Yamaha Montage 8 Manual

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Quick Guide — Creating Your Own Live Sets
Switching Performances stored in a Live Set 
by using the footswitch
You can switch the Performances by using a 
connected footswitch (FC4 or FC5). The setting for this 
operation is as follows.
1Connect the footswitch (FC4 or FC5) to 
the FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE] jack.
2Press the [UTILITY] button to call up the 
Utility display, and then touch [Settings] 
tab 
 [MIDI I/O] tab at the left side of the 
screen.
3Set “FS Assign” to “Live Set +” or “Live 
Set -.”
When “Live Set +” is selected, the Performances 
are switched in forward order. When “Live Set -” is 
selected, the Performances are switched in reverse 
order. 
						

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This instrument has various edit displays for Parts, Performances, effects, and Arpeggios. This chapter explains how to create 
an original Performance by combining multiple Parts.
Performance Editing
“Performance Editing” refers to the process of creating a 
Performance by changing the parameters that make up the 
Performance. This can be done in the Performance Edit 
display.
Basic operations for editing a 
Performance
1
Move the cursor to the Performance name on 
the Performance Play display, then press the 
[EDIT] button.
2Touch the [General] tab at the left side of the 
screen to edit the Performance.
Performance Edit display 
Storing the Performance
After editing, store the Performance to internal memory.
Press the [STORE] button to store the Performance.
NOTICE
 The edited Performance will be lost when selecting a different 
Performance or turning the power off.
 If you overwrite a Performance in the User bank, it will be per-
manently deleted. When you store the edited Performance, be 
careful not to overwrite any important User Performances. 
Important data should always be saved to a USB flash memory 
device connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. For 
detailed instructions on saving, see page 53.
NOTEYou can select any desired Part by using the Number A [1] – [16] 
buttons during editing of the Performances, and edit the selected 
Part.
1Press the [STORE] button to call up the Store 
display.
2Set the destination for storing the 
Performance.
To store the newly edited Performance, touch “+” in the 
[Store As New Performance] section.
NOTE
To overwrite the previously stored Performance, touch [Overwrite 
Current Perf.] or the Performance to be overwritten.
3The Text Input display appears. Input the 
name of the stored Performance.
For detailed instructions on inputting characters, see 
“Naming (character inputting)” in “Basic Operation and 
Displays” (page 17).
4Select “Done” on the Text Input display to 
actually execute the Store operation.
NOTEIf you are overwriting the previously stored file, a confirmation 
display appears after Step 2. Select “YES” to execute the Store 
operation.
Quick Guide — Editing the Settings
Storing a new Performance
Performance previously stored 
						

