MORE ARTICLE WITH Yamaha Montage M

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils KDx: A New Era of Visual Editing for Yamaha Synthesizers

KDx, Yamaha Synths Official’s latest software-based editor, aims to revolutionize how musicians interact with a broad range of Yamaha synthesizers. Presented by Kier Darby at Superbooth 2026, this web-based environment brings hands-on, visual editing to the AN-X, FM-X, and AWM2 engines, as well as expanded integration with devices like Seqtrak and Reface DX. The video walks through KDx’s real-time parameter control, live set management, and deep sound design workflows, all without generating sound itself. For anyone invested in Yamaha’s synth ecosystem, KDx promises a streamlined, visually rich approach to complex editing tasks—though, as always, the proof will be in the

KDx, Yamaha MODX, Yamaha Montage, Yamaha Montage M, Yamaha Motif XF, Yamaha Reface CS, Yamaha Reface DX, Yamaha SEQTRAK

22. January 2026

Groove Synthesis Third Wave, Moog One, Sequential Prophet-5, Vintage Vibe Electric Piano, Yamaha Montage M

Matt Johnson’s Keyspace

Matt Johnson’s Keyspace: The 2025 Keyboard Killers – No Filler, Just Fire

Matt Johnson’s Keyspace is back with a synth confession booth: which keyboards actually survived his 2025 touring onslaught? Forget gear hoarding—Matt’s laying out the real MVPs from a year of arena gigs, studio sessions, and globe-trotting with Jamiroquai and Purple Disco Machine. Expect sharp banter, brutal honesty, and a few curveballs (including a chorus pedal that’s still under wraps). If you want to know what stays on the rig when the setlist gets serious, this is your backstage pass. Spoiler: some legends endure, and some new blood kicks the doors in.

15. January 2026

Yamaha ESP 3.0, Yamaha MODX-M, Yamaha Montage M

Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Dives Into Yamaha MODX M OS 3.0: Feature Parity or Just Hype?

Yamaha just dropped a bomb on the MODX M with OS 3.0 and ESP 3.0, and Scott’s Synth Stuff is here to slice through the marketing noise. If you thought the MODX M was playing second fiddle to the Montage M, think again—this update is a proper rave bunker upgrade. Scott’s no-nonsense breakdown covers everything from Clavinova samples to CS-80 ring mod, and why the MODX M now punches way above its weight. Want to know if this synth is finally a street weapon or still just a pretty face? Read on, then go watch the video for the full

18. November 2025

ROLI Airwave, Yamaha Montage M

ROLI

ROLI and Yamaha Montage M: Six Dimensions of Expression Meet Three Engines of Power

When ROLI, the champions of multidimensional control, team up with Yamaha’s Montage M powerhouse, you know something architecturally fascinating is afoot. In this official walkthrough, sound designer Dom Sigalas demonstrates how the ROLI Airwave—an innovative touchless controller—unlocks new expressive depths in the Montage M’s formidable synth engines. The video focuses on exclusive, Airwave-optimized presets and reveals how intuitive gestures can transform orchestral, cinematic, and analog sounds into living, breathing performances. For anyone obsessed with workflow and digital instrument integration, this collaboration is a compelling case study in next-level interaction.

8. November 2025

Matt Johnson’s Keyspace

Matt Johnson’s Keyspace: Synths Fit for a Funk Arena

Matt Johnson’s Keyspace doesn’t mess about—this is a rig rundown for the Jamiroquai arena tour that’s got more vintage firepower than a synth museum on payday. Matt’s not just flexing his session chops; he’s showing off a keyboard fortress built for maximum funk and zero compromise. Expect Prophet 6, OB-X8, and enough Rhodes to make your nan weep. If you want to know how a real pro builds a live rig that punches through stadium air, this is the video to watch. Spoiler: it’s not just about the gear, it’s about how you use it, and Matt’s got tricks for

Dream Audio Universal pedal, Fender Rhodes, Moog Muse, Oberheim OB-X8, Prophet 6, Yamaha Montage M

8. November 2025

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack Unleashes the Yamaha MODX M: A Sonic Street Weapon Demo

Woody Piano Shack is back in the bunker, this time firing up the Yamaha MODX M series for a no-nonsense sound demo that’s all about the presets. Forget endless menu diving—this is a rapid-fire tour through the best factory sounds, from lush pianos to cinematic risers, with Woody’s trademark playfulness and a dash of chaos. If you want to know whether the MODX M can hold its own in a live set or just want to hear it pushed to its limits, this is the video you need. Don’t expect hand-holding—expect a synth getting worked over, scene buttons mashed, and

Yamaha MODX M6, Yamaha MODX M7, Yamaha MODX M8, Yamaha MODX-M, Yamaha Montage M

19. July 2025

MILES

Yamaha Synths Official: A Guided Voltage Tour Through 50 Years of Icons

Yamaha Synths Official takes us on a rare, hands-on journey through their Synth Space in Berlin, celebrating half a century of sonic innovation. Guided by Mike Patrick and Michael Feiner, this tour isn’t just a museum walk—it’s a living, breathing encounter with legendary machines from the CS-40M and CS-80 to modern titans like the Montage M and YC series. Expect anecdotes, patch insights, and a parade of classic tones as the hosts explore what makes each instrument tick. For anyone who dreams in oscillators and patch memories, this is a synth pilgrimage you won’t want to miss.

Yamaha CP-80, Yamaha CS-40M, Yamaha CS-80, Yamaha DX1, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha EX5, Yamaha FS1R, Yamaha Montage M, Yamaha Motif, Yamaha VL1, Yamaha VP1, Yamaha YC series, Yamaha YC-25D

26. June 2025

Montage M ESP (Expanded Softsynth Plugin), Yamaha Montage M

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils Montage M OS v3.0: Effects, Workflow, and DAW Integration Redefined

Yamaha Synths Official returns with a deep dive into the Montage M OS v3.0 and ESP v3.0.0, led by Dom Sigalas at Superbooth 2025. This update isn’t just a cosmetic refresh—it introduces three new effects, expanded sample content, and a suite of workflow enhancements aimed squarely at modern producers and sound designers. The video showcases how Yamaha’s digital architecture continues to evolve, with features like Smart Morph, MIDI Learn, and improved DAW integration taking center stage. For Montage M users, this free update promises not only new sonic possibilities but a more streamlined and customizable creative process.

9. August 2024