2016 Yamaha Montage 8 Flagship Synthesizer, Mint w/ Box, Manual

Up for sale, a 2016 Yamaha Montage 8 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original shipping box and user manual. The Montage 8 is Yamaha’s 88-key flagship synthesizer, built on the backs of their groundbreaking DX and Motif series keyboards. At the heart of the Montage 8 is the Motion Control Synthesis Engine, which combines the AWM2 (waveform synthesis) and FM-X (frequency modulation) sound engines into one notably versatile and dynamic synth, with Yamaha’s proprietary data compression and playback technology for hyper-realistic sound reproduction and roughly ten times the waveform capacity of Yamaha’s Motif XF workstation. The two engines can be freely zoned or layered across eight parts in a single performance.The sheer scope of sounds the Montage 8 can produce is unparalleled; everything from vintage ‘80s leads to modern EDM sounds can be easily dialed up, and the FM-X portion of the sound engine boasts 8-operator FM architecture and 128-note polyphony. The vast array of controls enable a huge degree of tonal sculpting capability, with a few unique touches that make the Montage 8 perfect for stage or studio performance including programmable Motion Sequences and the proprietary Super Knob. The aptly-named Super Knob lets the user execute one-handed dynamic sound modifications, from subtle to severe, and can control multiple parameters simultaneously for expressive on-the-fly adjustments. Additionally, the Super Knob can be connected to an external expression pedal for further flexibility. The Motion Sequences are tempo-synched, entirely customizable control sequences that can be assigned to any parameter, resulting in unique, effortless real-time patch modulation and manipulation.The Montage’s onboard Envelope Follower enables the usage of any audio as a modulator for any synth parameter, such as a drum loop driving FX parameters or using a vocal to control parameters for an interesting robotic effect. You can even use live audio as a control via the Montage’s A/D input. The Montage 8 is also fortified with a powerful DSP effects engine, delivering everything from high-def reverb to meticulously detailed Virtual Circuit Modeling FX; all with exceptional sound quality.The Aftertouch-enabled, 88-note Balanced Hammer Action keybed is responsive and dynamic, giving the user a natural feel. The Montage features professional balanced outputs with Pure Analog Circuit technology, which improves the quality of signal after being converted from digital to analog for clear harmonic reproduction and even frequency response; ensuring output accurately reproduces the Montage’s internal power and clarity. There are also USB and MIDI input/outputs.This Montage 8 is in fantastic shape, with barely any cosmetic wear on the keyboard as a whole save for a scant few minor marks on the base. The original box and owner’s manual are included.