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

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

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).

Mode

■ Performance mode

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

Quick Start Guide (page 88) · Reference (page 160)

● Performance Play mode

In this mode, Performances can be played — letting you use Voice splits, layers, etc,.

● Performance Edit mode

In this mode, Performances can be created and edited.

● Performance Job mode

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

● Performance Store mode

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

■ Song mode

Basic Structure (page 51) · Basic Operation (page 67)

Quick Start Guide (page 78) · Reference (page 177)

● Song Play mode

In this mode, you can use the sequencer and its various functions (e.g., Track Mute/Solo) in playing back Songs.

● Song Record mode

In this mode, you can use the sequencer to record your keyboard performance to a User Song. The MOTIF lets you record up to 16 separate sequence tracks.

● Song Edit mode

In this mode, you can edit the MIDI events of each track of the recorded Song.

● Song Job mode

In this mode, you can perform a variety of operations on the Song data, such as copying and erasing. These can be done on individual measures, or on entire tracks.

● Song Mixing mode

In this mode, you can set the tone generation parameters of each part of the recorded Song.

■ Pattern mode

Basic Structure (page 51) · Basic Operation (page 67)

Quick Start Guide (page 100) · Reference (page 215)

● Pattern Play mode

In this Mode, you can use the sequencer to play back Patterns. You can combine various Phrases (by using the Patch function) to create a Pattern.

● Pattern Record mode

In this mode, you can use the sequencer to record your keyboard performance to a User Phrase — the basic building block for Patterns. The MOTIF lets you record up to 16 separate sequence tracks.

● Pattern Edit mode

In this mode, you can edit the MIDI events of each track of the recorded Pattern Phrase.

● Pattern Job mode

In this mode, you can perform a variety of operations on the Pattern data, such as copying and erasing. These can be done on individual measures, or on entire tracks.

● Pattern Mixing mode

In this mode, you can set the tone generation parameters of each part of the recorded Pattern.

■ Sampling mode

Basic Structure (page 58) · Basic Operation (page 67)

Quick Start Guide (page 100) · Reference (page 233)

This mode is s sub-mode of the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. Press the [INTEGRATED SAMPLING] button in each mode to enter the Sampling mode, and press the same button after sampling to go back to the previous mode.

● Sampling Record mode

In this mode, you can record sounds into the MOTIF from a microphone or other audio source. These sounds (Samples) can then be played back in real time via keyboard or can be saved to the Song/ Pattern track. Moreover, you can process a recorded Sample (for example, with Chorus or another effect), then rerecord it as a new Sample — using the Resampling function.

● Sampling Edit mode

In this mode, you can edit recorded Samples — for example, their loop points and other parameters.

Basic Structure

● Sampling Job mode

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

MOTIF Basic Structure

Mode

■ Utility mode

Basic Operation (page 67) · Reference (page 249)

This mode is a sub-mode of the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. Press the [UTILITY] button in each mode to enter the Sampling mode and press the same button after sampling to go back to the previous mode. In this mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the MOTIF. These include MIDI settings and global setup parameters.

● Utility Job mode

In this Mode, you can restore the MOTIF’s factory settings.

Basic Structure

■ Master mode

Basic Structure (page 56) · Basic Operation (page 68)

Quick Start Guide (page 93) · Reference (page 268)

This mode gives you a convenient way to register the settings that are often used in the Voice, Performance, Song and Pattern mode to User Master, and to instantly recall them with simple operations. For the Voice or Performance mode, you can make additional Master Keyboard function settings (e.g., separate Zone settings), and register them to a User Master.

● Master Play mode

In this mode, you can select the desired User Master to play the MOTIF.

● Master Edit mode

In this mode, you can edit the Master settings.

● Master Job mode

In this mode, various jobs for Master settings are provided.

● Master Store mode

In this mode, you can store settings for each mode to the internal memory as a User Master.

■ File mode

Basic Structure (page 63) · Basic Operation (page 68)

Quick Start Guide (page 97) · Reference (page 261)

In this mode, you can save/load all your important original data to/from Memory Card (the MOTIF features a built-in Card slot) or an external SCSI storage device for future recall.

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

This section provides an overview of the MOTIF’s wide range of sophisticated and versatile features. The MOTIF is made up of several blocks, as shown here.

Controller block

Keyboard Controllers

MIDI out

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

Sequencer block

MIDI sequence data

• Song

• Pattern

• Arpeggio

MIDI data

Sampling block

MIDI data MIDI data MIDI data

Microphone or

audio equipment

Tone Generator block

Internal AWM2 Plug-in board

• Voice

• Performance

A/D Input

Effect block

DSP

• Reverb

• Chorus

• Variation

• Master Equalizer

Output

External MIDI device

Controller block

Basic Structure (pages 37, 48)

This block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, Ribbon Controller, Sound Control knobs, and so on. The keyboard itself doesn’t generate sounds, but instead sends note, velocity and other information (MIDI data) to the synthesizer’s tone generator section when you play notes. The controllers also send changes. Information from the keyboard and controllers can be transmitted to other external MIDI devices through the MIDI OUT connector or the USB connector.

Sequencer block

Basic Structure

Basic Structure (page 51) · Quick Start Guide (pages 99 ~ 118) · Reference (pages 177, 215)

This block lets you create songs and patterns by recording/editing musical performances (MIDI data) recorded from the controller block, and then plays back this data, transmitting it to the tone generator block. The sequencer block can be operated in the Song mode, in the Pattern mode, and in using the Arpeggio feature. When a song or a pattern is played back, the musical data of each sequence track is transmitted to the tone generator block according to the Transmit Channel settings.

Sequencer

Tr ac k 1

Tr ac k 2

Tr ac k 3

Tr ac k 16

n Details about track structure of a Song/Pattern/Arpeggio are described on pages 51 and 52 respectively.

Piano Ch1

Bass

Strings

Percussion

Ch2

Ch3

Ch16

Tone Generator block (example)

part 1

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part 2

(Receive channel 3)

part 3

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part 4

(Receive channel 1)

part 15 part 16

(Receive channel 9) (Receive channel 16)

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

Tone Generator block

The tone generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the MIDI messages received from the sequencer block, the controller block, and from the MIDI IN connector or the USB connector. The following example illustrates the signal ﬂow within a Voice.

Voice

Element 4

Element 3

Element 2

Basic Structure

Element 1

Osillator

See page 45

Pitch

PEG FEG

Pitch Envelope Generator

See page 46 See page 47 See page 47

LFO

Low Frequency Oscillator

Filter Amplitude

Filter Envelope Generator

AEG

Amplitude Envelope Generator

n For details on the Voice structure, see page 40.

Internal AWM2 Tone Generator and optional Plug-in board

The tone generator block in the MOTIF consists of the built-in AWM2 and optional Plug-in units.

Internal AWM2

Tone Generator

● AWM2(Advanced Wave Memory2)

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) is a synthesis system based on sampled waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For extra realism, each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of envelope generator, ﬁlter, modulation, and other parameters can be applied to the basic waveform. You can create your own waves via microphone or from external audio equipment by using the Sampling function. These are then stored in internal RAM and can be used just like the preseet waves. One voice can use up to four waves (elements) in AWM2 tone generator.

n AWM2 is not just limited to general musical instruments (Normal Voices). It can also be used for setting up percussive

instruments (Drum Voices). For details on Normal and Drum Voices, see page 45.

● Plug-in board

Plug-in Boards give you an enormous amount of additional sonic ﬂexibility and power. When installed, they work seamlessly and transparently within the system of the MOTIF — meaning that you can use their sounds and functions just as if they were built right into the MOTIF at the factory. The boards that are available for and can be installed to the MOTIF are described below. Up to three Plug-in boards can be installed to the MOTIF. These boards are not simply a source of more Voices; they are also tone generators in their own right and extend the system-level speciﬁcations such as maximum polyphony. In addition, they allow you to use synthesis systems besides AWM2. You can play Plug-in Voices just like ordinary internal Voices and use them as Parts in a Performance (page 42). The MOTIF is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System (see next page). There are three types of Modular Synthesis Plug-in System-compatible Plug-in Boards: Single Part, Multi-Part and Effect Plug-in Board. Using these, you can build your own system based on the sounds you require.

Plug-in board (optional)

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

Plug-in board line-up

● Single Part Plug-in Boards

Single Part Plug-in Boards let you add a completely different synthesizer or tone generator and play its voices by using a single part of the MOTIF.

• Analog Physical Modeling Plug-in Board (PLG150-AN)

Using Analog Physical Modeling (AN) synthesis, the very latest digital technology is used to accurately reproduce the sound of analog synthesizers. With this board installed, you have real-time control over the playback of vintage synthesizer sounds as well as the very latest sounds heard in today’s club-oriented music.

• Piano Plug-in Board (PLG150-PF)

A massive waveform memory is dedicated to the reproduction of piano sounds. This board offers 136 stereo sounds, including a number of acoustic and electric pianos, and up to 64-note polyphony. You can even install two of these boards to double the polyphony to 128 notes.

•Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board (PLG150-DX)

The sounds of the DX7 are available on this Plug-in Board. Unlike PCM-based tone generators, this board uses the powerful FM Synthesis system — the same as found on DX-series synthesizers — for extraordinarily versatile and dynamic sound shaping potential. Sounds are compatible with those of the DX7, and the board can even receive DX7 data via MIDI bulk dump.

• Virtual Acoustic Plug-in Board (PLG150-VL)

With Virtual Acoustic (VA) synthesis, the sounds of real instruments are modeled (simulated) in real time, giving a degree of realism that cannot be achieved using conventional PCM-based synthesis techniques. When playing these sounds using an optional MIDI Wind Controller (WX5), you can even capture some of the physical feel of woodwind instruments.

● Effect Plug-in Board

•Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH)

With this board installed, you can add harmonies to selected parts using four types of effects. Chorus parts for vocals can be created automatically from chords that have been prepared and stored as MIDI data. You can also use the MOTIF like a vocoder by connecting and using a microphone while playing the keyboard.

● Multi-Part Plug-in Board

Multi-Part Plug-in Boards let you expand the voice polyphony of the MOTIF by giving you a full 16 independent instrumental parts. By using this type of board to play back sequencer tracks, you can reserve the maximum polyphony of the MOTIF for your keyboard performance.

• XG Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG)

This Plug-in Board is a 16-part XG sound generator. You can play back XG/GM song ﬁles using the rich variety of sounds and effects on this board.

n Additional Plug-in Boards will be available in the future.

Basic Structure

About MODULAR SYNTHESIS PLUG-IN SYSTEM

The Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for Modular Synthesis-Plug-in-compatible synthesizers, tone generators and sound cards. This enables you to easily and effectively take advantage of the latest and most sophisticated synthesizer and effects technology, allowing you to keep pace with the rapid and multi-faceted advances in modern music production.

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

Maximum Polyphony

The maximum sonic polyphony is 62 for AWM2, plus the polyphony of the Plug-in Board (if installed). The actual note polyphony will vary depending on the type of tone generator unit used, the number of Elements in the Voice, and the note polyphony of the Plug-in Board. In the case of AWM2 Voices, the polyphony ﬁgure of 63 is divided by the number of Elements in the Voice.

Part structure of the Tone Generator block

The MOTIF plays its sounds (with the Tone Generator block) in response to MIDI data, received from the Controller block or Sequencer block. MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels, and the MOTIF is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate parts, via the sixteen MIDI channels. However, we can overcome the sixteen-channel limit by using separate MIDI “ports,” each supporting sixteen channels. The multiple sound sources of the MOTIF (internal tone generator and Plug-in Boards) take advantage of the three MIDI ports included on the instrument.

Basic Structure

Tone Generator block

Part for Voice mode

Port 1

part 1 part 2

part 14 part 15 part 16

Port 2

part 17 part 18

part 30 part 31 part 32

Port 3

part 33 part 34

part 46 part 47 part 48

These parts are used in modes other than the Voice mode.

As shown in the above illustration, up to 48 parts can be used in the modes (excepting the Voice mode). However, the number of parts that are actually used is a maximum of 34 in the Song and Pattern modes, as we’ll see later in some examples.

n See page 30 for details about the modes.

n The USB cable supports up to eight separate MIDI ports. The MOTIF

illustrated above, and the MOTIF

’s MIDI Thru function supports eight separate MIDI ports.

n The MIDI cable and IEEE cable (when the mLAN8E has been installed) cannot handle MIDI port data.

