Yamaha Music Production Synthesizer User Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

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PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

Warning:

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

Disposal Notice:

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

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

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CAUTION

POWER

OFF

INLET

EXPANSION

mLAN

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

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

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

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

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

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Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

CAUTION

POWER

OFF

INLET

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE

CAUTION

THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INT

DO NOT OPEN

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

:RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

ATTENTION WARNING

POWER

OFF

INLET

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

THIS CLASS B DEIGITAL APPARATUS COMPL

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE DU CANADA.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.

WARNING-

basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in this manual BEFORE making any connections, including connection to the main supply.

Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable) instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual.

DANGER -Grounding Instructions: This product must be

grounded and therefore has been equipped with a three pin attachment plug. If this product should malfunction, the ground pin provides a path of low resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. If your wall socket will not accommodate this type plug, contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced in accordance with local electrical codes. Do NOT modify the plug or change the plug to a different type!

When using any electrical or electronic product,

This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp locations and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet /damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink, or wet basement.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart ,rack, or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

10.

The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when there is a high probability of lightning and/or electrical storm activity.

11.

Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.

12.

Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a qualified service person when:

a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been

spilled into the enclosure through openings; or c. The product has been exposed to rain; or d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change

in performance; or e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the

product has been damaged.

WARNING : Do not place this product or any other objects

on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.

Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be installed in locations that do not seriously contribute to their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers etc., should be avoided.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT : The louder the sound, the shorter the time period

before damage occurs.

14.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

• Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

Do not open

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way.

Water warning

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Fire warning

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a ﬁre.

If you notice any abnormality

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord Location

• Always connect the three-pin attachment plug to a properly grounded power source. (For more information about the main power supply, see page 20.)

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

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• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

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

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

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

• Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.

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Connections

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Maintenance

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning ﬂuids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling caution

• Do not insert a ﬁnger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Backup battery

• This instrument has a built-in lithium backup battery. When you unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, the SRAM data (see page 63) is retained. However, if the backup battery fully discharges, this data will be lost. When the backup battery is running low, the LCD display indicates “Change internal battery.” In this case, immediately save the data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk then have qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

Saving data

Saving and backing up your data

For instruments with DRAM (RAM that does not retain data)

• DRAM data (see page 63) is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save the data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk.

For instruments with SRAM (RAM that retains data by using a lithium battery)

• SRAM data (see page 63) is retained when the power is turned off, as long as the backup battery retains a charge. However, the data could be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk.

Backing up the Memory Card (SmartMedia)/SCSI disk

•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto twoMemory Cards (SmartMedia)/SCSI disk.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another

product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the

requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW :EARTH BLUE :NEUTRAL BROWN :LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

(class B)

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

(lithium caution)

* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS

• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.

• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing

Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel. 030-2828425

• For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the end of the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha Service Center as follows:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center

Address :Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel :030-2828425

• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical waste.

(lithium disposal)

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha MOTIF Music Production Synthesizer!

You now own what is perhaps the best-sounding, most versatile, and certainly most powerful synthesizer and total music production instrument on the planet.

We strove to put virtually all our synthesizer technology and music making know-how into one instrument — and we succeeded. The new MOTIF not only gives you the latest and greatest sounds and rhythms (as well as the ability to create and sample your own), it gives you powerful, easy-to-use tools for playing, combining and controlling these dynamic sounds/rhythms — in real time, as you perform!

Take time to look through this manual carefully. It’s packed with important information on how to get the most from this amazing instrument.

Dive in now and enjoy!

Package Contents

The following items have been included with your MOTIF. Check to see that you have everything listed here.

• Synthesizer • AC Power cord • CD-ROM x 3

• Owners Manual (this book) • Data List • Installation Guide

About the included CD-ROM

The accompanying CD-ROM features special software for use with the MOTIF. Included is a Voice Editor, which gives you comprehensive and intuitive editing tools for the MOTIF, and a File Manager, which lets you easily transfer data between the storage device connected to your MOTIF and a computer. For details, see the separate Installation Guide or the online manuals included with the software.

Do NOT attempt to play back Track 1 (which contains the software data) on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage to your audio equipment and speakers, as well as your hearing.

About This Manual

This manual consists of the following sections.

The Controls & Connectors

Setting Up

Basic Structure

Basic Operation

Quick Start Guide

Reference

Appendix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Data List (separate booklet) This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Preset Pattern Phrase List,

Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and MIDI Implementation Chart.

Installation Guide (separate booklet)

Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio ﬁles is strictly prohibited, except for your own personal use. The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Refer to this for instructions on installing the included software programs (on the CDROM) to your computer.

MOTIF Introduction

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Important Features

Wide range of dynamic and authentic voices — over 512 in total, with 49 drum kits. Use the Category

Search function to quickly call up the sounds you

want, based on their instrument type.

Performance mode lets you use four different voices

together — in layers or in a keyboard split.

Integrated Sampling Sequencer — seamlessly

combines audio and MIDI recording.

* Full Sample recording and editing features, with

4MB of memory (expandable to 64MB).

* Wide data compatibility lets you load AIFF and WAV

ﬁles, as well as samples and program/voice data from other samplers.

* Convenient Resampling function lets you sample the

sound of the MOTIF itself directly. Play your own melodies, riffs and rhythms — and use them as samples.

* Unique Slice feature automatically chops up your

rhythms and riffs into their individual beats and notes. This lets you manipulate the component parts of your sample loops as MIDI data — and gives you the power to easily change tempo and even the rhythmic feel, without disturbing the pitch or sound quality.

* Using the Song mode , record your music to the

sequencer in conventional linear fashion, from

beginning to end. Or use the phrase-based functions to assemble rhythms and patterns — “playing” your arrangements in real time.

Song Scene is another powerful tool that lets you take

“snapshots” of the sequencer track settings (such as pan, volume, and others). Then, during playback or recording, simply switch among the Scenes for instant, dynamic changes.

