YAMAHA MOX6, MOX8 Reference Manual

Reference Manual

Contents

Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals..................................2

Basic Structure 3

Functional Blocks.........................................................3

Tone Generator Block ..................................................4

A/D Input Block .............................................................8

Sequencer Block...........................................................9

Arpeggio Block ...........................................................11

Controller Block..........................................................17

Effect Block .................................................................18

Internal Memory ..........................................................22

Reference 24

Voice Mode..................................................................25

Supplementary Information ............................................ 53

Voice Category List..................................................................53

Setting examples of the Destination.........................................53

Functions of Knobs 1 – 8..........................................................54

Performance Mode .....................................................55

Supplementary Information ............................................ 74

Performance Category List ......................................................74

Functions of Knobs 1 – 8..........................................................74

Song Mode ..................................................................76

Supplementary Information ............................................ 97

Song Playback Types ..............................................................97

Song Track Loop – setting example.........................................99

Punch In/Out (Type = punch).................................................100

Basic Procedure in the Song Job Mode ................................100

Pattern Mode .............................................................101

Supplementary Information .......................................... 112

Pattern Playback Types .........................................................112

Loop Recording (Pattern).......................................................113

Mixing Mode ..............................................................114

Supplementary Information .......................................... 124

Editing a Performance by using the Knobs............................124

Creating an Arpeggio.............................................................125

Storing the Mixing settings as a Mixing Template..................126

Master Mode.............................................................. 128

Remote Mode ............................................................133

Utility Mode ...............................................................141

Quick Setup............................................................... 151

File Mode ................................................................... 153

Supplementary Information ..........................................158

File/Folder selection............................................................... 158

Playing back a SMF (Standard MIDI file) from

USB flash memory .................................................................158

Formatting a USB flash memory device ................................ 159

Appendix 160

About MIDI................................................................. 160

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Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals

PERF SONG PATTERN MIX MASTER REMOTE UTILITY

QUICK SET

FILEVOICE

Voice Mode

Voice Play

[F1] PLAY

[F3] PORTA

[F4] EG

[F5] ARP ED

[F6] EFFECT

Arpeggio Edit

[F2] TYPE

[F3] MAIN

[F4] LIMIT

[F5] PLAY FX

Normal Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F5] LFO

[F6] EFFECT

Element Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F5] LFO

[F6] EQ

Drum Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F6] EFFECT

Key Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F6] EQ

Voice Job

[F1] INIT

[F2] RECALL

[F3] COPY

Voice Mode

The Voice mode is used for selecting, playing, and editing desired Voices. This section explains each parameter in the

four types (Voice Play, Normal Voice Edit, Drum Voice Edit, and Voice Job). Note that available parameters for editing

differ depending on the Voice types (Normal Voice and Drum Voice).

Voice Play

The Voice Play mode is the main “portal” by which you enter the Voice mode, and it is here where you select and play a

Voice. Some of the Voice settings can also be edited in this mode.

Voice Play display

1 Vo ice Ban k
2 Vo ice Num ber

Indicates the currently selected Voice bank and Voice number.

3 Favorite Category indicator

When assigning the currently selected Voice to the Favorite category, this indicator will appear.

4 Category

Indicates the Main category and Sub category of the currently selected Voice.

5 (ArpeggioTempo)

Indicates the arpeggio tempo set for the currently selected Voice.

NOTE

This parameter can be set also by holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ENTER] button several times repeatedly at the
desired tempo. This function is referred to as “Tap Tempo.”

6 OCT (Octave)

Indicates the Keyboard Octave setting.

[SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) – [SF6] ARP6 (Arpeggio 6)

The Arpeggio types are assigned to the buttons with 8th note icons on the display tab. You can call them up by pressing

these buttons any time during your keyboard performance. The Arpeggio Type can be set in the Arpeggio Edit display

(page 27).

Operation

Press the [VOICE] button.

[F1] PLAY

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Select the mode Select the function

Your MOX6/MOX8 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides — the Owner’s Manual, the Reference Manual (this document), the

Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. While the Owner’s Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a hardcopy booklet,

this Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are provided as PDF documents on the bundled CD-ROM.

Owner’s Manual (hardcopy booklet)

Describes how to set up your MOX6/MOX8 and how to perform basic operations.

This manual explains the following operations.

• Playing in the Voice mode

• Creating a new Performance by using your favorite Voice (Performance Creator)

• Playing in the Performance mode

• Using a microphone and sounds from other audio devices

• Creating an original Song

• Making your own Patterns

• Connecting to a computer

• Using as a master keyboard (Master mode)

• Making global system settings (Utility mode)

• Saving/loading data (File mode)

Reference Manual (this PDF document)

Describes the internal design of your MOX6/MOX8 and the various parameters that can be adjusted and set.

Synthesizer Parameter Manual (PDF document)

Explains the voice parameters, effect types, effect parameters, and MIDI messages that are used for synthesizers incorporating

the Yamaha AWM2 sound generators. Read the Owner’s Manual and Reference Manual first and then use this parameter

manual, if necessary, to learn more about parameters and terms that relate to Yamaha synthesizers.

Provides lists such as the Waveform List, Performance List, Effect Type List, Arpeggio Type List, as well as reference materials

such as the MIDI Implementation Chart and Remote Control Function List.

Using the Reference Manual

• Using the mode tabs along the upper part of each page from the

• You can click on any page number from the Table of Contents or

• You can also click on desired items and topics you want to refer to

• If you want to find information on a specific topic, function or

MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual

NOTE

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Information

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Reference Manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different
from those on your instrument.

• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Data List (PDF document)

Reference section, you can jump to the page for parameter

explanations of the corresponding mode. The list indicated at the

right of each page in the selected mode is equivalent to the

function tree. By clicking the desired item from this list, you can

jump to the page for the corresponding function’s explanations.

within descriptive text to jump to the corresponding page.

in the “Bookmarks” index to the left of the main window, and jump to

the corresponding page. (Click the “Bookmarks” tab to open the

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Basic Structure

Controller Section

(page 17)

Keyboard

Controllers

Tone Generator

(page 4)

AWM2 Tone Generator

16 Par ts

Voices and Performances

Arpeggio Block (page 11)

Arpeggio Playback x 4

Preset Arpeggio

User Arpeggio

Sequencer Block

(page 9)

16-Track MIDI Sequencer

Songs and Patterns

Effects (page 18)

System Effect

Insertion Effect x 3

Element EQ
Par t EQ x 16
Master Effect

Master EQ

A/D Input (page 8)

Song Mixing

Pattern Mixing

MIDI Message Flow

Audio Signal Flow

Computer External MIDI equipment

Computer

Microphone, guitar,

audio equipment,

etc.

Computer

Powered

speakers,

etc.

MIDI OUT MIDI IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

Functional Blocks

The MOX6/MOX8 system consists of six main functional blocks: Tone Generator, A/D Input, Sequencer, Arpeggio,

Controller, and Effect.

*1

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

*2

USB [TO HOST]

MIDI [OUT]

USB [TO HOST]

MIDI [IN]

USB [TO HOST]

A/D INPUT [L]/[R]

USB [TO HOST]

OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R]

*1 Depending on the settings for the audio signal connections, the signals input via the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks may not be sent to the system effect or master

*2 The audio signals input via the USB [TO HOST] terminal are output to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks directly, bypassing the A/D Input block and Effect

effect.

block.

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)

This instrument is equipped with a AWM2 tone generator block. AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) is a synthesis

system based on sampled waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For extra realism,

each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of

parameters—envelope generator, filter, modulation, and others—can be applied.

Appendix

MIDI

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Tone Generator Block

Vel oci ty

Element 2

Element 1

Element 4

Element 3

Element 6

Element 5

The tone generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the MIDI messages received from the

Sequencer block, Controller block, Arpeggio block and from the external MIDI instrument via the MIDI [IN] terminal or

the USB [TO HOST] terminal. The MIDI messages are assigned to sixteen independent channels, and the instrument is

capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate Parts, via the sixteen MIDI channels. However, the sixteen-channel

limit can be overcome by using separate MIDI “ports,” each supporting sixteen channels. The tone generator block of

this instrument can handle MIDI messages over Port 1. The structure of the tone generator block differs depending on

the mode.

Tone Generator block in the Voice Mode

Part structure in the Voice mode

Only one MIDI channel can be recognized in the Voice mode because only one part is available in this

mode. This status is referred to as a “single timbre” tone generator. A Voice is played from the keyboard,

using a single part. To set the MIDI receive channel for single timbre operation (Voice and Performance

modes), use the “BasicRcvCh” parameter (page 148) in the Utility MIDI display. In the Voice mode, the

instrument recognizes only data over MIDI Port 1.

If you want to play Song data on an external MIDI sequencer or computer consisting of multiple MIDI

NOTE

channels, make sure to use the Song/Pattern mode (page 76).

