Yamaha Montage7 76-key Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard

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92 out of 100. Incorporating 70+ ratings and reviews.

Street Price: 

$3,500
Yamaha Montage 7 76-key Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard

Gearank Recommendation

The Montage7 appeared on our recommended list for Keyboard Workstations Between $2000 and $5000 from May 2020 until February 2022 when it had been out-ranked by other workstations.

Rating Source Highlights

Website Source *Rating Value
Sound On Sound Gordon Reid 96/100
Tone Report Saul Hudson 90/100
*Displayed values are prior to the Gearank Algorithm's adjustments it makes when evaluating the source.

Overview

The Montage 7 is a powerful keyboard workstation that incorporates the latest DSP technology that Yamaha has in a reasonably sized unit.

At the forefront is a 76-note keybed that is aftertouch enabled and semi-weighted, while at its core are powerful sound engines that allow for a wide variety of sounds and effects.

Also worth noting is the interface, with a super knob that lets you tweak multiple parameters as you see fit, along with motion control that lets you tempo-synch control sequences to any parameter.

It has a 16-track sequencer, with 64 songs, which you can utilize either to save new musical ideas, or to improve on existing ones.

If you're looking for a power synthesizer workstation keyboard that's still reasonably portable, then this is for you.

Specifications

  • Keys: 76 Semi-Weighted After Touch
  • Polyphony: 128
  • Sound Engine(s): AWM2, FM-X, Motion Control Synthesis Engine
  • Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon Controller
  • Effects: 12 x Reverbs, 15 x Master effects, 76 x Variation types, 5-band Master EQ, 1st part 3-band EQ
  • Audio Recording: Real Time
  • Audio Playback: Wav
  • Sequencer: 16-track, 64 songs, Performance Recorder version 2, Motion Sequencer
  • Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R)
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/R), 2 x 1/4" (assignable L/R), 1 x 1/4" (Headphones)
  • Other Connections: 2 x 1/4" (foot controller), 1 x 1/4" (assignable), 1 x 1/4" (sustain)
  • MIDI Inputs/Outputs: In/Out/Thru/USB
  • USB: 1 x USB Type A, 1 x USB Type B (6 x 32)
  • Dimensions:5.18” x 49” x 15.56”
  • Weight: 37.5 lbs.
Although this was previously on our recommended list, there are now more highly rated options available which you can see in our guide to The Best Keyboard Workstations.

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