Master mode for using the MOTIF as a master

keyboard controller (with independent Zones), and for easily reconﬁguring the instrument between Voice/ Performance play and Song/Pattern play in live applications.

Exceptionally easy-to-understand interface with two-tiered operation buttons: [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] [SF5]

Remote Control — for operating your favorite

sequencing software from the panel controls of the MOTIF. Mute tracks, control transport (Play, Stop, Record, etc.), mix both MIDI and audio tracks (up to

16) with the MOTIF’s knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends — all without ever touching the mouse.

Three Modular Synthesis Plug-in System you upgrade the MOTIF with a completely new synthesizer or sound-processing engine. These Plug-in boards give you more voices, more effects, more polyphony and more instrument parts. Plus, special Plug-in voices have already been programmed and stored to the MOTIF, ready to be played as soon as you install the proper board.

slots let

Extensive effect processing , with Reverb (12 types), Chorus (25 types), two separate Insertion sections (total 104 types), a Variation section (25 types), and a Master 5-band EQ.

Comprehensive real-time control with four knobs

and four sliders — letting you adjust ﬁlter, levels,

effects, EG, and more, while you play.

Pattern mode functions let you craft different

rhythmic sections and riffs as individual elements — which you can easily and intuitively combine in real time to create full rhythm tracks.

The built-in Arpeggio feature not only puts a wealth of hip rhythmic sequences at your ﬁngertips, it even has special “human” patterns — such as guitar strumming and woodwind trills.

Once you’ve collected all the audio samples, loops, MIDI data, and patterns you need for your song, use

Pattern Chain to arrange the pieces in real time. This

hands-on approach makes it easier than ever to come up with great ideas and amazing songs.

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Comprehensive I/O terminals

assignable outputs, audio inputs, optical digital output, MIDI, USB for multi-port connection to a computer, SmartMedia card slot and SCSI terminal for data storage. There’s even an expansion bay for installing the optional AIEB board for additional ins and outs — both analog and digital.

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Expansion bay for optional mLAN — Yamaha’s new

mLAN interface

transfer all your digital audio and MIDI data via a single broad-band cable.

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Included software

two powerful software programs:

File Utility

comprehensive editing features and parameters of the instrument right on your computer screen for easy editing. With File Utility, you can access and organize all your important MOTIF data (stored to Memory card or SCSI device) directly from the computer.

technology makes it possible to

— Packed with your MOTIF are

. The Voice Editor puts all the

— including

Voice Editor

and

MOTIF Introduction

The Controls & Connectors 10

Front Panel........................................................ 10

Rear Panel.......................................................... 16

Setting Up 20

Power Supply..................................................... 20

Connections .......................................................21

Powering Up ......................................................29

Basic Structure 30

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

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

Controller block ..........................................................33

Sequencer block ..........................................................33

Tone Generator block.................................................34

Effect block..................................................................39

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

Voices and Performances............................................42

Controllers...................................................................48

Song and Pattern (Sequencer mode) .........................51

Arpeggio ......................................................................55