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Quick Guide — Editing the Settings
Part Editing
“Part Editing” refers to the process of creating a Part by 
changing the parameters that make up the Part. This can be 
done in the Element Common/Key Common/Operator 
Common Edit display and the Element/Key/Operator Edit 
display. The actual parameters that are available differ 
depending on the Part type.
Normal Part (AWM2) Edit
A Normal Part (AWM2) (having pitched musical instrument 
sounds) can consist of up to eight Elements. An Element is 
the basic, smallest unit for a Part. There are two types of 
Normal Part (AWM2) Edit displays: Element Common Edit 
display, for editing settings common to all eight Elements; 
and Element Edit display, for editing individual Elements.
Normal Part (FM-X) Edit
A Normal Part (FM-X) (assigned FM-X sounds) can consist of 
up to eight Operators. There are two types of Normal Part 
(FM-X) Edit displays: Operator Common Edit display, for 
editing settings common to all eight Operators; and Operator 
Edit display, for editing individual Operators.
Drum Part Edit
There are two types of Drum Part Edit displays: Key 
Common Edit display, for editing the settings that apply to all 
Drum keys; and Key Edit display, for editing individual keys.
Basic operation of Part Edit
1
Move the cursor to the Part you want to edit 
in the Performance Play display, then press 
the [EDIT] button.
2Make sure that the ELEMENT/OPERATOR 
[COMMON] button is turned on, and then 
touch the [Part Settings] tab at the left side of 
the screen 
 [General] tab to edit the desired 
Part.
For Normal Parts (AWM2)
For Element Common Editing, press the ELEMENT/
OPERATOR [COMMON] button.
For Element Editing, press the corresponding Number 
button of the element to be edited from among the 
Number B [1] – [8] buttons.
For Drum Par ts
For Key Common Editing, press the ELEMENT/
OPERATOR [COMMON] button.
For Key Editing, press the Number B [1] – [8] button 
corresponding to the Drum Part you want to edit (BD, SD, 
etc.).
You can switch the Keys of each instrument sound 
(assigned to C1 to C#2) by using the Number B [1] – [8] 
buttons. For selecting Keys other than the Keys assigned 
to C1 to C#2, turn on “Keyboard Select” on the display 
and play the note assigned the Key to be edited.
For Normal Parts (FM-X)
For Operator Common Editing, press the ELEMENT/
OPERATOR [COMMON] button.
For Operator Editing, press the corresponding Number 
button of the operator to be edited from among the 
Number B [1] – [8] buttons.
NOTE
For details about the Part parameters, see the Reference Manual 
PDF document.
An Element is created by applying various parameters 
(Effect, EG, etc.) to the waveform of the instrument sound. 
A Normal Part of this instrument (AWM2) consists of up to 
eight Elements.
The abbreviation “FM” of FM-X stands for “frequency 
modulation,” which is special tone generation system that 
uses one waveform’s frequency to modulate another 
waveform, to produce a completely new one. Waveforms 
are generated by “operators,” of which the MONTAGE has 
eight. An operator that generates a fundamental waveform 
is a “carrier,” and an operator that modulates these 
waveforms is a “modulator.” Each of the eight operators 
can be used as either a carrier or a modulator. By 
changing the way operators are combined and controlling 
the modulation with other parameters such as levels and 
envelopes, you can create richly textured sounds that 
change in a highly complex fashion.
Carrier
Waveform to be 
modulatedSound output
ModulatorModulated 
waveform
Modulating 
waveformWhen the volume of the 
modulator increases, the 
carrier waveform changes.
* The carrier waveform is not 
affected when the volume is 
0.
Drum Parts are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are 
assigned to individual Keys. You can create various drum 
Parts by changing assigned sound types and adjusting the 
pitch and EQ.
Drum Parts of this instrument consist of up to 73 Keys. 
						

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Quick Guide — Editing the Settings
Element Common Edit display 
The structure of the display is the same as for the Key/
Operator Common Edit display.
Element Edit display 
The structure of the display is the same as for the Key/
Operator Edit display.
3Store the Performance as necessary.
NOTEYou can select any desired Performance by pressing the PART 
[COMMON] button during editing the Part, and edit the selected 
Performance.
Part Effect Editing
This instrument features a wide variety of Effects, letting you 
add Variation and Reverb processing to the selected Part for 
your keyboard performance. Simply changing the Effect 
type applied to the preset Part lets you instantly come up 
with different sounds. The instructions below explain how to 
set the Effect type and the related parameters applied to the 
Part, and then store the settings as a User Performance.
1Move the cursor to the Part to be edited on 
the Performance Play display, and then press 
the [EDIT] button.
2Press the ELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON] 
button.
3Touch the [Effect] tab in the left of the screen 
 [Routing] tab.
The Effect display for Element Common Edit appears.
Output of each Element/Key
Category of Insertion Effect A
Type of Insertion Effect A
Preset of Insertion Effect A
Connection method between Insertion Effects A and 
B
Selection of Side Chain/Modulator
4Set the output of each Element/Key ().
5Select the parameters (Effect category (), 
Effect type (
), and Effect preset ()) 
corresponding to Insertion Effect A.
6Set the connection method between Insertion 
Effects A and B (
).
7Set the Side Chain/Modulator of Insertion 
Effect B (
).
NOTEThe Side Chain/Modulator uses the output from one track to 
control an effect in a different track. You can specify the Effect 
type for activating the feature so that input signals for Parts other 
than the selected Part or the audio input signal can control the 
specified Effect.
This trigger is called “Side Chain” or “Modulator” depending on 
the Effect Type.
Indicates that the Element Common Edit display is active.
Switches between Element Common Edit and Element Edit.
Indicates that the Element Edit display is active.



