Korg KROME EX vs Yamaha MONTAGE M6
| Korg KROME EX | Yamaha MONTAGE M6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted (EX-61); NH Natural Weighted Hammer on EX-88. Velocity supported, aftertouch not supported | FSX Keyboard |
| Aftertouch | no | yes |
| Polyphony | 120 | 256 |
| 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 | Songs 128 / Patterns 128; 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track; 480 ppq; Real time replace/overdub/punch in-out; Note capacity 1 Song/Pattern approx. 130,000 notes; MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) | Motion Control Synthesis Engine: AWM2 (128 Elements max.), FM-X (8 Operators, 88 Algorithms), AN-X (3 Oscillators, 1 Noise) |
| 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 x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion A x 88 types, Insertion B x 89 types, Master Effect x 26 types, A/D part insertion x 83 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 15.3 kg |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Release month | 1 | 10 |
| Status | current | current |
| 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 15.3 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha MONTAGE M6 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Yamaha MONTAGE M6. Rows with a highlighted background differ.