Master (Master mode) ................................................56

Sampling......................................................................58

Internal Memory and File Management ...................63

Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software.....65

Basic Operation 67

Calling up the Operation Displays.....................67

Display-based Controls......................................72

Quick Start Guide 77

Playing the Demos ............................................. 77

Playing Voices .................................................... 80

Editing Voices ....................................................83

Storing edited Voices..........................................86

Playing Performances ........................................88

Editing Performances (Layer/Split) ..................89

Storing the edited Performance.........................90

Using the Arpeggio function..............................91

Using as a Master Keyboard ..............................93

Saving/Loading data ..........................................97

Sampling with Song Playback

(Integrated Sampling Sequencer) ......................99

Remote Control for external sequencer

(Real-time external control surface) ............... 119

Reference 121

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

Function Tree ...........................................................121

Voice Play mode ....................................................... 124

Voice Edit mode ....................................................... 129

Voice Job mode ......................................................... 158

Voice Store mode...................................................... 159

Performance Mode .......................................... 160

Function Tree........................................................... 160

Performance Play mode ........................................... 162

Performance Edit mode ...........................................165

Performance Job mode............................................. 175

Performance Store mode.......................................... 176

Song Mode ....................................................... 177

Function Tree........................................................... 177

Song Play mode ........................................................179

Song Record mode.................................................... 183

Song Edit mode ........................................................ 189

Song Job mode .......................................................... 193

Song Mixing mode ................................................... 205

Song Mixing Job mode ............................................. 212

Song Mixing Store mode.......................................... 214

Pattern Mode....................................................215

Function Tree........................................................... 215

Pattern Play mode .................................................... 217

Pattern Record mode................................................ 221

Pattern Edit mode .................................................... 224

Pattern Job mode...................................................... 225

Pattern Mixing mode ...............................................232

Sampling Mode................................................ 233

Function Tree........................................................... 233

Sampling Record mode ............................................234

Sampling Edit mode ................................................. 240

Sampling Job mode................................................... 241

Utility Mode .................................................... 249

Function Tree........................................................... 249

Utility mode.............................................................. 250

Utility Job mode ....................................................... 260

File Mode .........................................................261

Function Tree .......................................................... 261

File mode .................................................................. 262

Master Mode ................................................... 268

Function Tree........................................................... 268

Master Play mode..................................................... 269

Master Edit mode ..................................................... 270

Master Job mode....................................................... 273

Master Store mode ................................................... 274

Appendix 275

Information Displays ...................................... 275

Display Messages ............................................ 277

Troubleshooting .............................................. 279

Installing Optional Hardware..........................281

Optional Plug-in Board Installation ........................ 282

Optional AIEB2 or mLAN8E Installation.............. 284

Optional SIMM Installation .................................... 287

Handling the Memory Card (SmartMedia™*). 289

Connecting external SCSI devices................... 290

About SCSI ...............................................................290

Notes on musical copyright............................. 292

Speciﬁcations .................................................. 293

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

The Controls & Connectors

Setting Up

Basic Structure

Basic Operation

Quick Start Guide

Reference

Voice mode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Sample mode

Utility mode

File mode

Master mode

Appendix

MOTIF Table of Contents

Front Panel

OCTAVE

DOWN

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

PAN

REVERB

CHORUS

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

ARPEGGIO

INSERTION

SYSTEM

ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

UTILITY

EDIT

JOB

STORE

COMPARE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

OCTAVE

DOWN

KNOB

CONTROL

FUNCTION

PAN

REVERB

CHORUS

TEMPO

ATTAC K RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

MASTER VOLUME

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

REMOTE CONTROL

ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

ARPEGGIO

INSERTION

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

UTILITY

EDIT

JOB

STORE

COMPARE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

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Front Panel

MOTIF6

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MOTIF7

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SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

EXECUTE

Front Panel

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternal Control

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

DRUM/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

PRE 2

PRE 1

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

ELEMENT/PERF.PART /ZONE

CHOIR

PRE 3

ORGAN

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

SECTION

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

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BRASS

REED/PIPE

SOLO

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

EXECUTE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternal Control

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

DRUM/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

PRE 2

PRE 1

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ ZONE

CHOIR

PRE 3

ORGAN

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

SECTION

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SOLO

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Front Panel

MOTIF8

The Control & Connectors

KNOB

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL FUNCTION

MEQ LOW

MASTER

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

CHORUS

PAN

REVERB

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

TEMPO

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

INSERTION

SEQ

LOCATE

REC

SYSTEM

TRANSPORT

ARPEGGIO

ON/OFF

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

1 OCTAVE [UP] and [DOWN] buttons (page 127)

Use these buttons to change the note range of the keyboard. To restore the normal octave setting, press both buttons simultaneously.

n Because of its extended keyboard, the MOTIF 8

does not have OCTAVE buttons.

2 PITCH bend wheel (page 48)

Controls the pitch bend effect. You can also assign other functions to this controller.

3 MODULATION wheel (page 48)

Controls the modulation effect. You can also assign other functions to this controller.

4 MASTER VOLUME

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

5 [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] button and

four Knobs (pages 48, 132)

These four highly versatile knobs let you adjust various aspects or parameters of the current Voice. Use the [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] button to change the parameter set for the knobs. The corresponding LED lights to indicate which group of parameters are active.

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SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SF 4 SF 5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

EXECUTE

Front Panel

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternal Control

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

PERCUSION

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSION

PRE 2

PRE 1

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

ELEMENT/PERF.PART /ZONE

CHOIR

PRE 3

ORGAN

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PLG 2

BRASS

REED/PIPE

MUSICAL FX COMBI

CATEGORY

PLG 3

BANK

SECTION

SELECT

GROUP

TRACK

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

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6 [CS1] - [CS4] (Control Slider) (page 48)

Controls the volume of each part/element. In the Master mode, the Zone setting (page 271) allows you to assign various functions (Control Change numbers) to these Sliders other than the volume.

7 [REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF] button

(page 256)

When this is on, the following panel controls can be used to directly control mixing and transport functions on your sequencer software.

• Knobs

• Control Sliders

• [SEQ TRANSPORT] buttons

• [TRACK SELECT] button

• [MUTE] button

8 [EFFECT BYPASS] buttons

For enabling/disabling Effect Bypass. Press the button (the LED lights) to bypass effect processing of the current Voice or Performance. The bypassed effects (Reverb, Chorus, Variation, or Insertion) are speciﬁed in the Utility Mode (page 250).

9 [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button (page 55)

Press this button to enable or disable playback of the Arpeggio for each Voice, Performance, Song, or Pattern. If the Arpeggio Switch of the selected part is set to off in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, however, pressing this button has no effect.

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Front Panel

) SEQ TRANSPORT buttons

(page 78, 179, 183, 217, 221)

These buttons control recording and playback of the Song/Pattern sequence data.

[](Top) button

Instantly returns to the ﬁrst beginning of the current song or pattern (i.e., the ﬁrst beat of the ﬁrst

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measure).

[](Reverse) button

Press brieﬂy to move back one measure at a time, or hold to continuously rewind.

[](Forward) button

Press brieﬂy to move forward one measure at a time, or hold to continuously fast-forward.

[REC] (Record) button

Press this to enable recording (Song or pattern phrase). (The indicator lights.)

[](Stop) button

Press to stop recording or playback.

% [SF1] - [SF5] (Sub Function) buttons (page 71)

These buttons located directly below the LCD display call up the corresponding sub functions indicated in the display. In the display hierarchy, these sub functions [SF] rank just below the functions [F]. These buttons can be also used to store/recall the Song Scene (page 115) in the Song Play/Song Record/Pattern Chain Record modes.

^ [INFORMATION] button (page 73)

For calling up a special “help” feature that shows information about the currently selected mode. You can go back to the previous display by pressing this button again or pressing any other button.

& Data dial (page 72)

For editing (changing the value of) the currently selected parameter. To increase the value, turn the dial right (clockwise); to decrease the value, turn the dial left (counter-clockwise). If a parameter with a wide value range is selected, you can change the value in broader strokes by quickly turning the dial.

[](Play) button

Press to start playback from the current point in the song or pattern. During recording and playback, the indicator ﬂashes at the current tempo.

! MODE buttons (page 67)

These buttons select the MOTIF operating modes (e.g., Voice mode).

@ LCD Display

The MOTIF’s large backlit LCD displays the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation or mode.

# LCD Contrast Control

Use this control to set the LCD display for optimum legibility.

