Yamaha MONTAGE6 Synthesizer Firmware 1.20

Fixes and Enhancements < V1.11 to V1.20>

New features:
- Switching time between Performances has been reduced.
- Element / Operator Control has been added for gControl Function.h
- You can now store Control Function settings as Performance data.
- Song Loop playback function has been added.
- User Arpeggio function has been added.
- You can now separately mute original Parts and newly added Parts by Performance Merge.
- Monitor Volume settings for USB connection have been added.
- You can now control the Super Knob by MIDI Control Change messages.
- You can now copy or exchange Arpeggio Types.
- You can now copy or exchange Motion Sequences.
- You can now copy or exchange Live Sets in different Banks on a page basis.
- The MONTAGE Connect computer application is now supported.
- MOTIF XS data (X0A, X0V, X0G, and X0W) can now be loaded to MONTAGE.
- You can now switch Performances from the Live Set display during Audio playback.
- Knob Brightness setting can now be stored.
- Flags (tone generation attributes of Performance) can now be automatically set and displayed.
- Arp Bypass and Kbd Ctrl Lock functions have been added for gEffect Switch.h
- Pedal functions such as sustain and sostenuto have been improved to reproduce realistic acoustic piano sound.

Fixed problems:

- Fixed a problem in which all buttons, sliders, and knobs on the panel would not work after power-on.
- Fixed a problem in which the Super knob would not work after power-on.
- Fixed other minor problems.

NOTICE:

- This updater is only for the MONTAGE synthesizer.
- This updater is to be used at the user's own risk.
- All User memory (Library data, User data, User sample and so on) will be initialized by this updater. Please make sure that you have saved all User data to a USB flash drive before performing this update.
- The unit may become inoperable if the electrical supply is interrupted while running the updater (by disconnecting the AC cord, etc.). If this happens, run the updater again from the first step.
- If the unit does not function after running the updater, please contact your nearest Yamaha service center.

How to check the version of your MONTAGE

1. Press the [UTILITY] button to open the Utility display.
2. Touch [Setting] tab -> [System] tab at the left side of the display.
3. The following message appears in the bottom of the display:
MONTAGE Firmware Version :
The unit's version is indicated by " MONTAGE Firmware Version : *.**.* "
Only the numbers up to the two decimal places after the first dot are important in reading the version number, you can ignore the numbers after the second dot.
Ex.) 1.02.0 =1.02 , 1.10.0= 1.10

Updating Procedure

NOTICE:
   - All User memory (Library data, User data, User sample and so on) will be initialized by this updater.
- Please make sure that you save all User data to a USB flash drive before performing this update.
- Library data cannot be backed up. Please prepare the original library data.
- In addition, when you load backup data, load libraries first before the user data.

Required Items

- One USB flash drive of over 1GB capacity formatted on the MONTAGE

1. After downloading, copy the following uncompressed files to a USB flash drive that has been formatted on the MONTAGE. No other files should be present on the USB flash drive.
8N70OS_.PGM
2. Power off the MONTAGE.
3. Connect the USB flash drive prepared in step 1 to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal of the MONTAGE. Power on the MONTAGE while holding down the [Cursor UP] and [UTILITY] buttons until the "YAMAHA" logo appears on screen.
4. The MONTAGE OS updater will begin with the message "Searching for the updater..." and "MONTAGE updater *.**.*".
When the message "Finish. Please turn off." appears, turn off the MONTAGE and remove the USB flash drive.

WARNING:

DO NOT power off or remove the USB flash drive from the MONTAGE until the "Finish. Please turn off." message appears. If power is accidently interrupted while running the updater (by disconnecting the AC cord, etc.), the unit may become inoperable. If this happens, run the updater again. If the unit still does not function after doing this, please contact your nearest Yamaha service center.

5. Power on the MONTAGE.

This completes the update process.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.