Are we taking about the M6, M7 or M8x? Assuming your $5k mention, it's the M8x. Having owned a Kronos 88 and moved on years ago, I can assure that the M8x GEX keybed is SO much better than the Kronos 88. The weighted keyboard with poly aftertouch puts the Kronos to shame. No mention of the AN-X engine in the Montage M? Over? Not sure what is being represented here. I've owned a few bits of kit and made my current choices. Your mileage may vary... Using: Yamaha: Montage M8x| Spectrasonics: Omnisphere, Keyscape | uhe: Diva, Hive2, Zebra2| Roland: Cloud Pro | Arturia: V Collection| NI: Komplete 14 | VPS: Avenger | Cherry: GX80 | G-Force: OB-E | Korg: Triton, MS-20 Sold/Traded: Yamaha: Motif XS8, Motif ES8, Motif8, KX-88, TX7 | ASM: Hydrasynth Deluxe| Roland: RD-2000, D50, MKS-20| Korg: Kronos 88, T3, MS-20 | Oberheim: OB8, OBXa, Modular 8 Voice | Rhodes: Dyno-My-Piano| Crumar: T2
Hi @trstack Videos that say one platform is better than another always invoke debate from the community. I have no doubt that the Montage M8X GEX keyboard is exceptional, as a number of Tuber's that watch the channel have stated this. But your choice of keyboard is down to preference. I note from your response that you have used a number of keyboards over the years so have experience of using different keybeds to form your judgement against. I agree that the KORG KRONOS keyboard is not the best out there, but when combined with the other features at the point of purchase it was the best all round contender at the time. If buying now I think I would struggle to buy Korg again. Jon
