Comparison: Motif ES vs Montage Vs MODX

These are some of the factory voices that are shared by all three synths.

**Some factors that come to play are the differences in dynamic ranges of the different instruments, as well as some varying factory EQ settings.
*** There are some important differences to me that cant't be conveyed in the video:
--The faders, knobs, and buttons of both Montage and MODX both feel very rubbery and cheap, whereas the Motif is robust and feels like it would outlast the others. (The Montage feels the most rubbery and least durable.)
--The volume fader in the Motif seems perfectly positioned. You can get to it in a live setting without obstruction. The MODX doesn't have a volume fader. There is a small knob that is relatively difficult to get to on the fly , due to other knobs situated around it.
--The keys feel smaller to me on the Montage than the Motif, although the width is the same. The length of the Montage keys is 8mm shorter than on the Motif, which I doubt would make a difference. There is something about the finish of the Montage keytops makes them harder to slide across the keys on, like you might on a synth solo or B3 playing.

My takeaway:

The MODX sounds amazing!, regardless of its lightweight plastic chassis and lower priced point .Every bit as good sounding as the Montage. A live musician"s dream.

In my opinion, 20-year old Motifs are still worthy contemporaries of the Montage/MODX, and if you expect Montage to be a big upgrade from this MODX, you'll be disappointed.