 
						

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Quick Guide — Editing the Settings
8Touch the [Ins A] tab at the left side of the 
screen.
The display for editing effect parameters selected in 
Step 4 appears.
9Set the parameters as necessary.
Try narrowing in on your desired sound by finely editing 
the parameters provided for each Effect Type.
10Edit Insertion Effect B by using the same 
operation.
11Store the Performance as necessary.
How Parts are assigned to a 
Performance
By default (when shipped from the factory), various types of 
Performances are provided in the Preset Banks. For some of 
these Performances, it may not be immediately obvious how 
to play them or use them, since they are quite complicated. 
In this section, you’ll learn the typical ways in which 
Performances are created, and thus better understand how 
to play and use them. This section covers the typical four 
Part assignments.
This method lets you play multiple (two or more) Parts 
simultaneously by pressing any notes. 
For example, you can create a thicker sound by combining 
two similar Parts—for example, two different Strings Parts, 
each with a different attack speed.
This method lets you play different Parts with your left hand 
and right hand. By assigning a Strings Part to the lower 
range and assigning a Flute to the higher range separately 
as illustrated below, you can play Strings accompaniment 
with your left hand and while playing Flute melody with your 
right hand.
This method lets you trigger different Parts depending on 
your playing strength (velocity). In this example below, 
playing notes at low velocities triggers Strings sounds with a 
slow attack speed. Playing notes at middle velocities 
triggers Strings sounds with a fast attack speed. Playing 
notes at high velocities triggers Orchestra Hits.
Compare function
The Compare function lets you switch between the just-
edited sound and its original, unedited condition, allowing 
you to hear how your edits affect the sound.
Press the [EDIT] button while the Edit display is shown, so 
that the [EDIT] button flashes. In this status, the sound 
settings prior to editing will temporarily be reinstated for 
comparison purposes. Press the [EDIT] button again to 
return to the original status.
Performance StructureLayer
Performance Structure
Split by Note range
Performance Structure
Split by Velocity range
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Strings having a fast attack speed
Strings having a slow attack speedPar t 2
Par t 1
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Par t 2 Par t 1
StringsFlute
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Orchestra Hit
Strings having fast attack speed
Strings having slow attack speedPar t 3
Par t 2
Par t 1
Ve l o c i t y 
						

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Quick Guide — Editing the Settings
With this method, you can play all the parts of a band by 
yourself. This type of Performance also uses different 
Arpeggio types assigned to the individual Parts, making it 
even easier to sound like a full band. In the example below, 
the Drum pattern (by Arpeggio) will be played back 
indefinitely even when you release the notes, the Bass line 
(by Arpeggio) will be played back by your left hand 
performance, and the Guitar backing (by Arpeggio) or Piano 
Arpeggio will be played back by your right hand 
performance. In addition, you can change the Arpeggio 
Type assignment for each Part by pressing any of the 
Number C [1] – [8] buttons.
Using or combining the four methods described above gives 
you the ability to create a rich variety of Performances. By 
default, many Performances stored in the Preset Banks have 
been created via the above methods. Try out various 
Performances and see which method is used for each.
Creating a Performance by 
combining Parts
After checking out the pre-programmed Performances in the 
Preset Banks, try creating your own original Performance. In 
this section, we’ll create a Performance by combining two 
Parts.
Selecting a Performance
For demonstration purposes, we’ll assign a piano sound to 
Part 1.
1Move the cursor to the Part name of the Part 1 
on the Performance Play display and press 
the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button while 
holding down the [SHIFT] button.
The Part Category Search display appears.
2Select [Full Concert Grand] from the 
Performance list.
3Press the [EXIT] button.
Playing several Parts together (Layer)
Try combining two Parts by assigning a favorite Part to 
Part 2.
1Move the cursor to the Part name of the Part 2 
on the Performance Play display and select 
the desired sound by pressing the 
[CATEGORY SEARCH] button while holding 
down the [SHIFT] button.
2Play the keyboard.
The Part 1 (Piano) and Part 2 (the sound you have 
selected above) are sounded simultaneously in a layer.
3Press the [EXIT] button.
Next, let’s play different Parts with the left and right hands.
Performance StructureUsing Arpeggios
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Par t 3
Par t 4
Par t 1 Guitar with Arpeggio
Piano with Arpeggio Bass with Arpeggio
Drum with Arpeggio Hold set to ON Par t 2 
						

