yamaha motif manual

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All Yamaha electronic products are testedand approved by an independent safety testing laboratory in orderthat you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used inits normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have beeneliminated. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do sounless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performanceand/or safety standards may be diminished. Claims filed under theexpressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been modified.Implied warranties may also be affected.

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The informationcontained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time ofprinting. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modifyany of the specifications without notice or obligation to updateexisting units.

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Yamaha strives to produce productsthat are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerelybelieve that our products and the production methods used toproduce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter andthe spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. Theaverage life span of this type of battery is approximately five years.When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified servicerepresentative to perform the replacement.

Warning:

Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incineratethis type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Disposeof used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws.Note: In some areas, the servicer is required by law to return thedefective parts. However, you do have the option of having theservicer dispose of these parts for you.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyondrepair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at anend, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations thatrelate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries,plastics, etc.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledgerelating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operatingas designed) are not covered by the manufacturers warranty, andare therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manualcarefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The graphic below indicates thelocation of the name plate. The model number, serial number,power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You shouldrecord the model number, serial number, and the date of purchasein the spaces provided below and retain this manual as apermanent record of your purchase.

Model

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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unding Instructions: This product must before has been equipped with a three pinis product should malfunction, the ground pin resistance for electrical current, reducing the. If your wall socket will not accommodate thisn electrician to have the outlet replaced inl electrical codes. Do NOT modify the plug orifferent type!

o not place this product or any other objectsplace it in a position where anyone could walkything over power or connecting cords of anytension cord is not recommended! If you must, the minimum wire size for a 25 cord (or less)he smaller the AWG number, the larger theacity. For longer extension cords, consult a

lectronic products, unless specificallyd installations, should be placed in locations with proper ventilation. If instructions for are not provided, it must be assumed thaton is required.

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was NOT designed for use in wet/dampot be used near water or exposed to rain.

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hould be used only with the componentsck, or stand that is recommended by the, rack, or stand is used, please observe allinstructions that accompany the accessory

ply cord (plug) should be disconnected fromronic products are to be left unused fore. Cords should also be disconnected when

ability of lightning and/or electrical storm

taken that objects do not fall and liquids arelosure through any openings that may exist.

onic products should be serviced by an when:upply cord has been damaged; ore fallen, been inserted, or liquids have beenhe enclosure through openings; or has been exposed to rain; or does not operate, exhibits a marked changece; or has been dropped, or the enclosure of the been damaged.

ither alone or in combination with an amplifiereaker/s, may be capable of producing sounde permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operatee at a high volume level or at a level that isxperience any hearing loss or ringing in thelt an audiologist. der the sound, the shorter the time period.

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ment to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. er sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the

Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.

Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.r otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, here anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything

no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to e internal components in any way.

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ONasic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physicher property. These precautions include, but are not limited to

-pin attachment plug to a properly grounded power ation about the main power supply, see page 20.)

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er cord Location(2)-8 1/2, such as candles, on the unit. ver and cause a fire.

becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss e instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should , immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the let, and have the instrument inspected by qualified l.

injury to you or others, or damage to he following:

ent to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or nlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent isfiguration or damage to the internal components.

bnormalityeriodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have

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ord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and

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ified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage ate of the instrument.

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njury or even death from electrical ut are not limited to, the following:

ent to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet ainers on it containing liquids which might spill into any

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atteries according to local regulations.(2)-8 2/2ta that is lost or destroyed. n, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not e buttons, switches or connectors.

ent for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable an cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any the ears, consult a physician.

Backing up the Memory Card (SmartMedia)/SCSI disk To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save

your important data onto twoMemory Cards (SmartMedia)/SCSI disk.

(SmartMedia)/a SCSI k.c or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might oard.

malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a Memory Card distrument to other electronic components, turn off the . Before turning the power on or off for all components, inimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all mum levels and gradually raise the volume controls ent to set the desired listening level.

ment, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

and in any gaps on the instrument.

r, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or , turn off the power immediately and unplug the power hen have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha

This instrument has acord from the AC outlbackup battery fully drunning low, the LCDimmediately save the qualified Yamaha serv

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play indicates Change internal battery. In this case, to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk then have

personnel replace the backup battery.

p your dataAM (RAM that does not retain data)

) is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. ry Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk.

AM (RAM that retains data by using a lithium

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are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse)lter/s.

interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If them ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type

ures do not produce satisfactory results, pleaseuthorized to distribute this type of product. If youriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation

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requirements. Modifications not expressly approved byur authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

connecting this product to accessories and/or anotherh quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with thised. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to followd your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

t has been tested and found to comply with the FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices.ese requirements provides a reasonable level ofuse of this product in a residential environment will notrference with other electronic devices. This equipment frequencies and, if not installed and used according to in the users manual, may cause interference harmful tor electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulationsthat interference will not occur in all installations. If thise the source of interference, which can be determinedFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by

wing measures:

Relocate either this prodinterference.

