Yamaha MOTIF XS6, MOTIF XS7, MOTIF XS8 User Manual

New Functions in MOTIF XS Version 1.50

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Yamaha has upgraded the MOTIF XS firmware to Version 1.50, adding a number of new functions. This supplement
to the Owner’s Manual describes these changes.

■ New Audio Record / Play function

With the newly added Audio Record / Play function, you can now record your performances on the MOTIF XS as WAV-format
audio files (44.1-kHz, 16-bit, stereo) on a USB storage device or a computer connected via a network. What’s more, the
MOTIF XS can now also play WAV or AIFF audio files stored on a connected USB storage device or computer. Record and
playback operations are done in the File mode, and these procedures are described in detail below.

Recording your performances

Your performances on the MOTIF XS can be recorded as 44.1-kHz, 16-bit, stereo audio files. The recording level is fixed,
and it is possible to record continuously for up to 74 minutes (assuming that the USB storage device or computer has
sufficient free memory).

1 If you want to record on a USB storage device, connect it to the USB TO DEVICE connector on the rear

panel.

Alternatively, if you want to save your performances on a networked computer, setup File Sharing for accessing the
computer from the instrument as described in “Network connection” on page 86 of the Owner’s Manual.

2 Select the Voice, Performance, Song, or Pattern to be recorded by pressing the [VOICE],

[PERFORMANCE], [SONG], or [PATTERN] button and then using the data dial or the [DEC/NO] and
[INC/YES] buttons.

If you select a Song or Pattern, be sure to also set the Parts to be recorded.

3 Press the [FILE] button and then the [F4] Audio button.

The File mode Audio display will appear.

4 Set the device and directory where your performances will

be recorded using the cursor [L][M] buttons together with
the data dial and the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons.

Select the device connected in Step 1 above using the Device
section (1), and navigate to the directory to be used to store your
performances using the Directory section (2).

5 Press the [SF1] Rec button.

The Input Character window will be displayed.

n If you selected a previously-recorded audio file in the Directory section (2)

before pressing the [SF1] Rec button, the name of that file will be
automatically entered into the Input Character window.

6 Enter a file name and then press the [ENTER] button.

The STANDBY display will appear.
File names may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to “Basic
Operation” on page 82 of the Owner’s Manual.

CAUTION

If the Input Character window contains the name of a file already existing in the selected directory when you press the [ENTER] button,
you will be asked to confirm whether or not you want to overwrite that file. Please note that, if you press the [INC/YES] button in
response, the file in question will be immediately deleted from the directory.

7 Set the required trigger level.

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If you set the trigger level to “manual”, recording will begin whenever
you press the [ENTER] button. Alternatively, if you set a value
between 1 and 127, recording will begin automatically whenever the
playback volume exceeds that level. The level set here will be
indicated by red triangles in the level meter. For best results, set this
parameter as low as possible to capture the entire signal, but not so
low as to record unwanted noise.

8 Press the [ENTER] button.

If you have set the trigger level to “manual”, recording will begin immediately and the displayed status will change from
“STANDBY” to “RECORDING”. If you have set a value between 1 and 127 as the trigger level, the displayed status will
change from “STANDBY” to “WAITING”.

9 Play the keyboard.

If you set the trigger level to a value between 1 and 127, recording will begin automatically whenever the playback
volume exceeds that level; furthermore, the displayed status will change from “WAITING” to “RECORDING” at that time.
If you want to include the currently-selected Song or Pattern in your recording, press the SEQ TRANSPORT [F] (Play)
button at any time to start playback. You can also press one of the Number buttons [1] – [16] while recording to change
parts.

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When you have finished playing, press the [ENTER] button once again.

Recording will end and the recorded audio file will be saved on the selected device.

CAUTION

The MOTIF XS or the selected storage device should never be turned off during recording or while the recorded audio file is being
saved. Turning off either device at this time may make it impossible to subsequently access the storage device.

Playing an audio file

Using the MOTIF XS, you can now playback WAV and AIFF audio files stored on a USB storage device or a networked
computer

1 If you want to play an audio file on a USB storage device, connect it to the USB TO DEVICE connector

on the rear panel.

Alternatively, if you want to play an audio file on a networked computer, setup File Sharing for accessing the computer
from the instrument as described in “Network connection” on page 86 of the Owner’s Manual.

2 Press the [FILE] button and then the [F4] Audio button.

The File mode Audio display will appear.

3 Select the device and the file to be played using the cursor

[L][M] buttons together with the data dial and the [DEC/
NO] and [INC/YES] buttons.

Select the device connected in Step 1 above using the Device
section (1), and set the audio file for playback using the Directory
section (2).

4 Press the [SF2] Play button.

The audio file will begin playing.

5 If necessary, you can adjust the playback volume using

the data dial or the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons.

6 To stop playback, press the [SF2] Stop button, the [ENTER] button, or the [EXIT] button.

Operation will return to the File mode Audio display.