Yamaha - Montage M6

Yamaha's Montage M6 is a 61-key FSX keyboard that combines action synth and aftertouch, perfect for expressive passages and nuanced chords. Its 3 sound engines complement each other: the FM-X offers dynamic textures, the AWM2 delivers ultra-realistic instruments, and the AN-X recreates the authenticity of analogue synths. Each engine is intuitively controlled, allowing you to sculpt unique sounds with fluidity and creativity.

The Montage M6's AN-X engine adds an extra dimension with its multiple oscillators, varied filters and advanced modulation options. Motion Control enhances musical expression by modulating several parameters simultaneously, while LFOs and envelopes guarantee lively, evolving textures. Performances become interactive and organic, giving keyboardists and synthesizers the freedom to create captivating ambiences, whether analogue or digital, for studio or stage.

It incorporates dedicated performance controls, such as the Super Knob, Key Hold buttons and Ribbon Controller, to easily manipulate multiple parameters at once. Coloured LEDs and a 7-inch TFT touchscreen make it easy to navigate between scenes, parts and sounds. With its 400-note polyphony and extended memory, the Montage M6 lets you layer complex instruments without loss of detail, giving you more freedom to create rich, dynamic compositions.

Yamaha has also optimised the Montage M6's AWM2, offering up to 128 elements per part and smooth transitions between sounds, particularly for pianos and strings. The USB MIDI and multi-channel audio interface simplifies recording and integration with DAWs, allowing multiple virtual instruments and audio tracks to be managed via a single cable. Intuitive navigation, PAGE JUMP buttons and new LEDs facilitate rapid sound editing and access to advanced functions without interrupting the creative flow.

The Montage M6's 8-operator FM-X engine opens up a range of sonic possibilities, from subtle layers to powerful percussive textures. The integration of VCM Rotary and Organ Pull effects simulates realistic movement and rich harmonics, creating an immersive world of sound. The combination of these features makes the Montage M6 versatile for composition, production and live performance, offering a complete and captivating musical experience for any musician or producer.

Yamaha's Montage M6 features extensive library slots and an intuitive interface that makes it easy to organise sounds and performances. New high-resolution controls for faders, knobs and Super Knob ensure smooth, accurate analogue response. With the forthcoming Expanded Softsynth (E.S.P.) plug-in, you'll be able to play back and edit your Montage M6 directly in your DAW, opening up new creative possibilities and flexibility, both in the studio and live, for a simplified, high-performance workflow.