MONTAGE M
Categories: Commercial Hardware Products
Submitted By: Daisuke Miura
Elevator Pitch
MONTAGE M
Product Description
How It’s Innovative
MONTAGE M OS implements MIDI 2.0 Protocol high resolution data for note velocity, polyphonic and channel aftertouch, Super Knob, pitch bend, modulation, assignable knobs/sliders, foot controllers and sustain. Also implements USB MIDI 2.0 which allow user to connect MIDI 2.0 support DAW on macOS.
See MIDI Innovation In Action
Most Inspiring Use Cases
MIDI 2.0’s high resolution controller data allows for more articulate musical expression.
(See Ujiie-san’s video demonstration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWkLiAwhr2A&t=919s)
Expansion Plans
Over time Montage M’s MIDI 2.0 features will be expanded to support other MIDI 2.0 Channel Voice Messages (Control Change, Registered Controller, Assignable Controller, etc) with other MIDI 2.0 products supporting the same features.
Commercialization
Montage M is marketed and sold as Yamaha’s flagship synthesizer. With significant market share and long history, Montage M and its successors will continue leverage the advantages of MIDI 2.0 going forward.