Korg KROME EX vs Yamaha MONTAGE M8x
| Korg KROME EX | Yamaha MONTAGE M8x | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted (EX-61); NH Natural Weighted Hammer on EX-88. Velocity supported, aftertouch not supported | GEX Keyboard (88 weighted keys with polyphonic aftertouch) |
| Aftertouch | no | polyphonic |
| Polyphony | 120 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 896 | 3369 |
| 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: AWM2 (128 elements) + FM-X (8 operators, 88 algorithms) + AN-X (virtual analog) |
| 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, Variation x 88, Insertion A x 88, Insertion B x 89, Master Effect x 26 types; Master EQ |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no (8 control sliders + 8 knobs + Super Knob, ribbon controller) |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 28.1 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1446 × 170 × 460 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 28.1 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x if you want more variety of built-in voices (896 vs 3369).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Yamaha MONTAGE M8x. Rows with a highlighted background differ.