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Quick Guide — Editing the Settings
Split
You can play different Parts with the left and right hands by 
assigning one Part to Part 1, with a note range in the lower 
section of the keyboard, and a different Part to Part 2, with a 
note range in the higher section of the keyboard.
Note Limit Low (the lowest note of the range for the Part)
Note Limit High (the highest note of the range for the 
Part)
1Touch the Note Limit High () of Part 1 or 
move the cursor to 
 and press the [ENTER] 
button.
2Touch the [Keyboard] menu at the left side of 
the screen to turn it on.
3Set the highest note of Part 1 by pressing the 
corresponding key.
The note number in the Range section of Part 1 changes.
4Touch the Note Limit Low () of Part 2 or 
move the cursor to 
 and press the [ENTER] 
button.
5Set the lowest note of Part 2 by pressing the 
corresponding key.
The note number in the Range section of Part 2 changes.
6Touch the [Keyboard] menu at the left side of 
the screen to turn it off.
7Play the keyboard.
The notes you play with your left hand sound the Piano 
Part (Part 1), while the notes you play with your right 
hand sound the different Part (Part 2) you have selected.
8Turn the [PART CONTROL] button on and 
adjust the volume settings of Parts 1 and 2 by 
using Control Sliders 1 and 2.
Changing the note range of the split Part 
to one octave lower
Change the note range of Part 2 to one octave lower.
1Move the cursor to Part 2 and press the 
[EDIT] button for Part edit.
2Touch the [Part setting] tab at the left side of 
the screen 
 [Pitch] tab.
3Select “Note Shift” to adjust the Pitch.
The pitch is shifted in semitone steps. Set “-12” to make 
the note range one octave lower.
4Play the keyboard.
Changing the Arpeggio settings for each 
Par t
Try changing the Arpeggio settings for each Part. You can 
assign the rhythm or backing pattern that best matches the 
desired style of music to the Performance.
1Move the cursor to Part 1 and press the 
[EDIT] button to call up the Element Common 
Edit display.
2Touch the [Arpeggio] tab at the left side of the 
screen 
 [Common] tab (near the top of the 
display).
The display for setting common Arpeggio parameters for 
all Arpeggio type appears.
Note that the Arpeggio Hold parameter is useful as well 
as the Arpeggio type selection. When this parameter is 
set to “on,” the Arpeggio playback continues even if the 
note is released. This parameter should be set to “on” 
when a Drum sound is assigned to the Part and you wish 
to have playback of the Arpeggio (rhythm pattern) 
continue regardless of whether you hold the note or not.
 
Part 1: Piano Part Part 2: Other Part
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3Touch the [Individual] tab to call up the 
setting display for each Arpeggio Type.
4Touch the Arpeggio type and select the 
[Search] menu at the left side of the screen. 
(Alternately, you can press the [CATEGORY 
SEARCH] button.)
The Category determines the instrument type and the 
Sub Category determines the music type.
Go on and assign other Arpeggio types in the same way 
as desired.
5Store the Performance as necessary.
[Common] tab
Setting of Arpeggio type 
						

