Korg KROSS vs Yamaha MONTAGE M7
| Korg KROSS | Yamaha MONTAGE M7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 key, velocity sensitive (aftertouch not supported), standard C2-C7, transposable over [C1...C6]-[C3...C8]; the 88-key KROSS-88 uses the NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard | FSX Keyboard |
| Aftertouch | no | yes |
| Polyphony | 80 | 256 |
| Sequencer | — | Songs 128 / Patterns 128; 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track; 480 ppq; MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1 |
| Sound engine | EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) | Motion Control Synthesis Engine: AWM2, FM-X (8 Operators, 88 Algorithms), AN-X (3 Oscillators, 1 Noise) |
| Effects | — | 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) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 17.6 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Release month | — | 10 |
| USB to host | yes (Type B x 1, USB-MIDI Interface) | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROSS if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.3 kg vs 17.6 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha MONTAGE M7 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (80 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROSS · Yamaha MONTAGE M7. Rows with a highlighted background differ.