$ [F1] - [F6] (Function) buttons (page 71)

These buttons located directly below the LCD display call up the corresponding functions indicated in the display. In the display hierarchy, these functions [F] rank just below the modes.

* [INC/YES] button (page 72)

For increasing the value of the currently selected parameter. Also use it to actually execute a Job or a Store operation.

( [DEC/NO] button (page 72)

For decreasing the value of the currently selected parameter. Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation.

n When editing (changing) the value of the

parameter, it is convenient to use the [INC/YES] button and the [DEC/NO] button simultaneously. Pressing the [DEC/NO] button while holding the [INC/YES] button increases the value by 10. Pressing the [INC/YES] button while holding the [DEC/NO] button decreases the value by 10.

º Cursor Buttons (page 72)

The cursor buttons move the “cursor” around the LCD display screen, highlighting and selecting the various parameters.

¡ [EXIT] button (page 72)

The menus and displays of the MOTIF are organized according to a hierarchical structure. Press this button to exit from the current display and return to the previous level in the hierarchy.

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Front Panel

™ [ENTER] button

Use this button to execute a Job or a Store operation. Also use this button to actually enter a number when selecting a Memory or Bank for Voice or Performance. In the File mode, use this button to go to the next lowest level in the selected directory.

£ SLOT 1-3 lamps (page 282)

These three lamps show the installation status of the Plug-in Boards. If the Plug-in Board has been correctly installed, the corresponding SLOT lamp will light.

n The Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH)

can be installed only to slot 1. It cannot be installed to slot 2 or 3.

n The Multi part Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG) can be

installed only to slot 3. It cannot be installed to slot 1 or 2.

¢ BANK buttons (page 124)

Each button selects a Voice or Performance Bank. When the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button is turned on, these buttons can be used to select the desired category (printed below each button). When the [SECTION] button is turned on in the Pattern mode, these buttons are used to select the desired section.

∞ GROUP [A] - [H] buttons (page 124)

Each button selects a Voice or Performance Group. When the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button is turned on, these buttons can be used to select the desired category (printed below each button). When the [SECTION] button is turned on in the Pattern mode, these buttons are used to select the desired section.

§ NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons (page 124)

Use of these buttons differs depending on the on/off status of the [TRACK SELECT] and [MUTE] buttons.

Functions of the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons

Voice Play mode

Voice Edit mode

Performance Play mode

Performance Edit mode

Master Play mode

Master Edit mode

Song/Pattern mode

Song/Pattern Mixing mode

When [TRACK

SELECT] is on

Keyboard transmit channel setting

Element selection(1 - 4) and Element Mute setting(9 - 12)

Keyboard transmit channel setting

Performance part selection (1 - 4)

Zone selection (1 - 4)

Song/Pattern track selection

Song/Pattern part selection

When [MUTE]

is on

—

Performance part Mute setting (1 - 4)

—

Zone Mute setting (1 - 4)

Song/Pattern track Mute setting

Song/Pattern part Mute setting

When both

[TRACK SELECT]

[MUTE] are off

Voice selection, according to Groups A - H

—

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

Master selection, according to Groups A - H

—

Song/Style selection, according to Groups A - H

¶ [CATEGORY SEARCH] button (page 126)

When this button is turned on in the Performance mode, the [BANK] and [GROUP] buttons can be used to select the Performance category. When this button is turned on in another mode, the [BANK] and [GROUP] buttons can be used to select the Voice category.

• [SECTION] button (page 218)

When this button is turned on in the Pattern mode, the [BANK] and [GROUP] buttons can be used to select the Pattern Section.

ª [TRACK SELECT] button (page 181)

Turning this button on in the Song/Pattern mode enables the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons for selecting corresponding Song/Pattern tracks. The on/off status of this button affects the NUMBER [1]

- [16] buttons in different ways, depending on the selected mode. (See § “NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons” above.)

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‚ [MUTE] button (page 180)

Turning this button on in the Song/Pattern mode enables the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons for muting corresponding Song/Pattern tracks. Press one of the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons while holding this button to solo the corresponding track of the current selected Song/Pattern. The on/off status of this button affects the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons in different ways, depending on the selected mode. (See § “NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons” above.)

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Rear Panel

MOTIF6

The Control & Connectors

MOTIF7

POWER ON

CAUTION

POWER ON

OFF

INLET

CAUTION

INLET

EXPANSION

mLAN

EXPANSION

mLAN

MOTIF8

POWER

OFF

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

:RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

ATTENTION

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

INLET

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO

THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDINGINTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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

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

EXPANSION

mLAN

Rear Panel

3.3V

CARD

Plug-in SLOT

GREEN YELLOW

ORANGE

OPTICAL OUTPUT USB THRU

OPTICAL OUTPUT

USB

THRU

SCSI

MIDI

OUT

BREATH

ASSIGNABLE

FOOT

SWITCH

SUSTAIN

FOOT

CONTROLLER

1RL

ASSIGNABLE

OUTPUT

MONO

PHONES

INPUT

GAIN

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Plug-in SLOT

OUTPUT

L MONO

PHONES

GREEN YELLOW ORANGE

INPUT

GAIN

3.3V

CARD

SCSI

MIDI OUT

BREATH

ASSIGNABLE

SWITCH

FOOT

CONTROLLER

ASSIGNABLE

OUTPUT

SUSTAIN

OPTICAL OUTPUT

3.3V

BREATH

ASSIGNABLE

SWITCH

CARD

FOOT

CONTROLLER

SUSTAIN

ASSIGNABLE

OUTPUT

L MONO

A D INPUT

GAIN

PHONES

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SCSI

GREEN YELLOW

ORANGE

Plug-in SLOT

USB

MIDI OUT

THRU

Rear Panel

1 POWER Switch (page 29)

Press to turn power ON or OFF.

2 AC Power Cord Socket (page 20)

Be sure the plug the AC power cord into this socket before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the MOTIF. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and

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needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a ﬁre and shock hazard!