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You can record MIDI data as Songs on this instrument itself or record your performance (audio data) on a USB flash memory 
device plugged into the MONTAGE.
Te rm i n o l o gy
Song
A Song on this instrument is effectively the same as a song 
on a MIDI sequencer, and playback automatically stops at 
the end of the recorded data. The MONTAGE can store up to 
64 Songs.
Tr a c k
This is a memory location on the sequencer where your 
musical performances (made up of MIDI events) are stored. 
The MONTAGE provides 16 tracks, which correspond to the 
16 Mixing Parts.
Realtime Recording
The instrument records the performance data as it is played 
along with a metronome. Realtime Recording features three 
available methods: Replace, Overdub and Punch In/Out.
• Replace lets you overwrite an already recorded Track with 
new data, erasing the previously recorded data.
• Overdub lets you add more data to a Track that already 
contains data—in other words, recording new notes on top 
of the previous ones.
• Punch In/Out lets you re-record selectively over a specific 
area of the Track.
MIDI Recording
This instrument features a Performance Recorder (built-in 
multi Track sequencer) for recording your keyboard 
performance as MIDI data. This function allows you to 
instantly store your phrase which comes to your mind. You 
can create full, complex multi-instrument arrangements and 
complete Songs, using DAW. 
Recording to a track
In this section, you’ll learn how to record your keyboard 
performance, by recording a part to Track 1. However, you’ll 
first need to set up the MONTAGE for recording.
1Touch the [Play/Rec] tab in the left of the 
Performance Play display.
The recording display appears.
2Touch the [MIDI] tab in the left of the screen.
3Press the [*] (Record) button.
The Record Setup display appears.
NOTE
Alternately, you can simply press the [*] (Record) button in the 
Performance display, to perform Steps 1 – 3 at once.
Song name
Currently selected Performance name
Time Signature (Meter)
Position (starting position of Recording/Playback)
Quantize
Position corresponding to the entire sequence
Recorded time of the entire sequence
Playback on/off for each track
4Set the following parameters on the Record 
Setup display.
4-1Move the cursor to Time Signature (Meter) (), and then 
set the value. For this example, set this to “4/4.”
4-2Set Quantize to “240 (8th note)” in Record Quantize (). 
This convenient feature lets you automatically quantize (or 
“clean up” the timing of) the notes in real time, as you 
record. Quantize aligns the timing of note events to the 
nearest beat. Normally, the smallest note value in the 
notation (if you're playing from sheet music) should be set.
5After completing recording setup, press the 
[3] (Play) button to start recording.
Press the [3] (Play) button, then actually start recording 
after the count-in.
6When you’ve finished playing, press the [+] 
(Stop) button to stop recording.
If you’ve played any wrong notes, press the [+] (Stop) 
button, then try recording again.
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Recording and Playback
Recording with the click
Follow the steps below to use the click during MIDI 
recording.
1Press the [UTILITY] button and touch [Tempo 
Settings] on the screen to call up the Tempo 
setting display. Set the Click “Mode” to “Rec.”
NOTEWhen “Rec/Play” is set, the click sounds during MIDI recording 
and playback. When “Always” is set, the click will always 
sound.
Re-recording a specific part of a Song 
(Punch In/Out)
Use the Punch In/Out recording method to record over only 
a specific portion of the Track. If you set the start point 
(Punch In) and end point (Punch Out), and then start 
recording from the top of the Song, the actual recording 
will be done only between the Punch In and Punch Out 
points. In the eight-measure example below, only the third 
through the fifth measures are re-recorded.
NOTENote that the Punch In/Out method always replaces (destroys) 
the original data over the specified area.
To execute Punch In/Punch Out recording in the above 
condition, set the following parameters beforehand on the 
Record Setup display.
“Record Type”: “punch”
Punch In: 003:01
Playback of the recording Track is turned off from this 
point, and your keyboard performance will be 
recorded to the Track.
1234 5678
1234 5678
Before re-recording
Recording start Recording stop
Punch In pointPunch Out point
After re-recording
Newly recorded data
Punch Out: 006:01
Recording ends at this point and normal playback of 
the recording Track starts.
Cancelling your most recent recording 
(Undo/Redo)
The Undo Job cancels the changes you made in your most 
recent recording session and restores the data to its 
previous state. Redo is available only after using Undo, 
and lets you restore the changes you made before undoing 
them.
Undo (This display is not available if nothing has been 
recorded.)
When [Undo] is touched, the display prompts you for 
confirmation. Selecting Undo cancels the previous 
recording.
Redo (This display is not available if Undo has not 
been operated.)
When [Redo] is touched, the display prompts you for 
confirmation. Selecting Redo restores the change you 
made.