’s Tone Generator block supports three separate ports as

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

Relationship between the Part structure of the Tone Generator block and the Controller/Sequencer block for each mode

● Voice mode

Controller block

Keyboard

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

Controllers

Tone Generator block

Part for Voice mode

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3

part 1 part 2

part 3 part 4 part 5

part 16

(Internal / Plug-in)

part 17 part 18

part 30 part 31 part 32

part 33 part 34

part 46 part 47 part 48

The sequencer block is not available in the Voice mode.

Part 1-48 are not used.

Output

n In the Voice mode, the MIDI port number is 1.

n The Multi-Part Plug-in Board cannot be used in the Voice mode. However, other Plug-in Boards can be used.

● Performance mode

Controller block

Keyboard Controllers

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

A maximum of four parts can be used among parts 1-4 and 14-16. Parts that are set to on in the Performance Play mode are used.

The sequencer block is not available in the Performance mode.

Parts 5-13 and 17-48 are not used.

Output

PLG3 part

PLG2 part

PLG1 part

Tone Generator block (Internal / Plug-in)

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Part 4 Part 5

Part 14 Part 15 Part 16

Part 17 Part 18

Part 30 Part 31 Part 32

Part 33 Part 34

Part 46 Part 47 Part 48

Basic Structure

n In the Performance mode, the MIDI port number is 1.

n The Multi-Part Plug-in Board cannot be used in the Performance mode. However, other Plug-in Boards can be used.

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

● Song/Pattern mode

Basic Structure

External sequencer

MIDI cables by themselves cannot handle data from multiple ports. If a MIDI cable is used to transmit data from an external sequencer, only the Port 1 parts are used. To take advantage of the multiple ports of the MOTIF, use a USB cable.

Sequencer block

MIDI sequence data

(Song / Pattern)

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Track 15 Track 16

Controller block

Keyboard

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

In the Song / Pattern Mixing mode, the only parts that sound are the currectly selected (edited) part, and parts having the same receive channel as the selected one.

Controllers

Tone Generator block (example)

When the Multi-Part Plug-in board and two Single Part Plug-in boards have been installed:

Port 1 Port 2

Part 1

Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Part 15 Part 16

(Multi-Part Plug-in

Board)

Part 17

Part 18

Part 30 Part 31 Part 32

Port 3

(Single Part Plug-in

Board)

Part 33

Part 34

Part 46 Part 47 Part 48

Parts 33-46 are not used.

Each track of music (MIDI) data sounds a corresponding part on the MOTIF, according to the MIDI channel settings. (The receive channel for each part must match the transmit channel of each track.)

PLG1 part

PLG2 part

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

Effect block

This block of the MOTIF applies effects to the output of the tone generator, processing and enhancing the sound using sophisticated DSP (digital signal processing) technology.

Effect structure

The MOTIF’s effect processing features the following effect units.

■ System Effects (Reverb, Chorus, Variation)

System Effects are applied to the overall sound, whether it be a voice, an entire performance setup, a song, etc. With System effects, the sound of each part is sent to the effect according to the effect Send Level for each part. The processed sound (referred to as “wet”) is sent back to the mixer, according to the Return Level, and output — after being mixed with the unprocessed “dry” sound. This arrangement lets you prepare an optimum balance of the effect sound and the original sound of the parts.

• Reverb

The Reverb effects add a warm ambience to the sound, simulating the complex reﬂections of actual performance spaces, such as a concert hall or a small club. A total of 12 different Reverb types are available.

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• Chorus

The Chorus effects use modulation to create a rich ensemble sound — as if one part were being played by several instruments simultaneously. A total of 25 different Chorus types are available.

• Variation

The Variation effects provide a wide variety of sound transformations and enhancements. A total of 25 different Variation types are available. Variation is not available in the Voice mode.

■ Insertion Effects (1, 2)

Insertion effects can be applied individually to each part. Insertion effects are mainly used to directly process a single part. The depth of the effect is adjusted by setting the dry/wet balance. Since an Insertion effect can only be applied to one particular part, it should be used for sounds you want to drastically change. You can also set the balance so that only the effect sound is heard, by setting Wet to 100%.The MOTIF features two Insertion effect systems — one with a total of 104 internal effect types and the other with 25.

■ Plug-in Insertion Effects

This is a special effect system, only available when an effect-type Plug-in Board is installed. Plug-in Board effects are not available in the Voice mode.

■ Master Equalizer

Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound output from amps or speakers to match the special character of the room. The sound is divided into several frequency bands, then by raising or lowering the level for each band, the correction is made. Adjusting the sound you play according to the genre—classical music being more reﬁned, pops music more crisp, and rock music more dynamic—can also serve to draw out the special characteristics of the music and make your performance more enjoyable. The MOTIF possesses a high grade ﬁve-band digital equalizer function. The four knobs can be used to adjust the gain of the four bands (among ﬁve).

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

Effect connection

● In the Voice mode:

You can select the Insertion connection among three types.

Tone Generator block

Basic Structure

Element 1

Element 2

Element 3

Element 4

This determines which Insertion system, 1 or 2, is applied to each Element (or to each key when the Drum voice is selected). The Insertion effect can also be bypassed.

Insertion Effect

1 to 2

System Effect

Send Level

Reverb

Chorus

Return Level

Master Equalizer

You can select the Insertion connection from the three types shown below.

2 to 1

parallel

Reference (page 137)

Output

n The parallel connection is not available for Plug-in voices.

● In the Performance mode:

Reference (page 169)

The diagram below indicates the connection when the Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH) is installed to slot 1.

Select the part to which the Insertion effect is applied from parts 1-4 and Plug-in parts 2-3. The connection type depends on the setting of the Voice assigned to the selected part.

Tone Generator block

Part 1-4, Plug-in part 2-3

Insertion Effect

(Plug-in)

System Effect

Send Level

Reverb

Chorus

Var iation

Return Level

Master Equalizer

Output

Select the part to which the Plug-in Insertion effect is applied from parts 1-4, Plug-in parts 2-3 and A/D Input part.

A/D Input

• External audio source

• Microphone sound

nThe Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH) can be installed only to slot 1. It cannot be installed to slot 2 or 3.

MOTIF Basic Structure

System Overview

● In the Song/Pattern mode:

Reference (page 210)

The diagram below indicates the connection when the Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH) is installed to slot 1 and the Multi part Plug-in Board (PLG-100XG) is installed to slot 3.

Tone Generator block

Part 1~16

Part 17-32 * (When the Multi-part Plugin board has been installed)

Plug-in Part 2 (When the Single part Plugin board has been installed)

Select the part to which the Insertion effect is applied. The connection type depends on the setting of the Voice assigned to the selected part.

Select the part to which the Plug-in Insertion effect is applied.

Insertion Effect

(Plug-in)

PLG100-VH

A/D Input

• External audio source

• Microphone sound

System Effect

Send Level

Reverb

Chorus

Var iation

Return Level

Master Equalizer

Output

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* Please note that the Insertion Effect, Insertion Effect (Plug-in), and the System Effect cannot cannot be applied to

parts 17~32 (using the Multi-part Plug-in board). The signal from parts 17~32 is directly sent to the Master Equalizer.

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.

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

Voices and Performances

Quick Start Guide (pages 80, 88) · Reference (pages 121, 160)

A Voice is the main sound of the MOTIF, made up of a variety of parameter settings. Each Voice can consist of up to four separate Elements, each of which is a high-quality wave, or basic sound. A Performance, on the other hand, is a program in which multiple Voices (parts) are combined — in a layer, or in other conﬁgurations. Each Performance can contain up to four different Parts.

One Voice One Performance

Basic Structure

Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4

Up to four elements

Parameter settings

(Voice Edit)

Voice 1 Voice 2 Voice 3 Voice 4

Up to four voices

Parameter settings (Performance Edit)

Set the following parameters for each Element to create the Voice.

Parameters related to the Tone Generator block

Oscillator

See page 45

Pitch Envelope Generator

See page 46 See page 47 See page 47

Pitch

PEG FEG

LFO

Low Frequency Oscillator

Filter Amplitude

Filter Envelope Generator

AEG

Amplitude Envelope Generator

Parameters released to the Effect block Parameters related to the Controller block

System Effect

Insertion Effect

Send level

Reverb

Chorus

Return level

Master

Equalizer

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

In the Voice Play mode, you can select and play any of these Voices. In the Performance Play mode, you can select and play any of these Performances. On the previous page, the illustration shows the structure of one Voice/Performance. The illustration below shows the overall memory structure of all Voices and Performances. Taken together, these illustrations can help you better understand the structure of the MOTIF’s Voices and Performances. These two illustrations help you to understand the structure of Voice/Performance.

Voices Performance

User

(128)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Performance

Preset 1

(128 Normal Voices)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

(384 Normal Voices + 48 Drum Voices)

Preset Voice

Preset 2

(128 Normal Voices)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

Preset 3

(128 Normal Voices)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

Preset 1

(48 Drum Voices)

Group A~C

Number 1~16

Voice

For instructions on selecting Voices / Performances, see pages 124 and 162.

(128 Normal Voices+1Drum Voices)

GM Preset Voice

GM Preset

(128 Normal Voices)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

(The maximum amount of Preset and Users Banks is three -depending on

Preset 1

(AN, PF, DX board: 64 voice VL

board: 192 voice )

Number 1~16

Voice

User 1

(64 Voice)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

GM Preset

(1 Drum Voices)

Voice

the number of Plug-in Board that are installed.)

(AN, PF, DX board: 64 voice VL

Plug-in Voice

Preset 2

board: 192 voice )

Number 1~16

Voice

User 2

(64 Voice)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

(128 Normal Voices+16 Drum Voices)

User Voice

User

(128 Normal Voices)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

(AN, PF, DX board: 64 voice VL

board: 192 voice )

User

(16 Drum Voices)

Group A~C

Number 1~16

Voice

Preset 3

Number 1~16

Voice

User 3

(64 Voice)

Group A~H

Number 1~16

Voice

Indicates the separate "Banks" of Voices / Performances.

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MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

Waves and Elements

Wa ves are the waveforms that make up the Elements, which in turn make up a Voice. A total of 1309 high-quality preset Waves are available. As shown in the following illustration, when creating a Voice, you can select the Wave to be used as an Element and then set its level, pitch, tone and other parameters.

Wave 1~1309

Element 3

Basic Structure

Velocity

Element 1

Element 2

One Voice

Element 4

User Waves — Samples

One very powerful feature of the MOTIF is its ability to import external audio samples (such as computer WAV/ AIFF ﬁles), and record audio as well — and then use those samples as instrument sounds for playback. You can record Waves through the microphone or line level jacks, and you can load Waves saved on Memory Card or an external SCSI device. The Waves can then be processed and assigned to notes on the keyboard. You can play them via the keyboard or you can assign them as Parts of a Song/Pattern.

A/D INPUT jacks

Sampling

DIGITAL IN connector

mLAN (IEEE1394) connector

Wave

Internal DRAM 4MB (Can be expanded up to 64 MB by installing optional SIMM memory modules.)

When the optional AIEB2 has been installed to the MOTIF.

When the optional mLAN8E has been installed to the MOTIF.

Memory Card

SCSI device

Load

MOTIF Basic Structure

LOCATE

REC

SEQ

TRANSPORT

Main functions

Normal Voice and Drum Voice

Internally, there are two Voice Types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument-type sounds that can be played over the range of the keyboard. Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard. A collection of assigned percussion/drum wave or Normal Voice is known as a Drum Kit.

Normal Voice

Voice

Element 1~4

Drum Voice

For example, you could set one Element to sound in an upper range of the keyboard, and another Element to sound in a lower range. Thus, even within the same Voice, you can have two different sounds for different areas of the keyboard or you can make the two Element ranges overlap so that their sounds are layered over a set range. Furthermore, you can set each Element to respond to different velocity ranges so that one Element sounds for lower note velocities, whereas another Element sounds for higher note velocities.