3 mLAN expansion board (mLAN8E) or I/O

expansion board (AIEB2) cover (page 22)

Either the mLAN expansion board (mLAN8E) or the I/O expansion board (AIEB2) sold separately can be installed to the MOTIF. With the mLAN8E board, you can conveniently and easily hook up your MOTIF to other mLANcompatible instruments or devices. The AIEB2 board gives you additional digital I/O options, featuring both optical and coaxial connectors. Moreover, the board also includes three stereo ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT pairs (six analog jacks).

4 OPTICAL OUT connectors (page 22)

For output of digital audio, via optical ﬁber cables (at 44.1kHz).

5 USB connector (page 25)

For connection to a computer having a USB interface. The USB interface provides multi-port MIDI operation not possible with a single MIDI connection.

n The USB connection can only be used for transfer of

MIDI data. No audio data can be transfered via USB.

USB

USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with peripheral devices, and enables much faster data transfer (12Mbps) compared to conventional serial port connections. Also, it allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is on).

6 MIDI IN/OUT/THRU connectors (page 24)

MIDI IN is for receiving control or performance data from another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer. MIDI THRU is simply for redirecting any received MIDI data (via MIDI IN) to connected devices, allowing convenient chaining of additional MIDI instruments. MIDI OUT is for transmitting all control, performance and playback data from the MOTIF to another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer.

7 BREATH Controller Jack (page 28)

Connect an optional Yamaha BC2 Breath Controller here for expressive breath control capability.

8 FOOT SWITCH jacks (page 28)

For connection of optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitches. When connected to the SUSTAIN jack, the Footswitch controls sustain. When connected to ASSIGNABLE, it can control one of various different assignable functions.

9 FOOT CONTROLLER jacks (page 28)

For connection of optional foot controllers (FC7, etc.). Each jack lets you continuously control one of various different assignable functions — such as volume, tone, pitch, or other aspects of the sound.

) ASSIGNABLE OUT L and R jacks (page 21)

Line level audio signals are output from the MOTIF via these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). These outputs are independent of the main output (at the L/MONO and R jacks below), and can be freely assigned to any of the Parts. This lets you route speciﬁc Voices or sounds for processing with a favorite outboard effect unit.

! OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks (page 21)

Line level audio signals are output via these phone jacks. For monophonic output, use just the L/ MONO jack.

@ PHONES jack (page 21)

For connection to a pair of stereo headphones.

# A/D INPUT jacks (page 23)

External audio signals can be input via these phone jacks. These are used primarily for recording samples — either with a microphone, making the proper Utility settings (page 250), or from other audio equipment, such as a CD or MD player. With the optional Vocal Harmony Plug-in board (PLG100-VH, page 35), you can also apply special effects and harmonies to the microphone input.

$ GAIN knob

For adjusting the input gain of the audio at the A/D INPUT jacks (above). Depending on the connected device (microphone, CD player, etc.), you may need to adjust this for optimum level.

% SCSI connectors (page 27)

This SCSI-2 50-pin connector (D-sub, half-pitch) can be used to connect to an external SCSI data storage device — allowing you to conveniently save and store large quantities of data.

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Rear Panel

^ Card slot (pages 64, 262)

Insert a Memory Card here to transfer various data to/from the MOTIF. Read carefully the precautions on using a Memory Card (page 289) before inserting a card.

& Plug-in board cover (page 35)

Installing an optional Plug-in Board to the MOTIF lets you greatly expand the sonic palette of the instrument. Up to three boards can be installed to the MOTIF’s rear panel.

■ When the optional mLAN8E has been installed:

1 SERIAL I/O connector

For connecting the mLAN8E directly to a personal computer via a serial cable. Use this jack to connect the mLAN8E and the computer when using the mLAN Patchbay and mLAN Mixer in Windows. This is not used to input or output MIDI or audio signals.

2 mLAN (IEEE1394) connector1, 2, 3

For connecting mLAN devices or IEEE1394compatible devices via IEEE1394 standard (6-pin) cables.

■ When the optional AIEB2 has been installed:

1 2 3

1 OPTICAL IN, OUT connectors (pages 22, 23)

Use these connectors to input or output digital signals over optical-ﬁber cable. You can use the OPTICAL IN to record a digital signal of frequency 48kHz, 44.1kHz, or 32kHz. The OPTICAL OUT connector outputs a digital signal of frequency

44.1kHz.

2 DIGITAL IN, OUT connectors (pages 22, 23)

Use these connectors to input or output digital signals over coaxial (RCA-pin) cable. The digital signal format is CD/DAT (S/P DIF). You can use the DIGITAL IN connector to record a digital signal of frequency 48kHz, 44.1kHz, or 32kHz. The DIGITAL OUT connector outputs a digital signal of frequency 44.1kHz.

3 ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks (AS1 to AS6)

(page 22)

Additional analog output jacks. Each pair (1&2, 3&4, 5&6) operates independently of all other outputs on the MOTIF.

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About mLAN

“mLAN” is a digital network designed for musical applications. It uses and extends the industry standard IEEE 1394 high performance serial bus. For details, refer to the Guide Book of the mLAN8E.

The name “mLAN” and its logo (above) are trademarks.

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Power Supply

Setting Up

This section explains how to connect your MOTIF to an AC power source, external audio and MIDI devices, and a computer system. Only switch the MOTIF on after you have made all the necessary connections. It is recommended that you read this section before using the MOTIF.

Power Supply

Setting Up

rear panel

AC INLET terminal

Power cord

(included)

1 Make sure the POWER switch on the MOTIF is set to OFF.

2 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC INLET terminal on the instrument’s rear panel.

3 Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet. Make sure your MOTIF meets the voltage requirement

for the country or region in which it is being used.

Make sure your MOTIF is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (as listed on the rear panel). Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!

