Installation Guide
Page 7
...Cakewalk ProAudio. 3 Select Option from the dialog list and click [OK]. Otherwise, you cannot control Cakewalk ProAudio from the MOTIF. • If you should be displayed. 3 Select the "Cakewalk Template" from the "Files...(SONAR)/New (Cakewalk)" from the CD-ROM to an unused track number, the knobs, buttons, and sliders on the window may be displayed. 4 Set the text box Number of the MIDI tracks by using the...Tools. This is used, the MIDI tracks should set the first track number to "YAMAHA USB IN 0-3." from the Option menu in the included CD-ROM and click [Open]. ...
...Cakewalk ProAudio. 3 Select Option from the dialog list and click [OK]. Otherwise, you cannot control Cakewalk ProAudio from the MOTIF. • If you should be displayed. 3 Select the "Cakewalk Template" from the "Files...(SONAR)/New (Cakewalk)" from the CD-ROM to an unused track number, the knobs, buttons, and sliders on the window may be displayed. 4 Set the text box Number of the MIDI tracks by using the...Tools. This is used, the MIDI tracks should set the first track number to "YAMAHA USB IN 0-3." from the Option menu in the included CD-ROM and click [Open]. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...These Plug-in total, with 49 drum kits. including assignable outputs, audio inputs, optical digital output, MIDI, USB for data storage. Yamaha's new mLAN interface technology makes it possible to Memory card or SCSI device) directly from other samplers. * Convenient Resampling function lets you ... beats and notes. all your favorite sequencing software from beginning to quickly call up to -understand interface with the MOTIF's knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends - Use the Category Search function to end. such as MIDI data - both ...
...These Plug-in total, with 49 drum kits. including assignable outputs, audio inputs, optical digital output, MIDI, USB for data storage. Yamaha's new mLAN interface technology makes it possible to Memory card or SCSI device) directly from other samplers. * Convenient Resampling function lets you ... beats and notes. all your favorite sequencing software from beginning to quickly call up to -understand interface with the MOTIF's knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends - Use the Category Search function to end. such as MIDI data - both ...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...page 250). 9 [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button (page 55) Press this button to bypass effect processing of the Arpeggio for each part/element. MOTIF The Controls & Connectors 13 PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / PLUCKED D BASS E STRINGS BRASS REED/PIPE F G H SECTION BANK GROUP ...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE SOLO NUMBER Front Panel The Control & Connectors 6 [CS1] - [CS4] (Control Slider) (page 48) Controls the volume of the selected part is on your sequencer software. • Knobs • Control Sliders • [SEQ TRANSPORT] buttons • [TRACK SELECT] button •...
...page 250). 9 [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button (page 55) Press this button to bypass effect processing of the Arpeggio for each part/element. MOTIF The Controls & Connectors 13 PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / PLUCKED D BASS E STRINGS BRASS REED/PIPE F G H SECTION BANK GROUP ...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE SOLO NUMBER Front Panel The Control & Connectors 6 [CS1] - [CS4] (Control Slider) (page 48) Controls the volume of the selected part is on your sequencer software. • Knobs • Control Sliders • [SEQ TRANSPORT] buttons • [TRACK SELECT] button •...
Owner's Manual
Page 48
..., and left to bend the pitch up or down . Basic Structure Main functions Controllers The MOTIF gives you control a group of user-assignable functions. Move the wheel up or down to 48 MOTIF Basic Structure decrease it also features special knobs and sliders - Knobs These knobs let you play. while you change which group of...
..., and left to bend the pitch up or down . Basic Structure Main functions Controllers The MOTIF gives you control a group of user-assignable functions. Move the wheel up or down to 48 MOTIF Basic Structure decrease it also features special knobs and sliders - Knobs These knobs let you play. while you change which group of...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO Control Sliders Adjusts the Volume for each track of the computer sequence software. J∆ NUMBER button[1]~[16] These buttons are used to select the corresponding tracks ... [MUTE] button When this is turned on, the following buttons/controllers can control the Audio track mixer and sequencer transport of the computer sequence software connected to the MOTIF. Basic Structure Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software Main functions Quick Start Guide (page 119)...