Element 3

Velocity

Element 1

Element 2

Element 4

Note Range

Basic Structure

Key 1 Key 2Key 3Key 4 Key 5 Key 76

GM voice

GM is a worldwide standard for Voice organization and MIDI functions of synthesizers and tone generators. It was designed primarily to ensure that any song data created with a speciﬁc GM device would sound virtually the same on any other GM device — no matter the manufacturer or the model. The GM Voice bank on the MOTIF is designed to appropriately play back GM song data. However, keep in mind that the sound may not be exactly the same as played by the original tone generator.

Voice structure

One voice consists of Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, LFO and various parameters as shown on page 42. You can create the basic voice character by setting these four parameters.

■ Oscillator

Reference (page 137)

This unit outputs the wave of each Element. You can set the note range for each Element (the range of notes on the keyboard over which the Element will sound) as well as the velocity response (the range of note velocities within which the Element will sound).

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

■ Pitch

Reference (page 138)

This unit controls the pitch of each Element output from OSC. You can detune Elements, apply Pitch Scaling and so on. Also, by setting the PEG (Pitch Envelope Generator), you can control how the pitch changes over time.

● PEG (Pitch Envelope Generator)

Using the PEG, you can control the transition in pitch from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the point at which it is released. As illustrated at right, the Pitch Envelope consists of ﬁve Time (transition speed) parameters and ﬁve

Basic Structure

Level (pitch) parameters. This is useful for creating automatic changes in pitch. Furthermore, different PEG parameters can be set for each Element.

Attack

Decay1

Lev el

Level

Hold Level

Level

Sustain

Level

Key off

Release

Level

Cutoff frequency

Frequency (pitch)

These resonance are "passed" by the filter.

Level

Resonance

Frequency (pitch)

Cutoff frequency

Attack

Hold

Time

Decay1

Time

Decay2

Time

Release

Time

■ Filter

Quick Start Guide (page 84) · Reference (page 140)

This unit modiﬁes the tone of each Element output from Pitch by cutting the output of a speciﬁc frequency portion of the sound. You can also set the Filter Envelope Generator (FEG), to control how the ﬁlter works over time — letting you set up dynamic changes in tone.

● Cutoff Frequency and Resonance

Filters work by allowing the portion of the signal lower than a given frequency to pass, and cutting the portion of the signal above that frequency. This frequency is referred to as the cutoff frequency. You can produce a relatively bright or darker sound by setting the cutoff. A parameter that boosts the level of the signal in the area of the cutoff frequency is called Resonance. By emphasizing the overtones in this area, this can produce a distinctive “peaky” tone, making the sound brighter and harder.

● About the main Filter types

The Low Pass Filter is shown in the illustration above — however, the MOTIF features other Filter types as well. This section introduces you to the four types.

•Low Pass Filter (above)

This only passes signals below the Cutoff frequency. You can then use the Reso (Resonance) parameter to add further character to the sound.

• High Pass Filter

This only passes signals above the Cutoff frequency. You can then use the Reso (Resonance) parameter to add further character to the sound.

Resonance

These frequencies are "passed" by the filter.

Cutoff Frequency

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

• Band Pass Filter

This only passes a band of signals around the Cutoff frequency. The width of this band can be varied.

Level

Cutoff range Cutoff range

Range passed

Center frequency

Frequency

• Band Elimination Filter

This attenuates a band of signals around the Cutoff frequency, but passes everything else.

Level

Range passed Range passed

Cutoff range

Center frequency

Frequency

● FEG (Filter Envelope Generator)

Using the FEG, you can control the transition in tone from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the point at which it is released. As illustrated at right, the Filter Envelope consists of ﬁve Time (transition speed) parameters and ﬁve Level parameters (for the amount of ﬁltering). When you press a note on the keyboard, the cutoff frequency will change according to these envelope settings. This is useful for creating automatic wah effects, for example. Furthermore, different FEG parameters can be set for each Element.

● AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator)

Using the AEG, you can control the transition in volume from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the point at which it is released. As illustrated at right, the Amplitude Envelope consists of ﬁve Time (transition speed) parameters and ﬁve Level parameters (for the amount of ﬁltering). When you press a note on the keyboard, the volume will change according to these envelope settings. Furthermore, different AEG parameters can be set for each Element.

Release

Time

Release

Level

Time

Level

Attack

Decay1

Level

Sustain

Level

Decay2

Time

Level

Init

Level

Attack

Decay1

Time

Key off

■ LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Reference (page 147)

As its name suggests, the LFO creates waveforms of a low frequency. These waveforms can be used to vary the pitch, ﬁlter or amplitude of each Element to create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. LFO can be set independently for each Element; it can also be set globally for all Elements.

Basic Structure

Release

Time

Release

Level

Time

Level

Hold Level

Hold Time

Attack

Time

Attack Level

Decay1

Level

Decay1

Time

Sustain

Level

Decay2

Time

Key off

■ Amplitude

Reference (page 145)

This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of each Element output from Filter. The signals are then sent at this level to the Effect block. Also, by setting the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator), you can control how the volume changes over time.

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

Controllers

The MOTIF gives you an amazing amount of control options. Not only is it equipped with the conventional Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, it also features special knobs and sliders — and has an additional set of rear-panel jacks for connecting foot controllers and footswitches. You can connect controllers to the rear panel jacks to control various parameters by foot as well as by hand. This section explains the basic functions of each controller.

Pitch Bend Wheel

Basic Structure

This wheel’s prime function is to control pitch. Move the wheel up or down to bend the pitch up or down.

Pitch Up

Pitch Down

decrease it. You can change which particular group of functions or parameters the knobs are assigned to by pressing the [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] button. Selecting the ASSIGN group (A, B, 1, 2) lets you control a group of user-assignable functions.

n Common system parameters are assigned to Knobs [A]

and [B] (page 256). Voice-speciﬁc parameters are assigned to Knobs [1] and [2] (page 132). Knobs [1] and [2] can be assigned to Control Set Source.

KNOB

CONTROL

FUNCTION

PAN

REVERB

RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

CHORUS

ATTA C K RELEASECUTOFF

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOW MID MEQ HIGH

TEMPO

n A preset of suitable parameter settings is assigned to each

Voice. By using each knobs [1] and [2], you are in effect adjusting these settings by a certain amount. If these parameters are already preset at their minimum or maximum settings, the settings cannot be exceeded.

Control Sliders (CS)

Pitch Bend

Wheel

Modulation

Wheel

n Pitch Bend Range can be set for each Voice (page 132).

The wheel can also be assigned other parameters (page 134).

n Even if a different parameter is assigned to the wheel,

Pitch Bend messages are still transmitted through MIDI OUT when it is being used.

Modulation Wheel

The more you move this wheel up, the greater the modulation that is applied to the sound.

Deeper

Pitch Bend

Wheel

n Modulation depth can also be set beforehand. Also, the

wheel can be assigned to different parameters, such as volume or pan (page 134).

Modulation

Wheel

Knobs

These knobs let you change various aspects of the Voice’s sound in real time — while you play. Turn a knob to the right to increase the value, and left to

In the Voice mode, these are used to control the volume of each of the four Elements. In the Performance mode, these are used to control the volume of the four parts. In the Song/Pattern mode, these let you adjust the volume of speciﬁc tracks,(parts) depending on which group of tracks is currently selected.

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

When the selected tracks (parts) are 1-4:

When the selected tracks (parts) are 5-8:

When the selected tracks (parts) are 9-12:

When the selected tracks (parts) are 13-16:

12 3 4

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

When the Zone Switch is set to on in the Master Play mode, various functions (Control Number) can be assigned to these Control Sliders (page 273).

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

Foot Controller

An optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7), connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jacks (page 18) on the rear panel, can be assigned to a number of controller parameters. By using a foot controller for parameter control, both your hands are left free to play the keyboard (or to operate other controllers), — exceptionally convenient when you’re playing live.

n Foot Controller parameters can be set for each Voice.

Footswitch (assignable)

An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 Foot Switch connected to the rear panel FOOT SWITCH ASSIGNABLE jack (page 18) can be assigned to a range of parameters. It is suited for switch-type (on/ off) controls, such as Portamento Switch, increment/ decrement of a Voice or Performance Number, start/ stop of the Sequencer, and holding the Arpeggiator on or off.

n The parameter assigned to the Footswitch is set in the

Utility mode (page 256).

Control Sets

Aside from their default parameters, keyboard aftertouch, the controllers and some of the knobs on the front panel can be assigned to various parameters, as explained on page 48. For example, you could assign Resonance to the Modulation Wheel and set aftertouch to apply vibrato. You are free to assign parameters to suit the kind of sound being played. These controller assignments are known as Control Sets. As the following illustration shows, you can assign up to six different Control Sets per Voice. Within each Control Set, the controller is known as the Source (Src) and the parameter controlled by the Source is known as the Destination (Dest). There are various Dest parameters available; some will apply to the Voice as a whole, while some will be speciﬁc to each of its Elements. Details are given in the Controls List of the separate Data List.

n Details about the available Dest parameter settings are

given in the Destination Parameter List of the separate Data List.

Voice

Control Sets

1~6

Source

Controller

PB,MW,etc

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Footswitch (sustain)

An optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel (page 18) lets you control sustain — particularly useful when playing piano and strings voices.

n You cannot assign a function other than Sustain to the

SUSTAIN jack.

Breath Controller

You can connect an optional Breath Controller (BC3) to the BREATH jack (page 18) on the rear panel. Then use it to control a large number of the MOTIF’s parameters, particularly those controlled by a wind player’s breath: dynamics, timbre, pitch and so on. The Breath Controller is ideally suited for realistic expression with wind instrument type Voices.

n Breath Controller parameters can be set for each Voice.

Aftertouch

Aftertouch lets you change the sound (adding vibrato, for example) by applying further pressure to a note on the keyboard while it is being held down. This allows real-time expression and control. Aftertouch can be used to control a wide variety of parameters (page 134).

Destination

Control Parameters

Depth

Depth of control

ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF

Elements 234

n The Element Switches (page 134) will be disabled if the

Dest parameter setting is not speciﬁed for the Elements (i.e., to settings 00 to 33).

■ Using one source to control several destinations

By creating Control Sets, you can change soundsin a variety of ways. For example, set the Src (Source) parameter of Control Set 1 to MW (Modulation Wheel) and the Dest (Destination) parameter to ELFO-PM (Element LFO Pitch Modulation Depth). Then set the Src parameter of Control Set 2 also to MW, but set the Dest parameter to ELM PAN (Element Pan). You will also need to specify the Element to be controlled and also the depth (amount) of control. In this example, when you move the Modulation Wheel upward, the amount of Pitch Modulation increases accordingly, and the Element is panned from left to right. In this way, you can have the sound change in several different ways, simply by adjusting a single controller.

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

SET 1 SET 2

Src

(Modulation Wheel)

Dest

ELFO-PM

Src

(Modulation Wheel)

Dest

ELM PAN

Moving the Modulation Wheel changes both the amount of Pitch Modulation and the pan position.

■ Using several sources to control one destination

Continuing from the example above, now create another Control Set where Src is set to FC (Foot Controller) and Dest is set to ELFO-PM (Element LFO Pitch Modulation Depth). Again, specify the Element

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to be controlled and also the depth of control. Now, Pitch Modulation is assigned to both the Modulation Wheel and Foot Controller. In other words, you can also assign several Src controllers to each Dest parameter.

SET 1 SET 3

Src

(Modulation Wheel)

Dest

ELFO-PM

Src

(Foot Controller)

Dest

ELFO-PM

You can control the pitch modulation effect using either of Modulation Wheel (MW) and Foot Controller (FC).

By assigning all six Control Sets, you will have a stunning degree of real-time control over the synthesizer’s sounds.

Pitch Bend

Wheel

Tone Generator

MIDI

Pitch LFO1 PAN

OUT

MIDI Control

Controller Set

The controllers can also send MIDI Control Change messages to control the parameters of external MIDI devices. These assignments can be set in the Utility Mode.

n Since Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel and

keyboard aftertouch are pre-deﬁned with speciﬁc MIDI controls, other MIDI Control Change numbers cannot be assigned to them.

You can also set up a controller such that it sends one kind of Control message to the synthesizer’s internal tone generator yet another kind to the MIDI Out. For example, in a Control Set you could assign resonance to Assignable Knob [1]. Then, in the Utility Mode, you could assign Control Change Number 1 (Modulation) to the same knob. Now, when you turn the knob, resonance will be applied to the sound of the internal tone generator; however, at the same time, modulation information will be sent to the external MIDI device connected to the MIDI Out.

