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letting you adjust filter, levels, effects, EG, and more instrument parts. Yamaha's new mLAN interface technology makes it possible to transfer all your important MOTIF data (stored to 64MB). * Wide data compatibility lets you can access and organize all your digital audio and MIDI...; Performance mode lets you upgrade the MOTIF with the MOTIF's knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends - which you load AIFF and WAV files, as well as samples and program/voice data from the computer. 8 MOTIF Introduction for operating your song, use...
letting you adjust filter, levels, effects, EG, and more instrument parts. Yamaha's new mLAN interface technology makes it possible to transfer all your important MOTIF data (stored to 64MB). * Wide data compatibility lets you can access and organize all your digital audio and MIDI...; Performance mode lets you upgrade the MOTIF with the MOTIF's knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends - which you load AIFF and WAV files, as well as samples and program/voice data from the computer. 8 MOTIF Introduction for operating your song, use...
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...Editing Performances (Layer/Split 89 Storing the edited Performance 90 Using the Arpeggio function 91 Using as a Master Keyboard 93 Saving/Loading data 97 Sampling with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer 99 Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface 119 Reference 121 Voice Mode 121 Function Tree 121 ... INDEX 295 The Controls & Connectors 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 Appendix MOTIF Table of Contents 9
...Editing Performances (Layer/Split 89 Storing the edited Performance 90 Using the Arpeggio function 91 Using as a Master Keyboard 93 Saving/Loading data 97 Sampling with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer 99 Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface 119 Reference 121 Voice Mode 121 Function Tree 121 ... INDEX 295 The Controls & Connectors 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 Appendix MOTIF Table of Contents 9
Owner's Manual
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... SF3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC/ YES ENTER EXECUTE DRUM KITS FAVORITES COMMON MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1...to control operations on may stop if you do the following operating conditions. • While the MOTIF is recognizing the device or while loading the driver. • While starting . MOTIF Setting Up 25 For example, you are using the USB connection, connect the A type to your...
... SF3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC/ YES ENTER EXECUTE DRUM KITS FAVORITES COMMON MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1...to control operations on may stop if you do the following operating conditions. • While the MOTIF is recognizing the device or while loading the driver. • While starting . MOTIF Setting Up 25 For example, you are using the USB connection, connect the A type to your...
Owner's Manual
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... are often used in Card slot) or an external SCSI storage device for each mode to enter the Sampling mode and press the same button after sampling to go back to /from Memory Card (the MOTIF features a built-in the Voice, Performance, Song and Pattern mode to User Master, and to the ...entire system of the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. For the Voice or Performance mode, you can save/load all your important original...
... are often used in Card slot) or an external SCSI storage device for each mode to enter the Sampling mode and press the same button after sampling to go back to /from Memory Card (the MOTIF features a built-in the Voice, Performance, Song and Pattern mode to User Master, and to the ...entire system of the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. For the Voice or Performance mode, you can save/load all your important original...
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...preset Waves are the waveforms that make up to 64 MB by installing optional SIMM memory modules.) SEQ TRANSPORT LOCATE 1 2 REC 44 MOTIF Basic Structure Samples One very powerful feature of a Song/Pattern. You can record Waves through the microphone or line level jacks, and you can select the...Element and then set its ability to notes on Memory Card or an external SCSI device. SCSI device Load Wave Internal DRAM 4MB (Can be processed and assigned to import external audio samples (such as computer WAV/ AIFF files), and record audio as instrument sounds for playback. When...
...preset Waves are the waveforms that make up to 64 MB by installing optional SIMM memory modules.) SEQ TRANSPORT LOCATE 1 2 REC 44 MOTIF Basic Structure Samples One very powerful feature of a Song/Pattern. You can record Waves through the microphone or line level jacks, and you can select the...Element and then set its ability to notes on Memory Card or an external SCSI device. SCSI device Load Wave Internal DRAM 4MB (Can be processed and assigned to import external audio samples (such as computer WAV/ AIFF files), and record audio as instrument sounds for playback. When...
Owner's Manual
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... settings in the Master Play mode and store the settings to a Song track. n Operations and settings in File mode, Utility mode and Sampling mode cannot be stored. Basic Structure Main functions Creating User Arpeggios Actually, there is done one track at a time. Master number Setting examples... Song Job is no direct operation for details. Master (Master mode) Quick Start Guide (page 93) · Reference (page 268) The MOTIF is loaded with a single button press. Here are described later. •Parameters other than those you need .This is available only when you specify "...