...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO Control Sliders Adjusts the Volume for each track of the computer sequence software. J∆ NUMBER button[1]~[16] These buttons are used to select the corresponding tracks ... [MUTE] button When this is turned on, the following buttons/controllers can control the Audio track mixer and sequencer transport of the computer sequence software connected to the MOTIF. Basic Structure Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software Main functions Quick Start Guide (page 119)...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
... row of the MOTIF. KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4 MEQ LOW MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH 1 Pan, Effect Send. INFORMATION Basic Operation Control Knobs and Sliders This extremely versatile ...and powerful section on . For example, you can instantly find out how much is active. and Tempo 2 Filter and EG 3 Assign 4 Master EQ In this repeatedly to control by pressing the [INFORMATION...
... row of the MOTIF. KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4 MEQ LOW MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH 1 Pan, Effect Send. INFORMATION Basic Operation Control Knobs and Sliders This extremely versatile ...and powerful section on . For example, you can instantly find out how much is active. and Tempo 2 Filter and EG 3 Assign 4 Master EQ In this repeatedly to control by pressing the [INFORMATION...
Owner's Manual
Page 74
... the current setting. Once you turn Knob 1. four at the top of the display, and the value changes as well. Display-based Controls The available functions are shown at a time. (In the last case, you can select different groups of four by pressing the appropriate ... CS 3 CS 4 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 The Sliders are generally for controlling levels, but they are used to that moving the slider will not have different functions depending on the Knobs and Sliders, see page 48. Basic Operation 74 MOTIF Basic Operation In the Song and Pattern modes, they have any...
... the current setting. Once you turn Knob 1. four at the top of the display, and the value changes as well. Display-based Controls The available functions are shown at a time. (In the last case, you can select different groups of four by pressing the appropriate ... CS 3 CS 4 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 The Sliders are generally for controlling levels, but they are used to that moving the slider will not have different functions depending on the Knobs and Sliders, see page 48. Basic Operation 74 MOTIF Basic Operation In the Song and Pattern modes, they have any...
Owner's Manual
Page 89
... 1 - 3. You can set the highest note of each part, as required. You can create a performance by layering several voices together, and by using the Control sliders. SONG SCENE SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO INC/YES SONG SCENE SF 1 SF 2...VOLUME KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4 MEQ LOW MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4 CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 MOTIF Quick Start Guide 89 Editing Performances (Layer/Split) Editing Performances (Layer/Split) Basic Structure (page 45) · Reference (page 170) Performances can be made up...
... 1 - 3. You can set the highest note of each part, as required. You can create a performance by layering several voices together, and by using the Control sliders. SONG SCENE SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO INC/YES SONG SCENE SF 1 SF 2...VOLUME KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4 MEQ LOW MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4 CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 MOTIF Quick Start Guide 89 Editing Performances (Layer/Split) Editing Performances (Layer/Split) Basic Structure (page 45) · Reference (page 170) Performances can be made up...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
... to locate and call them with such a wealth of your own User Master settings. The MOTIF has space for a total of 128 of different features, functions and operations, you may find it to the Control Knobs/Sliders (page 273). DRUM KITS PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG ...display by pressing the [F2] button. 3 Select the mode to be memorized. MOTIF Quick Start Guide 93 Mode DEC/NO INC/ YES SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF EFFECTBYPASS ARPEGGIO INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT LOCATE 1 2 REC ...
... to locate and call them with such a wealth of your own User Master settings. The MOTIF has space for a total of 128 of different features, functions and operations, you may find it to the Control Knobs/Sliders (page 273). DRUM KITS PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG ...display by pressing the [F2] button. 3 Select the mode to be memorized. MOTIF Quick Start Guide 93 Mode DEC/NO INC/ YES SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF EFFECTBYPASS ARPEGGIO INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT LOCATE 1 2 REC ...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
... balance among the Zones. In this way, you set the ones of the other Zones to the MIDI channels you can set how the Control knobs and sliders will sound the assigned voice within the note range set to 1. This setting is available only when the Zone Switch is set to multi... LOW MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH 96 MOTIF Quick Start Guide This is for all Zones have been set to 10 (Pan), and the sliders have been set above . Set the Note Limit L (Low) of Zone 2 and 3 to G8. This lets you can control the stereo position of each of the 16...
... balance among the Zones. In this way, you set the ones of the other Zones to the MIDI channels you can set how the Control knobs and sliders will sound the assigned voice within the note range set to 1. This setting is available only when the Zone Switch is set to multi... LOW MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH 96 MOTIF Quick Start Guide This is for all Zones have been set to 10 (Pan), and the sliders have been set above . Set the Note Limit L (Low) of Zone 2 and 3 to G8. This lets you can control the stereo position of each of the 16...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
...10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TRACK SELECT MUTE KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ... 3 ZONE 4 • You can recall the desired Song Scene settings by using the Control knobs and sliders. DEC/NO INC/YES or A B C D SYN LEAD SYN PAD/ SYN COMP... up a certain Song Scene, the values for the Control knobs/sliders SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF ...CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 REMOTE CONTROL... Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis ...
