As mentioned before, the keys are not weighted. The Montage 6 is rich in features, but there are a few things missing. It is funny though that this model is being compared to such ‘giants’ and when it’s compared to those in its same class like the Kross 61, there isn’t even a discussion about which is better. They are present on the 8, but not so on this model unfortunately.
Something else that this model doesn’t have that many have been disappointed about has been weighted keys. It’s obviously not as small as some other options like the OP-1, but that balance is what makes this synthesizer keyboard loved by so many.
#YAMAHA MONTAGE REVIEW SERIES#
If you look at something like the Korg KROME for example, which is an 88-key keyboard, the Montage series generally beats it out in most categories, except sound quality which is debatable, yet it is much smaller. The sound variation is vast and rich, but not quite on par with the bigger brother – the Montage 8. While it comes down to personal preference, most would admit that the Montage 6 is superior to the DS88 as far as sound quality goes, and it’s an even smaller board. The Roland JUNO DS88 has always been one of my favorites because there are few synthesizers that can match the quality of sound, yet the Montage series from Yamaha proves time and time again that it is a force to be reckoned with. The sound quality of (most) sounds from this keyboard are far superior to most 61-key boards, and even a lot of 88-key keyboards as well. I love the simple yet complex way this keyboard has been designed, and the Yamaha Montage 6 has proven to be one of the best 61 key synths to take a look at. Seriously, there are never-ending ways you can go about producing and creating. Learning to use the board is a piece of cake, and once you get the hang of it, your ability to produce will be limited only by your mind. There is no color variety or anything like that unfortunately, but the matte black is quite stunning if we’re being perfectly honest. As far as style and flair go, Yamaha’s aren’t the most flashy but they aren’t Casio’s either – don’t get it twisted. The button layout remains the same, and really the only difference from an aesthetic point of view would be the fewer keys, smaller size, and lighter feel.
The display and feel of the keyboard resembles the Montage 8 almost exactly. For the vast majority of musicians, the Montage 6 fits a perfect role of being a high-end synthesizer while not being totally expert-oriented. If you look at most modern synths made by Yamaha (analog and digital) you will find that they are almost entirely built with versatility in mind, and they are really pushing the boundaries of what synthesizer keyboards are capable of. It’s ideal for nearly all playing scenarios and versatile enough to play around with and instrument, yet if you want to go all out and do a show with the Yamaha Montage 6, it is capable of doing just that as well. Many are left with their jaws dropped once they see firsthand how powerful and thunderous the sounds of the Yamaha Montage 6 are, as it is quite the small instrument when looking at what the top performant synths are today. Yamaha’s Montage 6 synthesizer is nearly identical to the Montage 8 as far as performance features and quality of craftsmanship go.
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