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

The type of AC power cord provided with the MOTIF may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased (a third prong may be provided for grounding purposes). Improper connection of the grounding conductor can create the risk of electrical shock. Do NOT modify the plug provided with the MOTIF. If the plug will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not use a plug adapter which defeats the grounding conductor.

MOTIF Setting Up

Connections

Connecting to External Audio Equipment

Since the MOTIF has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. The following illustrations show various connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.

Analog output

■ Connecting stereo powered speakers

A pair of powered speakers can accurately produce the instrument’s rich sounds with their own pan and effect settings. Connect your powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel.

Powered speaker (Left) Powered speaker (Right)

Headphones

Setting Up

PHONES

OCTAVE

DOWN

OUTPUT

L /MONO

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

INFORMATION

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

USER PLG 1

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

ENTER

MUTE

EXECUTE

SOLO

MOTIF

n When using just one powered speaker, connect it to the OUTPUT L/MONO jack on the rear panel.

■ Connecting to a mixer

There are extra audio outputs in addition to the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks. Connect these outputs to a mixer for separately controlling the outputs of up to four Parts in Performance mode (page 164).

Speaker

Amplifier

Headphones

Mixer

12345678910111213141516LR

OUTPUT L

PHONES

OCTAVE

DOWN

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

MODE

PATTERN FILE

UTILITY

MIXING

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

ASSIGNABLE

OUTPUT L, R

MUSIC

PRODUCTION

Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

DEC/NO INC/YES

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

INFORMATION

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

SYNTHESIZER

Sampling

Synthesis

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

34567

Sequencer

Surface

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PLG 3

USER PLG 1

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

BASS

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

OUTPUT L/MONO

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

MOTIF

MOTIF Setting Up

Connections

■ Connecting to a mixer (with the optional AIEB2)

You can expand the MOTIF’s output capabilties with six additional OUTPUT jacks for outputting extra individual parts, by installing the optional I/O board (AIEB2).

Speaker

Mixer

OUTPUT L

Amplifier

Headphone

Setting Up

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ASSIGNABLE

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL FUNCTION

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

OUTPUT L

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

MIXING

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

AIEB2

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

PLUCKED

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

34567

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

Surface System

USER PLG 1

BASS

DRUM/ PERCUSSION

131416

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

PHONES

OUTPUT L/MONO

OCTAVE

DOWN

MOTIF

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

same sounds via headphones and at the OUTPUT jacks.

Digital output

■ When using the OPTICAL OUTPUT connector:

This connector enables direct digital output of MOTIF playback and digital through-put.

OPTICAL OUTPUT

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SET LOCATE

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

Record

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

BASS

PLUCKED

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

OPTICAL INPUT

DAT

DAT or CD recorder

MOTIF

■ When the optional AIEB2 I/O board has been installed:

The board enables direct digital output of MOTIF sound also via the coaxial cable. For purposes of compatibility, the AIEB2 board includes two different output types: OPTICAL OUT (optical ﬁber) and DIGITAL OUT (coaxial cable). Note that both of these outputs always produce identical signals.

Optical cable

Coaxial cable

OPTICAL OUTPUT

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

DIGITAL OUTPUT

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

INFORMATION

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

BRASS

KEYBOARD

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

FGH

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

MUSICAL FX COMBI

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

34567

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

131416

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

MOTIF

Record

CATEGORY SEARCH

BANK

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

DIGITAL INPUT

DAT DAT

OPTICAL INPUT

DAT or CD recorder

MOTIF Setting Up

Connections

A/D input

■ Connecting a microphone or other audio equipment (analog input)

You can record or import external sounds or waveform data and use them as instrument sounds (see “Sampling” on page 58). When recording from an external audio source, connect a microphone or the audio source to the A/D INPUT jacks.

AD INPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

ON/OFF

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

COMPARE

Mic

(MONO)

MODE

PATTERN FILE

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

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

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

USER PLG 1

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

Audio Device (Stereo)

AD INPUT

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Sampling

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

INFORMATION

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

USER PLG 1

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

MUTE

SOLO

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL FUNCTION

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

MOTIF MOTIF

n After the above connections are complete, you are ready to set up for recording. When starting a recording, you may need to adjust the

input gain of the audio source using the GAIN knob. (page 18).

■ Connecting to mLAN-compatible audio equipment

mLAN audio device

Sampling

mLAN jacks

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

MOTIF

n The sound via either of the mLAN jacks and the A/D INPUT jacks can be input. You can set which jacks are used in the Utility

mode (page 252).

Digital input (when the optional AIEB2 has been installed)

By installing the optional AIEB2 I/O expansion board, you can directly record digital audio from digital sources — such as a CD player or DAT deck. For maximum compatibility and ﬂexibility, the AIEB2 board includes two different input types: OPTICAL (optical ﬁber) and DIGITAL (coaxial cable).

OCTAVE

DOWN

OPTICAL INPUT

PAN

REVERB

RESONANCE

KNOB

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL FUNCTION

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Sampling

CHORUS

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

BRASS

KEYBOARD

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

Optical cable

OPTICAL OUTPUT

DAT

DAT or CD recorder

Setting Up

MOTIF

DIGITAL INPUT

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

INFORMATION

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

Sampling

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

USER PLG 1

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

ENTER

EXECUTE

MUTE

SOLO

Coaxial cable

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DAT

DAT or CD recorder

MOTIF

n Either one of the connectors (OPTICAL or DIGITAL) can be used; however, both cannot be used at the same time. Select which

connector is used for digital input in the Utility mode. See page 249.

MOTIF Setting Up

Connections

Connecting External MIDI Equipment

Using a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the MOTIF. Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on the MOTIF. Below are several different MIDI connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.

■ Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

BRASS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

131416

MIDI IN

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

MIDI OUT

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER REALTIME CONTROL EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Setting Up

MOTIF

■ Controlling an external MIDI keyboard

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

USER PLG 1

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

131416

MIDI OUT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

MIDI IN

MOTIF

■ Recording and playback using an external MIDI sequencer

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

34567

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

MIDI OUT

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MOTIF

■ Controlling another MIDI device via MIDI THRU

External MIDI sequencer

MIDI OUT

MIDI THRUMIDI IN

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

Extrnal MIDI keyboard or synthesizer

External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer

External MIDI sequencer

External MIDI synthesizer 1

MIDI IN

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER REALTIME CONTROL EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

MOTIF

External MIDI synthesizer 2

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

n The MIDI cable should be no greater than 15 meters in length, and there should be no more than three devices in a MIDI chain

(chained in series via each unit’s MIDI THRU). To connect more units, use a MIDI Thru Box for parallel connections. You may encounter errors if the MIDI cables are too long or if too many devices are chained together via their MIDI THRU connectors.

■ Using an mLAN interface (when an optional mLAN8E has been installed)

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MOTIF

n Any one of the these interfaces can be used for MIDI data transmission/reception: the MIDI connectors, the mLAN terminal

connector, or the USB connector. However, they cannot be used at the same time. Select which connector is used for MIDI data transfer in the Utility mode. See page 259.

MOTIF Setting Up

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

BRASS

KEYBOARD

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

MUSICAL FX COMBI

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

IEEE1394 cable

Transmit & Receive

mLan keyboard

Connections

Connecting to a Personal Computer

By connecting a computer, you can transfer data between the MOTIF and the computer via MIDI, and use the computer to control, edit and organize data on the MOTIF. For example, you can use the included Voice Editor program to edit the MOTIF’s voices. There’s also a special File Utility program that lets you use your computer to manage ﬁles in the Memory Card inserted in the MOTIF’s CARD slot or ﬁles in the SCSI device connected to the MOTIF.

■ Using an USB interface

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

USER PLG 1

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

USB cable

MOTIF

Computer with a USB Interface

n If you are using the Remote Control function to control operations on a computer sequencer, we recommend making connections

with a USB cable.

n The USB connection can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. No audio data can be transfered via USB.

MOTIF

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

MIDI IN

MIDI cable

MIDI OUT

External MIDI sequencer

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

External MIDI synthesizer

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

A. PIANO

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

ENTER

EXECUTE

MUTE

SOLO

USB cable

transmission & receive

Computer with a USB interface

n When you connect your computer to the MOTIF as illustrated above, you will need to select “USB” for MIDI data transmission in

the Utility mode. (page 258)

About the USB connector

USB cables have different connectors on each end: the A type and the B type. When using the USB connection, connect the A type to your computer and the B type to the MOTIF.

Setting Up

Disconnecting/connecting the USB cable or turning the power off/on may cause the computer operation to hang-up, or may stop the MOTIF from functioning properly. Be careful NOT to disrupt the USB connection or turn the power on/off in the following operating conditions.

• While the MOTIF is recognizing the device or while loading the driver.

• While starting or shutting down the operating system.

• While computer operation is suspended (with power management controls such as sleep or hibernation).

• While a MIDI application is starting.

The computer may also hang up and/or the MOTIF’s functions may stop if you do the following:

• Turn the power on/off, or connect/disconnect the cable too often.

• Enter the sleep mode while trasmitting the MIDI data, and resume operation.

• Disconnect/connect the cable while the MOTIF is on.

• Turn the MOTIF on/off, start the computer, or install driver software while a huge amount of data is being transferred.

MOTIF Setting Up

Connections

■ Using an IEEE1394 interface (when an optional mLAN8E has been installed)

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

DRUM KITS

USER PLG 1

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

STRINGS

A. PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

GROUP

DRUM/

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

IEEE1394 cable

■ Using a MIDI interface

Setting Up

●Using the computer’s MIDI interface

●Using an external MIDI interface

MOTIF

Computer with a IEEE1394 interface

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MIDI Interface

MIDI OUT

serial port

MIDI IN

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGNA ASSIGNB ASSIGN1 ASSIGN2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

KN1 KN2 KN3 KN4

MEQLOW

MEQHIMIDMEQLOWMID MEQHI GH

EFFECTBYPASS

SYSTEM

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME1 VOLUME2VOLUME 3VOLUME4

VOLUME

SEQ

TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4

MIDI OUT

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

Synthesis

Plug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORMMASTER

ARPEGGIO

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONGSCENE

INFORMATION

SF1 SF2 SF3 SF4 SF5

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENESTORE

COMPARE

SETLOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3

CATEGORY

PRE2

PRE1

PRE3

PLG3

USER PLG1

PLG2

DRUMKITS

BANK

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

BRASS

STRINGS

A.PIANO

REED/PIPE

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

SYNCOMPCHROMATIC

MUSICALFX COMBI

SYNLEAD SYNPAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

TRACK

34567

SELECT

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

NUMBER

131416

ENTER

EXECUTE

MUTE

SOLO

(modem or printerport) or USB port

MOTIF

Computer

n Please use the appropriate MIDI interface for your computer.

n If you are using a computer that has a USB interface, make sure to connect the computer and the MOTIF by USB. (The data

transfer rate is faster than MIDI and you’ll have access to multiple MIDI ports.)

Local On/Off - When Connected to a Computer

When connecting the MOTIF to a computer, the keyboard performance data is generally sent to the computer, and then returned from the computer to play the tone generator or sound source. If the Local Switch is set to “on,” a “double” sound may result, since the tone generator is receiving performance data from both the keyboard directly and the computer. Use the setting suggestions below as a guideline; speciﬁc instructions may differ depending on your computer and the software used.

When MIDI “Echo” is enabled on the software/computer, set the MOTIF Local Switch to “off.”