Voic e

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

A program that contains the sonic elements for generating a specific musical instrument sound is

referred to as a “Voice.” Internally, there are two Voice types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. Normal

Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument type sounds that can be played over the range of the

keyboard. Each Voice consists of up to eight Elements (Normal Voice) or up to 73 keys (Drum Voice). An

Element or Drum Key is the basic and the smallest unit for a Voice. This means that only one Element or

key can produce a musical instrument sound. In addition, a Normal Voice can produce even more

realistic sound or various types of sound by combining multiple Elements. Each Voice is created by

editing parameters unique to each Element/Key (Element Edit parameters/Key Edit parameters) and

parameters common to all the Elements/Keys (Common Edit parameters).

For instructions on editing a Normal Voice, see page 30. For instructions on editing a Drum Voice, see page

NOTE

47.

Normal Voices and Drum Voices

Normal Voices

This is a Voice which is played conventionally from

the keyboard, with standard pitches sounding for

each key. A Normal Voice consists of up to eight

Elements. Depending on the settings in the Voice

Edit mode, these Elements are sounded

simultaneously, or different Elements are sounded

according to the note range, velocity range and

the XA (Expanded Articulation) settings. The illustration is an example of a Normal Voice. Since the six

Elements here are distributed across both the note range of the keyboard and the velocity range, a

different Element sounds depending on which note you play and how strongly you play it. In the velocity

distribution, Elements 1, 3 and 5 sound when playing the keyboard softly, while Elements 2, 4 and 6

sound when playing it strongly. In the note distribution, Elements 1 and 2 sound in the lower range of the

keyboard, Elements 3 and 4 sound in the middle range, and Elements 5 and 6 sound in the higher

range. In the velocity distribution, Elements 1, 3 and 5 sound when playing the keyboard softly, while

Elements 2, 4 and 6 sound when playing it strongly. In a practical example of this in use, a piano Voice

could be composed of six different samples. Elements 1, 3 and 5 would be the sounds of the piano

played softly, over the respective note ranges, while Elements 2, 4 and 6 would be strongly played

sounds, for each respective note range. Actually, the MOX6/MOX8 is even more flexible than this, since

it allows up to eight independent Elements.

Appendix

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Drum Voices

Individual drum sounds

(different for each key)

Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard.

Unlike Elements, a Drum key is equivalent to the corresponding note, meaning that you cannot change

its range. Drum or percussion sounds are assigned to each Drum Key. You can create various types of

Drum Voices by changing the drum or percussion sound assigned to each key and edit the parameters

such as pitch and EG.

C0

C1 C6

Expanded Articulation (XA)

Expanded Articulation (XA) is a specially designed tone generation system of the MOTIF XS that

provides greater performance flexibility and acoustic realism. This feature, adopted from the MOTIF XS

synthesizer, allows you to more effectively recreate realistic sound and natural performance

techniques—such as legato and staccato—and provides other unique modes for random and alternate

sound changes as you play.

Realistic legato performance

Conventional synthesizers recreate a legato effect in the mono mode by continuing the volume

envelope of a previous note on to the next one. However, this results in an unnatural sound different from

that of an actual acoustic instrument. The MOX6/MOX8 more accurately reproduces a legato effect by

allowing specific Elements to be sounded when playing legato and other Elements to be played

normally (with the XA Control parameter settings “normal” and “legato”).

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Authentic note release sound

Conventional synthesizers cannot adequately produce the sounds of notes on acoustic instruments

being released. The MOX6/MOX8 reproduces these special, characteristic sounds by setting the XA

Control parameter of certain Elements to “keyOffSound.”

Subtle sound variations for each note played

Conventional synthesizers attempt to reproduce this by randomly changing the pitch and/or filter.

However, this produces an electronic effect and is different from the real sound changes on an acoustic

instrument. The MOX6/MOX8 more accurately reproduces these subtle sound variations by using the

XA Control parameter settings “waveCycle” and “waveRandom.”

Switching among different sounds to recreate the natural performance on an
acoustic instrument

Acoustic instruments have their own unique characteristics—even specific, unique sounds that are

produced only at certain times in a performance. These include the flutter tonguing on a flute or the

playing of high harmonics on an acoustic guitar. Conventional synthesizers (before the MOTIF XS

series) could realize such sounds, for example, by triggering them through high (strong) velocity. The

MOX6/MOX8 recreates these by allowing you to switch between the sounds while you play—using the

ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [1]/[2] buttons and the XA Control parameter settings, “AF1 On,” “AF2 On”

and “all AF off.”

You can turn the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [1]/[2] button on or off also by transmitting the Control Change

NOTE

number specified as “AF1”/”AF2” (page 146) in the Utility CTL ASN display from an external device.

New sounds and new styles of playing

The highly versatile functions above can be applied effectively not only to acoustic sounds but also to

synthesizer and electronic Voices as well. The XA feature opens up enormous potential for realizing

authentic sounds, performing expressively and coming up with creative new styles of playing.

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Elements and Drum Keys

OSC

(Oscillator)

LFO

Low Frequency

Oscillator

PITCH

Controls the pitch

of the sound.

FILTER

Changes the tonal

quality of the sound

output from the

PITCH unit.

Wavefo rm

(AWM2)

AMP

Controls the output level
(amplitude) of the sound

output from the FILTER

unit. The signals are then

sent at this level to the

Effect block.

Pitch EG

(Pitch Envelope

Generator)

Filter EG

(Filter Envelope

Generator)

Amplitude EG

(Amplitude Envelope

Generator)

Elements and Drum Keys are the smallest “building blocks” in the MOX6/MOX8 that comprise a Voice;

in fact, only one Element or one Drum Key could be used to create a Voice. These small sound units can

be built, enhanced and processed by a variety of traditional synthesizer parameters, such as Oscillator,

Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and LFO (shown below).

Oscillator

This unit outputs the wave which determines the basic pitch. You can assign the waveform (or basic

sound material) to each Element of a Normal Voice or each Key of a Drum Voice. In the case of a Normal

Voice, you can set the note range for the Element (the range of notes on the keyboard over which the

Element will sound) as well as the velocity response (the range of note velocities within which the

Element will sound). In addition, the XA related parameters of this unit can be set. Each waveform

consists of sample(s) created by recording the sound of the actual instrument and assigning

appropriate keyboard and velocity settings. Oscillator related parameters can be set in the Oscillator

display (pages 38 and 48).

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Pitch

This unit controls the pitch of the sound (wave) output from the Oscillator. In the case of a Normal Voice,

you can detune separate Elements, apply Pitch Scaling and so on. Also, by setting the PEG (Pitch

Envelope Generator), you can control how the pitch changes over time. Pitch related parameters can be

set in the PITCH display (page 39) of the Voice Element Edit. Note that the Pitch related parameters of a

Drum Voice can be set in the PITCH display (page 49) of Drum Voice Key Edit.

Filter

This unit modifies the tone of the sound output from Pitch by cutting the output of a specific frequency

portion of the sound. Also, by setting the FEG (Filter Envelope Generator), you can control how the

Cutoff Frequency of the Filter changes over time. Filter related parameters can be set in the FILTER

display (pages 41 and 50) of Voice Element Edit or Drum Voice Key Edit.

Amplitude

This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound output from the Filter block. The signals are

then sent at this level to the Effect block. Also, by setting the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator), you

can control how the volume changes over time. Amplitude related parameters can be set in the AMP

display (pages 43 and 50) of Voice Element Edit or Drum Voice Key Edit.

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

As its name suggests, the LFO produces a wave of a low frequency. These waves can be used to vary

the pitch, filter or amplitude of each Element to create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. LFO

can be set independently for each Element; it can also be set globally for all Elements. LFO related

parameters can be set in the LFO display (pages 33 and 45) of Voice Common Edit or Voice Element

Edit.

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Memory structure of Voices

Normal Voices

Preset Banks 1 – 8 1024 Normal Voices (128 Voices for each Bank)

User Banks 1 – 3 384 Voices (128 Voices for each Bank)

GM Bank 128 Voices

Drum Voices

Preset Drum Bank 64 Voices

User Drum Bank 32 Voices

GM Drum Bank 1 Voice

Tone Generator block in the Performance mode

Part structure in the Performance mode

In this mode, the tone generator block receives MIDI data over a single channel. This status is referred

to as a “single timbre” tone generator. This mode lets you play a Performance (in which multiple Voices

or Parts are combined—in a layer, or in other configurations) using the keyboard. Keep in mind that

Song data on an external sequencer consisting of multiple MIDI channels will not play back properly in

this mode. If you are using an external MIDI sequencer or computer to play the instrument, make sure to

use the Song mode or Pattern mode.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Performance

A program in which multiple Voices (Parts) are combined in a layer, or in other configurations is referred

to as a “Performance.” Each Performance can contain up to four different Parts (Voices). Each

Performance can be created by editing parameters unique to each Part and parameters common to all

Parts in Performance mode (page 55).

Performance Memory contents

Two User Banks are provided. Each Bank contains 128 Performances, for a total of 256 User

Performances.