...10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TRACK SELECT MUTE KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ... 3 ZONE 4 • You can recall the desired Song Scene settings by using the Control knobs and sliders. DEC/NO INC/YES or A B C D SYN LEAD SYN PAD/ SYN COMP... up a certain Song Scene, the values for the Control knobs/sliders SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF ...CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 REMOTE CONTROL... Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis ...
Owner's Manual
Page 119
... a computer could be used a mixing console or a hardware sequencer, you use the MOTIF to finally control your sequencing software with the knobs and sliders) gives you can mute your tracks, control the sequencer transport (Play, Stop, Record, etc.), mix both MIDI and audio tracks ...) to 16) with the MOTIF's knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends - Quick Start Guide Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface) Remote Control for your particular sequence software in the Utility mode on the MOTIF (above). 1 Enter the ...
... a computer could be used a mixing console or a hardware sequencer, you use the MOTIF to finally control your sequencing software with the knobs and sliders) gives you can mute your tracks, control the sequencer transport (Play, Stop, Record, etc.), mix both MIDI and audio tracks ...) to 16) with the MOTIF's knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends - Quick Start Guide Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface) Remote Control for your particular sequence software in the Utility mode on the MOTIF (above). 1 Enter the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 120
... MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH 5 Control the transport functions on the MOTIF's panel as required. For details, see page 257. The [1]~[16] buttons correspond to the respective numbered tracks on your computer's sequence software. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK SELECT 4 Control the level of selected track of the sequencer by using the Control sliders. The [SEQ TRANSPORT] buttons can...
... MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH 5 Control the transport functions on the MOTIF's panel as required. For details, see page 257. The [1]~[16] buttons correspond to the respective numbered tracks on your computer's sequence software. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK SELECT 4 Control the level of selected track of the sequencer by using the Control sliders. The [SEQ TRANSPORT] buttons can...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
... mode The explanations here apply to step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 179. Once you to 1. To exit from the Knobs and CS sliders). The Song Play mode lets you 'll need to step #5 of the NUMBER buttons [1] to [16] to solo the corresponding track. 1... NUMBER [1] [16] buttons to select a track to be set independently for editing. MOTIF Reference 181 Reference Song mode including transpose, tempo, track mute status, and the basic sound/mixing controls (all parameter settings controllable from the Solo function, press the [MUTE] button again. Press the [TRACK SELECT]...
... mode The explanations here apply to step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 179. Once you to 1. To exit from the Knobs and CS sliders). The Song Play mode lets you 'll need to step #5 of the NUMBER buttons [1] to [16] to solo the corresponding track. 1... NUMBER [1] [16] buttons to select a track to be set independently for editing. MOTIF Reference 181 Reference Song mode including transpose, tempo, track mute status, and the basic sound/mixing controls (all parameter settings controllable from the Solo function, press the [MUTE] button again. Press the [TRACK SELECT]...
Owner's Manual
Page 191
...Sound Off Data • Data This represents the amount of the voice, and are actually part of the Control Change set part settings such as a modulation wheel, knob, slider or foot controller). Reference Song mode Bank Select MSB Program number Bank Select LSB Voice name • Bank Select MSB,...For a complete list of pressure applied to set of a song. RPN MSB-LSB Data Entry MSB-LSB MOTIF Reference 191 Song Edit mode n For details on /off Soft Pedal on using Control Change numbers (including those above), refer to the separate Data List booklet. ■ Channel Aftertouch (CAT)...
...Sound Off Data • Data This represents the amount of the voice, and are actually part of the Control Change set part settings such as a modulation wheel, knob, slider or foot controller). Reference Song mode Bank Select MSB Program number Bank Select LSB Voice name • Bank Select MSB,...For a complete list of pressure applied to set of a song. RPN MSB-LSB Data Entry MSB-LSB MOTIF Reference 191 Song Edit mode n For details on /off Soft Pedal on using Control Change numbers (including those above), refer to the separate Data List booklet. ■ Channel Aftertouch (CAT)...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... page 214. ● [F1] VOL/PAN From this display you can select a voice for each song. allowing you call up similar mixes by using the Control Sliders. See page 160. 206 MOTIF Reference Template Number Pressing the [SF4] button lets you to the template selected at left .
