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Yamaha Synths Official: Jay Esplana on Montage M7, Expression, and Performance Workflow

What happens when a multi-instrumentalist and piano technician gets his hands on Yamaha’s Montage M7? Jay Esplana shares his personal rituals, favorite features, and how the MODX M and Montage M integrate into his workflow. Yamaha Synths Official brings us a peek at real-world stage and studio habits, from aftertouch and keyboard hold tricks to that infamous improvised sustain pedal moment. This isn’t just a feature rundown – it’s a tour through the architecture of musical expression and the nuances that matter most to a working player.

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