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The company narespective compaIntroductiond thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha MOTIF Music Production Synthesizer!

is perhaps the best-sounding, most versatile, and certainly most powerful synthesizer and total music ent on the planet.

tually all our synthesizer technology and music making know-how into one instrument and we MOTIF not only gives you the latest and greatest sounds and rhythms (as well as the ability to create n), it gives you powerful, easy-to-use tools for playing, combining and controlling these dynamic

in real time, as you perform!

rough this manual carefully. Its packed with important information on how to get the most from this t.

joy!

Package Contentss have been included with your MOTIF. Check to see that you have everything listed here. Power cord CD-ROM x 3this book) Data List Installation Guide

uded CD-ROMng CD-ROM features special software for use with the MOTIF. Included is a Voice Editor, which gives you nd intuitive editing tools for the MOTIF, and a File Manager, which lets you easily transfer data between e connected to your MOTIF and a computer. For details, see the separate Installation Guide or the online d with the software.

tempt to play back Track 1 (which contains the software data) on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage io equipment and speakers, as well as your hearing.

About This Manualts of the following sections.

Connectors Use this section to find out about all of the buttons, controls and connectors of the MOTIF.

Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this section first. It shows you how to get started playing and using your new MOTIF.

e This section provides a detailed overview of all of the main functions and features of the MOTIF, and shows how they fit together.

n This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of the MOTIF, such as editing values and changing settings.

ide In this tutorial section, youll take a guided tour through the various functions of the MOTIF, and get some hands-on experience in playing and using it.

The MOTIF encyclopedia. This section explains all parameters, settings, functions, features, modes and operations in full detail.

This section contains detailed information on the MOTIF such as Specifications and an Alert Message List as well as instructions for installing optional equipment (e.g., SIMM modules, AIEB2, mLAN8E interface, and Plug-in Boards).

ate booklet) This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Preset Pattern Phrase List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and MIDI Implementation Chart.

eparate booklet) Refer to this for instructions on installing the included software programs (on the CD-ROM) to your computer.

mmercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictly prohibited, except for al use.

and LCD screens as shown in this Owners Manual are for instructional purposes only, and may t different from those on your instrument.mes and product names in this Owners Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their nies.7MOTIF Introduction

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ture automatically chops up your into their individual beats and notes. ipulate the component parts of your IDI data and gives you the power

empo and even the rhythmic feel, g the pitch or sound quality.

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real time.

processing, with Reverb (12 types), ), two separate Insertion sections

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eal-time control with four knobs s letting you adjust filter, levels, more, while you play.

nctions let you craft different s and riffs as individual elements asily and intuitively combine in real ll rhythm tracks.

eggio feature not only puts a wealth of uences at your fingertips, it even has patterns such as guitar strumming rills.

ected all the audio samples, loops, atterns you need for your song, use o arrange the pieces in real time. This ch makes it easier than ever to come as and amazing songs.

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y switch among the Scenes for instant, s.

r using the MOTIF as a master ller (with independent Zones), and for ing the instrument between Voice/y and Song/Pattern play in live

sy-to-understand interface with tion buttons: [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] -

l for operating your favorite are from the panel controls of the acks, control transport (Play, Stop,

x both MIDI and audio tracks (up to TIFs knobs and sliders, pan the Q, and tweak effect sends all ching the mouse.

Synthesis Plug-in System slots let MOTIF with a completely new und-processing engine. These Plug-in

more voices, more effects, more ore instrument parts. Plus, special

ve already been programmed and TIF, ready to be played as soon as you

r board.

I/O terminals including ts, audio inputs, optical digital output, ulti-port connection to a computer, slot and SCSI terminal for data

even an expansion bay for installing B board for additional ins and outs digital.

or optional mLAN Yamahas new e technology makes it possible to digital audio and MIDI data via a d cable.

are Packed with your MOTIF are ftware programs: Voice Editor and e Voice Editor puts all the diting features and parameters of the on your computer screen for easy le Utility, you can access and organize nt MOTIF data (stored to Memory ice) directly from the computer.