■ Control Sets and External MIDI Control

In a Control Set, the controllers are assigned to the internal parameters of the synthesizer. However, some controllers were originally designed for a particular purpose, and send pre-deﬁned MIDI Control Change messages when used, regardless of their Control Set allocations within the synthesizer. For example, the Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel and keyboard aftertouch were originally designed to control pitch bend, modulation and aftertouch. Therefore, when you use these controllers, pitch bend, modulation and aftertouch information is always sent to the MIDI Out. Let’s say the Pan parameter is assigned to the Pitch Bend Wheel in a Control Set. Now, when you move the Pitch Bend Wheel, the internal tone generator of the synthesizer will pan the sound; however, at the same time, the original pre-deﬁned Pitch Bend messages will still be sent to the MIDI Out.

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

Song and Pattern (Sequencer mode)

Basic Operation (page 67) · Reference (pages 177, 215)

Songs and Patterns are MIDI sequence data consisting of 16 tracks.

● A Song on the MOTIF is effectively the same as a Song on a sequencer, and playback automatically stops at the end of the recorded data.

● In the MOTIF, the term “pattern” refers to a relatively short pattern — say, 4 to 16 measures (up to 256 measures) — which is used for looped playback. Therefore, once Pattern playback starts, it continues until you press the [J] button. The MOTIF features a variety of preset Phrase data that is used as the basic material in making up Patterns.

Track structure of Song

The following illustration shows the track structure of Song. Songs are created by recording MIDI data to individual tracks.

Song 64

Song 63

Song 62

Song 02

Song 01

Tempo track Tempo change

Scene track

Track 1 MIDI sequence data Track 2 MIDI sequence data Track 3 MIDI sequence data

Track 16 MIDI sequence data

Scene1Scene2Scene3Scene4Scene

Track mute status/Scene memory change (including tempo, transpose etc,)

MIDI OUT

External Tone Generator

Basic Structure

Song Mixing

Tone Generator block (example)

When a Multi-Part Plug-in board and two Single part Plug-in boards have been installed:

Port 1 Port 2

part 1

part 2 part 3 part 4

part 15 part 16

(Multi-Part Plug-in

board) part 17

part 18

part 30 part 31 part 32

Port 3

(Single part Plug-in

board) part 33

part 34

part 46 part 47 part 48

PLG1 part

Parts 33-46 are not used.

PLG2 part

Song playback uses up to 16 parts (from those shown above).

MOTIF Basic Structure

Main functions

Track structure of Pattern

Patterns consist of Phrases (as shown below), and you can create them by recording MIDI data for each track, and by freely arranging the various Phrases (Preset/User).

Style 64

Style 63

Style 62

Style 03

Style 02

Style 01

123 16

Basic Structure

When a Multi-Part Plug-in board and two Single part Plug-in boards have been installed:

Port 1 Port 2

Part 1

Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Part 15 Part 16

Pattern playback uses up to 16 parts (from those shown above).

16 Sections

Pattern

Track 1 Phrase (MIDI sequence data) Tra c k 2 Tra c k 3

Tra c k 16

Phrase (MIDI sequence data) Phrase (MIDI sequence data)

Phrase (MIDI sequence data)

MIDI OUT

External Tone Generator

Pattern Mixing

Tone Generator block (example)

(Multi-Part Plug-in

board) Part 17

Part 18

Part 30 Part 31 Part 32

Port 3

(Single Part Plug-in

board) Part 33

Part 34

Part 46 Part 47 Part 48

PLG1part

PLG2 part

Part 33-46 are not used.

the guitar part. The MOTIF features 128 Preset Patterns, and features memory space for 256 of your own original User Phrases.

Pattern creation by the Patch function (Pattern)

Quick Start Guide (page 105) · Reference (page 219)

The Patch function allows you to create a “composite” style by combining various Phrases from the Preset and User Phrases as shown below.

Style 35

Style 01

12 16

16 Sections

(Created via Pattern recording.)

User Phrases 1-256

(Created via Pattern recording.)

User Phrases 1-256

User Phrase

Pattern

Tra c k 1 Tra c k 2 Tra c k 3 Tra c k 4 Tra c k 5

Tra c k 16

You can copy the desired Phrase from other styles to the currently selected Style / Section.

Preset Phrases

1-128

Preset Phrase

MIDI tracks and Sample tracks

The Song/Pattern tracks (1 - 16) of the MOTIF are divided into two groups: MIDI tracks and Sample tracks.

■ MIDI tracks

These are tracks in which the performance data (used to play the internal Voices or Plug-in Voices) is recorded as MIDI data. This is the same as sequence tracks on a MIDI sequencer.

■ Style and Section

A Pattern consists of a “Style” (musical style) and a “Section” (pattern variation). You can play the Pattern by selecting a Style and its Section.

■ Phrase

This is the basic MIDI sequence data — and the smallest unit — used in creating a Pattern. “Phrase” is a musical Pattern Phrase for a single instrument, such as a rhythm pattern for the rhythm part, a bass line for the bass part, or a chord backing for

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■ Sample tracks — with Sample Voices

Voices which are automatically created and stored using the Sampling feature (page 58) in the sequencer (Song/Pattern) mode, are referred to as “Sample Voices.” tracks using these Sample Voices are referred to as “Sample” tracks — to distinguish them from the MIDI tracks. Sample Voices are stored as original, dedicated Voices for each Song or Style. This means that you cannot take a Sample Voice belonging to one Song or Style and use it in another Song or Style. For details on Sample Voices and the Sampling function, see page 233.

Main functions

■ Replace and Overdub (Song/Pattern)

After selecting

Song 01

Tra c k 1 Tra c k 2 Tra c k 3

Tra c k 16

Store as a Sample Voice

Style 50

Style 49

Style 48

Style 03

Style 02

Style 01

123 16

the Song number and track

After selecting the Song number and track

In this example, Track 1 is a MIDI track, and Track 3 is an Sample track.

MIDI data recording

Recording a Sample

(Sampling)

● Replace

You can use this method when you want to overwrite an already recorded track with new data. The ﬁrst recording is lost, and the new one takes its place.

● Overdub

You can use this method when you want to add more data to a track that already contains data. The ﬁrst recording is not lost, and the new one is added. This method lets you build up a complex phrase together with Loop recording (below).

■ Loop Recording (Pattern)

Pattern repeats the rhythm pattern of several measures (4 to 16 measures) in a “loop,” and its recording is also done using loops. This method is convenient when recording a Pattern Phrase using the Overdub method (above). As shown in the example below, notes that you record will play back from the next repetition (loop), letting you record while hearing previously recorded material.

• Loop 1st round

Basic Structure

16 Sections

After selecting the

Pattern

Tra c k 1 Tra c k 2 Tra c k 3

Tra c k 16

Store as a Sample Voice

Style number, Section and track

After selecting the Style number, Section and track

In this example, Track 1 is a MIDI track, and Track 3 is an Sample track.

MIDI data recording

Recording a Sample

(Sampling)

MIDI track recording method

The following explanations are important points for you to keep in mind as you record your User Songs/ Patterns.

■ Realtime recording and Step recording

With realtime recording, the MOTIF functions in the same way as a tape recorder, recording the performance data as it is played. This allows you to capture all the nuances of an actual performance. With step recording, you can compose your performance by “writing” it down one event at a time. This is a non-realtime, step recording method — similar to writing music notation onto paper.

Bass Drum

• Loop 2nd round

Snare Drum

Bass Drum

• Loop 3rd round

Hi-Hat Snare Drum

Bass Drum





n Loop Recording can only be used with Realtime

recording.

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Main functions

■ Punch In/Out (Song)

You can use this method when you want to re-record only over a speciﬁc area of the track. In this case, you must set the start and end points before you begin the re-recording. In the eight-measure example below, the third measures through the ﬁfth measure are re-recorded.

Recording start

Punch In Punch out

● Before re-recording

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● After re-recording

1234567 8

34567 8

Newly recorded data

n Punch In/Out Recording can only be used with Realtime

recording.

n Note that Punch In/Out method always replaces

(destroys) the original data over the speciﬁed area.

Recording stop

Sample track recording method (Sampling)

See page 58.

Song Chain

This function allows songs to be “chained” together for automatic sequential playback. The MOTIF allows you to create one Song Chain data.

Song 01 Song 22 Song 15

Pattern Chain

Pattern Chain allows you to string several different Patterns together to make a single Song. You can have the MOTIF automatically change Styles and Sections by creating Pattern Chains in this way beforehand. You can also use them when creating Songs based on a certain Pattern, since the created Pattern Chains can be converted into a Song. The MOTIF allows you to create one Pattern Chain data.

EXAMPLE

Style 01 Section J

Pattern track

Scene track

Tempo track

Pattern Chain

Style/Section change

Track mute setting

Tempo change

Style 05 Section H

Style 26 Section P

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Main functions

Arpeggio

Quick Start Guide (page 91) · Reference (page 128)

This function automatically triggers preset arpeggio phrases, according to the keys you play. The Arpeggio function is particularly suited to dance/ techno music genres. You can assign the desired Arpeggio Types to each Voice/Performance, and adjust the tempo. You can also set the Arpeggio playback method, Velocity range and Play Effects to create your own original grooves. What’s more, Arpeggio playback can be transmitted through the MIDI Out.

Arpeggio structure

The following illustration shows the Arpeggio structure.

•In the Voice mode

Voice Performance

Arpeggio data

Preset 1

(128)

Arpeggio

•In the Performance mode

Four playback types of Arpeggio

Arpeggio types are divided into the four following categories.

■ Sequence

Creates a general arpeggio phrase. Mainly octave up/ down phrases.

■ Phrase

Creates phrases that are more musical than Sequence. Starting with “Techno,” there are phrases for a wide variety of musical genres, and for creating backing tracks for guitar, piano and other instruments.

■ Drum Pattern

Creates drum pattern-type phrases. Any note produces the same drum pattern. This type is ideal for use with drum and percussion sounds.

■ Control

Creates tonal changes by the control change data sequence. No note data is created.

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Preset2

Voice Performance

Each Arpeggio can assigned to

each Voice/Performance.

(128)

Arpeggio

User

(128)

Arpeggio

Song/Pattern and Arpeggio

■ Recording Arpeggios to a Song/Pattern

You can record Arpeggio data to a Song or Pattern. The actual note data of the Arpeggio is recorded as is to a speciﬁc track in the Song/Pattern during recording, when you set Arpeggio Record to ON.

■ Arpeggio on/off during Song/Pattern playback

Also, Arpeggio On/Off can be set individually for each part of a Song/Pattern. Just like playing Arpeggios manually from the keyboard, this inserts Arpeggios in the playback of Song/Pattern sequence data.

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Main functions

Creating User Arpeggios

Actually, there is no direct operation for recording Arpeggios. First, you have to record a Phrase to a Song track. Then, use the appropriate Song Job function to convert the data to Arpeggio data.

User

Song

Converted via the Song Job.

Basic Structure

Recording

Tra c k 1 Tra c k 2 Tra c k 3

Tra c k 16

n Arpeggio data consists of four tracks. However, data

conversion in the Song Job is done one track at a time.

(128)

Arpeggio

Tra c k 1 Tra c k 2 Tra c k 3 Tra c k 4

Master (Master mode)

Quick Start Guide (page 93) · Reference (page 268)

The MOTIF is loaded with such a wealth of different features, functions and operations, you may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to locate and call up the particular feature you need.This is where the Master function comes in handy. You can use it to memorize the operations you use most often in each mode, and call them up instantly anytime you need them with a single button press. The MOTIF has space for a total of 128 of your own User Master settings.

Master number Setting examples

Master 001 Voice mode Voice number 102 Master 002 Voice mode Voice number 88 Master 003 Performance mode Performance number 043 *Zone Switch Off Master 004 Performance mode Performance number 059 *Zone Switch Off

Performance mode Performance number 077 *Zone Switch On

Master 005

Performance mode Performance number 093 *Zone Switch On

MIDI ch1 MIDI ch2 MIDI ch3 MIDI ch4

Tone Generator block

Master 006

Master 007 Song mode Song 018 Master 008 Song mode Song 008 Master 009 Pattern mode Pattern 014 Master 010 Pattern mode Pattern 029

•

Master 128 Song mode Song 035

•Zone(*) is available only when you specify “Voice” or “Performance” in the Memory

display in the Master Play mode and store the settings to a User Master. Details are described later.

