This is a powerfully comprehensive synthesis system that uses a hybrid, multi-tone-generator sound engine, and sophisticated motion controls with multiple control sources for creating complex and continuously shifting sonic textures.

The Motion Control function lets you create Motion (rhythmic and dynamic sound changes) in real time, so you can find completely new ways of expression.

This function allows you to make the settings in advance so that you can change the parameters without actually operating the pedals or wheels.

This lets you create dramatic and powerful expressive changes that follow the beat of your music.

The Super Knob lets the player control multiple parameters with a single knob, enabling dynamic changes to the sound with simple operations.

The MONTAGE M and MODX M allow simultaneous control of up to 280 parameters, while the MONTAGE and MODX offer control of 128 parameters.

For example, starting from a preset performance you can choose an acoustic piano, a pad sound, and an electric piano to create a layered sound, and also use Super Knob's three-point mode to create a morphing sound.

Using the Super Knob, you can simultaneously control the values of the Assign 1–8 functions (common to all Parts) assigned to the eight Assignable Knobs.

The Super Knob can be assigned to an FC7 connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [2] jack, allowing you to control it with your foot while playing with both hands.

The Motion Sequencer function lets you create sound changes by controlling parameter times according to a sequence you create in advance. It allows you to set up rhythmical changes that are in sync with the Performance tempo, Arpeggio, or the rhythms input from the connecting device and to control such changes interactively and in real-time according to the progression of the song.

You can use up to four lanes in one Part, or up to eight lanes in an entire Performance. You can set up to eight sequence patterns per lane. As with Arpeggios, you can set the Velocity Limit and sequence playback method, the number of steps, etc. for playing back the sequence.

Envelope Follower is the function that extracts the envelope of the waveform from the audio input and is used as a controller for creating changes in the sound. It allows the output of Parts and the output from the external device connected to the A/D INPUT jacks.

For example, you can use the Envelope Follower of one Part assigned a Rhythm Pattern as a source to add Variation to another Part. It is useful, for example, when you wish to set ducking (lowering the volume of a Part while a certain other Part is being played).

Each Envelope Follower has its own input source, such as EnvFollow 1 for Part 1, EnvFollow 2 for Part 2, and EnvFollow AD for the Audio Part. The output from each Envelope Follower can be changed by selecting a different Source from the Control Assign screen.

For example, you can set up the Envelope Follower for Part 1 (EnvFollow 1) to create changes in Part 2.