Tone Generator block in the Song mode/Pattern mode

Part structure of the tone generator block in the Song mode/Pattern mode

In these modes, multiple Parts are provided and different Voices and different melodies or phrases can

be played back for each Part. A MIDI tone generator that simultaneously receives over multiple MIDI

channels and plays multiple instrument Parts is referred to as a “multi-timbral” tone generator. The

settings for the multi-timbral tone generator are collectively referred to as a “Mixing.” You can use the

Mixing when playing the MOX6/MOX8 sounds by using an external MIDI sequencer as well as using the

sequencer block of the instrument. In this case, you should use the Mixing of the Song or Pattern that

does not contain any sequence data.

Appendix

MIDI

About Mixing

A program in which multiple Voices are assigned to Parts for multi-timbral play in the Song and Pattern

modes is referred to as a “Mixing.” Each Mixing can contain up to 16 parts. Each Mixing can be created

by editing parameters unique to each Part and parameters common to all Parts in the Mixing mode

(page 114).

Also, one Mixing has up to sixteen memory locations for saving Normal Voices. These Voices which are

saved are called Mixing Voices. Normally, the Voice stored in the Voice mode is assigned to each

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Mixing Part. In this case, the sound of the Song/Pattern you created may change unexpectedly if you

edit or delete the Voice used for the Song/Pattern Mixing in the Voice mode. Mixing Voices are provided

to prevent these accidental sound changes.

Memory structure of Mixing

A Mixing program is provided for each Song or Pattern. Selecting a different Song/Pattern calls up a

different Mixing program. A Mixing Voice provides 16 memories for each Mixing program (Song or

Pattern). Selecting a different Song/Pattern calls up the different Mixing Voice as well as the Mixing

program. If you wish to use a Mixing Voice of a certain Song/Pattern for another Song/Pattern, execute

the Copy operation (page 123) in the Mixing Voice Job. Note that up to 256 Mixing Voices can be stored

for all Songs and Patterns. If the memory for Mixing Voices is full, delete the Mixing Voices you don’t

need by executing the Delete job of the Mixing Voice job.

Maximum Polyphony

Maximum polyphony refers to the highest number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously

from the internal tone generator of the instrument. The maximum polyphony of this synthesizer is

64. When the internal tone generator block receives a number of notes exceeding the maximum

polyphony, previously played notes are cut off. Keep in mind this may be especially noticeable

with Voices not having decay. Furthermore, the maximum polyphony applies to the number of

Voice Elements used, not the number of Voices. When Normal Voices that include up to eight

Elements are used, the maximum number of simultaneous notes may be less than 64.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

A/D Input Block

This block handles the audio signal input from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks. Various parameters such as volume, pan,

and effect can be set for the audio signal and the sound is output together with other Voices. The Insertion Effect as well

as the System Effects can be applied to the audio signal input via the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks. The A/D Input block

related parameters can be set in the following display.

Mode Display

Voice mode VCE A/D display in the Utility mode Page 145

Performance mode A/D IN display in Performance Common Edit Page 62

Song/Pattern mode A/D IN display in Mixing Common Edit Page 116

The effect which is applied to the audio signal input from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks is set in the USB I/O display (page

147) of the Utility mode. The gain of the audio signal from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks can be adjusted via the A/D

INPUT [GAIN] knob on the panel. Moreover, the on/off setting of the audio signal from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks can

be set via the A/D INPUT [ON/OFF] button.

Corresponding page in

the Reference Manual

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Sequencer Block

Song 01 Song 22 Song 15

This lets you create Songs and Patterns by recording and editing your performances as MIDI data (from the controller

block), allowing you to play the data back with the tone generator block.

Sequencer block in the Song mode

About Songs

A Song is created by recording your keyboard performance as MIDI sequence data to individual

Tracks. A Song on this synthesizer is effectively the same as a Song on a MIDI sequencer, and playback

automatically stops at the end of the recorded data.

Song Track structure

A Song consists of 16 separate Tracks, a Scene Track, and a Tempo Track. You can record these Tracks

by using Realtime recording or Step recording (page 79). Moreover, you can insert or edit the recorded

data using Song Edit (page 84).

Sequence Tracks 1 – 16

Lets you record MIDI data.

Scene Track

Lets you record Scene change settings, such as Track mute and solo. These can be set in the Song

Play display (page 76) and recalled during Song playback. During Song playback, the Track mute and

solo settings change automatically according to the settings you’ve recorded to the Scene Track.

Tem po Track

Lets you record Tempo change settings. During Song playback, the Tempo changes automatically

according to the settings you’ve recorded to this Track.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Song Chain

This function allows Songs to be “chained” together for automatic sequential playback. You can set the

playback order in Song Play (page 76).

Sequencer block in the Pattern mode

About Patterns

In the MOX6/MOX8, the term “Pattern” refers to a relatively short musical or rhythmic Phrase—1 to 256

measures—which is used for looped playback. Therefore, once Pattern playback starts, it continues
until you press the [J] (Stop) button.

Section

Patterns are more than just a single Phrase—they include 16 variations called “Sections.” These

Sections can be changed during playback and used as rhythmic/backing variations for the various

parts of a Song. For example, you could use one Section for the verse, another for the chorus, and a

third for the bridge. The Pattern related settings such as tempo and Mixing do not change even when

the Section is switched, keeping the overall playback consistent in feel and rhythm through the

changes. You can use the Section function as a convenient compositional tool, instantly creating the

backing Pattern variations for a Song, such as melody A, melody B, and main theme. For instructions on

changing Patterns and Sections, see the MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual.

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Pattern Chain

Section A Section B Section C

Track 1
Track 2

:

Track 16

Phrase 001
Phrase 002

:

Phrase 003

Phrase 001
Phrase 002
Phrase 003

:

MIDI data
MIDI data
MIDI data

:

Pattern Chain allows you to string several different Sections (within a single Pattern) together to make a

single, complete Song. You can have the MOX6/MOX8 automatically change Sections by creating a

Pattern Chain beforehand, recording Pattern playback with Section changes from the Pattern Chain

display. One Pattern Chain can be created for each Pattern in the Pattern Chain display (page 103). You

can also use this feature when creating Songs based on a certain Pattern, since the created Pattern

Chain can be converted into a Song in Pattern Chain Edit (page 104).

Phrase

This is the basic MIDI sequence data in a Track—and the smallest unit—used in creating a Pattern.

“Phrases” are short musical/rhythmic passages for a single instrument, such as a rhythm pattern for the

rhythm part, a bass line for the bass part, or a chord backing for the guitar part. This synthesizer

features memory space for 256 of your own original User Phrases.

The MOX6/MOX8 provides no Preset Phrases.

NOTE

Pattern Track Structure

A Pattern consists of 16 separate Tracks. See “Sequence Tracks 1 – 16” of “Song Track Structure.”

(Page 9)

Pattern Tracks and Phrases

A Pattern consists of 16 Tracks to which the Phrase can be assigned. MIDI data cannot be directly

recorded to each Track in the Pattern mode. Recording is done to an empty User Phrase. The newly

created Phrase is automatically assigned to the recording Track.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Sequencer block applied to both Songs and Patterns

MIDI Tracks and Mixing settings

MIDI Tracks are created by recording your keyboard performance in the Song Record mode/Pattern

Record mode. MIDI sequence data is recorded to the MIDI Track and the Normal Voice or Drum Voice is

assigned to the Mixing part corresponding to the Track. To edit the Mixing parameters such as Voice,

volume and pan for each Track, press the [MIXING] button to enter the Mixing mode (page 114), then

edit them for the Mixing Part corresponding to the desired Track. Note that Track 1 does not always

correspond to Mixing Part 1. As illustrated below, each Track of the Song sequence data and each

Mixing Part of the tone generator block are connected when the output channel (TxCH) equals the

receive channel (RcvCH). In other words, the sequence data of each Track plays the corresponding

Parts (those having the same MIDI channel assignment) in the tone generator block. The Transmit

Channels of each Track can be set in the TRACK display (page 78) of the Song mode or Pattern mode

while the Receive Channels of each Part can be set in the VOICE display (page 117) of Mixing Edit.

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NOTE When you play the keyboard in the Mixing mode, the selected Part will not sound, but the Part assigned to the

Song/Pattern

Sequencer block

Sequence data
(Song, Pattern)

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

:

Track 16

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

:

Part 16

TxCH

2
2
3

:

16

RcvCH

2
3
3

:

16

Tone generator block

Mixing

Recording

same numbered Track as the selected part will sound, For example, when setting as in the above illustration,
playing the keyboard sounds Part 1 even if Part 2 is selected in the Mixing mode.

Sequencer block applied to the Performance mode

Performance Recording

You can record your keyboard performance in the Performance mode to the Song or Pattern. You can

record knob operations, controller operations and Arpeggio playback as well as your keyboard playing

to the specified Track as MIDI events.

In Performance recording, operating the knobs only result in the Control Change messages being recorded;

NOTE

Parameter Change messages cannot be recorded. For details regarding Control Change messages, see the
“Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Arpeggio playback data for Parts 1 – 4 of the Performance will be recorded to the specified four Tracks

(in the REC TR display of Performance Record) of the Song/Pattern respectively. Your keyboard

performance and controller/knob operations (common to Parts 1 – 4) will be recorded to Tracks 1 – 4

separately.