•Parameters other than those shown above (e.g., Knob/Slider settings) can be

stored. See page 273 for details.

MIDI ch8 MIDI ch9

Tone Generator block

Keep in mind that the settings you can store to a User Master in the Voice/Performance mode differ from those you can store in the Song/Pattern mode. Here are the main differences:

● Storing settings in the Song/Pattern mode

In general, you can store speciﬁc Song numbers in the Song mode, Pattern numbers in the Pattern mode.

n Operations and settings in File mode, Utility mode

and Sampling mode cannot be stored to a User Master.

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● Storing settings in the Voice/Performance mode

In addition to speciﬁc Voice or Performance numbers, you can also store master keyboard functions — such as the Zone settings, in which the MOTIF keyboard is divided into up to four different Zones.

Main functions

Four Zones (Voice Performance mode)

In the Voice Performance mode, the keyboard can be divided into a maximum of four separate Zones (as shown below) — each with its own MIDI channel setting. In this way, you can use just a single keyboard to control several different instrument parts independently. Moreover, you can have these independent Zones control different channels on connected MIDI devices as well. You can set these four Zones and store them as a User Master in the Master mode.

External Tone Generator

MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI OUT

Keyboard (Max 4 zone)

MIDI ch1

Tone Generator block (Internal/Plug-in)

MIDI ch2 MIDI ch3 MIDI ch4

■ Split

You can use the Zone settings to create a “Split” — dividing the keyboard into two key ranges, at a speciﬁc note (split point). In the example below, the keyboard is split at C3, with the lower range used to trigger Arpeggios, and the upper range used conventionally to play a Voice.

Split point

Lower Upper

Ch1

Part 1

For playing

Arpeggios

(C3)

Ch2

Part 2

For playing a Voice

■ Layer

You can also use the Zone settings to create a “Layer” — in which the keyboard is used to play two separate parts simultaneously, in unison with each other. In the example below, the keyboard plays two Voices in unison — one an internal Voice, and the other a Plug-in Voice.

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The four Zones can also be conﬁgured as Voice “layers” — letting you have more than one Voice sound at the same time when you play within a single Zone. (See the example below.)

External Tone Generator

MIDI OUT

ZONE4

MIDI OUT MIDI OUT

MIDI ch1

ZONE2 ZONE3ZONE1

MIDI ch2 MIDI ch3

MIDI ch4

MIDI OUT

Tone Generator block (Internal/Plug-in)

Part 1

Voice

Layer (Upper)

Layer (Lower)

Plug-in 1 Part

Plug-in Voice

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Main functions

Sampling

Quick Start Guide (page 99) · Reference (page 233)

Sampling is a powerful function that lets you bring your own recorded sounds — voice, instrument, rhythm, special sound effects, etc. — into the system of the MOTIF, and play those sounds just like any other MOTIF sound. Individual waveform data contained in the MOTIF is referred to as a “Sample.” The following diagram shows the Sampling structure.

Basic Structure

A/D INPUT jacks

A/D converter

Wave

Internal DRAM 4MB (Can be expanded up to 64 MB by

installing optional SIMM memory modules.)

Voice / Performance mode

Key Bank setting

Key Bank setting (Automatically set when the Sampling type is set to "Slice + Seq".)

By selecting the desired Song / Pattern track, it is assigned to the appropriate Mixing part as a Sample Voice.

Song / Pattern mode

DIGITAL IN connector

mLAN (IEEE1394) connector

When the optional AIEB2 has been installed to the MOTIF

When the optional mLAN8E has been installed to the MOTIF

Waveform

Store as a User Voice

Assigned to a Performance part

Is automatically stored as on original Sample Voice for the selected Song /

D/A converter

Output (sound)

LOCATE

REC

When the Sampling type is set to "Sample + Note" or "Slice + Seq"

SEQ

TRANSPORT

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Main functions

Data created by Sampling

Regardless of the mode, the raw Sampled data is the same, of course. However, various parameters are different, depending on the particular mode or settings. Brieﬂy, here is an explanation of what kinds of data are created in the Sampling function.

● Sampling data common to all modes

•Wave (Sample data)

This is the raw audio data stored in the MOTIF’s memory when sampling. For details on Wave, see page 44.

•Key Bank

The note range and velocity range to which the Sample is assigned, is called the Key Bank.

•Waveform

The group of Key Banks to which sample data is assigned is called the Waveform.

For a clearer idea of the explanations above, see the following illustration. In this example, the Waveform is made up of ﬁve Samples, assigned to a key range of D#2 - F4, in ﬁve Key Banks.

Velocity

127

Key bank

Voices that are automatically stored when sampling in the Song/Pattern mode are referred to as “Sample Voices.” Sample Voices can be assigned to instrument parts corresponding to the track which was assigned in the Sampling Setup display, and they can be sounded while Song/Pattern data is being played back. Sample Voices are original, dedicated Voices for the particular Song/Pattern that was selected when sampling. Because of this, you cannot take a Sample Voice belonging to one Song or Pattern and use it in another Song or PatternIn essence, Sample Voice data is the same as that of Normal Voices or Drum Voices — with the exception that you cannot select Sample Voices in the Voice or Performance mode. (However, you CAN select the Wave of the Sample Voice in Voice Edit.)

• Note Data (when the Sample type is set to “Sample + Note” )

This not only stores the sampled wave as a Sample Voice in the Song/Pattern mode, but it also records it to the assigned sequencer track.

Sample

Voice

Basic Structure

Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 4

Sample 3 Sample 5

D#2A#2G

Waveform

2F4

Wave form

Key Number (Note Number)

● Data created by sampling in the Voice/ Performance mode

• User Voice

The sample data of Waves recorded or imported to the MOTIF cannot be played directly. First, they must be saved as User Voices, which when selected, can be played from the keyboard or sequencer. Also, these User Voices can be assigned as Performance parts — just as with the Preset Voices.

● Data created by sampling in the Song/ Pattern mode

• Sample Voice

Assigned to

a specified

key (note)

Sequence

data



Fixed to C - 2

•Key Bank and Sequence data according to Audio phrase (when the Sample type is set to “Slice + Seq”)

Sample

voice

Sliced into

several parts

and assigned

to keys (notes)

Song or Pattern

Tr ac k 1 Tr ac k 2 Tr ac k 3

Tr ac k 16

Specify the track.

Store as a Sample Voice

Sampling

Sequence

data



Fixed to C - 2

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Main functions

User Voices/Sample Voices and Waveform

Basic Structure

● User's Voice

(001~128)

001 002 003 004 005

128

Velocity Keybank

127

Sample1

C#2 A#2 G#3 F4

When entering the Sampling mode from the Voice/Performance mode

Sampling

Sample 2 Sample 4

Sample 3 Sample 5

Key number (Note number)

Wave form

Waveform

(User 001~256)

001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010

251 252 253 254 255 256

When entering the Sampling mode from the Pattern mode

Style 64

123 4

16 section

Pattern

Track1 Track2 Track3

Track16

When entering the Sampling mode from the Song mode

Song 64

Song01

Track1 Track2 Track3

Track16

Sampling

● Recorded to the specified track as a Sample voice.

Sampling

● Recorded to the specified track as a Sample voice.

n When using the Sampling function, samples are stored to destination waveforms in numerical order, starting from the lowest

number waverform.

n Up to 128 keybanks can be assigned to a single waveform. The MOTIF allows for creation of a maximum 8192 keybanks.

n You can select and check the 256 waveforms mentioned above from the Oscillator display in Voice Element Edit (page 137).

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Main functions

Three methods of Sample Recording Start

You can start sample recording with one of three methods. This section covers the Sample Recording Start methods corresponding to the available Trigger modes. For information on setting the Trigger mode, see page 237.

■ When Trigger mode is set to “Manual”:

Regardless of the selected mode, sampling starts soon after you press the[F6] (REC) button in the Sampling Setup display (page 236). Sampling also starts regardless of the playback/stop status of the Song/Pattern.

■ When Trigger mode is set to “Level”:

After pressing the [F6] (REC) button in the Sampling Setup display (in any mode), sampling starts as soon as a strong enough audio signal is received. The threshold for this audio-triggered start is called the Trigger Level (explained in the illustration below).

■ When Trigger mode is set to “Meas”:

After pressing the [F6] (REC) button in the Sampling Setup display (page 236), start and stop of sampling is linked to playback of the Song/Pattern. This setting is available only when the Song/Pattern mode and recording type (Rec Type) are set to “Slice + Seq” or “Sample + Note.”

Song/Pattern

start

1234567 8

Sampling

start

Punch In Punch Out

34567 8

Wave data

Sampling

stop

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Level

Sample recording start here.

ABC D E

Sample recording start here.

ABC D E

Recording

trigger level.

As you can see, the higher the Trigger Level setting, the louder the input audio needs to be in order to start sampling. On the other hand, if the Trigger Level is set too low, a soft noise may be enough to inadvertently start sampling. Sampling also starts regardless of the playback/stop status of the Song/ Pattern.

Sample playback types

Samples can be played back in the following three different ways.

■ One Shot

When you press a note on the keyboard, the Sample plays from beginning to end just once. This type of playback is commonly used for drum and percussion sounds.

Start Pont

Key on

End Point

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Main functions

■ Loop

This is used primarily to create long continuous sounds, such as brass and strings, or instruments with naturally long decay, such as piano. An appropriate part of the sample near the end is looped to reproduce a long sustain or decay. When you play a note on the keyboard, the Sample plays from the start point to the end point. It then returns to the loop start point and plays to the end point again, and keeps doing this until you release the note. With musical instruments in general, the characteristic part of the sound (the “attack” section) is usually at the beginning, just after the start point. After this, the sound does not vary a great deal while the note is being held, and you can set the loop and end points at either end of this section. When

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playing back a Sample of an instrument that has been looped like this, the attack section of the sound is played back once and then the looped section is played back continuously until you release the note. Looping is also way of creating usable instrument sounds without using up too much memory. You can set each point in the Sampling mode. Since the MOTIF is capable of displaying the entire image of the sampled audio data in the LCD (zoom in and zoom out are available), you can edit the loop points visually — making sample editing accurate and easy.

Sample Wave Loop Playback

Start Pont Top Point End Point

■ Reverse

When you press a note on the keyboard, the Sample plays from end to beginning just once. This is useful for creating reversed cymbal sounds and other special effects.

Start Point End Point

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Internal Memory and File Management

Quick Start Guide (page 97) · Reference (page 261)

The MOTIF creates a variety of different kinds of data, including Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern. In this section, how to store the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.

Memory Structure

This diagram details the relationship among the MOTIF’s functions and the internal memory, memory card, and various external storage devices/media.

Main functions

Recall Buffer Compare Buffer (DRAM)

Other than "Master Edit"

Edit Buffer(DRAM)

• Voice Edit

• Plug-in Voice Edit

• Performance Edit

• Master Edit

• Pattern Mixing Edit

• Song Mixing Edit

• Song Record

• Song Chain

Store

• Pattern Record

• Pattern Patch

• Pattern Chain

• Sampling

MOTIF Internal Memory

Preset Data (ROM)

• Voice

• Plug-in Voice

• Preset Phrase (Pattern)

• Preset Arpeggio

• Demo

User Memory (RAM)

SRAM

• User Voice (Normal 128, Drum 16)

Store

Covert (Job)

Store

• User Plug-in Voice (64 Voices x 3 boards)

• User Performance (128)

• User Master (128)

• User Arpeggio (128)

• System setting

(Utility setting)

DRAM

• Song

• Song Chain

• Pattern (Phrase)

•˚Style

• Pattern Chain

• Waveform

(Sample Voice)

MIDI bulk

Please make note of the following points

when using bulk transmission between SRAM memory and an external MIDI device.

Bulk transmission cannot be used to

•

transfer the data of User Arpeggios and part of the System settings.

• Bulk transmission to an external MIDI

device is executed only when MOTIF receives a bulk request message.