... page 214. ● [F1] VOL/PAN From this display you can select a voice for each song. allowing you call up similar mixes by using the Control Sliders. See page 160. 206 MOTIF Reference Template Number Pressing the [SF4] button lets you to the template selected at left .
Owner's Manual
Page 257
... VOLUME8 9 ~ 12 VOLUME9 VOLUME10 VOLUME11 VOLUME12 13 ~ 16 VOLUME13 VOLUME14 VOLUME15 VOLUME16 These control PLAY, REC, STOP,TOP, G, H of the computer sequence software. ◆ Remote Control Assignments Functions to be controlled by the MOTIF. Knobs Sliders SEQ TRANSPORT TRACK MUTE TRACK SELECT These control the track selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons. When the [MUTE] buttonon...
... VOLUME8 9 ~ 12 VOLUME9 VOLUME10 VOLUME11 VOLUME12 13 ~ 16 VOLUME13 VOLUME14 VOLUME15 VOLUME16 These control PLAY, REC, STOP,TOP, G, H of the computer sequence software. ◆ Remote Control Assignments Functions to be controlled by the MOTIF. Knobs Sliders SEQ TRANSPORT TRACK MUTE TRACK SELECT These control the track selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons. When the [MUTE] buttonon...
Owner's Manual
Page 271
KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION When set to assign, calling up the Master lights..." on page 75. ● [F2] Common Other From this row. MASTER VOLUME When set to MEQofs, calling up the Knob/Slider functions specifically set for the Master. PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 KN 1...for the selected Master. 7 Store the settings edited in step #6 to the User Memory as a "COMMON" button here). MOTIF Reference 271 Reference Master mode When set to tone, calling up the Master lights and selects this row. ◆ Basic Procedure ...
KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION When set to assign, calling up the Master lights..." on page 75. ● [F2] Common Other From this row. MASTER VOLUME When set to MEQofs, calling up the Knob/Slider functions specifically set for the Master. PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 KN 1...for the selected Master. 7 Store the settings edited in step #6 to the User Memory as a "COMMON" button here). MOTIF Reference 271 Reference Master mode When set to tone, calling up the Master lights and selects this row. ◆ Basic Procedure ...
Owner's Manual
Page 294
Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to 128MB can be used. Appendix 294 MOTIF Appendix Since specifi... Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set for MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 CD-ROM Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with the exception of the Pattern...174; Cubase VST™ V5.0, Logic Audio ® Platinum Ver4.6, Pro Tools ® V5.0 Controllers Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Assignable Control Slider x 4, Assignable Knob x 4, Rotary Encoder Display 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD External Memory ...
Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to 128MB can be used. Appendix 294 MOTIF Appendix Since specifi... Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set for MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 CD-ROM Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with the exception of the Pattern...174; Cubase VST™ V5.0, Logic Audio ® Platinum Ver4.6, Pro Tools ® V5.0 Controllers Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Assignable Control Slider x 4, Assignable Knob x 4, Rotary Encoder Display 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD External Memory ...
Owner's Manual
Page 295
...Controls... BPFw 141 BREATH Controller Jack 18 BREAK POINT 144, 146 Breath Controller 49 Bulk Dump ...Controllers 28 Connections 21 Control 55 Control Change 191 Control Change Numbers 169 Control Knobs 73 Control number 96, 191 Control Sets 49 Control Sets and External MIDI Control 50 Control Sliders 48, 65 Controller Assign 169, 209, 254, 255, 256 Controller block 33 Controller settings 255 Controllers...Crescendo 196, 226 [CS1] - [CS4] (Control Slider 13 CtrlChange 258 CtrlReset 252 Cubase VST/32,...Controls 72 Distorted sound 279 Distance 142 Divide Drum Track 203, 231 DRAM ...
...Controls... BPFw 141 BREATH Controller Jack 18 BREAK POINT 144, 146 Breath Controller 49 Bulk Dump ...Controllers 28 Connections 21 Control 55 Control Change 191 Control Change Numbers 169 Control Knobs 73 Control number 96, 191 Control Sets 49 Control Sets and External MIDI Control 50 Control Sliders 48, 65 Controller Assign 169, 209, 254, 255, 256 Controller block 33 Controller settings 255 Controllers...Crescendo 196, 226 [CS1] - [CS4] (Control Slider 13 CtrlChange 258 CtrlReset 252 Cubase VST/32,...Controls 72 Distorted sound 279 Distance 142 Divide Drum Track 203, 231 DRAM ...