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MOTIF Table of Contents

Table of Contents

The Controls & Connectors 10

Front Panel ........................................................10Rear Panel..........................................................16

Setting Up 20

Power Supply.....................................................20Connections .......................................................21Powering Up ......................................................29

Basic Structure 30

Mode ..................................................................30

System Overview ...............................................33

Controller block ..........................................................33Sequencer block ..........................................................33Tone Generator block.................................................34Effect block..................................................................39

Main functions...................................................42

Voices and Performances............................................42Controllers...................................................................48Song and Pattern (Sequencer mode) .........................51Arpeggio ......................................................................55Master (Master mode) ................................................56Sampling......................................................................58Internal Memory and File Management ...................63Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software.....65

Basic Operation 67Calling up the Operation Displays.....................67Display-based Controls ......................................72

Quick Start Guide 77Playing the Demos .............................................77Playing Voices ....................................................80Editing Voices ....................................................83Storing edited Voices..........................................86Playing Performances ........................................88Editing Performances (Layer/Split) ..................89Storing the edited Performance .........................90Using the Arpeggio function..............................91Using as a Master Keyboard ..............................93Saving/Loading data ..........................................97Sampling with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer) ......................99Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface) ............... 119

Reference 121Voice Mode.......................................................121

Function Tree ...........................................................121Voice Play mode ....................................................... 124Voice Edit mode ....................................................... 129Voice Job mode......................................................... 158Voice Store mode...................................................... 159

Performance Mode .......................................... 160Function Tree........................................................... 160Performance Play mode ........................................... 162Performance Edit mode ........................................... 165Performance Job mode ............................................. 175Performance Store mode.......................................... 176

Song Mode ....................................................... 177Function Tree........................................................... 177Song Play mode ........................................................ 179Song Record mode.................................................... 183Song Edit mode ........................................................ 189Song Job mode .......................................................... 193Song Mixing mode ................................................... 205Song Mixing Job mode ............................................. 212Song Mixing Store mode.......................................... 214

Pattern Mode....................................................215Function Tree........................................................... 215Pattern Play mode .................................................... 217Pattern Record mode................................................ 221Pattern Edit mode .................................................... 224Pattern Job mode ...................................................... 225Pattern Mixing mode ............................................... 232

Sampling Mode................................................ 233Function Tree........................................................... 233Sampling Record mode ............................................ 234Sampling Edit mode ................................................. 240Sampling Job mode................................................... 241

Utility Mode .................................................... 249Function Tree........................................................... 249Utility mode.............................................................. 250Utility Job mode ....................................................... 260

File Mode .........................................................261Function Tree .......................................................... 261File mode .................................................................. 262

Master Mode ................................................... 268Function Tree........................................................... 268Master Play mode..................................................... 269Master Edit mode ..................................................... 270Master Job mode....................................................... 273Master Store mode ................................................... 274

Appendix 275Information Displays ...................................... 275Display Messages ............................................ 277Troubleshooting .............................................. 279Installing Optional Hardware ..........................281

Optional Plug-in Board Installation ........................ 282Optional AIEB2 or mLAN8E Installation .............. 284Optional SIMM Installation .................................... 287

Handling the Memory Card (SmartMedia*). 289Connecting external SCSI devices................... 290

About SCSI ............................................................... 290Notes on musical copyright............................. 292Specifications .................................................. 293

INDEX............................................................. 295

The Controls &

Setting Up

Basic Structure

Basic Operation

Quick Start Guide

Reference

Voice mode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Sample mode

Utility mode

File mode

Master mode

Connectors

Appendix

10 MOTIF The C

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OCTAVEDOWN UP

KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION

PAN REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

REMOTECONTROLON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS ARPEGGIOINSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF

MASTERVOLUME VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCERSONG PATTERN FILE

INTEGRATEDSAMPLING MIXING UTILITY

EDIT JOB STORE

COMPARE SCENE STORESET LOCATE

OCTAVEDOWN UP

KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION




KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




EDIT JOB STORE

COMPARE SCENE STORESET LOCATEontrols & Connectors

SONG SCENESF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4

F1 F2 F3 F4

SONG SCENESF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF

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SF 5

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EXIT ENTER

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MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZERIntegrated Sampling Sequencer

Real-time External Control SurfaceModular Synthesis Plug-in System

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 3

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN GUITAR /PLUCKED

BASS STRINGS BRASS REED/PIPE

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/CHOIR

SYN COMP CHROMATICPERCUSSION

DRUM /PERCUSSION

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

COMMON

ELEMENT/ PERF.PART/ ZONE

4 SF 5

F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT ENTER

EXECUTE



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DRUM /PERCUSSION

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A B C D E F G H

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

CATEGORYSEARCH BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

PLG 2

COMMON

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12 MOTIF The C

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1 OCTAVE [UP] and [DOWN] buttons (page 127)Use these buttons to change the note range of the keyboard. To restore the normal octave setting, press both buttons simultaneously.

n Because of its extended keyboard, the MOTIF 8 does not have OCTAVE buttons.

2 PITCH bend wheel (page 48)Controls the pitch bend effect. You can also assign other functions to this controller.

3 MODULATION wheel (page 48)Controls the modulation effect. You can also assign other functions to this controller.

4 MASTER VOLUMEAdjusts the volume of the overall sound, as output from the rear-panel OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks as well as the PHONES jack.

