MONTAGE M ’s USB TO HOST port connects MIDI and audio to a computer . This bi-directional USB communication offers production possibilities like:

• Recording and playing back MIDI sequences from a DAW or iOS device.
• Recording and playing back multichannel audio from MONTAGE M to a DAW.
• Playing and monitoring the audio output of virtual instruments from a computer or iOS device through MONTAGE M ’s audio outputs.

DRIVER DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

MONTAGE M isn’t just an amazing synthesizer—It’s a great MIDI controller and audio interface too. Use the knobs, faders, and transport control for mixing audio and controlling softsynths. Additionally, you can record individual MONTAGE M Parts to a DAW as separate stereo tracks. MONTAGE M is also a powerful DAW controller. You can do all this by installing the Yamaha-Steinberg USB Driver. Download the driver for your computer type below:

Get the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver for MAC 
Get the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver for PC

Follow the instructions in the driver download package for installation to your Mac or PC.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SETUP

Connect MONTAGE M ’s USB TO HOST port to your computer’s USB port using a “type A to type B” cable (the same as most printers use):

To connect to an iOS device you’ll need either an appropriate adaptor. Note that you won’t need a driver for iOS devices and the audio connection is stereo only.

DAW REMOTE

MONTAGE M can function as a DAW remote with support for Cubase, Logic™, ProTools™ and Live™. Accessing this feature is a simple as pressing the [DAW REMOTE] button on the front panel (in the red square below):

When you configure MONTAGE M as a DAW remote you can use the faders and knobs on the left for volume and stereo panning. The track names appear both in the touchscreen and the Quick Edit screen above the faders and knobs:

LINKS TO GO DEEPER

YamahaSynth.com/montage-m: Videos, article and more to help you learn more about your MONTAGE M.
Soundmondo.YamahaSynth.com: Social Sound Sharing for Yamaha synths and stage keyboards.
http://soundcloud.com/YamahaSynth: Podcasts, Interviews, demos and more.
musicproductionguide.eu: Official guides from Yamaha & EASY SOUNDS for Yamaha Music Production (German/English).

Thanks again for purchasing MONTAGE M. This guide is designed to help you find resources for expanding your MONTAGE M.

DOWNLOADS

Get the most out of your MONTAGE M with SynthTips, Tech Talks and free sounds at Soundmondo, our social sound sharing network. Best yet, all of these are free! Check out the details below.

MANUALS AND CUBASE AI

Get MONTAGE M Manuals here.
MONTAGE M includes a free copy of Cubase AI. Go here to register and download.

CONTENT

MONTAGE M loads all MONTAGE Content. Download these Libraries for free:

Chick’s Mark V: A meticulously sampled recreation of Chick Corea’s customized Mark V electric piano.
KA-Pro CS80: A sample library featuring the legendary CS80.
MONTAGE Expanded: Produced by Yamaha Music Europe in cooperation with EASY SOUNDS and Cool Webinars.

Check out this collection of great MONTAGE libraries for purchase here.

MONTAGE M SYNTHTIPS

SynthTips videos show common (and uncommon!) features and will help you get the most out of your synth.

SOUNDMONDO

Soundmondo is a free social sound sharing service that allows users to discover, share and organize sounds. You can access Soundmondo in the follow ways:

On Mac, PC and Android, you can access Soundmondo through the Google Chrome web browser available here. You must use this browser because it has a specific API called WebMIDI that allows you to connect your MONTAGE M to the computer via USB directly.

iOS users can download the Soundmondo app here. You will need an Apple Lightning to USB Adaptor or USB C to USB connector to connect to your iOS device.