Yamaha Montage M vs Yamaha Montage [AWM2 & FM-X Sounds] | No Talking |

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This is a comparison between existings sounds of first gen. Montage, you also have to consider that the new Montage M comes with many new sounds and features (not available on first Montage)

You can do MUCH MORE with the new Montage M, but this is not the purpose of this demo.

This demo I think can be helpful for existing Montage users that want to know if there are any difference between old Montage and new Montage M.
Also can be useful to people that want to buy a Montage and want to hear if AWM2 and FM-X of original Montage can be enough.

Another point of this demo is that Yamaha, as part of M specs, tells us this: ( new "Pure Analog Circuit 2" reduces noise and improves the dynamic range, crosstalk, low-frequency phase, and distortion rate, resulting in clearer sound at all volumes. You’ll also find the sound has more detailed low-mids and presence. ) Do you hear any difference on between the same sounds?

Of course you can't hear difference between new M sounds with older model, simply because you can't use that sounds into old Montage ;)

More videos will be online soon only focused on new M updated features (AN-X, New FM-X and AWM2 sounds..)

Both Synths were recorded into the same audio interface with max audio output, no post processing to the audio.

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Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:10 DKS CFX Bright Live
0:51 DKS Full Strings 3
1:26 DKS French Horns
1:43 DKS Cinematic
2:12 DKS FM Pad V3
2:47 FM Mallet Horn
3:23 DKS FM El Dorado
3:51 DKS FM Spectral Spheres2
4:48 Venus Experience 2
5:19 DKS Mid Strings 5
6:06 Horn Sect Dual DX5
6:42 The TX816 E. Piano
8:02 DKS Leaving Home
8:48 DKS Dulcimer Synth
9:43 DKS DX7 Full Tines
10:56 DKS Saw Power
11:56 DKS Rhodes Soft
12:55 Natural Grand S6

[joonglegamer]

Perfect comparison. It tells me to keep my Montage and not upgrade, I bought mine for 1 607 usd second hand (barely used, plastic was still on), and in Sweden the new 61 key version cost a whopping 4179 USD, meeeeh - yeah, no.

[okay]

Thank you for this outstanding comparison. In my opinion the Montage M, has better converters, so the upper and lower ends of the frequency spectrum are better represented. In a way, this makes the M, sound harsher and sometimes, not as enjoyable as the non M, which highlights more of the midrange.

Quieter sounds - will sound better on the M, than the non M, cos of Fletcher Munsen curve in our hearing, while punchier sounds will sound a bit harsh and distorted on the M, than the non M, but the difference is not night and day.

I prefer the accuracy of the M version. Of course it should be possible to add an EQ to shave off a bit of the high end and low end, if one wanted to emulate the non M version, on a mixer.

Of course the M version has the new ANX engine, better polyphony, and some new samples and a better editing workflow. Clearly the only reason not to have a Montage M is if you cannot afford one.

[ajotech]

Excellent playing, demo and overview. Thank you so much DKS.

[JoseVGavila]

Thanks for the comparison!. They are so close that until there is an M6x or an M7x I will keep my MONTAGE 6 and MODX+

[JewelzFin]

Thank you for saving me $3, 200. I was going to upgrade to the M6 from my Montage 6. But I'm not spending that money on something that has so many of the same presets. I use an Elektron Analog Heat for the inserts on my Audient iD44, so I have no trouble beefing up any sounds on any keyboards and drum machines I already own.

I know the M series has so much more to offer. But it's just not for me right now like I thought it would be.

[NickyMitchell]

I still have memories of that first MONTAGE.

[djjas]

sounds almost similar. It's just a little bit of difference, but that can be achieved by eq the sounds. what do you say, guys?

[Marianst.]

So good. Loved this just as much as the one between Montage and Phantom.
A colab between you and Claudio from Doctor Mix would be awesome!

[ThrdFloor]

, ,,those strings are absolutely sublime!! ❤

[furiobisotti]

I sold recently my old Montage7. Comparing same sounds of course it's terribly difficult to find gaps. And YouTube compresses audio files...
I am interested to evaluate MontageM if and when VST version will be ready. If software versione will be perfect I will probably buy one.

[robson]

Congratulations on the work!!!

I only found a difference in "DX7 full tines", did you find another difference in the studio?

[sub-zero-Brasil]

How can I get these wonderful sounds for my MODX?

[FasaFeu]

Thank you for your valuable input on this topic

[hans-jorgschmerer]

Nice video. I tried the old and the new Montage at MusicStore. I would have bought the M if available at the store just because of the better sound. But spending so much money for waiting 3 month to the arrival is not tempting at all. I didn‘t buy it due to that reason and seeing this video makes me feel good. You can hear the difference when playing the synth solo over good speakers or headphones. However, I doubt that this difference is as obvious when putting other stuff (drums from my Digitakt and synth sounds from my Waldorf Iridium) besides the Montage. Sooner or later we record everything and start mixing. In a final step everything is converted into MP3. No way that this initial sound advantage is still audible in the final mix when putting lots of instruments together and uploading it to YouTube or other platforms that compress the audio files. I guess this is also the reason why both sound similar in this YouTube video: Heavyly compressed audio file. That both sound the same is therefore a no brainer and not a 100 percent true. The M sounds better because of higher resolution but of course this advantage must disappear when compressing the file in Youtube. The big advantage of M is the VST integration but I have the Montage to play without computer as it is more fun playing without looking into a computer screen. Anyway I am very happy about this video. I did not think about this by myself. Thanks a lot, I am feeling much better now with my old Montage.

[kellylave]

I just loved all them keys be it Yamaha or Roland. I do have both types. Thank you for displaying this without speaking…

[MaxRiley]

great comparison! amazing instruments.

[CorreeHoey]

I think it boils down if existing 1st gen montage users are pushing the limits of the instrument. Most of the improvements for montage m are under the hood and in some cases affect the sound design. For instance, CFX grand is now 18 elements on the montage m opposed to 4. Huge deal? Eh, not so much for me. But, Me coming over from modx to montage only makes sense to go montage m obviously. I suffered from huge polyphony issues on the modx. I feel like all my polyphony issues would have been solved with the 1st gen montage. I will in every way take try to take advantage of the montage m’s power. Excited for the DAW functions/midi assignment capabilities because I use a lot of soft synths live. 😅

[axelmaldini]

If you do your 'test' 'blindly' no one could tell you which is which. In short, no listener who consumes songs on Spotify, etc. will really care about this. Pure Marketing 2023

[YannDyangu]

It could just be me but the Montage M sounds slightly warmer... Not so sharp sounding...

[majsterV]

So basically no big difference in sound quality comparing basic sounds. This video demonstrate that part of hardware, that is reponsible for sound signal path is more or less equal quality on both. The new m is a bit darker(warmer) and rounder sounding, but this is nitpicking. Where new m is really step forward is in processing power, meaning OS is more responsive and in better workflow. But if you don't need it, new board is hardly justified for so much more money.