USB

IN OUT

Tone

Generator

Local Off

Keyborad

MOTIF Local Sw=off

n When transmitting or receiving System Exclusive data (such as with the Bulk Dump function), use the setting example

below, making sure that MIDI “Echo” on the computer software is set to “off.”

Computer with

Application Software

OUT

Echo Back On

MOTIF Setting Up

When MIDI “Echo” is disabled on the software/computer, set the MOTIF Local Switch to “on.”

Computer with

OUTUSB

Application Software

Connections

Tone

Generator

MOTIF Local Sw=on

Local On

Keyborad

Echo Back Off

n Although not indicated in the illustration above, the MOTIF actually receives and responds to MIDI data from the

computer application (sequencer), regardless of the Local Sw setting on the MOTIF.

* MIDI “Echo” is a function on sequencers that takes any data received via the MIDI IN and “echoes” it (or sends

it as is) through the MIDI OUT. In some software, this function is also called “MIDI Thru.”

n Refer to the owner's manual of your particular software for speciﬁc instructions.

Connecting to an External SCSI Device

Reference (page 262)

This SCSI-2 50-pin connector (D-sub, half-pitch) can be used to connect to an external SCSI data storage device — allowing you to conveniently save and store large quantities of data. For details about SCSI and connecting SCSI devices, see page 64.

SYNTHESIZER

Sampling

Synthesis

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

Sequencer

Surface

Plug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

FGH

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

131416

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

Hard Disk, etc.

BANK

SCSI

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

ON/OFF

MODE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

MASTER

VOLUME 1VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQ

TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

OCTAVE

DOWN

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SET LOCATE

MUSIC

PRODUCTION

Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

DEC/NO INC/YES

SYN COMPCHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

34567

INFORMATION

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

Setting Up

MOTIF

n The SCSI ID for the MOTIF and for the connected SCSI device are set in the File mode (page 265).

◆ MOTIF-compatible SCSI devices/disks

• Only DOS-format disks can be used by the MOTIF for saving data. Disks formatted by the MOTIF are formatted using DOS format.

• Disks formatted to DOS format by a personal computer can be used with the MOTIF. However, for best results, we recommend using disks formatted by the MOTIF.

• When formatted using the MOTIF, disks with a capacity of less than 2GB are formatted using FAT16 format, and larger disks are formatted using FAT32 format.

• MO disks which can be used with the MOTIF include capacities of 128 MB, 230 MB, and 540 MB. MO disks with a capacity of 640 MB and above cannot be used.

• The MOTIF can use removable media of capacities of up to 2 GB. Even if larger drives are connected, the MOTIF can only use a maximum of 2 GB. Furthermore, all removable media are formatted using the FAT16 format, and partitioning is not possible.

• When a 31 GB disk is formatted, four 7.75 GB partitions will be created automatically.

MOTIF Setting Up

Connections

Connecting Various Controllers

Quick Start Guide (page 48)

The MOTIF features several controller jacks on the rear panel — letting you independently control various aspects of the sound and a variety of functions with optional controllers.

Setting Up

BC3

BREATH

FOOT

SWITCH

ASSIGNAB LE

FC4

FC5

SUSTAIN

FOOT

CONTROLLER

FC4

FC5

FC7

MOTIF Setting Up

Powering Up

Power-on Procedure

Once you’ve made all the necessary connections between your MOTIF and any other devices, make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to zero. Then turn on the every device in your setup in the order of MIDI masters (senders), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, ampliﬁers, speakers, etc.). This ensures smooth signal ﬂow from the ﬁrst device to the last (ﬁrst MIDI, then audio). When powering down the setup, ﬁrst turn down the volume for each audio devices, then switch off each device in the reverse order (ﬁrst audio devices, then MIDI).

n If the SCSI device is connected to the MOTIF, ﬁrst turn the SCSI device on and follow the instructions below. When turning the

power off in this case, turn the SCSI device off after all other devices.

When using the MOTIF as MIDI receiver:

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Switching the MOTIF On

n Before you switch your MOTIF on or off, ﬁrst turn down the volume of any audio equipment connected to it.

1 Press the POWER switch.

After a while, the default display appears (as set in the Utility parameter, Power On Mode Display).

Setting Up

POWER

OFF

INLET

MOTIF

2 Raise the sound system volume to a reasonable level.

3 Gradually raise the VOLUME control while playing the keyboard to set the desired listening level.

MOTIF Setting Up

Mode

Basic Structure

Mode

The MOTIF is organized with various modes, each covering a different set of operations and functions.

Keyboard Playback mode

VOICE

PERFORM

SONG

PATTERN

Sampling mode

Sampling Record mode Sampling Edit mode

Sampling Job mode

Utility mode

Job mode

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Master mode

Master Play mode Master Edit mode Master Job mode Master Store mode

File mode

MASTER

Basic Structure

Voice mode

Voice Play mode Voice Edit mode Voice Job mode Voice Store mode

Performance mode

Performance Play mode Performance Edit mode Performance Job mode Performance Store mode

Sequencer mode (Multi mode)

Song mode

Song Play mode Song Record mode Song Edit mode Song Job mode

Song Mixing mode

Pattern mode

Pattern Play mode Pattern Record mode Pattern Edit mode Pattern Job mode Pattern Mixing mode

FILE

■ Voice mode

Basic Structure (page 42) · Basic Operation (page 67)

Quick Start Guide (page 80) · Reference (page 121)

● Voice Play mode

In this mode, Normal Voices and Drum Voices can be played. By installing an optional Plug-in Board, you can have an even greater selection of Voices.

● Voice Edit mode

In this mode, Normal Voices and Drum Voices can be created and edited.

MOTIF Basic Structure

● Voice Job mode

In this mode, you can copy and initialize Voices, and perform other similar operations (Jobs) on them.

● Voice Store mode

In this mode, you can store edited voices as User Voices in internal memory. You can also save them to Memory Card or an external SCSI device in the File mode (below).

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