... settings in the Master Play mode and store the settings to a Song track. n Operations and settings in File mode, Utility mode and Sampling mode cannot be stored. Basic Structure Main functions Creating User Arpeggios Actually, there is done one track at a time. Master number Setting examples... Song Job is no direct operation for details. Master (Master mode) Quick Start Guide (page 93) · Reference (page 268) The MOTIF is loaded with a single button press. Here are described later. •Parameters other than those you need .This is available only when you specify "...
Owner's Manual
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...A5000/4000/3000 data • SU700 data • AKAI format data File extensions ".W2B" MOTIF Basic Structure 63 MOTIF Internal Memory Recall Buffer Compare Buffer (DRAM) Other than "Master Edit" Preset Data (ROM...Song Record • Song Chain Store • Pattern Record • Pattern Patch • Pattern Chain • Sampling Store Covert (Job) • User Plug-in Voice (64 Voices x 3 boards) • User Performance (...System/V Personal System/V Plug-in board(DRUM) • Plug-in All Bulk Load / Save * Please make note of the following points when using bulk transmission between...
...A5000/4000/3000 data • SU700 data • AKAI format data File extensions ".W2B" MOTIF Basic Structure 63 MOTIF Internal Memory Recall Buffer Compare Buffer (DRAM) Other than "Master Edit" Preset Data (ROM...Song Record • Song Chain Store • Pattern Record • Pattern Patch • Pattern Chain • Sampling Store Covert (Job) • User Plug-in Voice (64 Voices x 3 boards) • User Performance (...System/V Personal System/V Plug-in board(DRUM) • Plug-in All Bulk Load / Save * Please make note of the following points when using bulk transmission between...
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... way to get to know the sophisticated functions of more information or details, go straight to start using the Auto Demo Load function. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE F1 INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY 2 Call up the GENERAL display. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 Set "AutoDemoLoad" to offer. MOTIF Quick Start Guide 77
... way to get to know the sophisticated functions of more information or details, go straight to start using the Auto Demo Load function. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE F1 INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY 2 Call up the GENERAL display. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 Set "AutoDemoLoad" to offer. MOTIF Quick Start Guide 77
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...SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO MOTIF 4 Set Auto Load to on by using the Auto Load function. 1 Edit the Board voice by a computer connected to the MOTIF, using the Voice Editor. 2 Transmit the edited data to on. 5 When turning the power... INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC/ YES ENTER EXECUTE DRUM KITS FAVORITES COMMON MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in voices and you an enormous amount of additional sonic flexibility and ...
...SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO MOTIF 4 Set Auto Load to on by using the Auto Load function. 1 Edit the Board voice by a computer connected to the MOTIF, using the Voice Editor. 2 Transmit the edited data to on. 5 When turning the power... INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC/ YES ENTER EXECUTE DRUM KITS FAVORITES COMMON MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in voices and you an enormous amount of additional sonic flexibility and ...
Owner's Manual
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This is loaded with a single button press. You can use it to memorize...Using as a Master Keyboard Basic Structure (page 56) · Reference (page 268 ) The MOTIF is where the Master function comes in handy. The MOTIF has space for a total of 128 of different features, functions and operations, you may fi... INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC/ YES ENTER EXECUTE DRUM KITS FAVORITES COMMON MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE ...
This is loaded with a single button press. You can use it to memorize...Using as a Master Keyboard Basic Structure (page 56) · Reference (page 268 ) The MOTIF is where the Master function comes in handy. The MOTIF has space for a total of 128 of different features, functions and operations, you may fi... INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC/ YES ENTER EXECUTE DRUM KITS FAVORITES COMMON MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE ...
Owner's Manual
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...to be loaded (e.g., one voice or one song), as the file type to be saved. Data created on the MOTIF can use a new Memory card or external SCSI device with the MOTIF, you should save it from the MOTIF. Since the other data (e.g., wave data recorded via the Sampling function, Song..., Pattern) is turned off , you 'll have to be saved, all your original MOTIF data can name the folder by using the [F4] button and create a new folder by pressing the [FILE] mode. Saving/Loading data Saving/Loading data Basic Structure (page 63)...