5 [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] button and four Knobs (pages 48, 132)These four highly versatile knobs let you adjust various aspects or parameters of the current Voice. Use the [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] button to change the parameter set for the knobs. The corresponding LED lights to indicate which group of parameters are active. KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION

MASTERVOLUMEontrols & ConnectorsAN REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASETOFF RESONANCE

IGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

N 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

Q LOW MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

REMOTECONTROLON/OFF

UME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

S 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

NE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC




EDIT JOB STORE


MODE

6 [CS1] - [CS4] (Controls the voIn the Master mallows you to aChange numbevolume.

7 [REMOTE CO(page 256)When this is onused to directlyfunctions on yo

Knobs Control Slide [SEQ TRANS [TRACK SEL [MUTE] butt

SF 1 SF 2 SF 3SONG SCENE

SF 4

F1 F2 F3 F4SF 5

F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT ENTER

EXECUTE



DRUM KITS

FAVORITES






SYN COMP CHROMATICPERCUSION

DRUM /PERCUSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

A B C D E F G H

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

CATEGORYSEARCH BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

PLG 2

COMMON

ELEMENT/ PERF.PART/ ZONEControl Slider) (page 48)lume of each part/element. ode, the Zone setting (page 271)

ssign various functions (Control rs) to these Sliders other than the

NTROL ON/OFF] button

, the following panel controls can be control mixing and transport ur sequencer software.

rs PORT] buttonsECT] button on

8 [EFFECT BYPFor enabling/dbutton (the LEof the current VThe bypassed eInsertion) are s(page 250).

9 [ARPEGGIO Press this buttothe Arpeggio foPattern. If the Ais set to off in thowever, pressiThe C

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ASS] buttonsisabling Effect Bypass. Press the D lights) to bypass effect processing oice or Performance.ffects (Reverb, Chorus, Variation, or pecified in the Utility Mode

ON/OFF] button (page 55)n to enable or disable playback of r each Voice, Performance, Song, or rpeggio Switch of the selected part

he Performance/Song/Pattern mode, ng this button has no effect.

14 MOTIF The C

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) SEQ TRANSP(page 78, 179These buttons cSong/Pattern se

[ ](Top) buttInstantly returncurrent song ormeasure).

[ ](ReversePress briefly to hold to continu

[ ](ForwardPress briefly to or hold to conti

[REC] (RecordPress this to enphrase). (The i

[ ](Stop) butPress to stop re

[ ](Play) butPress to start plsong or patternindicator flashe

! MODE buttonThese buttons s(e.g., Voice mod

@ LCD DisplayThe MOTIFs lparameters andselected operati

# LCD ContrastUse this controlegibility.

$ [F1] - [F6] (FuThese buttons ldisplay call up tindicated in thethese functions

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tto thORT buttons , 183, 217, 221)ontrol recording and playback of the quence data.

ons to the first beginning of the

pattern (i.e., the first beat of the first

) buttonmove back one measure at a time, or ously rewind.

) buttonmove forward one measure at a time, nuously fast-forward.

) buttonable recording (Song or pattern ndicator lights.)

toncording or playback.

tonayback from the current point in the . During recording and playback, the s at the current tempo.

s (page 67)elect the MOTIF operating modes e).

arge backlit LCD displays the values related to the currently on or mode.

Controll to set the LCD display for optimum

nction) buttons (page 71)ocated directly below the LCD he corresponding functions display. In the display hierarchy, [F] rank just below the modes.

% [SF1] - [SF5These buttondisplay call uindicated in tthese sub funfunctions [F]These buttonSong Scene (Record/Patte

^ [INFORMAFor calling upinformation can go back tbutton again

& Data dial (pFor editing (cselected paradial right (clodial left (counwide value rain broader str

* [INC/YES] bFor increasinparameter. AStore operati

( [DEC/NO] bFor decreasinparameter. Aoperation.

n WhenparambuttoPress[INC/Press[DEC

Cursor ButtThe cursor bLCD display various param

[EXIT] buttThe menus aorganized accPress this buand return toontrols & ConnectorsSub Function) buttons (page 71)located directly below the LCD the corresponding sub functions display. In the display hierarchy, ions [SF] rank just below the

can be also used to store/recall the ge 115) in the Song Play/Song Chain Record modes.

ON] button (page 73) special help feature that shows out the currently selected mode. You the previous display by pressing this pressing any other button.

e 72)anging the value of) the currently eter. To increase the value, turn the wise); to decrease the value, turn the r-clockwise). If a parameter with a e is selected, you can change the value es by quickly turning the dial.

tton (page 72)the value of the currently selected use it to actually execute a Job or a .

tton (page 72)the value of the currently selected use it to cancel a Job or a Store

diting (changing) the value of the er, it is convenient to use the [INC/YES] nd the [DEC/NO] button simultaneously. the [DEC/NO] button while holding the S] button increases the value by 10. the [INC/YES] button while holding the O] button decreases the value by 10.

s (page 72)tons move the cursor around the reen, highlighting and selecting the ters.

