MONTAGE 201: Splits, Layers, Scenes and Articulations

In these videos Tony shows how to easily split and layer MONTAGE; how to save Scenes; and, assign expressive articulations to fit your playing style.

Layering and splitting Parts in a Performance

Layering and splitting Parts in a Performance is an important skill. In this initial video, Tony shows how easy it is to create dynamic and expressive Performances:

Building Custom Scenes

Tony demonstrates how to save and recall Scenes within a Performance. Scenes contain custom Performance set ups like Part mutes, volume, pan and effect settings and are recallable at the touch of a button: 

Setting up and using custom Performances Articulations

Tony shows how you can assign the physical controls on MONTAGE to different articulations on MONTAGE:

Want to discuss what you’ve learned? Join the conversation on the Forum here.

And stay tuned – more coming soon!

Mastering MONTAGE: The Envelope Follower – Video Lesson


Any parameter available within the Motion Control system is routable to the Envelope Follower and the resulting rhythmic textures are remarkable. In this short video, Product Specialist Blake Angelos and Yamaha Drums Product Marketing Manager Steve Fisher (playing the DTX Multi 12 Electronic Percussion Pad) reveal the secrets of the Envelope Follower. Enjoy!

Join the conversation about this video lesson and the Envelope Follower on the Forum here.

And stay tuned for more Mastering MONTAGE!

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