Mastering MONTAGE: A Video Series on Connecting MONTAGE and Cubase

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This 6-part video series covers basic setup, MIDI and audio recording with the MONTAGE Music Synthesizer and Cubase. Part I: Phil “Bad Mister” Clendeninn tells you the basic set up configuration needed to connect MONTAGE to Cubase AI. He talks about the physical connection, the Yamaha Steinberg USB driver, the MIDI and audio set up and more. Also included with this informative and entertaining demonstration is Phil’s great explanation of basic concepts of MIDI and audio connectivity beneficial musicians all levels.

Part I in the series, “Getting Started” is here
Part II in the series, “MIDI Record on DAW” is here. This article has two videos associated with it. 
Part III in the series, Arp Record
Part V n the series, “Audio Record on DAW, Part II is here.

MONTAGE 101: A 6-Part Video Series

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Part I: MONTAGE User Interface and Control Panel Tour

Tony discusses basic user interface and controls of the MONTAGE Music Synthesizer:


Part II: Navigation via the Touchscreen and Dedicated Buttons

In this video, Tony shows basic navigation of Performances using the touchscreen and the dedicated hardware buttons:


Part III: Performance Category Search

Tony does a complete overview of the powerful Performance Category Search feature of MONTAGE:


Part IV: The Audition Button 

Tony discusses the Audition button and how it can be used to unlock the musical potential of a MONTAGE Performance:


Part V: Exploring the MONTAGE Panel and Controls

The physical buttons and knobs on the MONTAGE Music Synthesizer allows real time control over the Performance. In this video, Tony shows how these controls can quickly change the sound of a Performance:


Part VI: Touchscreen Navigation and Controls

Tony does a deeper overview of the Touchscreen and how the icons in the screen allow quick shortcut navigation to important functions of the MONTAGE Music Synthesizer:

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

And stay tuned – more great “how-to’s” coming to help you make the most of your MONTAGE!

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