(page 72) displays of the MOTIF are

rding to a hierarchical structure. n to exit from the current display e previous level in the hierarchy.

[ENTER] buttUse this buttonoperation. Alsonumber when sor Performancego to the next l

SLOT 1-3 lamThese three lamthe Plug-in BoaIf the Plug-in Bcorresponding

n The Voccan be into slot 2

n The Muinstalled1 or 2.

BANK buttonEach button selWhen the [CATon, these buttoncategory (print[SECTION] bumode, these butsection.

GROUP [A] - Each button selWhen the [CATon, these buttoncategory (print[SECTION] bumode, these butsection.

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Sonselon to execute a Job or a Store use this button to actually enter a electing a Memory or Bank for Voice . In the File mode, use this button to owest level in the selected directory.

ps (page 282)ps show the installation status of

rds. oard has been correctly installed, the SLOT lamp will light.

al Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH) stalled only to slot 1. It cannot be installed

or 3.

lti part Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG) can be only to slot 3. It cannot be installed to slot

s (page 124)ects a Voice or Performance Bank.EGORY SEARCH] button is turned s can be used to select the desired

ed below each button). When the tton is turned on in the Pattern tons are used to select the desired

[H] buttons (page 124)ects a Voice or Performance Group.EGORY SEARCH] button is turned s can be used to select the desired

ed below each button). When the tton is turned on in the Pattern tons are used to select the desired

NUMBER [1Use of these bstatus of the buttons.

[CATEGORYWhen this bumode, the [BAused to selecWhen this bu[BANK] andthe Voice cat

[SECTION] When this buthe [BANK] select the Pat

[TRACK SETurning thisenables the Nselecting corron/off status- [16] buttonselected modbuttons abo

[MUTE] butTurning thisenables the NcorrespondinPress one of holding this bof the currenThe on/off stNUMBER [1depending on[1] - [16] but

Voice Play mode

Voice Edit mode

Performance Play mode

Performance Edit mode

Master Play mode

Master Edit mode

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- [16] buttons (page 124)ttons differs depending on the on/off RACK SELECT] and [MUTE]

SEARCH] button (page 126)on is turned on in the Performance K] and [GROUP] buttons can be e Performance category.

on is turned on in another mode, the ROUP] buttons can be used to select

ory.

tton (page 218)on is turned on in the Pattern mode, d [GROUP] buttons can be used to rn Section.

CT] button (page 181)tton on in the Song/Pattern mode MBER [1] - [16] buttons for ponding Song/Pattern tracks. The this button affects the NUMBER [1] n different ways, depending on the (See NUMBER [1] - [16] .)

n (page 180)tton on in the Song/Pattern mode MBER [1] - [16] buttons for muting Song/Pattern tracks. e NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons while tton to solo the corresponding track elected Song/Pattern. us of this button affects the [16] buttons in different ways, e selected mode. (See NUMBER s above.)

ctions of the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttonshen [TRACK

ELECT] is onWhen [MUTE]

is onWhen both

[TRACK SELECT] [MUTE] are off

board transmit nnel setting

Voice selection, according to Groups A - H

ment selection(1 - 4) and Element te setting(9 - 12) board transmit nnel setting Performance part

Mute setting (1 - 4)

Performance or Voice selection (if cursor is located at Voice name), according to Groups A - H

formance part ection (1 - 4)

e selection 4)

Master selection, according to Groups A - H

e selection 4)

Zone Mute setting (1 - 4)

g/Pattern k selection

Song/Pattern track Mute setting Song/Style selection,

according to Groups A - Hg/Pattern part

ectionSong/Pattern part Mute setting Front Panel15MOTIF The Controls & Connectors

16 MOTIF The C

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Rear PMOTIF6

MOTIF7

MOTIF8anel

CAUTION

POWERON OFF AC INLET mLAN I O EXPANSION

CAUTION

POWERON OFF AC INLET mLAN I O EXPANSION

CAUTION

ATTENTIONWARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

:RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TOTHE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDINGINTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS CLASS B DEIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

DU CANADA.CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB-003

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT OPEN

mLAN I O EXPANSIONPOWERON OFF AC INLETontrols & Connectors

Rear P

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OPTICALOUTPUT USB

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THRUMIDI

BREATH SUSTAIN

FOOTSWITCH

FOOTCONTROLLER

OUTPUTOUT IN

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUTASSIGNABLE L MONO PHONES

A D INPUT GAIN1 R L R R L

SCSI

CARD3.3V

2

GREENYELLOWORANGE

321Plug- in SLOT

THRUMIDIOUT IN

SCSI

BREATH SUSTAIN

FOOTSWITCH

FOOTCONTROLLER

ASSIGNABLE 1

CARD3.3V

2OUTPUTASSIGNABLE OUTPUT

L MONO PHONESA D INPUT GAINR L R R L

GREENYELLOWORANGE

321Plug- in SLOT

THRUMIDIOUT IN

SCSI

CARD3.3V

BREATH SUSTAIN

FOOTSWITCH

ASSIGNABLE

FOOTCONTROLLER

12OUTPUTASSIGNABLE OUTPUT

L MONO PHONESR L RA D INPUT GAINR L

GREENYELLOWORANGE

321Plug- in SLOT Rear Panel17MOTIF The Controls & Connectors

18 MOTIF The C

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1 POWER SwitPress to turn po