...to be loaded (e.g., one voice or one song), as the file type to be saved. Data created on the MOTIF can use a new Memory card or external SCSI device with the MOTIF, you should save it from the MOTIF. Since the other data (e.g., wave data recorded via the Sampling function, Song..., Pattern) is turned off , you 'll have to be saved, all your original MOTIF data can name the folder by using the [F4] button and create a new folder by pressing the [FILE] mode. Saving/Loading data Saving/Loading data Basic Structure (page 63)...
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... destination User memory to which the data is to the MOTIF automatically erases and replaces any Load operations. 98 MOTIF Quick Start Guide DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE n Loading data to be loaded. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY 2 Call up the LOAD display. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / PLUCKED D BASS E STRINGS BRASS REED...
... destination User memory to which the data is to the MOTIF automatically erases and replaces any Load operations. 98 MOTIF Quick Start Guide DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE n Loading data to be loaded. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY 2 Call up the LOAD display. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / PLUCKED D BASS E STRINGS BRASS REED...
Owner's Manual
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... 6 MUSICAL FX COMBI 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO Save Load PC File Utility n For details about the File Utility software, refer to use your audio/MIDI sequencer. However, for safekeeping and organizational/archival ... PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. Quick Start Guide 118 MOTIF Quick Start Guide Saving and Exporting the recorded song to the computer with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer) 12. Finally, play back the song and record the desired audio parts (vocals, solos,...
... 6 MUSICAL FX COMBI 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO Save Load PC File Utility n For details about the File Utility software, refer to use your audio/MIDI sequencer. However, for safekeeping and organizational/archival ... PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. Quick Start Guide 118 MOTIF Quick Start Guide Saving and Exporting the recorded song to the computer with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer) 12. Finally, play back the song and record the desired audio parts (vocals, solos,...
Owner's Manual
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...that can create new folders. Memory card SCSI connector REC SONG SCENE MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SCSI device (hard disk, removable cartridge, etc.) MOTIF ◆ Basic Procedure 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. (...[F1] - [F6] buttons and execute each operation (Save, Load, and so on). 3 Press any other mode button to exit from the MOTIF to the memory card/SCSI storage device When you save data to and load data from memory cards and SCSI storage devices, such as listed ...
...that can create new folders. Memory card SCSI connector REC SONG SCENE MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SCSI device (hard disk, removable cartridge, etc.) MOTIF ◆ Basic Procedure 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. (...[F1] - [F6] buttons and execute each operation (Save, Load, and so on). 3 Press any other mode button to exit from the MOTIF to the memory card/SCSI storage device When you save data to and load data from memory cards and SCSI storage devices, such as listed ...
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... created in the Sampling mode can be saved to the memory card/SCSI storage device as an AIFF file (Macintosh audio format). • all the file types that can be loaded from the Memory Card/SCSI storage device to the MOTIF Any data saved to a memory card/SCSI device from the... in a file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage device as "All" or "All Voice" type can be individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF. • Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3 Extension: .W2B A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage device as "Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3" type can...
... created in the Sampling mode can be saved to the memory card/SCSI storage device as an AIFF file (Macintosh audio format). • all the file types that can be loaded from the Memory Card/SCSI storage device to the MOTIF Any data saved to a memory card/SCSI device from the... in a file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage device as "All" or "All Voice" type can be individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF. • Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3 Extension: .W2B A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage device as "Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3" type can...
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... instead of the Yamaha A series samplers (A5000/4000/3000) are loaded. 3 Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Load operation. Select the desired file type. Loading data to the MOTIF automatically erases and replaces any Load operations. Reference File mode MOTIF Reference 267 n When files of Waveform or Key Bank. • Type 1 : Only one sample is selected...
... instead of the Yamaha A series samplers (A5000/4000/3000) are loaded. 3 Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Load operation. Select the desired file type. Loading data to the MOTIF automatically erases and replaces any Load operations. Reference File mode MOTIF Reference 267 n When files of Waveform or Key Bank. • Type 1 : Only one sample is selected...