For details on operation, refer to the MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual.

NOTE

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Arpeggio Block

This block lets you automatically trigger musical and rhythmic phrases using the current Voice by simply pressing a

note or notes on the keyboard. The Arpeggio sequence also changes in response to the actual notes or chords you

play, giving you a wide variety of inspiring musical phrases and ideas—both in composing and performing. Four

Arpeggio types can be played back at the same time even in the Song mode and Pattern mode.

Arpeggio categories

The Arpeggio types are divided into 18 categories as listed below. The categories are based on instrument type.

Category List

ApKb Acoustic Piano & Keyboard Lead Synth Lead

Organ Organ PdMe Synth Pad / Musical Effect

GtPl Guitar / Plucked CPrc Chromatic Percussion

GtMG Guitar for “Mega Voice” DrPc Drum / Percussion

Bass Bass Seq Synth Seq

BaMG Bass for “Mega Voice” Chord Chord Seq

Strng Strings Hybrd Hybrid Seq

Brass Brass Cntr Control

RdPp Reed / Pipe

NOTE Categories named “GtMG” and “BaMG” include Arpeggio types appropriate for using with a Mega Voice.

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Mega Voices and Mega Voice Arpeggios

Normal Voices use velocity switching to make the sound quality and/or level of a Voice change according to how
strongly or softly you play the keyboard—giving greater authenticity and natural response to these Voices.
However Mega Voices have a very complex structure with many different layers that is not suitable for playing
manually. Mega Voices were developed specifically to be played by Mega Voice arpeggios to produce
incredibly realistic results. You should always use Mega Voices with Mega Voice Arpeggios (included in “GtMG”
and “BaMG” category). For details regarding the Mega Voice Arpeggios, see the “Voice Type” of the “Arpeggio
Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Sub categories

The Arpeggio categories are divided into the sub categories listed below. Because the sub categories are listed based

on the music genre, it is easy to find the sub category appropriate for your desired music style.

Sub Category List

Rock Rock Z.Pad Zone Velocity for Pad*

R&B R&B Filtr Filter

Elect Electronic Exprs Expression

Jazz Jazz Pan Pan

World World Mod Modulation

Genrl General Pbend Pitch Bend

Comb Combination Asign Assign 1/2

Zone Zone Velocity*

NOTE Arpeggio types belonging to the Sub Categories marked with an asterisk (*) contain some velocity ranges, to

which each has a different phrase assigned. When a type of these categories is selected in the Voice mode, it
is a good idea to set the Velocity Limit of each Element to the same range as below.

Velocity ranges of each Arpeggio type.
2Z_*****: 1 – 90, 91 – 127
4Z_*****: 1 – 70, 71 – 90, 91 – 110, 111 – 127
8Z_*****: 1 – 16, 17 – 32, 33 – 48, 49 – 64, 65 – 80, 81 – 96, 97– 108, 109 – 127
PadL_*****: 1 – 1, 2 – 2, 3 – 127
PadH_*****: 1 – 112, 113 – 120, 121 – 127

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Arpeggio Type Name

The Arpeggio Types are named according to certain rules and abbreviations. Once you understand these rules and

abbreviations, you’ll find it easy to browse through and select the desired Arpeggio Types.

Arpeggio type with “_ES” at the end of the type name (example: HipHop1_ES)

These Arpeggio types use the same multi Track Arpeggio architecture as the MOTIF ES. This ES type of

arpeggio has the following benefits: 1) These arpeggios can create complex notes and chords even

when triggered by one note. 2) The arpeggio closely follows the notes played on the keyboard (only in

the area where the arpeggio is assigned), allowing a good deal of harmonic freedom and the possibility

to “solo” using these arpeggios.

Arpeggio type with “_XS” at the end of the type name (example: Rock1_XS)

These Arpeggios use a newly developed chord recognition technology to determine what notes should

be played back by the Arpeggio. This XS type of arpeggio has the following benefits: 1) The arpeggios

respond only to an area on the keyboard where an XS type of arpeggio is assigned. Other areas of the

keyboard do not affect the chord recognition. This allows very natural keyboard playing across the

entire keyboard with arpeggio generated bass and backing parts. 2) The arpeggio will always play

harmonically correct parts. These are especially useful for bass and chordal backing parts.

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Arpeggio type with a normal name (example: UpOct1)

In addition to the above types, there are three playback types: the Arpeggios created for use of Normal

Voices and played back using only the played notes and their octave notes (page 15), the Arpeggios

created for use of Drum Voices (page 16), and Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events (page 16).

How to use the Arpeggio Type List

The Arpeggio Type list in the “Data List” PDF document contains the following columns.

Main

Sub

ARP

Category

Category

ApKb Rock 1 70sRockB 4 / 4 2 130 Acoustic Piano

ApKb Rock 2 70sRockC 4 / 4 1 130 :

ApKb Rock 3 70sRockD 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb Rock 4 70sRockE 4 / 4 4 130

ApKb Rock 5 70sRockF 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb Rock 6 70sRockG 4 / 4 1 130

ApKb Rock 7 70sRockH 4 / 4 1 130

ARP Name

No.

NOTE Note that this list is for illustration purposes only. For a complete listing of the Arpeggio Types, see the “Data List” PDF

document.

1 Main Category

Indicates an Arpeggio Main Category.

2 Sub Category

Indicates an Arpeggio Sub Category.

Time

Signature

Length

Original

Tempo

Accent

Random

SFX

Voice Type

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

3 ARP No (Arpeggio Number)

Indicates the Arpeggio type number.

4 ARP Name (Arpeggio Name)

Indicates the Arpeggio Name.

5 Time Signature

Indicates the time signature or meter of the Arpeggio type.

6 Length

Indicates the data length (amount of measures) of the Arpeggio type. When the Loop parameter *1

is set to “off,” the Arpeggio plays back for this length and stops.

7 Original Tempo

Indicates the appropriate tempo value of the Arpeggio type. Note that this tempo is not set

automatically when selecting an Arpeggio type.

8 Accent

The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the Accent Phrase feature (page 14).

9 Random SFX

The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the SFX feature (page 15).

) Vo i c e Type

Indicates the voice type appropriate for the Arpeggio Type. When the “VoiceWithARP” (Voice with

Arpeggio)

selected.

*2

is set to “on” in the Song/Pattern Record, the voice of this type is automatically

Appendix

MIDI

*1 The Loop parameter can be set in the PLAY FX display of Arpeggio Edit for Voice mode (page 28), Performance

mode (page 58), and Song/Pattern mode (page 83).

*2 The “VoiceWithARP” parameter can be set in the MAIN display of the Arpeggio Edit for Song/Pattern mode (page

83).

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Arpeggio related settings

Press this button a few times so that the lamp lights

Arpeggio functions controlled via the knobs

There are several methods for triggering and stopping the Arpeggio playback. In addition, you can set whether or not

SFX sounds and special Accent Phrases are triggered along with the normal sequence data. This section covers the

Arpeggio related parameters which can be set in the Voice, Performance and Mixing modes.

Turning Arpeggio playback on/off

The following three settings are available for turning the Arpeggio playback on/off.

To play the Arpeggio only when the note is pressed: Set the “Hold” parameter to “off” and the “TriggerMode”

To continue the Arpeggio even if the note is released: Set the “Hold” parameter to “on” and the “TriggerMode”

To toggle the Arpeggio playback on/off whenever the
note is pressed:

For the displays including the “Hold” and “TriggerMode” parameters, see MAIN display and PLAY FX display

NOTE

of the Arpeggio Edit for Voice mode (page 28), Performance mode (page 58), and Song/Pattern mode (page

83).

NOTE When receiving the MIDI sustain message (control change #64) with “Arp Sw” set to “on,” you can obtain the

same result by setting “Arp Hold” to “on.”

Using the knobs to control Arpeggios

When the ARP lamp is turned on by pressing the Knob Function 2 button a few times, you can use

knobs 5 – 8 to control Arpeggio playback. Try this out and listen for the changes in the sound. For

details regarding the effect of the knobs 5 – 8, see “Knob Functions” of the Voice mode (page 54).

parameter to “gate.”

parameter to “gate.”

Set the “TriggerMode” parameter to “toggle.” The “Hold”
parameter can be set to either “on” or “off.”

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Accent Phrase

Accent Phrases are composed of sequence data included in some Arpeggio types, sounding only

when you play notes at a velocity higher (stronger) than that specified in the Accent Velocity Threshold

parameter. If it is hard to play at velocities necessary to trigger the Accent Phrase, set the “AccntVelTh”

(Accent Velocity Threshold) parameter to a lower value.

For the displays including the “AccntVelTh” parameters, see PLAY FX display of the Arpeggio Edit for Voice

NOTE

mode (page 28), Performance mode (page 58), and Song/Pattern mode (page 83).

NOTE For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the “Arpeggio Type List” in the “Data List”

PDF document.

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Random SFX

Some Arpeggio types feature a Random SFX function which will trigger special sounds (such as guitar

fret noises) when the note is released. The following parameters affecting Random SFX are provided.