2 AC Power CorBe sure the plubefore pluggingUse only the AMOTIF. If the sneeds to be repThe use of an infire and shock h

3 mLAN expansexpansion boaEither the mLAthe I/O expansican be installedWith the mLANand easily hookcompatible instboard gives youfeaturing both oMoreover, the bASSIGNABLE

4 OPTICAL OUFor output of d(at 44.1kHz).

5 USB connectoFor connectioninterface. The UMIDI operationconnection.

n The USB cMIDI data

USB

USB is an abbrea serial interfacperipheral devitransfer (12Mbport connection(connecting perthe computer is

6 MIDI IN/OUTMIDI IN is for data from anothsequencer.MIDI THRU isMIDI data (viaallowing conveinstruments. MIDI OUT is fperformance ananother MIDI d

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to50o e e ch (page 29)wer ON or OFF.

d Socket (page 20)g the AC power cord into this socket the power cord into an AC outlet.C power cord supplied with the upplied cord is lost or damaged and

laced, contact your Yamaha dealer. appropriate replacement can pose a azard!

ion board (mLAN8E) or I/O rd (AIEB2) cover (page 22)N expansion board (mLAN8E) or on board (AIEB2) sold separately to the MOTIF. 8E board, you can conveniently

up your MOTIF to other mLAN-ruments or devices. The AIEB2 additional digital I/O options, ptical and coaxial connectors. oard also includes three stereo OUTPUT pairs (six analog jacks).

T connectors (page 22)igital audio, via optical fiber cables

r (page 25) to a computer having a USB SB interface provides multi-port not possible with a single MIDI

onnection can only be used for transfer of . No audio data can be transfered via USB.

viation for Universal Serial Bus. It is e for connecting a computer with ces, and enables much faster data ps) compared to conventional serial s. Also, it allows hot swapping ipheral devices while the power to on).

/THRU connectors (page 24)receiving control or performance er MIDI device, such as an external

simply for redirecting any received MIDI IN) to connected devices, nient chaining of additional MIDI

or transmitting all control, d playback data from the MOTIF to evice, such as an external sequencer.

7 BREATH CConnect an ohere for expr

8 FOOT SWITFor connectiFootswitchesjack, the Fooconnected tovarious diffe

9 FOOT CONFor connectietc.). Each javarious diffevolume, tone

) ASSIGNABLine level auvia these phoThese outpu(at the L/MOfreely assigneroute specificfavorite outb

! OUTPUT L/Line level aujacks. For moMONO jack.

@ PHONES jaFor connecti

# A/D INPUTExternal audjacks. These samples eiproper Utilitaudio equipmthe optional (PLG100-VHeffects and h

$ GAIN knobFor adjustingINPUT jacksdevice (microto adjust this

% SCSI connecThis SCSI-2 can be used tstorage devicand store largontrols & Connectorstroller Jack (page 28)ional Yamaha BC2 Breath Controller sive breath control capability.

H jacks (page 28) of optional FC4 or FC5

hen connected to the SUSTAIN itch controls sustain. When

SSIGNABLE, it can control one of t assignable functions.

OLLER jacks (page 28) of optional foot controllers (FC7, lets you continuously control one of t assignable functions such as

itch, or other aspects of the sound.

OUT L and R jacks (page 21) signals are output from the MOTIF jacks (1/4" mono phone plug).

are independent of the main output O and R jacks below), and can be to any of the Parts. This lets you oices or sounds for processing with a rd effect unit.

ONO and R jacks (page 21) signals are output via these phone

ophonic output, use just the L/

(page 21) to a pair of stereo headphones.

acks (page 23) signals can be input via these phone e used primarily for recording er with a microphone, making the ettings (page 250), or from other nt, such as a CD or MD player. With cal Harmony Plug-in board age 35), you can also apply special

monies to the microphone input.

e input gain of the audio at the A/D bove). Depending on the connected

hone, CD player, etc.), you may need r optimum level.

rs (page 27)-pin connector (D-sub, half-pitch) connect to an external SCSI data

allowing you to conveniently save quantities of data.

^ Card slot (pagInsert a Memorto/from the MOon using a Meminserting a card

& Plug-in boardInstalling an oplets you greatlyinstrument. Upthe MOTIFs re

When the opti

1 SERIAL I/O cFor connectingcomputer via a the mLAN8E amLAN PatchbaThis is not usedsignals.

2 mLAN (IEEE1For connectingcompatible devcables.

