Yamaha MODX-8 VS MONTAGE COMPARISION

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[jawsxx]

2 things I just learned:
1) these 2 keyboards share the same sounds.
2) this guy has a lot of money

[bsteptranq]

Great Job ....
We have both in our studios.
Regarding recording the Montage is much fuller and dynamics are wider. (Spectral analysis backs that up)
The 192 sample rate clearly makes a difference on the Montage
We can’t live without after touch and the keybed is considerably better on the Montage.
If someone is comparing these instruments you Must be in the same room with them.
It really is obvious when playing them that the Montage sounds better.
That is not to say that the MODX isn’t head and shoulders above anything else
in its price category. It really sounds fantastic. The lighter weight and considerably lower price tag
make the MODX a must have instrument.

[hermeslord]

no point comparing sounds as they have the same sound engines, the key to comparison is the workflow, live performance features and programmability

[kurtklingklang]

Late to the party, but no matter. Thanks for the video, I've been considering the MODX for a while. Listening to the audio without actually seeing what keyboard is being played, they mostly sounded identical, certainly the quality of the tone, with possibly one slightly louder than the other - which could be explained by response curve and a number of factors. If it was a little bass light, and I couldn't really detect that, then a bit of EQ would sort that out. Clearly, in terms of polyphony and facilities, the Montage wins, but sonically the difference - on my studio speakers - is negligible.

[sunnyschramm]

they sound 100% the same - they just have slightly different velocity-curves (depends on the used keybed/keyboard) which can make huge differences even to parts and their fx in "one" performance. I got the same differences when I play the MODX8 1. with its own keys and 2. with the Alesis Q61 as Midi-Keyboard.

[jugstries]

The Montage seems to have fuller bass (maybe different D/A converters?), but the sound engines are identical.

[joelizuchukwuokonkwo]

Like father - Montage, like son - MODX
two amazing synthesizers

[brianlewis]

Definitely worth considering the MODX but just went to Guitar Center to compare the MODX 8 and the MONTAGE 8. The difference between the keybeds is significant. The Montage keys are silky smooth and have a nicely balanced feel. Very high quality feel. The MODX keys were noticeably inferior. The internal processing is of course scaled back in the MODX but the difference in sound to most will be minor I’m sure. Great to have choices. Price difference demands some sacrifices of course.

[rexreyes]

I can buy the Montage8 without a problem but I finally bought the MODX8.
I'm very happy with my I can carry it very easy everywhere without help with one hand and with the other hand i can open the door of my car to transport it.
It's very light in weight....
(MODX8 : 30 lbs. 7 oz.
Montage8 : 63 lbs. 15 oz.)
Thanks Yamaha for that advantage !!!
In the musical aspect the Montage8 and the MODX8 have minimal differenced both sounds excellent.
The MODX can do a well done job.
Thanks God for the MODX8 !!!
And of course, thanks Yamaha.😀👍

[abdielrec]

Montage 192 KHZ audio
MODX 48 KHZ audio

[Sumbibebe]

For the average ear they sound the same but the MODX is like a Honda DX vs a Honda SE. they look the same but a huge different. The price gap is all about the worthiness.
For gigs and on the go, hands down, go for the MODX. But for the studio, film score, fixed gig, or a high paying tour the Montage is a must!
This is the DX11 to the DX7 for those who followed Yamaha since the ‘80s

[stkout]

While the Montage definitely has better electronic technical specs, someone in another video pointed out that in trying to compare these side by side, the offset velocity needs to be increased on the MODX or it sounds too thin. You have to either raise it up or hit the keys harder (bad on your fingers) on the MODX to get closer to the same full sound of the Montage. Just increasing the volume output of the MODX isn't enough.

I found myself wary of opinions/reviews of anything that include the phrase, "for the price." Do you want a superior sound, or a superior sound for the price? For gigs with a band nobody is going to notice any difference in the sound of these two keyboards. For recording or just personal enjoyment of music, you might find you wish you'd shelled out more money for the best sound. I'm not rich, but if I'm going to buy anything, I found it's better to avoid the "budget" items.

[rodneylee]

Volume on the Montage sounds like it's louder, obviously. Also if you don't have the super knob in the same position for each, the patches will sound different. Try again and make the volumes equal. Also the touch curve should be set to match on both boards. It looks and sounds like the Montage is set to a lighter touch than the MODX requiring less force to achieve the same dynamics.

[billmatney]

Montage 8 is the clear winner by a mile. The sound differences are even more acute when listening thru studio monitors. Although the sound libraries and AWM2 and FM-X engines are identical for each model, they are processed thru completely different audio interfaces. The MODX is limited to 44.1khz sampling. The Montage can process those same samples up to 96khz. Additionally, the Montage also has 16 stereo channel outputs compared to just 5 stereo for the MODX. There are major qualitative differences in their internal architecture as well, specifically the MODX uses a diminished tone generator resulting in the instrument voicings not sounding as full and robust. The final deal breaker for me is the MODX 8 key bed. It's Yamaha's entry level GHS - graded hammer standard. It's their cheapest key bed and becomes loose and noisy after a short time. Don't take my word for it, just research the Yamaha musician forums and follow the threads for Yamaha key beds. The GHS has a notorious reputation for poor quality. I had an MX88 with GHS action and sold it after just 6 mos. for the same reason. The Montage 8 employs Balanced Hammer action keys which is modeled after the CFX - their best acoustic grand. Overall, it's built like a tank using metal housing and will stand the test of time. The MODX is mostly plastic and won't hold up to the rigors of daily use, especially if you're a road warrior. Save your money and buy a Montage if you can. I did. The sound and build quality are infinitely superior in every way.

[Oledengamle]

Question - My MODX-8 has a disadvantage: When playing the piano I can`t play as careful as on my former (more expensive) instruments. You have to give a certain weight to the keys for the touch to be registered. So me and my daughter have experienced that not all the notes we are playing is heard. Thats quite annoying, the dynamic is severely reduced. Its there anything I can do (e.g. with the touch curve) to eliminate this problem? And does the Montage have the same issue? My previous Motif didn't`t....

[hsixtyone]

Montage sounds fuller. Maybe can hear the difference only side by side comparison or cd recordings. It’s like comparing a 1080p to a 4K. Side by side you would want the 4K but when you take a 1080p home you’re more than satisfied.

[NotEnoughPrana]

Playing a classic Roland piano demo theme on a Yamaha. Well done.

[vypyrr]

volume and treble is lower on the modx, both sound identical in person. just the montage has extra for the studio. better keys and 16 trk into daw vs modx 10. both are amazing and game changers.

[DojoOfCool]

Modx is around 80% the same as the Montage so they are going to sound the same. Depending on how nerdy your want to get there are some articles on the differences at the circuit board level but there isn't much different.

[jamest.]

The montage sounds warmer and richer to my ears. But to be expect it is the more expensive one