For turning the Random SFX on/off: Random SFX parameter

For setting the volume of the SFX sound: SFXVelOffset (Random SFX Velocity Offset) parameter

For determining whether or not the volume of the SFX
sound is controlled by velocity:

NOTE

For the displays including the “RandomSFX,” “SFXVelOffset,” and “SFXKeyOnCtrl” parameters, see PLAY FX
display of the Arpeggio Edit for Voice mode (page 28), for Performance mode (page 58), for Song/Pattern
mode (page 83).

NOTE For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the “Arpeggio Type List” in the “Data List”

PDF document.

Arpeggio setting displays

Each mode has one Arpeggio Edit display for the Arpeggio settings. If you press the ARP [EDIT] button

in any of the modes, the Arpeggio Edit display will be shown.

Arpeggio playback types

There are three main Arpeggio playback types as described below.

SFXKeyOnCtrl (Random SFX Key on Control) parameter

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Arpeggios for Normal Voices

Arpeggio types (belonging to all categories except for DrPC and Cntr) created for use of Normal Voices

have the following three playback types.

Playback of played notes only

The Arpeggio is played back using only the played note(s) and octave notes.

Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played notes

These Arpeggio types have the several sequences each of which is suited for a certain chord type.

Even if you press only one note, the Arpeggio is played back using the programmed sequence—

meaning that notes other than the ones you play may be sounded. Pressing another note triggers a

transposed sequence using the pressed note as the new root note. Adding notes to those already held

changes the sequence accordingly. Arpeggios with this playback type have “_ES” at the end of the type

name.

Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played chord

These Arpeggio types created for use with Normal Voices are played back to match the chord type

determined by detecting the notes you play on the keyboard. Arpeggios with this playback type have

“_XS” at the end of the type name.

When the “KeyMode” parameter is set to “sort” or “sortdirect,” the same sequence is played back no matter

NOTE

what order you play the notes. When the “KeyMode” parameter is set to “thru” or “thrudirect,” a different
sequence is played back depending on the order you play the notes.

NOTE Since these types are programmed for Normal Voices, using them with Drum Voices may not produce

musically appropriate results.

Appendix

MIDI

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Arpeggios for Drum/Percussion Voices (Category: DrPc)

These Arpeggio types are programmed specifically for use with Drum Voices, giving you instant access

to various rhythm patterns. Three different playback types are available.

Playback of a drum pattern

Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern.

Playback of a drum pattern, plus additional played notes (assigned drum
instruments)

Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Adding notes to the one already held produces

additional sounds (assigned drum instruments) for the drum pattern.

Playback only of the played notes (assigned drum instruments)

Playing a note or notes will trigger a rhythm pattern using only the notes played (assigned drum

instruments). Keep in mind that even if you play the same notes, the triggered rhythm pattern differs

depending on the order of the notes played. This gives you access to different rhythm patterns using

the same instruments simply by changing the order in which you play the notes, when the “KeyMode”

parameter is set to “thru” or “thrudirect.”

The three playback types above are not distinguished by category name or type name. You'll have to actually

NOTE

play the types and hear the difference.

NOTE Since these types are programmed for Drum Voices, using them with Normal Voices may not produce

musically appropriate results.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events (Category: Cntr)

These arpeggio types are programmed primarily with Control Change and Pitch Bend data. They are

used to change the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play specific notes. In fact, some types

contain no note data at all. When using a type of this category, set the “KeyMode” parameter to “direct,”

“thrudirect,” or “sortdirect.”

For the displays including the “KeyMode” parameters, see the PLAY FX display of the Arpeggio Edit for Voice

NOTE

mode (page 28), Performance mode (page 58), or for Song/Pattern mode (page 83).

Tips for Arpeggio playback

Arpeggios not only provide inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they give you
quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live
performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the “Quick Guide” in the Owner’s Manual.

Appendix

MIDI

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Controller Block

Pitch up

Pitch down

Maximum

Minimum

This block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, Ribbon Controller, Knobs, Sliders and so on.

The keyboard itself doesn’t generate sounds, but instead generates/transmits note on/off, velocity and other information

(MIDI messages) to the synthesizer’s tone generator block when you play notes. The controllers also generate/transmit

MIDI messages. The synthesizer’s tone generator block produces sound according to the MIDI messages transmitted

from the keyboard and controllers.

Keyboard

The keyboard transmits the note on/off messages to the Tone Generator Block (for sounding) and Sequencer Block (for

recording). The keyboard is also used for triggering Arpeggio playback. You can change the note range of the

keyboard in octaves by using the OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons, transpose the notes by using the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons,

and set how the actual velocity is generated according to the strength with which you play notes.

Pitch Bend wheel

Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or

down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. Roll the wheel

upward/downward to bend the pitch upward/downward. This wheel is self-

centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released. Each

preset Voice has its own default Pitch Bend Range setting. The Pitch Bend

Range setting can be changed in the GENERAL display (page 30) of Voice

Common Edit, the VOICE display (page 64) of Performance Part Edit, or the

VOICE display (page 117) of Mixing Part Edit. From these displays you can also reverse the Pitch Bend function—so

that moving the wheel up lowers the pitch, and moving it down raises the pitch. Functions other than Pitch Bend can be

assigned to the Pitch Bend wheel in the CTL SET display (page 32) of Voice Edit.

Modulation wheel

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Even though the Modulation wheel is conventionally used to apply vibrato to

the sound, many of the preset Voices have other functions and effects

assigned to the wheel. The more you move this wheel up, the greater the

effect that is applied to the sound. To avoid accidentally applying effects to

the current Voice, make sure the Modulation wheel is set to minimum before

you start playing. Various functions can be assigned to the Modulation wheel

in the CTL SET display (page 32) of the Voice Common Edit.

Assignable Function buttons

According to the XA (Expanded Articulation) Control settings in the OSC display (page 38) of Voice Element Edit, you

can call up specific Elements of the current Voice by pressing each of these buttons during your keyboard

performance. You can select how the on/off status of these buttons is switched by using the Assignable Function 1

Mode and Assignable Function 2 Mode parameters in the GENERAL display (page 30) of Voice Common Edit .

Furthermore, you can assign various functions (other than calling up specific Elements) to these buttons in the CTL SET

display (page 32) of Voice Edit.

Knobs

These eight knobs let you change various aspects of the Voice’s sound in real time—while you play. The eight sliders let

you adjust the volume of the Voice Elements, Performance Parts and Mixing Parts. For instructions on using the knobs in

the Voice/Performance mode, see the Owner’s Manual. For instructions on using the knobs in the Song/Pattern mode,

see page 124.

DAW Remote

Press the [DAW REMOTE] to enter the Remote mode. Entering the Remote mode will change the functions of the panel buttons—
with the exception of the A/D INPUT [ON/OFF], OCTAVE [-]/[+], TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] and [UTILITY] buttons—to those exclusive to
this mode. For details, see the Remote mode of the “Reference” section on page 133.

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Effect Block

This block applies effects to the output of the tone generator block as well as audio input block, processing and

enhancing the sound. Effects are applied in the final stages of editing, letting you change the sound as desired.

Effect structure

System Effects – Reverb and Chorus

System Effects are applied to the overall sound. With System Effects, the sound of each Part is sent to

the effect according to the Effect Send Level for each Part. The processed sound (referred to as “wet”)

is sent back to the mixer according to the Return Level, and output—after being mixed with the

unprocessed “dry” sound. This instrument is equipped with Reverb and Chorus as System Effects. In

addition, you can set the Send Level from Chorus to Reverb. This parameter is used to apply Reverb to

the signals output from the Chorus. You can get a natural effect by applying Reverb depth to the Chorus

sound with the same level as that of the dry sound.

Insertion Effects

Insertion Effects can be applied individually to each of specified parts before merging signals of all

parts. It should be used for sounds for which you want to drastically change the character. Each Voice

features one set which has A and B units. You can set different Effect types to the Insertion Effects A and

B, or apply one Vocoder effect to Insertion Effects A and B. These settings can be set in the CONNECT

display (page 35) of the Voice Common Edit.

This synthesizer features three sets of Insertion Effects. They can be applied to three Parts (maximum)

of the Performance, Song or Pattern. Keep in mind that in the Performance and Mixing (Song/Pattern)

mode, the Vocoder effect can be applied only to Part 1. This means that the Vocoder effect does not

work if you assign the Voice (to which the Vocoder is applied in the Voice mode) to other parts (Part 2 or

higher).

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

Master Effect

This block applies effects to the final stereo output signal of the entire sound. Multiple Effect types are

available.

Element EQ

Element EQ is applied to each Element of the Normal Voice and each key of the Drum Voice. You can

specify one of three different EQ shapes, including shelving and peaking.

Element EQ does not affect the Input signals from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks.

NOTE

Part EQ/Common EQ

This 3-band parametric EQ is applied to each part of the Performance/Mixing. The high band and low

band are of the shelving type. The middle band is the peaking type. The Common EQ parameters offset

the settings of the Part EQ parameters.

Part EQ and Common EQ do not affect the Input signals from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks.