About mLAN

mLAN is a dapplications. It standard IEEE For details, refemLAN8E.

The name mLtrademarks.

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cover (page 35)tional Plug-in Board to the MOTIF expand the sonic palette of the to three boards can be installed to ar panel.

onal mLAN8E has been installed:

onnector the mLAN8E directly to a personal serial cable. Use this jack to connect nd the computer when using the y and mLAN Mixer in Windows. to input or output MIDI or audio

394) connector1, 2, 3 mLAN devices or IEEE1394-ices via IEEE1394 standard (6-pin)

igital network designed for musical uses and extends the industry 1394 high performance serial bus. r to the Guide Book of the

AN and its logo (above) are

When the o

1 OPTICAL INUse these consignals over oOPTICAL IN48kHz, 44.1kconnector ou44.1kHz.

2 DIGITAL INUse these consignals over csignal formatthe DIGITALof frequency DIGITAL OUfrequency 44

3 ASSIGNAB(page 22)Additional an3&4, 5&6) ooutputs on th

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OUT connectors (pages 22, 23)ectors to input or output digital tical-fiber cable. You can use the o record a digital signal of frequency z, or 32kHz. The OPTICAL OUT uts a digital signal of frequency

OUT connectors (pages 22, 23)ectors to input or output digital xial (RCA-pin) cable. The digital CD/DAT (S/P DIF). You can use N connector to record a digital signal kHz, 44.1kHz, or 32kHz. The connector outputs a digital signal of kHz.

OUT jacks (AS1 to AS6)

log output jacks. Each pair (1&2, rates independently of all other MOTIF.

3 Rear Panel19MOTIF The Controls & Connectors

20 MOTIF Settin

Power Supply

Settin

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This section explacomputer system. It is recommended

Power

1 Make sure the

2 Connect the s

3 Connect the ofor the countr

Make sure yourpanel). Connectpose a shock ha

Use only the ACreplaced, contac

The type of AC purchased (a thican create the rioutlet, have a prconductor.Setting Upins how to connect your MOTIF to an AC power source, external audio and MIDI devices, and a Only switch the MOTIF on after you have made all the necessary connections. that you read this section before using the MOTIF.

Supply

POWER switch on the MOTIF is set to OFF.

upplied power cord to the AC INLET terminal on the instruments rear panel.

ther end of the power cord to an AC outlet. Make sure your MOTIF meets the voltage requirement y or region in which it is being used.

MOTIF is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (as listed on the rear ing the unit to the wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even zard!

power cord supplied with the MOTIF. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be t your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!

power cord provided with the MOTIF may be different depending on the country in which it is rd prong may be provided for grounding purposes). Improper connection of the grounding conductor sk of electrical shock. Do NOT modify the plug provided with the MOTIF. If the plug will not fit the oper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use a plug adapter which defeats the grounding

Power cord(included)

AC INLET terminal

rear panelg Up

Connec

ConnectinSince the MOTIF properly monitor iintended setup.

Analog outp

Connecting sA pair of poweredsettings. Connect y

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g to External Audio Equipmenthas no built-in speakers, youll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to t. The following illustrations show various connection examples; use the one most similar to your

ut

tereo powered speakers speakers can accurately produce the instruments rich sounds with their own pan and effect our powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel.

st one powered speaker, connect it to the OUTPUT L/MONO jack on the rear panel.

o a mixerdio outputs in addition to the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks. Connect these outputs to a mixer rolling the outputs of up to four Parts in Performance mode (page 164).

MOTIF

Headphones

PHONESOUTPUT L /MONO R

Powered speaker (Left) Powered speaker (Right)

PLG 2

A B C D E F G H

15

CATEGORYSEARCH

OCTAVEDOWN UP

KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION




KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




EDIT JOB STORE


SONG SCENESF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT ENTER

EXECUTE



DRUM KITS

FAVORITES







DRUM /PERCUSSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

COMMON


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L R

Headphones

MOTIF

Mixer

Speaker

AmplifierL

OUTPUT L

ROUTPUTL/MONOPHONES

R

R

ASSIGNABLEOUTPUT L, R

PLG 2

A B C D E F G H

15

CATEGORYSEARCH

OCTAVEDOWN UP

KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION




KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




EDIT JOB STORE



F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT ENTER

EXECUTE



DRUM KITS

FAVORITES







DRUM /PERCUSSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

COMMON

ELEMENT/ PERF.PART/ ZONEConnections21MOTIF Setting Up

22 MOTIF Settin

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Connecting tYou can expand thparts, by installing

n Connecting a same sounds v

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When usingThis connector en

When the opThe board enablesFor purposes of coand DIGITAL OUo a mixer (with the optional AIEB2)e MOTIFs output capabilties with six additional OUTPUT jacks for outputting extra individual the optional I/O board (AIEB2).

pair of headphones does not affect audio output from the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks. You can monitor the ia headphones and at the OUTPUT jacks.

ut

the OPTICAL OUTPUT connector: ables direct digital output of MOTIF playback and digital through-put.

tional AIEB2 I/O board has been installed: direct digital output of MOTIF sound also via the coaxial cable. mpatibility, the AIEB2 board includes two different output types: OPTICAL OUT (optical fiber) T (coaxial cable). Note that both of these outputs always produce identical signals.

