ElmerJFudd Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 It's come up before that we suspect the case and mounting has something to do with how it feels to us. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagine Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 There"s always a lot of confusion over action in the 88 note yamahas. I"ve had the S90, S90ES, S90Xs, S70XS, Motif ES8, XF8 and for me the one that didn"t fit in was the S70XS though on paper it had the same action as the bigger S90XS. I played the Montage 8 and I would definitely say it is not the same as the S90 or any of the above. It"s different, maybe what Dave said above, it"s a refinement but no it"s not identical. Then again boards with apparently 'identical' keybeds wont always play the same as it will depend on the manner in which the sit in the carcass of the machine, how they are manipulated for the sounds of that particular machine etc. If I were you I"d try out the Montage 8 first, it"s a fine board with a lovely action and with your s90 experience I"m sure you"d adapt quickly to it. I read recently that the Yamaha MO8 had the same keybed as the ES8/XS8/XF8 but I had an MO8 and never remember it feeling that good? You would think that if the Montage 8 and S90 use the same Balanced Hammer Effect keybed, they would be identical. In your opinion, is the Montage 8 keybed heavier? I'm playing on a Kawai MP11SE. Some would consider that keybed light. Great for piano but I need a faster return key especially when playing orchestral instruments. I've always liked Yamaha keyboards, especially the S90. I don't want to buy another S90 though. I want something up to date. I'm hoping the Montage 8 is a great replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Fry Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 If OP is coming from an original S90 I would think he could pick up an used S90XS somewhere and be really happy if he doesn"t need the on board sounds. It"s way lighter than a M8. M8 is a lot of money for just a key bed. This is excellent advice, and it is what many Broadway pit keyboardists do: use the great feeling keybed of the S90/XS to play software. I have a S70/XS and a Montage 8, and they feel identical to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagine Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 I just got the Montage 8 (white version). I no longer have the S90, but from what I remember the keybed feels just like it. The key return is quick. Exactly what I need when playing percussion/drums and synths. I'll even make use of the internal sounds. The white looks amazing. ð Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hey, thanks for checking in. Yes, the Montage 8. Good for you! I"m sure you"re loving it. Great choice - and I totally missed they are offering it in white now. Enjoy! Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagine Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hey guys, I just updated the firmware, but I can't seem to get any info on how to stop the Super Knob from flashing, but keep the color ON. Anyone know? UPDATE: Never mind, I figured it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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