External MIDI device

Memory Card

External SCSI device

File extensions ".W2V"

• File extensions ".WAV" and

".AIF"

• A5000/4000/3000 data

• AKAI format data

File extensions ".W2G"

File extensions ".W2A"

File extensions

Load / Save

".MID"

File extensions ".W2S"

File extensions ".W2P"

File extensions ".W2W"

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Computer

• Plug-in Voice Edit using the computer

• File extensions ".WAV" and

".AIF"

• A5000/4000/3000 data

• SU700 data

• AKAI format data

Personal System/V

Plug-in board(DRUM)

PS/V

Personal System/V

IBM

• Plug-in All Bulk

File extensions ".W2B"

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Main functions

Internal Memory

● ROM and RAM

ROM (Read Only Memory) is memory designed speciﬁcally for reading out of data, and as such data cannot be written to it. This is the location where preset data for the instrument is permanently stored. On the other hand, RAM (Random Access Memory) allows both reading and writing of data. This is the location for the edit buffer data and data created by editing or recording.

● SRAM and DRAM

The MOTIF uses two different kinds of RAM ,

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depending on the condition for storing the data: SRAM (Static RAM) and DRAM (Dynamic RAM). The data contained in SRAM is maintained indeﬁnitely, unless the backup battery (lithium battery; page 5) power is too low. On the other hand, data contained in DRAM is lost when the power is turned off. Because of this, you should always store any data residing in DRAM to a memory card or an external SCSI device before turning off the power.

Edit Buffer (DRAM) and Recall Buffer (DRAM)

● Edit Buffer and User Memory

The edit buffer is the memory location for edited data of these types: Voice, Performance, Master, Song, Song Mixing, and Pattern Mixing. Data edited in this location will be stored to the User Memory. If you select another Voice, Performance, Master, Song, or Pattern, the entire contents of the edit buffer will be rewrittenwith the newly selected Voice/Performance/Master/Song Mixing/Pattern Mixing data. Make sure to store any important data before selecting another Voice, etc.

Memory Card/External SCSI storage device

To ensure that your data stored to User Memory are maintained, it is the best way to save important data to Memory Card or external SCSI device so that you can keep them indeﬁnitely. See page 289 for details about Memory Card and see page 27 for details about SCSI device.

• Memory Card • SCSI device

SCSI

Hard disk etc.

There are two different ways to save data created on the MOTIF to memory card or an external SCSi device:

• By saving all data in the User memory as a single ﬁle (with the extension “.W2A”).

• By saving the ﬁles separately according to their speciﬁc functions (with the extensions corresponding to each type). See page 262 for details.

● Edit Buffer and Recall Buffer

If you’ve selected another Voice or Performance without storing the one you were editing, you can recall your original edits, since the edit buffer’s contents are stored in backup memory. Keep in mind that the recall buffer is available only in the Voice or Performance mode.

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Main functions

Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software

Quick Start Guide (page 119) · Reference (page 256)

When the [REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF] button is turned on, the following buttons/controllers can control the Audio track mixer and sequencer transport of the computer sequence software connected to the MOTIF.

J∆

NUMBER button[1]~[16]

These buttons are used to select the corresponding tracks of the computer sequencer software, or to turn those tracks on/off, depending on the on/off status of the [TRACK SELECT] button and [MUTE] button.

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

[MUTE] button

When this is turned on, the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons are used to turn the corresponding tracks of the computer sequence software on or off.

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

Control Sliders

Adjusts the Volume for each track of the computer sequence software.

MASTER

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

Knob

Adjusts the Pan, Effect send level, and Equalizer for each track of the computer sequencer.

PAN

CHORUS

KNOB

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

FUNCTION

MEQ LOW

REVERB

RESONANCE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

MEQ HI MIDMEQ LOWMID MEQ HIGH

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CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

[SEQ TRANSPORT] buttons

Controls the transport functions on the computer sequence software.

SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

[TRACK SELECT] button

When this is turned on, the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons are used to select the corresponding tracks of the computer sequence software.

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

NUMBER

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Main functions

Computer Sequence Software

The following computer sequence software programs can be controlled via the MOTIF’s Remote Control function.

Windows

Cubase VST/32 Logic Audio Plutinum Ver4.6 Cakewalk ProAudio Ver9.0 Pro Tools V5.0

Macintosh

Cubase VST 5.0 Logic Audio Plutinum Ver4.6 Pro Tools V5.0

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n The parameters to be controlled via the Remote Control function differ depending on the computer sequence software. For

details, see the Reference section on page 257.

n For certain software programs, it may be necessary to install the setting ﬁle in the included CD-ROM. For details on how to

install, see the Installation Guide manual.

MOTIF Basic Structure

Calling up the Operation Displays

Basic Operation

In this section, we’ll take a look at the fundamental operating conventions of the MOTIF. Here, you’ll learn the basics — how to select modes, call up the various functions, change settings, and edit parameter values. Take time to familiarize yourself with these nuts-and-bolts operations, and you’ll be on your way to mastering the instrument.

Calling up the Operation Displays

To call up a desired display or parameter, ﬁrst select a mode, then select one of the function menus of the mode. The section below shows you the button presses necessary to navigate through the various modes and sub-modes.

Selecting Modes

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

n For more information on each mode, see page 30.

Four Main modes (Play modes) — Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern

● Voice Play mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

● Performance Play mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

● Song Play mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

● Pattern Play mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

Keyboard playback modes Sequencer modes (multi-timbral operation)

To select another mode, simply press the corresponding mode button.

Two Sub-modes — Sampling, Utility

The four main modes (Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern) have sub-modes — Sampling mode and Utility mode. These two sub-modes can be selected in each main mode. Keep in mind that the particular displays and parameters in the Sampling and Utility modes differ depending on which main mode was active before calling up the sub-mode. For details on the speciﬁc differences, refer to the corresponding explanations in the Reference section.

● Sampling mode

From the Voice mode From the Performance mode From the Song mode From the Pattern mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

Basic Operation

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

To select another mode, simply press the corresponding mode button.

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

FILE

PATTERN

UTILITY

MIXING

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

MOTIF Basic Operation

Calling up the Operation Displays

● Utility mode

From the Voice mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

From the Performance mode From the Song mode From the Pattern mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

To select another mode, simply press the corresponding mode button.

n Please note that the displays and parameters are different depending on the modes before entering the Sampling/Utility mode.

Special Modes — Master mode and File mode

Basic Operation

In addition to the modes described above, special two modes are provided — Master mode and File mode.

● Master Play mode

When the selected Master is set to the Voice mode :

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

When the selected Master is set to the Performance mode :

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

When the selected Master is set to the Song mode :

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

When the selected Master is set to the Pattern mode :

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

● File mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

MIXING

JOB

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

MIXING

JOB

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

MIXING

JOB

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

MIXING

JOB

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

INTEGRATED

To select another mode, simply press the corresponding mode button.

Mixing mode (in the Song/Pattern mode)

The two Sequencer modes, Song and Pattern, feature a special Mixing mode.

● Song Mixing mode ● Pattern Mixing mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

To exit from the File mode and select another mode, simply press the corresponding mode button. (The [EXIT] button cannot be used here.)

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

MIXING

JOB

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

MOTIF Basic Operation

Calling up the Operation Displays

Record mode (in the Song/Pattern and Sampling mode)

The MOTIF also features Record modes — one for sequencing in the Song and Pattern modes, and one for sample recording in the Sampling mode.

● Song Record mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

● Pattern Record mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

■ Press the [STOP] button to exit from Song

Record mode to the Song Play mode.

● Sampling Record mode

From the Voice mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

■ Press the [STOP] button to exit from the Pattern

Record mode to the Pattern Play mode.

From the Performance mode From the Song mode From the Pattern mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

SCENE STORE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SET LOCATE

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

Basic Operation

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Sampling Record mode.

INFORMATION

MOTIF Basic Operation

Calling up the Operation Displays

Edit mode

The four main modes (Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern), the Sampling mode and the Master mode described above all have their own speciﬁc Edit modes.

● Voice Edit mode ● Performance Edit mode ● Song Edit mode ● Pattern Edit mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Edit mode.

● Sampling Edit mode

Basic Operation

From the Voice mode From the Song mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

From the Performance mode From the Pattern mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Edit mode.

● Master Edit mode ● Song MIxing Edit mode ● Pattern Mixing Edit mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

MODE

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

COMPARE

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

JOB

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

COMPARE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

COMPARE

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

EDIT

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

UTILITY

MIXING

JOB

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

EDIT

FILE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Edit mode.

Job mode

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

Most of the mores described above — the main modes (Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern), the two sub-modes (Sampling and Utility), the Mixing mode (in Song and Pattern), and the Master mode — have their own speciﬁc Job modes. To call up the Job mode, press the [JOB] button while one of the modes listed above is active. Since the [JOB] button does not have an indicator lamp, check the display to see whether the Job mode is selected or not.

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

PATTERN

MIXING

JOB

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

MOTIF Basic Operation

Store mode

Calling up the Operation Displays

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

FILE

UTILITY

STORE

The Voice Play mode, Performance Play mode, Song Mixing mode, Pattern Mixing mode, and Master Play mode have their own speciﬁc Store modes. To call up the Store mode, press the [STORE] button while one of the modes listed above is active. Since the [STORE] button does not have an indicator lamp, check the display to see whether the Store mode is selected or not.

Selecting Functions and Parameters

Each mode described above contains various displays, with various functions and parameters. To navigate your way through these displays and select a desired function, use the [F1] - [F6] buttons and the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. When you select a mode, the available displays or menus appear directly above the buttons at the bottom of the display (as shown below).

Using the Function buttons [F1] - [F6]

Basic Operation

These functions can be selected via the corresponding button ([F1] - [F6]).

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

In this example, press the [F5] button to go to the LFO display.

Depending on the currently selected mode, up to six functions are available and can be called up with the [F1] - [F6] buttons. Keep in mind that the available functions differ depending on the selected mode.

Using the Sub-Function buttons [SF1] - [SF5]

These functions can be selected via the corresponding button ([SF1]-[SF5]).

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

In this example, press the [SF5] button to go to the SCALE display.

Depending on the currently selected mode, up to ﬁve functions (sub-functions) are available and can be called up with the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. Keep in mind that the available functions differ depending on the selected mode. (Some displays may not have any sub-functions for these buttons.)

MOTIF Basic Operation

Display-based Controls

How to leave the current display

For most operations (especially editing and Job- or Store-related), pressing the [EXIT] button will let you leave the current display and return you to the next highest level or to the normal play mode display.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

Display-based Controls

Basic Operation

Data Entry

1Moving the cursor

Use these four buttons to navigate the display, moving the cursor around the various selectable items and parameters in the screen. When selected, the relevant item is highlighted (the cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters).

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

2Changing (editing) values

Rotating the data dial to the right (clockwise) increases the value, while rotating it to the left (counter-clockwise) decreases it.

For parameters with large value ranges, you can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [INC/YES] button and pressing the [DEC/NO] button. To decrease by 10, do the opposite; simultaneously hold down the [DEC/NO] button and press the [INC/YES] button.

ENTER

EXECUTE

Conﬁrmation Message

When you execute certain operations, such as those in the Job, Store, and File modes, the MOTIF shows a conﬁrmation message. This lets you actually execute the operation or cancel it if desired.

If a conﬁrmation message (like the one illustrated above) appears, press the [INC/YES] button to execute the operation or press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it.

MOTIF Basic Operation

Display-based Controls

Information Display

This convenient function lets you call up relevant details about the selected mode — simply by pressing the [INFORMATION] button. For example, when the Voice mode is active, you can quickly check information about which voice bank is selected, what Play mode (poly or mono) is being used, which effects are applied, and so on.

INFORMATION

In the Song Play mode, you can instantly ﬁnd out how much memory is being used and how much is left over for additional recording.

INFORMATION

Control Knobs and Sliders

This extremely versatile and powerful section on the panel gives you instant, real-time control over the sound and certain functions of the MOTIF. For example, you can use these to shift the Pan position, adjust the Reverb or Chorus effect, change the Tempo of a song or pattern, tweak the EQ, perform dynamic ﬁlter sweeps, alter the Volume balance of the elements in a voice or the tracks of a song, and do many other things as well — all in real time, as you perform. The Knobs are also assignable to various functions, letting you control virtually any aspect of the sound or operation you desire (pages 254 and 256).

