56-5/16" × 10-3/16" × 19")
Included accessories	AC power cord; Quick Guide; Cubase AI download information; Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M download information

Specifications from Yamaha India's official MONTAGE M spec sheet; subject to change by Yamaha, and sound content and features may change with OS updates. Wave memory is quoted in GiB, with preset size measured in 16-bit linear format.