NOTE

Master EQ

Master EQ is applied to the final (post-effect), overall sound of the instrument. In this EQ, all five bands

can be set to peaking, with shelving being available also for the lowest and highest bands.

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Effect connection in each mode

Element 1 – 8

Drum Key C0 – C6

Voic e

Element or Key

Element EQ

Common EQ

Insertion A Insertion B

Send Level

Chorus

Reverb

Chorus
To Re v erb

Retur n Level

Master

Effect

Master EQ

In the Voice mode

1 Element EQ applied to each Element (for a Normal Voice)

and each Key (for a Drum Voice)

Settings:

Can be set in the EQ display (pages 46 and 51) of Voice
Element Edit/Voice Key Edit.

2 Common EQ applied to all Elements and Keys

Settings:

Set in the EQ display (page 32) of Voice Common Edit.

3 Selection of which Insertion Effect, A or B, is applied to

each Element/Key

Settings:

Set in “EL: OUT”(page 35) or “KEY: OUT”(page 48) in the
EFFECT display of Voice Common Edit, or set in
“InsEffectOut” (page 39) in the OSC display of Voice Element
Edit (or Key Edit).

NOTE These two display types are linked and feature the same settings,

only in different formats.

4 Insertion Effect A/B related parameters

Settings:

Set in the CONNECT display (page 35) and the INSA display/
INSB display (page 36) of Voice Common Edit.

5 Reverb and Chorus related parameters

Settings:

Set in the CONNECT display (page 35) and the CHORUS
display/REVERB display (page 36) of Voice Common Edit.

6 Master Effect related parameters

Settings:

Set in the MFX display (page 144) of the Utility mode.

7 Master EQ related parameters

Settings:

Set in the MEQ display (page 144) of the Utility mode.

NOTE Regarding the audio input signal from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks in

the Voice mode, the effect is set in the VCE A/D display of the Utility
mode. First, set the Insertion Effects. Then, making sure “Mode”
(page 147) is set to “1StereoRec” in the USB I/O display of the Utility
mode, set the level of the signal sent to Chorus and Reverb. When
“Mode” is set to “VST” or “2StereoRec,” the signal which is output
from the Insertion Effect will be directly output to the USB [TO HOST]
terminal or OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

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In the Performance mode

Voic e

Part EQ

Insertion A/B

Part 1 – 4
A/D Part

Master

Effect

Master EQ

Reverb

Chorus

Send Level

Chorus
To Rev e r b

Return Level

Performance

Part

Part EQ

Voi ce

Insertion A/B

Par t 1 – 16
A/D Part

Master

Effect

Master EQ

Reverb

Chorus

Send Level

Chorus
To Rev e r b

Return Level

Mixing

1 Part EQ applied to each Part

2 Selection of the Parts to which the Insertion Effect is

3 Reverb and Chorus related parameters

4 Master Effect related parameters

5 Master EQ related parameters

NOTE The Effect settings of 1, 3, and 4 in the Voice mode are available

NOTE Regarding the audio input signal from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks in

Settings:

Set in the EQ display (page 67) of Performance Part Edit.

applied

Settings:

Settings:

Settings:

Settings:

Set in the INS SW display (page 64) of Performance
Common Edit.

Set in the CONNECT display (page 63), CHORUS display
and REVERB display (page 64) of Performance Common
Edit, and the EF SEND display (page 66) of Performance Part
Edit.

Set in the MFX display (page 60) of Performance Common
Edit.

Set in the MEQ display (page 61) of Performance Common
Edit.

for up to three parts for which the Insertion Effect is turned on.

the Performance mode, the effect is set in the A/D IN display of
Performance Common Edit. First, set the Insertion Effects. Then,
making sure that “Mode” (page 147) is set to “1StereoRec” in the
USB I/O display of the Utility mode, set the level of the signal sent to
Chorus and Reverb. When “Mode” is set to “VST” or “2StereoRec,”
the signal which is output from the Insertion Effect will be directly
output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal or OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R]
jacks.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

In the Mixing mode

1 Part EQ applied to each Part

Settings:

Set in the EQ display (page 118) of Mixing Part Edit.

2 Selection of the Parts to which the Insertion Effect is

applied

Settings:

Set in the EFFECT display (page 116) of Mixing Common
Edit.

3 Reverb and Chorus related parameters

Settings:

Set in the EFFECT display (page 116) of Mixing Common
Edit.

4 Master Effect related parameters

Settings:

Set in the MFX display (page 116) of Mixing Common Edit.

5 Master EQ related parameters

Settings:

Set in the MEQ display (page 116) of Mixing Common Edit.

NOTE The Effect settings of 1, 3, and 4 in the Voice mode are available

for up to three parts for which the Insertion Effect is turned on.

NOTE Regarding the audio input signal from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks in

the Song/Pattern mode, the effect is set in the A/D IN display of the
Mixing Common Edit. First, set the Insertion Effects. Then, making
sure that “Mode” (page 147) is set to “1StereoRec” in the USB I/O
display of the Utility mode, set the level of the signal sent to Chorus
and Reverb. When “Mode” is set to “VST” or “2StereoRec,” the
signal which is output from the Insertion Effect will be directly output
to the USB [TO HOST] terminal or OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks.

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About the Vocoder Effect

Mic Input

Keyboard

performance

Robot-like voice

Creating formants

Extracting the characteristic
of the input voice

Voco de r

MOX6/MOX8 features a Vocoder effect. Vocoder is a distinctive, “robot voice” effect which extracts the characteristic of

the microphone sound and adds it to the sound via your keyboard performance. The human voice consists of sounds

generated from the vocal cords, and filtered by the throat, nose and mouth. These resonant sections have specific

frequency characteristics and they function effectively as a filter, creating many formants (harmonic content). The

Vocoder effect extracts the filter characteristics of the voice from the microphone input and recreates the vocal formants

by the use of multiple band pass filters. The machine-like ‘robot’ voice is created by passing the pitched sounds of

musical instruments (such as a synthesizer sound) through the filters. For instructions on using the Vocoder effect, see

the Owner’s Manual.

About Effect categories, Effect types, and Effect parameters

For information regarding the effect categories of this instrument and the effect types contained in their categories, see the “Effect
Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document. For information on the effect parameters which can be set in the each effect type, see
the “Effect Parameter List” in the “Data List” PDF document. For information on the descriptions of each effect category, each effect
type, and each effect parameter, see the “Synthesizer Parameters Manual” PDF documentation.

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

About Preset settings

Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates and can be selected in the Effect Type selection
display. To get a desired effect sound, try first selecting one of the Presets close to your imagined sound, then change the
parameters as necessary. Preset settings can be determined by setting “Preset” in each effect parameter display. For information
on each effect type, see the “Data List” PDF document.

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Internal Memory

*2

*1

*1

Internal Memory

Recall Buffer

Compare Buffer

(DRAM)

Excluding Master and Utility

settings

Preset Data (ROM)

• Voice

• Preset Arpeggio

• Demo

Edit Buffer (DRAM)

• Voice Edit

• Mixing Voice Edit

• Performance Edit

• Performance Record

• Song Record

• Song Mixing Edit

• Song Chain

• Pattern Record

• Pattern Patch

• Pattern Mixing Edit

• Pattern Chain

• Utility and Quick Setup

• Master Edit

User Memory

Flash ROM

• User Voice (Normal, Drum)

• User Performance

• User Arpeggio

• Song

• Song Mixing

• Pattern

• Pattern Mixing

• Phrase

• Pattern Chain

• Song Chain

• System settings

(Utility settings + Sequencer Setup
settings + Mixing Template)

• User Master

Bulk Dump

Store

Store

Store

MIDI instrument or computer

Sequence software
MOX6/MOX8 Editor

USB Flash Memory

File extensions “.X4V”

File extensions “.X4G”

File extensions “.MID”

File extensions “.X4S”

File extensions “.MID”

File extensions “.X4P”

File extensions “.X4A”

(including all data in User Memory)

Internal data communication

Data communication
between this synthesizer and
an external device

Bul

k

Dump

Load/Save (executed in the File mode)

The MOX6/MOX8 creates a variety of different kinds of data, including Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern. This

section describes how to maintain the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.

Internal memory of the MOX6/MOX8

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

*1 The Mixing settings can be stored/recalled as a template in the Song Mixing Job/Pattern Mixing Job.

*2 You can convert the MIDI sequence data recorded in the Song Record/Pattern Record to Arpeggio data. This can be executed with the following

operations: [SONG]  [JOB]  [F5] Track  07: Put Track to Arpeggio or [PATTERN]  [JOB]  [F5] Track  07: Put Track to Arpeggio

Flash ROM

ROM (Read Only Memory) is memory designed specifically for reading out data, and as such data

cannot be written to it. Unlike conventional ROM, Flash ROM can be overwritten—allowing you to store

your own original data. The contents of Flash ROM are maintained even when the power is turned off.

DRAM

RAM (Random Access Memory) is memory designed specifically for data writing and data reading

operations. There are two different kinds of RAM, depending on the condition for storing the data: SRAM

(Static RAM) and DRAM (Dynamic RAM). The MOX6/MOX8 is equipped with only DRAM. Because data

contained in DRAM is lost when the power is turned off, you should always store any data residing in

DRAM to the Flash ROM or a USB flash memory before turning off the power.