1 Select the row of functions you wish to control by pressing the [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] button.

The corresponding indicator lights, showing you which row is active. For example if you want to use the Knobs to control Pan, Reverb, Chorus and Tempo, press the [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] button (repeatedly if necessary) until the top indicator is lit.

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

PAN

RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

REVERB

CHORUS

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

MEQ HI MIDMEQ LOWMID ME Q HIGH

TEMPO

2 Turn the appropriate Knob ([KN1] - [KN4]) to adjust the desired function.

1 Pan, Effect Send. and Tempo

Press this repeatedly to select each function row.

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

PAN

RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

REVERB

CHORUS

MEQ HI MIDMEQ LOWMID ME Q HIGH

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

2 Filter and EG

3 Assign

4 Master EQ

Basic Operation

In this example display, the Pan, Effect Send and Tempo controls have been called up.

MOTIF Basic Operation

Display-based Controls

The available functions are shown at the top of the display, and the value changes as you turn the corresponding Knob. For example, to change the amount of Reverb (in the top row), turn Knob 2. To change the Pan position, turn Knob 1. If the “Rev” knob in the display is dark, any tweaking you do to the Knob immediately affects the sound. However, if the knob in the display is light, turning the knob will not have any effect until you reach the current setting. Once you’ve adjusted the Knob to that setting point, the display knob turns dark, and you can tweak the sound.

3 Move the appropriate Sliders ([CS1] - [CS4]) as well.

Basic Operation

The Sliders are generally for controlling levels, but they have different functions depending on the selected mode. For example, in the Voice mode, they are used to adjust the levels of the four elements in a voice. In the Performance mode, they control the levels of the four parts. In the Song and Pattern modes, they are used to change the levels of the sixteen tracks — four at a time. (In the last case, you can select different groups of four by pressing the appropriate [NUMBER] button, [1] - [16].) Please note that moving the slider will not have any effect until you reach the current setting.

For more information on the Knobs and Sliders, see page 48.

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

MOTIF Basic Operation

Display-based Controls

Note (Key) settings

Several MOTIF parameters let you set a key range for a function — for example, in setting up a keyboard split — by specifying certain note values. You can use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or data dial to set these parameters, or you can directly enter the values from the keyboard by pressing the appropriate keys (as shown below). In the example display here, element 1 of a voice is being edited.

INFORMATION

When Note Limit is selected, the [KBD] mark appears, indicating that you can use the keyboard to set the value. Simultaneously hold down the [INFORMATION] button and press the appropriate key.

Naming

The MOTIF allows you to create your own original data such as voices, performances, songs, and styles. You can also freely name the data as desired. The following data types can be named.

• User voices..............................................................................page 130

• User performance ..................................................................page 166

• User songs ..............................................................................page 204

• User styles ..............................................................................page 232

• User phrases ...........................................................................page 230

• User masters...........................................................................page 271

• User waveform ......................................................................page 247

• Files saved to memory card or SCSI storage device .............page 267

The example below applies when naming a User voice (page 130).

1 Move the cursor to the ﬁrst position of the name by using the Cursor button.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

2 Select a character by using the [INC/YES] button, [DEC/NO] button or the data dial.

Basic Operation

DEC/NO INC/YES

MOTIF Basic Operation

Display-based Controls

3 Move the cursor to the next position of the name by using the Cursor button.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

4 Enter the other characters as desired by repeating steps #1 - #3 above.

Using the Character List

In steps #2 and #3 above, you can use the special Character List, which shows you all the available characters, and makes it easier to select the characters. Press and hold down the [INFORMATION] button to display the pop-up Character List. To select a character from the list, keep holding down the [INFORMATION] button and use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or data dial.

Basic Operation

When the cursor is located at the Name, this [LIST] icon appears and you can call up the Character List display by holding the [INFORMATION] button. Release the [INFORMATION] button to return back to the original display.

INSERTION

INFORMATION

While holding the [INFORMATION] button....

2Select a character by using the [INC/YES] button, [DEC/NO] button or the data dial.

1Move the cursor to the desired position.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

MOTIF Basic Operation

Playing the Demos

Quick Start Guide

This helpful and informative section of the manual takes you on a guided tour of the MOTIF, explaining virtually all of the important functions by example and giving you important, hands-on experience as you actually start using the instrument. Read through these practical instructions carefully — this is the best way to get to know the sophisticated functions of the MOTIF and to discover just how much it has to offer. Each set of instructions gives you the basic tools you need to master the instrument. If you’re in need of more information or details, go straight to the Reference section — the relevant page number is indicated here at the beginning of each topic.

Playing the Demos

Here’s the best place to start your explorations of the MOTIF. The Song and Master Demos have been specially programmed so you can hear just how amazing the sounds are, and ﬁnd out just how powerful the instrument really is.

Auto Demo Load

Reference (page 252)

The MOTIF features special Demo data (Song and Master programs) which is stored to ROM and can be loaded to DRAM by using the Auto Demo Load function. When this parameter is set to “on,” the Demo song data is automatically loaded when the power is turned on. The Auto Demo Load parameter is set to off when the MOTIF is shipped from the factory. (Under normal playing circumstances, you’ll want to use the full memory of the instrument and won’t want to have the Demo programs automatically load.) Before you can play the Demos, you’ll need to turn this function on (as described below).

Enter the Utility mode and call up the GENERAL display.

SEQUENCER

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

MIXING

UTILITY

Move the cursor to “AutoDemoLoad.”

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

Set “AutoDemoLoad” to ON.

DEC/NO INC/YES

Turn the power off by pressing

the [POWER] switch.

Turn the power on again by pressing the [POWER] switch.

Call up the OTHER display.

SF4

Quick Start Guide

POWER ON

OFF

POWER

OFF

The Demo programs are now loaded to the MOTIF, and you can try them out in the instructions that follow.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Playing the Demos

Playing the Song Demo

A variety of Demo songs have been programmed to the MOTIF, showcasing its dynamic voices and giving you a taste of the sophisticated sequencing functions inside.

Quick Start Guide

Turn the power ON.

Press the [SONG] mode button to enter

POWER

OFF

the Song mode.

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

PATTERN

MIXING

FILE

UTILITY

If it isn’t currently highlighted,

Select a song.

move the cursor to the Song number/name.

DEC/NO INC/YES

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

ENTER

EXECUTE

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

EXIT

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

SEQ TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 1

MUSIC

KEYBOARD

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

PRODUCTION

Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

PRE 2

PRE 3

ORGAN

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

CHOIR

34567

PERCUSSION

SYNTHESIZER

Sampling

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

Sequencer

Surface System

USER PLG 1

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

131416

Decreases number

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BRASS

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

DEC/NO INC/YES

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

Increases number

Start the selected song.

Stop song playback manually, if you want.

SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

When playback of the selected song is finished, the song automatically stops.

You can stop the song anytime during playback by pressing the [■] button. This pauses the song at the current position. To resume

Top button

playback of the song from that point, press the [F] again.

To instantly return to the beginning of the song, press the [ ] (Top) button. For details about song control, see page 14.

SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Playing the Demos

Playing the Master Demo

The MOTIF has so many powerful features, functions, and modes, it may seem difﬁcult to understand them all and grasp how they work together. One good place to start learning about the various pieces in the MOTIF puzzle is the Master mode.

Master programs are special setups that let you work across the mode boundaries of the MOTIF (Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern), and let you instantly select a desired conﬁguration for the entire instrument. We’ve programmed a variety of Master programs to show you how this powerful feature can be used. Try some of these out now. (You’ll be setting up your own Master programs later in this Guide.)

Enter the Master mode.

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

Select a Master.

Decreases number

DEC/NO INC/YES

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

INSERTION

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

EXECUTE

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 1

PRE 2

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

PRE 3

GUITAR/

ORGAN

PLUCKED

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

34567

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

FGH

DRUM/

131416

MUSICAL FX COMBI

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

Quick Start Guide

Mode

Increases number

Play the selected Master program.

• When the Mode is set to Voice or Performance, play the keyboard.

• When the Mode is set to Song or Pattern, press the [F] (Play) button.

SEQ TRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Playing Voices

Reference (page 124)

The Voice Play mode is where you select and play the instrument sounds (voices) of the MOTIF. Thanks to an amazing 85MB of wave ROM and over 700 voices to choose from (even more when you install optional Plug-in boards!), the MOTIF has just about any sound you’ll ever need, no matter what kind of music you create — from luscious piano, strings, and other acoustic instruments to cutting-edge synth, dance, and electronica sounds. Plus, with the full 62-note polyphony, you can play fat chords and arpeggios — and sustain them without ever having to worry about the sound cutting out. The MOTIF provides several different voice banks: Preset 1 - 3, GM Preset, User, and Plug-in 1 - 3 (when optional Plug-in boards are installed). Select a bank and try out some of these different voices right now.

Selecting a voice

Quick Start Guide

Enter the Voice Play mode.

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

When the Voice Play mode is active, the currently selected voice is shown in huge letters — so you can easily check which voice you’re about to play.

Select a Voice Bank.

• Normal Voice

PRE 2

PRE 1

A. PIANO

Select a Normal Voice Bank.

• Drum Voice

DRUM KITS

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

SEQ TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

KEYBOARD

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

PRE 3

ORGAN

INFORMATION

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

PRE 1

A. PIANO

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

STRINGS

PLG 2

BRASS

USER PLG 1

BASS

Select a Plug-in Voice Bank.

PRE 2

PRE 3

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 1

A. PIANO

ORGAN

MUSIC

PRE 2

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sampling

Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

PRE 3

GUITAR/

ORGAN

PLUCKED

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

34567

Sequencer Surface System

USER PLG 1

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

131416

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

PLG 2

BRASS

STRINGS

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

KEYBOARD

ENTER

EXECUTE

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

PLG 3

Bank name

REED/PIPE

n When shipped from the factory,

the MOTIF contains a full set of specially programmed User voices in the User bank. Naturally, you can edit these and overwrite them if you want. You can also restore them to the original factory set by using the Utility Job (page

260). For details about Voice Banks and Groups, see page

Bank name

USER

BASS

CATEGORY

PLG 3

BANK

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

124.

Select a Voice Group.

Voices in each Bank are divided into Groups [A] ~ [H]. Select a Group to display the voices that belong to the selected Group.

Group

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

MUSICAL FX COMBI

Select a Voice number.

Decreases

number

Increases number

DEC/NO INC/YES

Decreases number

Increases number

Playing Voices

Using the Category Search function

Reference (page 126)

The MOTIF features a powerful Category Search function that gives you quick access to the sounds you want, irrespective of their bank locations. Simply select a voice category, such as A. PIANO or SYN LEAD, and you can browse through all related voices one by one — and audition each of them, too. Plus, you can use the special Favorites category to store the voices you use most.

Select a Category.

• Select a Sub Category

All Categories are divided into two or three Sub Categories for further ease in selection. The Sub Category names are displayed at the bottom of the Category Search display. Press the [F1] - [F3] buttons to select the first voice in the corresponding Sub Category.

SF 1SF 2SF 3

F1 F2 F3

Turn the Category Search function on by pressing

the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button.

PRE 2

PRE 1

A. PIANO

KEYBOARD

PRE 3

ORGAN

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

PLG 2

BRASS

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

CATEGORY

• Select a Category.

Press the Category buttons to display the Category name and the voice list. The first voice in this Category is selected.

PRE 2

Category names

PRE 1

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 3

KEYBOARD

ORGAN

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

CHOIR

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

STRINGS

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

Category name Voice list

PLG 2

BRASS

REED/PIPE

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PLG 3

n Press the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button again to turn

this function off.

Select a voice.

Step through the available voices by using the data dial. You can also use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons, or use the cursor [ ]/[ ] buttons.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL

FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

INSERTION

LOCATE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling Integrated Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 1

A. PIANO

PRE 2

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

PRE 3

GUITAR/ ORGAN

PLUCKED

DRUM/

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

34567

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

131416

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

SEQ TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

REC

SONG SCENE

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

EXECUTE

Favorite Category

Use this convenient function to store all your favorite, often-used voices in a single, easy-to-access location — and call them up by pressing the [FAVORITIES] button. Select any voice you want, from any desired category, and enter each to the Favorites Category. In this way, you can go directly to all the voices you use the most, without having to hop around other Categories — a great aid when playing live. Select the desired Category, then move the cursor to your favorite voice in the Category list, and press the [F5] button to checkmark the the box next to the voice name. (You can un-checkmark it by pressing the [F5] button again.) Go on to other Categories and continue registering your favorites. After you’ve checkmarked all the voices you want, press the [DRUMKIT/FAVORITE] button to store them to the Favorites Category. All the voices you’ve checkmarked — and only those voices — will be shown in the list. To exit from the Favorites Category, simply press the [DRUMKIT/FAVORITE] button again.

