Roland$3499
Yamaha MONTAGE M specs
Yamaha's flagship workstation: three engines (samples, FM, virtual analog), Motion Control and a touch screen.
Brand: Yamaha
8.8/ 10
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AWM2, FM-X and AN-X engines with 4,000 patches under GEX keys at $3,499 - the current flagship benchmark.
#2 of 25 synth workstations · full ranking| Released | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Status | current |
| Keys | 88 |
| Key action | GEX Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 4000 |
| Sequencer | 16-track |
| Effects | VCM + SPX |
| Speakers | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB audio | Yes |
| Weight | 28.1 kg |
| Sound engine | AWM2 + FM-X + AN-X (virtual analog) |
| 1 Noise; Effects | Reverb x 12 |
| Master Effect X 26; Sequencer | 16 Sequence tracks Song/Pattern |
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Strengths
- AN-X added true virtual analog
- Seamless sound switching
- Biggest preset library
Weaknesses
- Steep learning curve
- No speakers
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Spec source: usa.yamaha.com — verified 2026-10-10