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..., editing, Job execution, MIDI reception/transmission, or loading from SCSI disk or Memory card. Try again after re-inserting/re-connecting the card or disk. Select the measure again. The Multi-Part Plug-in is unusable by the MOTIF. Sample freq is unacceptable. The card or disk is full... and further sampling operations, Jobs, or load operations cannot be accessed. No more data can be created below this level cannot be executed. ...
..., editing, Job execution, MIDI reception/transmission, or loading from SCSI disk or Memory card. Try again after re-inserting/re-connecting the card or disk. Select the measure again. The Multi-Part Plug-in is unusable by the MOTIF. Sample freq is unacceptable. The card or disk is full... and further sampling operations, Jobs, or load operations cannot be accessed. No more data can be created below this level cannot be executed. ...
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... an unspecified problem related to the Favorite category. The MOTIF is transmitting sample data to /reading from slot 2) has been selected. Plug-in the mLAN8E network. PLG100 not supported. mLAN now in board. mLAN error (xxx). Now loading... (xxxx) Now saving... (xxxx) Now checking plug-in Mixer mode. The User Voice...
... an unspecified problem related to the Favorite category. The MOTIF is transmitting sample data to /reading from slot 2) has been selected. Plug-in the mLAN8E network. PLG100 not supported. mLAN now in board. mLAN error (xxx). Now loading... (xxxx) Now saving... (xxxx) Now checking plug-in Mixer mode. The User Voice...
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... 18 ATTACK 85 Attack time 46, 47, 152 Audition function 240, 242 Audio equipment 21 AutoDemoLoad 77, 252 Auto Load 87, 252, 264 AWM2(Advanced Wave Memory2 34 B Band Elimination Filter 47 Band Pass Filter 47 Bank 124 BANK ... Basic Procedure (Performance Store 176 Basic Procedure (Plug-in Voice Edit 153 Basic Procedure (Sampling Edit 240 Basic Procedure (Sampling Job 241 Basic Procedure (Sampling Record 234 Basic Procedure (Song Job 193 Basic Procedure (Song Mixing Edit 207 Basic Procedure...sound 279 Distance 142 Divide Drum Track 203, 231 DRAM 64 MOTIF Appendix 295 Appendix
... 18 ATTACK 85 Attack time 46, 47, 152 Audition function 240, 242 Audio equipment 21 AutoDemoLoad 77, 252 Auto Load 87, 252, 264 AWM2(Advanced Wave Memory2 34 B Band Elimination Filter 47 Band Pass Filter 47 Bank 124 BANK ... Basic Procedure (Performance Store 176 Basic Procedure (Plug-in Voice Edit 153 Basic Procedure (Sampling Edit 240 Basic Procedure (Sampling Job 241 Basic Procedure (Sampling Record 234 Basic Procedure (Song Job 193 Basic Procedure (Song Mixing Edit 207 Basic Procedure...sound 279 Distance 142 Divide Drum Track 203, 231 DRAM 64 MOTIF Appendix 295 Appendix
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...Recall 158, 175, 213 Editing and saving Board voices 87 Editing Performances (Layer/Split 89 Editing Stereo Samples 240 Editing/Deleting Existing Events 190 Effect 39, 137, 149, 155, 169 Effect block 39 [...File mode 32, 68, 261, 262, 276 File names 264 File types that can be handled by the MOTIF 262 File Utility 118 FileUtilID 258 Filter 46, 140, 154, 155, 156, 173, 211, 255 Filter ...Frequency Oscillator 47, 135, 136, 147, 157 Limit 92, 170, 210 LIMIT H 164 LIMIT L 164 Load 98, 266 LoadMix 255 Local On/Off 26 Local Ctrl (Local Control 258 Location 180 Locations to which ...
...Recall 158, 175, 213 Editing and saving Board voices 87 Editing Performances (Layer/Split 89 Editing Stereo Samples 240 Editing/Deleting Existing Events 190 Effect 39, 137, 149, 155, 169 Effect block 39 [...File mode 32, 68, 261, 262, 276 File names 264 File types that can be handled by the MOTIF 262 File Utility 118 FileUtilID 258 Filter 46, 140, 154, 155, 156, 173, 211, 255 Filter ...Frequency Oscillator 47, 135, 136, 147, 157 Limit 92, 170, 210 LIMIT H 164 LIMIT L 164 Load 98, 266 LoadMix 255 Local On/Off 26 Local Ctrl (Local Control 258 Location 180 Locations to which ...