Montage Waveform Editor v2.5.1
©2018-2025 John Melas. All rights reserved.

About
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  This is a powerful waveform editor/librarian solution for the Yamaha Montage and MODX synthesizers

Installation
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  Execute MontageWave.pkg

System Requirements
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  A Mac running macOS 10.15 or later
  A Yamaha Montage or a Yamaha MODX synthesizer

Legal & Distribution
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  Montage Waveform Editor is copyrighted to John Melas both in design
  and concept. John Melas does not assume responsibility for any
  damage or loss caused by the use of this programs, how-ever it comes down.

  Montage Waveform Editor uses libogg, libvorbis and libFLAC © Xiph.org Foundation under BSD license.
  The libraries are available for download here:

    http://xiph.org/downloads/
    https://xiph.org/flac/

  Montage Waveform Editor uses library mpg123 © Michael Hipp under LGPL v2.1.
  The LGPL license is included in the package (file LGPL21.txt).
  The library is available for download here:

    http://www.mpg123.de/download.shtml

  Yamaha is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
  macOS is a trademark of Apple Corporation.

Contact
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  For information, screenshots and ordering information about the applications included
  in the package please visit the product page

    https://www.jmelas.gr/montage

  or send an e-mail to

    info@jmelas.gr

Version History
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  Version 2.5.1 (Nov 27, 2025)
    * Fixed crash when opening certain Montage M/MODX M files (Y2U, Y2L)
    * Fixed Waveform redraw after applying Trim and Alternate Loop commands
    * Small fixes and enhancements

  Version 2.5.0 (Sep 30, 2025)
    + Import Waveforms Command can now import Waveforms from:
      - Montage M/MODX M files (Y2U, Y2L)
      - Montage files (X7A, X7U, X7L)
      - MODX files (X8A, X8U, X8L)
      - Motif XF files (X3A, X3V, X3W)
      - Motif XS files (X0A, X0V, X0W)
      - MOXF files (X6A, X6V, X6W)
    + Import Waveforms Command can now import Single-Cycle WAV files and generate one Waveform with 10 band-limited Keybanks from each file
    + Added Reverb, Chorus, Decay, Sustain, Aftertouch support in Waveform playback
    + Added Export for DAW commands to generate Instrument Definitions for Cubase, Cakewalk and Digital Performer
    + Added Create Drum Kit Performance command which creates a Performance Drum Part from the selected Waveforms
    + Added Keybank Stereo Invert command which swaps left/right channels of stereo samples of the selected Keybanks
    + Added Split To Roots command to automatically set each selected Keybank's key range end to its root note
    + Added Split On Roots command to automatically set each selected Keybank's key range equal to its root note (useful for Drum Samples)
    + Sample Editor: added Shift+Space shortcut to only play the loop portion of the sample
    + Sample Editor: added Zoom To command to quickly zoom into a specific sample point
    + Sample Editor: improved Crossfade algorithm
    + All Windows rescale automatically when the Application Font is changed in Setup->Appearance
    * Small fixes for macOS 12
    * Minor fixes and enhancements

  Version 2.2.0 (Mar 17, 2021)
    + Added support for Performances Smart Morph data
    + Added new Visual Style: Rounded Theme
    * Improved importing of SoundFont (SF2) files
    * Minor fixes and enhancements

  Version 2.1.0 (Dec 3, 2020)
    + Added importing of Waveforms from AKAI MPC XPM files and RGC Audio SFZ files
    + Added Export File Waveforms command to export all Waveforms/Keybanks as WAV files
    + Keybank Coarse and Finetune parameters are now editable in main Window
    + Added Keybank Crossfade command
    * Sample playback synthesizer now honors the Coarse Keybank parameter
    * Several fixes and enhancements

  Version 2.0.0 (Sep 23, 2020)
    + Redesigned to open each document in a separate Window
    + Added support for Library Names Editing for Montage (X7A) and MODX (X8A) Backup Files
    + Added Keybank Convert to Mono command
    + Live Set Editor: Pages and Slots are now edited in one Window
    + "Move To" Command for Performances and Live Sets also moves dependent items that belong to the same Library
    * Fixed a bug in MODX to Montage conversion which could produce an invalid file
    * Improved support for High DPI displays
    * Improved support for Multiple Monitor setups
    * Several UI improvements
    * Several fixes and enhancements
    + Montage Waveform Editor is now notarized by Apple

  Version 1.3.0 (Oct 30, 2019)
    + Added support for Montage v3.00 and MODX v2.00 files (4.0.5 and 5.0.1 respectively)
    + Added conversion of Montage files to MODX and vice versa!
    + Added 'Send Performances to Live Sets' command which quickly assigns Performances to Live Sets
    * Fixed loop point importing, exporting and playback to sound exactly like on the Montage/MODX!
    * Fixed an issue with categories not showing correctly in Backup files containing non-contiguous Libraries (ie occupying LIB1 and LIB3 leaving LIB2 empty)
    * Several fixes and enhancements

  Version 1.2.1 (Nov 20, 2018)
    * Fixed a problem where looping samples could be clicking on the Montage/MODX!
    * Fixed a problem with MODX Library file creation
    * Improved support for High Dpi Monitors
    * Minor fixes and enhancements

  Version 1.2.0 (Sep 14, 2018)
    + Added support for MODX files!
    * Minor fixes and enhancements

  Version 1.1.0 (Sep 4, 2018)
    + Waveforms, Arpeggios and Curves used by Performances appear in different color
    + Performances used by Live Sets appear in different color
    * Fixed loading of files when Libraries are scrambled
    * Minor fixes and enhancements

  Version 1.0.0 (Jun 25, 2018)
    + Initial Release
