Korg Kronos vs Yamaha MONTAGE M8x
| Korg Kronos | Yamaha MONTAGE M8x | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | GEX Keyboard (88 weighted keys with polyphonic aftertouch) |
| Polyphony | -2 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 2 | 3369 |
| Sequencer | 16-track MIDI + 16-track HDR + 1 master track | — |
| Sound engine | 9 движков (SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX, PolysixEX) | Motion Control Synthesis: AWM2 (128 elements) + FM-X (8 operators, 88 algorithms) + AN-X (virtual analog) |
| Effects | Insert 12 / Master 2 / Total 2 | 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) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no (8 control sliders + 8 knobs + Super Knob, ribbon controller) |
| Weight | 24.1 kg | 28.1 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [1446, 170, 460] mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2011 | 2023 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Category | workstation | — |
| Dimensions | 88 key: 1 443 × 371 × 148 мм | — |
| Power Consumption | 60 W | — |
| System | KRONOS System Version 3.0 | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Kronos if budget is the priority — it is about $1500 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Korg Kronos if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (24.1 kg vs 28.1 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (-2 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x if you want more variety of built-in voices (2 vs 3369).
Full spec sheets: Korg Kronos · Yamaha MONTAGE M8x. Rows with a highlighted background differ.