MONTAGE M
MONTAGE M OS v3.0
MONTAGE M OS v3.0 adds important Sound, Control and Workflow enhancements.
Sound
Our sound design team created 60 totally new Performances to highlight all the new sound features.
GS1
GS1 Ensemble Effect allows you to capture the charm of the GS1 sound. It's different from DX sound.
The new GS1 Ensemble Effect emulated by VCM (Virtual Circuit Modeling) technology.
Signature sounds implemented by Minoru Mukaiya, Japanese Artist aka Keyboardist of Katsushika trio and CASIOPEA.
CS Ring Modulator
CS Ring Modulator emulated by VCM technology as effect.
CS80's Ring Modulator has unique expression through segment control of the speed of the modulated sine wave and a series of parameters.
A more sophisticated and modern remake of the appeal of real-time controlled sound changes.
New Clavi
It's new sampling request from IdeaScale, quite a different character from onboard sound. It feels so vivid, there are two two variation of pick up position CA and DA.
Control
8 Effect Parameters for Quick Edit
Increase the number of Effect parameters in Quick Edit from 2 to 8 parameters.
This function is available for all INS-A/B, Rev, Cho and MFX effect types.
Part LFO destination for AN-X and FM-X
Support AN-X and FM-X parameters in Part LFO destinations.
Workflow
DAW Remote: ESP Control
Add ESP Control mode in DAW Remote. Finally MONTAGE M and ESP can be realized integrated workflow.
Liveset improvement
Liveset management is significantly improved. You can insert or delete a Performance in Liveset not by swapping.
Usability improvement
･ Addition of "Performance Note Shift" for improved usability in Pitch screen.
･ Improved usability and visibility when using multiple parts in Split.
･ The number of additional Sound Libraries that can be loaded has been increased from 16 to 24.
MONTAGE M OS v2.0
MONTAGE M OS v2.0 adds important Sound, Control and Workflow enhancements.
Sound
Our sound design team created 58 new Performances to highlight all the new sound features.
Plus, we’ve added a “MONTAGE M OS v2.0” Attribute in Category Search to make the new Performances easy to find.
New CFX
This is the latest version of the Yamaha flagship CFX concert grand, launched in 2022.
This handcrafted concert grand piano melds tradition and innovation to deliver a pianist’s true artistic expression.
New CFX adds another color to the extensive collection of grand pianos in MONTAGE M.
Synth Space LA CP80
This CP80 Electric Grand from the LA Synth Space has a big, warm, and full sound with extended “soft” layers and more natural decay. We sampled this piano based on a survey we posed to the YamahaSynth IdeaScale community.
Shimmer Reverb
Shimmer reverb is great for creating ethereal, atmospheric music. It's also request from IdeaScale.
AN-X Wave Folder
Expanding the AN-X engine, the Wave Folder is great for making simple sounds more complex and edgy.
AN-X Smart Morph
Create thousands of AN-X sounds instantly with powerful machine-learning technology.
Control
MIDI2.0
MONTAGE M OS v2.0 implements high resolution data for note velocity, polyphonic and channel aftertouch, Super Knob, pitch bend, modulation, assignable knobs/sliders, foot controllers and sustain.
Workflow
UI Improvements
MONTAGE M OS v2.0 adds improved AWM2 Element edit along with additional Category Search and Navigation choices.
Even in the category search, Part select, Keyboard control and Mute/Solo are available.
There are also new drawbar organ graphics when the Slider Direct is set to “reverse.”
Expanded Softsynth Plugin (ESP) v3.0
A new paradigm in sound customization, ESP is not JUST an editor but a fully functioning and fully editable MONTAGE M in your computer.
Parameter edit is upgraded to full edit allowing deep sound customization whether connected to MONTAGE M or not.
Streamlined content exchange between ESP and MONTAGE M makes managing your personalized sound content easy.
Finally, ESP development is now synchronized with MONTAGE M. All subsequent updates will appear in both MONTAGE M and ESP.