MOTIF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L R

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Speaker

AmplifierL

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OUTPUTL/MONO

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KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


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CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


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DAT

MOTIF

DAT or CD recorder

OPTICAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL INPUTRecord

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KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


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CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

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SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

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TRACKSELECT

MUTE

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DAT DAT

MOTIF

DAT or CD recorder

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL INPUT

Record

Record

Coaxial cable

Optical cable

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KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


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CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

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microphone or other audio equipment (analog input)import external sounds or waveform data and use them as instrument sounds (see e 58). When recording from an external audio source, connect a microphone or the audio source jacks.

e connections are complete, you are ready to set up for recording. When starting a recording, you may need to adjust the e audio source using the GAIN knob. (page 18).

o mLAN-compatible audio equipment

either of the mLAN jacks and the A/D INPUT jacks can be input. You can set which jacks are used in the Utility 2).

(when the optional AIEB2 has been installed)ptional AIEB2 I/O expansion board, you can directly record digital audio from digital sources r or DAT deck. For maximum compatibility and flexibility, the AIEB2 board includes two es: OPTICAL (optical fiber) and DIGITAL (coaxial cable).

the connectors (OPTICAL or DIGITAL) can be used; however, both cannot be used at the same time. Select which sed for digital input in the Utility mode. See page 249.

Audio Device (Stereo)

L R

SamplingRL

Mic (MONO)

AD INPUT

MOTIF MOTIF

Apply effects to the microphone sound by using the Vocal Harmony Plug-in board (PLG100-VH).

AD INPUT

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KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

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MODE




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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

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DRUM KITS

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SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

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TRACKSELECT

MUTE

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NUMBER

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KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

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DRUM /PERCUSSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

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mLAN jacksSampling

MOTIF

mLAN audio device

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KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

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DRUM KITS

FAVORITES







DRUM /PERCUSSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

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DAT

DAT or CD recorder

OPTICAL INPUT

OPTICAL OUTPUT

Sampling Optical cable

DAT

DAT or CD recorder

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Sampling Coaxial cable MOTIF

MOTIF

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KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION




KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

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MODE




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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

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EXIT ENTER

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SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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TRACKSELECT

MUTE

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BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

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PLG 2

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KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION




KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

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DRUM /PERCUSSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

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External MIDI sMIDIg External MIDI EquipmentIDI cable (available separately), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the

, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on are several different MIDI connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.

rom an external MIDI keyboard

n external MIDI keyboard

nd playback using an external MIDI sequencer

nother MIDI device via MIDI THRU

, Synthesizer 2 can be played from the MOTIF (via MIDI OUT), while the external sequencer 1 (via MIDI THRU).

le should be no greater than 15 meters in length, and there should be no more than three devices in a MIDI chain ries via each units MIDI THRU). To connect more units, use a MIDI Thru Box for parallel connections. You may ors if the MIDI cables are too long or if too many devices are chained together via their MIDI THRU connectors.

AN interface (when an optional mLAN8E has been installed)

e these interfaces can be used for MIDI data transmission/reception: the MIDI connectors, the mLAN terminal the USB connector. However, they cannot be used at the same time. Select which connector is used for MIDI data Utility mode. See page 259.

Extrnal MIDI keyboard or synthesizer

MUSIC SYNTHESIZERREALTIME CONTROLEXTENDED SYNTHESIS

MOTIF

MIDI OUTMIDI INPLG 2

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KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT ENTER

EXECUTE



DRUM KITS

FAVORITES







DRUM /PERCUSSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

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TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

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External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer

MUSIC SYNTHESIZERREALTIME CONTROLEXTENDED SYNTHESIS

MOTIF

MIDI OUT MIDI INPLG 2

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KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION




KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT ENTER

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FAVORITES







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SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

COMMON


MOTIF

MIDI OUT

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI INExternal MIDI sequencer

PLG 2

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KNOBCONTROLFUNCTION




KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4


REMOTECONTROLON/OFF



CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4


SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE 1 2

REC

MODE




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F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT ENTER

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DRUM KITS

FAVORITES







DRUM /PERCUSSION

SE MUSICAL FX COMBI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 16

SECTION

TRACKSELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

COMMON


equencer External MIDI synthesizer 1

External MIDI synthesizer 2MOTIF

OUT

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI THRUMIDI IN

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