Korg KROME EX vs Yamaha MONTAGE 6
| Korg KROME EX | Yamaha MONTAGE 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi Weighted Keyboard. Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported (KROME EX-61; у EX-88 — NH Natural Weighted Hammer Action) | FSX keyboard |
| Aftertouch | no | yes |
| Polyphony | 120 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 896 | — |
| Sequencer | Tracks 16-track + 1 master track; Number of Songs 128; Resolution 1/480; Maximum memory 210,000 MIDI events; KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1 | — |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements, FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms |
| Effects | Insert Effects 5 (stereo in/out); Master Effects 2; Total Effect 1; Effect Types 193; Timbre/Track EQ 3-band; Stereo side chain | Reverb x12, Variation x88, Insertion (A,B) x88, Master Effect x26 |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 15 kg |
| Released | — | 2016 |
| Discontinued | — | 2023 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 15 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha MONTAGE 6 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Yamaha MONTAGE 6. Rows with a highlighted background differ.