Appendix

MIDI

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Edit buffer & User memory

The edit buffer is the memory location for edited data of these types: Voice, Performance, Master, Song

Mixing, and Pattern Mixing. Data edited in this location will be stored to the User Memory. In Voice/

Performance/Master/Mixing mode, the edit buffer is the memory location only for one program.

Therefore, if you select another Voice, Performance, Master, Song, or Pattern, the entire contents of the

edit buffer will be rewritten with the newly selected Voice/Performance/Mixing data. Make sure to store

any important data before selecting another Voice, etc. In Song/Pattern mode, the edit buffer for the

sequencer settings is the memory location for the entire programs of both modes (64 x 2). Therefore,

even if you select another mode (Song mode or Pattern mode) or another Song or Pattern, the

sequence data of old Songs/Patterns will be kept. Make sure to store the sequence data before turning

off the power, because the kept sequence data will be lost when the power is turned off. If you store the

sequence data, all Song data and all Pattern data including the Mixing settings will be stored to User

memory.

Edit buffer and Recall buffer

If you’ve selected another Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern without storing the one you were editing,

you can recall your original edits, since the edit buffer’s contents are stored on backup memory. If

you’ve selected another Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern without storing the one you were editing, you

can recall your original edits.

Keep in mind that the recall buffer is not available in the Master Edit mode.

NOTE

Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voic e m ode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Appendix

MIDI

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Reference

12 3

This section provides a detailed description of the parameters used to configure your MOX6/MOX8.

Display’s Basic Configuration

4

6

5

1 Indicates the selected Track.

2 Indicates the current edit status; for example, Common edit or Part edit.

3 Indicates the Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern/Master that is currently selected for editing.

4 Indicates the currently editable parameters.

5 Indicates the various displays categorized by function in tab format. Pressing the [F1] – [F6] (Function button) allows you to jump to the

display for the corresponding function.

6 Indicates the various displays categorized by the sub function in tab format (when the tab you selected in 5 above has sub functions).

Pressing the [SF1] – [SF6] (Sub Function button) allows you to jump to the display for the corresponding sub function.

About the icons

In the Reference section, the parameters marked by this icon can be changed directly via the appropriate Knob

on the panel.

Knob

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Voice Mode

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The Voice mode is used for selecting, playing, and editing desired Voices. This section explains each parameter in the

four types (Voice Play, Normal Voice Edit, Drum Voice Edit, and Voice Job). Note that available parameters for editing

differ depending on the Voice types (Normal Voice and Drum Voice).

Voice Play

Voice Play is the main “portal” by which you enter the Voice mode, and it is here where you select and play a Voice.

Some of the Voice settings can also be edited in this mode.

Operation

[F1] PLAY

1 Voice Bank
2 Voice Number

Indicates the currently selected Voice bank and Voice number.

3 Favorite Category indicator

When assigning the currently selected Voice to the Favorite category, this indicator will appear.

4 Category

Indicates the Main category and Sub category of the currently selected Voice.

5 TCH (Transmit Channel)

Indicates the Keyboard MIDI transmit channel. You can change the Keyboard MIDI transmit channel by pressing the

[TRACK] button so that its indicator lights and pressing any of the Number [1] – [16] buttons. The Keyboard MIDI

transmit channel can be changed also with the following operation: [UTILITY]  [F6] MIDI  [SF1] CH 

“KBDTransCh.”

6 (Arpeggio Tempo)

Indicates the Arpeggio tempo set for the currently selected Voice.

This parameter can be set also by holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ENTER] button several times repeatedly at the

NOTE

desired tempo. This function is referred to as “Tap Tempo.”

7 OCT (Octave)

Indicates the Keyboard Octave setting.

[SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) – [SF6] ARP6 (Arpeggio 6)

The Arpeggio types are assigned to the buttons with 8th note icons on the display tab. You can call them up by pressing

these buttons any time during your keyboard performance. The Arpeggio Type can be set in the Arpeggio Edit display

(page 27).

Press the [VOICE] button.

Voice Play display

Voice Mode

Voice Play

[F1] PLAY

[F3] PORTA

[F4] EG

[F5] ARP ED

[F6] EFFECT

Arpeggio Edit

[F2] TYPE

[F3] MAIN

[F4] LIMIT

[F5] PLAY FX

Normal Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F5] LFO

[F6] EFFECT

Element Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F5] LFO

[F6] EQ

Drum Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F6] EFFECT

Key Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F6] EQ

Voice Job

[F1] INIT

[F2] RECALL

[F3] COPY

[F4] BULK

Supplementary Information

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[F3] PORTA (Portamento)

Knob

Knob

Knob

Knob

From this display you can select monophonic or polyphonic playback and set the Portamento parameters. The setting

made here will be applied to the same parameter in Voice Common Edit.

Mono/Poly

Selects monophonic or polyphonic.

Settings: mono, poly

PortaSW (Portamento Switch)

Determines whether Portamento is applied to the current Voice or not.

Settings: off, on

PortaTime (Portamento Time)

Determines the pitch transition time or rate when Portamento is applied.

Settings: 0 – 127

PortaMode (Portamento Mode)

Determines how Portamento is applied to your keyboard performance. For details on settings, see the “Synthesizer

Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Settings: fingered, fulltime

[F4] EG (Envelope Generator)

In this section, set the offset value for the Amplitude EG and Filter EG of all Elements that make up the Voice.

AEG (Amplitude EG)

ATK (Attack Time)

Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after a key is pressed.

DCY (Decay Time)

Determines how fast the volume falls from maximum attack level to the sustain level.

SUS (Sustain Level)

Determines the sustain level at which the volume will continue while a note is held, after the initial attack and
decay.

REL (Release Time)

Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is released.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

NOTE When a Drum Voice is selected, the Sustain Level and Release Time are not available. “---” appears at each of the

corresponding columns and these parameters cannot be edited.

FEG (Filter EG)

ATK (Attack Time)

Determines the speed of filter variation from the time a note is played until the maximum initial level of the Cutoff
Frequency is reached.

DCY (Decay Time)

Determines how fast the Cutoff Frequency falls from maximum attack level to the sustain level.

REL (Release Time)

Determines how fast the Cutoff Frequency falls from the sustain level to zero when a note is released.

DEPTH

Determines the range over which the cutoff frequency of the Filter EG changes.

CUTOF (Cutoff)

Determines the Cutoff Frequency for the Filter. When the Low Pass Filter is selected, for example, the larger the
value the brighter the decay.

RESO (Resonance)

Determines the emphasis given to the Cutoff Frequency.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

Knob

Knob

Voice Mode

Voice Play

[F1] PLAY

[F3] PORTA

[F4] EG

[F5] ARP ED

[F6] EFFECT

Arpeggio Edit

[F2] TYPE

[F3] MAIN

[F4] LIMIT

[F5] PLAY FX

Normal Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F5] LFO

[F6] EFFECT

Element Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F5] LFO

[F6] EQ

Drum Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F6] EFFECT

Key Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F6] EQ

Voice Job

[F1] INIT

[F2] RECALL

[F3] COPY

[F4] BULK

Supplementary Information

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[F5] ARP ED (Arpeggio Edit)

Knob

Indicates the Arpeggio Edit display (page 27) in the Voice mode.

[F6] EFFECT

Indicates the EFFECT display (page 35) of Voice Common Edit.

Arpeggio Edit

Sets the Arpeggio-related parameters. Press the [SF1] ARP1 – [SF6] ARP6 in the each display to select the Arpeggio for

editing.

Operation

[F2] TYPE

Bank (Arpeggio Bank)
Category (Arpeggio Category)
SubCategory (Arpeggio Sub Category)
Type (Arpeggio Type)

Determines the desired Arpeggio Type number from the specified Bank and Category.

Settings: Bank ........................................ pre (preset), user

Category/SubCategory ........... See the Category List (page 11).

Type......................................... See the “Data List” PDF document.

VeloRateOfs (Velocity Rate Offset)

Determines the offset value for the Velocity Rate of Arpeggio playback. If the resultant velocity value is less than zero it

will be set to 1, and if the resultant velocity is greater than 128 it will be set to 127.

Settings: -100% – +0% – +100%

GateRateOfs (Gate Time Rate Offset)

Determines the offset value for the Gate Time Rate of Arpeggio playback. The Gate Time cannot be decreased beyond

its normal minimum of 1; any values outside that range will automatically be limited to the minimum.

Settings: -100% – +0% – +100%

[F3] MAIN

Tempo (Arpeggio Tempo)

Determines the Arpeggio Tempo.

Settings: 5 – 300

NOTE If you are using this instrument with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you want to synchronize it with

that device, set the “MIDI Sync” parameter (page 149) in the MIDI display of the Utility mode to “external” or “auto.” When “MIDI
Sync” is set to “auto” (only when MIDI clock is transmitted continuously) or “external,” the Tempo parameter here indicates
“external” and cannot be changed.

NOTE This parameter can be set also by holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ENTER] button several times repeatedly at the

desired tempo. This function is referred to as “Tap Tempo.”

Switch (Arpeggio Switch)

Determines whether Arpeggio is on or off.

Settings: off, on

[VOICE]  Voice selection  [F5] ARP ED
Voice mode  ARP [EDIT]

Voice Mode

Voice Play

[F1] PLAY

[F3] PORTA

[F4] EG

[F5] ARP ED

[F6] EFFECT

Arpeggio Edit

[F2] TYPE

[F3] MAIN

[F4] LIMIT

[F5] PLAY FX

Normal Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F5] LFO

[F6] EFFECT

Element Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F5] LFO

[F6] EQ

Drum Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F6] EFFECT

Key Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F6] EQ

Voice Job

[F1] INIT

[F2] RECALL

[F3] COPY

[F4] BULK

Supplementary Information

Hold (Arpeggio Hold)

Determines whether the Arpeggio continues cycling after the keys are released. For details on settings, see the

“Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Settings: sync-off, off, on

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ChgTiming (Change Timing)

Knob

Knob

Determines the actual timing at which the Arpeggio type is switched when you select another type during Arpeggio

playback. When set to “realtime,” the Arpeggio type is switched immediately. When set to “measure,” the Arpeggio type

is switched at the top of the next measure.

Settings: realtime, measure

KeyMode

Determines how the Arpeggio plays back when playing the keyboard. For details on settings, see the “Synthesizer

Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Settings: sort, thru, direct, sortdirect, thrudirect

NOTE Some Arpeggio types belonging to the “Cntr” Category may not have note events (page 16). When such an Arpeggio type is

selected and “KeyMode” is set to “sort” or “thru,” no sound is produced, even if the MOX6/MOX8 receives Note On messages.

VelMode (Velocity Mode)

Adjusts the velocity of the Arpeggio notes.

Settings: original, thru

OutOctShift (Output Octave Shift)

Shifts the pitch of the Arpeggio up or down in octaves.

Settings: -10 – +0 – +10

[F4] LIMIT

NoteLimit (Arpeggio Note Limit)

Determines the lowest and highest notes in the Arpeggio's note range.

Settings: C -2 – G8

VelocityLimit (Arpeggio Velocity Limit)

Determines the lowest and highest velocity which can trigger Arpeggio playback.

Settings: 1 – 127

[F5] PLAY FX (Play Effect)

Swing

Delays notes on even-numbered beats (backbeats) to produce a swing feel.

Settings: -120 – +0 – +120

UnitMultiply

Adjusts the Arpeggio playback time based on tempo.

Settings: 50%, 66%, 75%, 100%, 133%, 150%, 200%

QtzValue (Quantize Value)

Determines to which beats the note data in the Arpeggio will be aligned, or to which beats in the Arpeggio swing is

applied. The number shown at right of each value indicates the resolution of quarter notes in clocks.

Settings: 2 60 (32nd note), 63 80 (16th note triplet), 6 120 (16th note), 83 160 (8th note triplet), 8 240 (8th note), 43 320 (1/4 note

triplet), 4 480 (1/4 note)

QtzStrength (Quantize Strength)

Sets the “strength” by which note events are pulled toward the nearest quantize beats.

Settings: 0% – 100%

VelocityRate

Determines how much the velocity of Arpeggio playback is offset from the original value.

Settings: 0% – 200%

Voice Mode

Voice Play

[F1] PLAY

[F3] PORTA

[F4] EG

[F5] ARP ED

[F6] EFFECT

Arpeggio Edit

[F2] TYPE

[F3] MAIN

[F4] LIMIT

[F5] PLAY FX

Normal Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F5] LFO

[F6] EFFECT

Element Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F5] LFO

[F6] EQ

Drum Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F6] EFFECT

Key Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F6] EQ

Voice Job

[F1] INIT

[F2] RECALL

[F3] COPY

[F4] BULK

Supplementary Information

GateTimeRate

Determines how much the Gate Time (length) of the Arpeggio notes is offset from the original value.

Settings: 0% – 200%

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OctaveRange

Knob

Specifies the maximum Arpeggio range in octaves.

Settings: -3 – +0 – +3

Loop

Determines whether the Arpeggio plays through a single time or continuously, while notes are held.

Settings: off, on

Tri ggerMod e

When this is set to “gate,” pressing the note starts Arpeggio playback and releasing the note stops it. When this is set to

“toggle,” pressing the note starts/stops Arpeggio playback and releasing the note does not affect Arpeggio playback.

Settings: gate, toggle

AccntVelTh (Accent Velocity Threshold)

Determines the minimum velocity that will trigger the Accent Phrase.

Settings: off, 1 – 127

AccntStrtQtz (Accent Start Quantize)

Determines the start timing of the Accent Phrase when the Velocity specified in Accent Velocity Threshold above is

received. When this is set to off, the Accent Phrase starts as soon as the Velocity is received. When this is set to on, the

Accent Phrase starts on the beat specified for each Arpeggio type after the Velocity is received.

Settings: off, on

RandomSFX

Determines whether Random SFX is active or not.

Settings: off, on

SFXVelOffset (Random SFX Velocity Offset)

Determines the offset value by which the Random SFX notes will be shifted from their original velocities.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

SFXKeyOnCtrl (Random SFX Key on Control)

When this is set to “on,” a special Random SFX sound is played at a pre-programmed velocity. When this is set to “off,”

the Random SFX sound is played at the velocity generated by the playing of each note.

Settings: off, on

Voice Mode

Voice Play

[F1] PLAY

[F3] PORTA

[F4] EG

[F5] ARP ED

[F6] EFFECT

Arpeggio Edit

[F2] TYPE

[F3] MAIN

[F4] LIMIT

[F5] PLAY FX

Normal Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F5] LFO

[F6] EFFECT

Element Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F5] LFO

[F6] EQ

Drum Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F6] EFFECT

Key Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F6] EQ

Voice Job

[F1] INIT

[F2] RECALL

[F3] COPY

[F4] BULK

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FILEVOICE

Normal Voice Edit

A Normal Voice, which contains pitched musical instrument-type sounds that can be played over the range of the

keyboard, can consist of up to eight Elements. There are two types of Normal Voice Edit displays: those for Common

Edit to edit the settings common to all Elements, and those for Element Edit to edit individual Elements. This section

explains the parameters for Common Edit and Element Edit.

Common Edit

Operation

[F1] GENERAL

[SF1] NAME

Name (Voice Name)

Enters the desired name for the Voice. If you press the [SF6] CHAR when the cursor is located at “Name,” the name

dialog will be displayed. Voice names can contain up to 20 characters. You can set the name by using the [DATA] dial

and Cursor [<]/[>] buttons while holding the [SF6] CHAR button. For detailed instructions on naming, see the “Basic

Operation” section of the Owner’s Manual.

MainCtgry (Main Category)
SubCtgry (Sub Category)

Determines the Main Category and Sub Category of the Voice. The categories are keywords representing the general

characteristics of the Voices. Selecting the appropriate category makes it easy to find the desired Voice from the huge

variety of Voices available. There are 17 Main Categories which indicate types of instruments. There are up to six Sub

Categories for each Main Category, indicating more detailed types of instruments.

Settings: See the “Voice Category List” on page 53.

[SF2] PLY MODE (Play Mode)

Mono/Poly

Selects monophonic or polyphonic.

For details on settings, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Settings: mono, poly

KeyAsgnMode (Key Assign Mode)

Determines the playing method when the same notes are received continuously over the same channel, and without

corresponding note off messages. For details on settings, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Settings: single, multi

NoteShift

Determines the transpose setting for the amount (in semitones) by which the pitch is raised or lowered.

Settings: -24 – +0 – +24

M. TuningNo. (Micro Tuning Number)

Determines the tuning system for the Voice. For information on the various tuning systems, see the “Synthesizer

Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Settings: 01 (Equal Temp), 02 (PureMaj), 03 (PureMin), 04 (Werckmeist), 05 (Kirnberger), 06 (Vallot&Yng), 07 (1/4 Shift), 08 (1/4 Tone), 09

(1/8 Tone), 10 (Indian), 11 (Arabic 1), 12 (Arabic 2), 13 (Arabic 3)

M. TuningRoot (Micro Tuning Root)

Determines the root note for the Micro Tuning function.

Settings: C – B

[VOICE]  Normal Voice selection  [EDIT]  [COMMON]

Voice Mode

Voice Play

[F1] PLAY

[F3] PORTA

[F4] EG

[F5] ARP ED

[F6] EFFECT

Arpeggio Edit

[F2] TYPE

[F3] MAIN

[F4] LIMIT

[F5] PLAY FX

Normal Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F5] LFO

[F6] EFFECT

Element Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F5] LFO

[F6] EQ

Drum Voice Edit

Common Edit

[F1] GENERAL

[F2] OUTPUT

[F3] EQ

[F4] CTL SET

[F6] EFFECT

Key Edit

[F1] OSC

[F2] PITCH

[F3] FILTER

[F4] AMP

[F6] EQ

Voice Job

[F1] INIT

[F2] RECALL

[F3] COPY

[F4] BULK

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