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

Quick Start Guide

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

Pressing this toggles between the two settings:

Checkmark on Checkmark off

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Playing Voices

Keyboard Octave (MOTIF6/MOTIF7)

Sometimes when playing a voice, you may wish to play in a lower or higher pitch range. For example, you may want to shift the pitch down lower to get extra bass notes, or shift up to get higher notes for leads and solos. The Octave Up/Down controls let you do this quickly and easily. Each time you press the [OCTAVE UP] button on the panel, the overall pitch of the voice goes up by one octave. Likewise, each press of the [OCTAVE DOWN] button takes the pitch down by one octave. The range is from -3 to +3, with 0 being standard pitch. When this is set to Octave Up, the lamp of the [OCTAVE UP] button lights, and when it is set to Octave Down, the [OCTAVE DOWN] button’s lamp lights. The current octave setting is shown at the top right of the display. You can instantly restore standard pitch (0) by simultaneously pressing both the [OCTAVE UP] button and the [OCTAVE DOWN] button (both lamps turn off).

OCTAVE

DOWN

n Octave Up/Down works in conjuction with with the TUNE setting (in Voice Edit, page 138) and the Note Shift setting (in Utility

Mode, page 250). This means that if the the pitch has already been shifted up or down with those settings, you may not be able to use Octave Up/Down to shift the full three octaves.

n If using Octave Up/Down results in pitches outside the note range of the voice (C-2 - G8), the invalid pitches are sounded at the

previous octave (down or up).

n This function can be used also in the Performance mode or Master mode.

Quick Start Guide

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Editing Voices

The Voice Play mode not only lets you play voices, it lets you perform a variety of basic, yet powerful editing operations on them as well. For example, you can change the EG settings to give the voice a softer or harder attack, or change the release to make it sustain. You can also adjust similar settings for the ﬁlter, and change the tone of the voice. Moreover, a special set of Control knobs on the panel let you tweak the sound — including pan, EG, effects, ﬁlter, and more — in real time as you play. Naturally, you can also store your newly created voice for future recall (page 86).

Quick Voice editing

Reference (page 127)

Select the desired menu.

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

PORTA (Portamento) display

From this display you can select monophonic or polyphonic playback and set the Portamento parameters. Portamento is used to create a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next.

EG (Envelope Generator) display

• AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator)

The AEG controls how the volume of the voice changes in time, from the instant you press a key to after you release it. For example, setting a small Attack value results in an instantaneous, sharp sound when you press a key.

• FEG (Filter Envelope Generator)

The FEG controls how the tonal quality of the voice changes in time, as affected by the filter. Here, you can also set the Cutoff frequency and Resonance for the filter.

ARP (Arpeggio) display

The basic Arpeggio parameters (e.g., type, tempo) are provided in this display.

Set the value of each parameter.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter and change the value by using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.

DEC/NO INC/YES

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

DEC/NO INC/YES

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

BASS

PLUCKED

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

34567

131416

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

The [ ] Indicator

If you alter any parameters in the Voice Play mode, the [ ] indicator will appear in the top left of the display. This indicates that the current voice has been modified but not yet stored.

Quick Start Guide

Edit indicator

Basic Structure (page 46)

Cutoff Frequency (page 46)

Resonance (page 46)

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Editing Voices

Voice editing with the Control knobs

Reference (page 132)

These knobs let you change various aspects of the Voice’s sound in real time — while you play. Turn a knob to the right to increase the value, and left to decrease it. If you want to keep the edits you make, you can store them to a new voice (page 86).

n Each voice of the MOTIF has been programmed with a default or standard parameter value. Using these knobs offsets the default

or standard parameter value. Regardless of the size of the offset, the minimum and maximum limits cannot be exceeded.

n Using these knobs in the Performance mode affects the currently selected performance, and not the voices themselves.

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

INSERTION

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

EXECUTE

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 1

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

PRE 2

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

PRE 3

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

ORGAN

BASS

PLUCKED

DRUM/

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

34567

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

STRINGS

FGH

131416

MUSICAL FX COMBI

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

Selecting the controllable functions

Quick Start Guide

Functions assigned to each knob can be selected among four types as illustrated below. 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 and the Control of the available functions appear in the LCD display as shown below. Press the [EXIT] button to go back to the original display.

KNOB

CONTROL

FUNCTION

PAN

RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

REVERB

CHORUS

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

TEMPO

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

Press this repeatedly to select each function row.

n If the “Rev” knob in the display is dark, any tweaking you

do to the Knob immediately affects the sound. However, if the knob in the display is light, turning the knob will not have any effect until you reach the current setting. Once you’ve adjusted the Knob to that setting point, the display knob turns dark, and you can tweak the sound.

Pan, Effect Send, and Tempo

Filter and EG

Assign

Master EQ

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

About each assigned function

Pan, Effect Send, and Tempo

Editing Voices

PAN

Determines the stereo pan position of the voice.

Filter and EG

CUTOFF

Determines the Filter cutoff frequency.

Signal

PAN

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

REVERB

Determines the amount of Reverb effect that is applied to the voice.

RESONANCE

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

RESONANCE

Boosts the level of the signal in the area of the cutoff frequency. Try using the Cutoff and Resonance controls above in tandem. For example, set Resonance to a certain level, then sweep the Cutoff control.

REVERB

CHORUS

ATTA CK RELEASECUTOFF

TEMPO

Determines the tempo of the Arpeggio assigned to the currently selected voice. In the Song/Pattern/Arpeggio mode, this determines the tempo of the selected song or pattern.

CHORUS

Determines the amount of Chorus effect that is applied to the voice.

ATTACK

Determines the attack time of the sound. For example, you can adjust a strings voice so that the sound gradually swells in volume by setting a slow attack time — simply turn the [ATTACK] knob to the right. For a more percussive attack, turn the knob to the left.

RELEASE

Determines the release time of the sound. Turning the knob to the right sets a long release time and (depending on the selected voice) lets the sound sustain after the key is released. To produce a sharp release, in which the sound abruptly cuts off, set a short release time.

n When the Drum voice is selected, this is used as Decay time.

Key on

Attack

time

Key off

Release

time

Quick Start Guide

Assign

These knobs can be assigned to a variety of functions, letting you create your own custom set of real-time controls. For details about Knobs A/B, see page 256. For details about Knobs 1/2, see page 254.

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

Master EQ

Adjusts the master (global) EQ settings for the entire voice. The settings made here are applied as offsets to the EQ settings (with the exception of “MID”) in the Utility mode, page 253.

MEQ LOW

Gain

MEQLOWMI D MID MEQ HI MID ME Q HIGH

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Storing edited Voices

Reference (page 160)

Once you’ve edited a voice, you can store it to the internal memory (SRAM). Up to 128 Normal Voices and up to 16 Drum Voices can be stored.

n For details about memory structure, see page 63.

When you execute this, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer, a separate Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 64.)

Quick Start Guide

Press the [STORE] button in the Voice mode.

EDIT

COMPARE

JOB

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

OCTAVE

DOWN

Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for confirmation.)

Destination

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 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

DEC/NO INC/YES

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

INSERTION

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

Select the destination Voice Memory by using the [INC/YES] and

[DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.

Decreases number

Decreases

DEC/NO INC/YES

number

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

EXECUTE

PRE 1

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 2

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

PRE 3

GUITAR/

ORGAN

PLUCKED

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

34567

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

FGH

DRUM/

131416

MUSICAL FX COMBI

Increases number

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

To execute the Store operation, press the [INC/YES] button. After the voice has been stored, a

“Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

n To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button.

For Store operations that take longer to process, you will see the message "Executing..." during processing. off the power of the MOTIF while this message is displayed, you risk corrupting your data.

A wider variety of detailed editing controls is also available in the Voice Edit mode.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Storing edited Voices

About Plug-in Voices

Basic Structure (page 34)

MUSIC

PRE 2

PRODUCTION

Real-time External Control Modular

Integrated

PRE 3

SYNTHESIZER

Sampling

Synthesis Plug-in

Sequencer

Surface

System

USER PLG 1

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

PLG 3

PLG 2

CATEGORY

BANK

KEYBOARD

ORGAN

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

BASS

STRINGS

BRASS

REED/PIPE

The Plug-in voices can be edited via the MOTIF’s panel operation in much the same way as User voices. After editing, up to 64 Plug-in voices for each Plug-in board can be stored.

Editing and saving Board voices

Reference (page 159)

Included among the Board voices is a special set of voices — called Board Custom voices — which can be edited by a computer connected to the MOTIF, using special editing software included with the Plug-in board. Because the Plug-in boards do not have SRAM and the edited voice data will be lost when turning the power off, the edited Board Custom voice data should be saved to the memory card or the SCSI device connected to the MOTIF. The Board Custom voice data saved to the memory card or SCSI device can be loaded automatically when turning the power on by using the Auto Load function.

1 Edit the Board voice by using the Voice Editor. 2 Transmit the edited data to the memory (DRAM) on the Plug-in board.

PAN

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

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

EFFECT BYPASS

INSERTION

SEQTRANSPORT

LOCATE

REC

2 Transmit

MODE

VOICE PERFORMMASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

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

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-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

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

Computer with application software

1 Edit

MOTIF

Plug-in board

OCTAVE

DOWN

3 Save the data in the memory (DRAM) to the memory card.

Quick Start Guide

Memory card

Plug-in board

OCTAVE

DOWN

3 Save

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 PERFORMMASTER

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

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

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN FILE

SEQTRANSPORT

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

SynthesisPlug-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

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

4 Set Auto Load to on in the Utility mode (page 252).

Set this to on.

5 When turning the power on next time, the Board Custom voice data saved to the memory card is automatically

loaded to the memory on the Plug-in board.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Playing Performances

Basic Structure (page 42) · Reference (page 162)

In the Performance mode, you can select and play individual User performances. In a performance, you can mix several different voices together in a layer, or split them across the keyboard, or even set up a combination layer/split. Each Performance can contain up to four different Parts.

n For details about the performances and their memory (bank) structure, see page 42.

Selecting a Performance

Enter the Performance Play mode.

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

Select a Performance Group.

Performances in each Bank are divided into Groups A~H. Select a Group to display the performances that belong to the selected Group.

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

MUSICAL FX COMBI

SECTION

GROUP

Group

Performance

Quick Start Guide

n All performances are stored to a single bank, so you need not select a bank here.

When the Performance Play mode is active, the currently selected performance is shown in huge letters — so you can easily check which performance you’re about to play.

DOWN

Select a Performance number.

OCTAVE

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

INSERTION

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

SYSTEM

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

EDIT

COMPARE

Decreases number

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

MODE

FILE

PATTERN

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

EXECUTE

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 1

PRE 2

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

PRE 3

GUITAR/

ORGAN

PLUCKED

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

34567

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

FGH

DRUM/

131416

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

Play the keyboard.

n The Category Search

function and Keyboard

Increases number

Octave function can be used also in the Performance Play mode in the same way as in the Voice Play mode.

DEC/NO INC/YES

Decreases number

Increases number

Performance Part on/off

Each performance can contain a maximum of four parts, selected from a total of seven — internal Parts 1 - 4 and Plug-in Parts 1 - 3.

1 Press the [MUTE] button so that its indicator lights.

2 Press any of the [1] - [4] buttons you wish to mute. The part

corresponding to the unlit indicator is muted.

3 Press the [MUTE] button again so that its indicator goes out.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

ELEMENT/ PERF.PART/ ZONE

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

NUMBER

SOLO

Editing Performances (Layer/Split)

Basic Structure (page 45) · Reference (page 170)

Performances can be made up of a maximum of four parts (voices), selected from the internal tone generator Parts 1 - 4 and Plug-in board Parts 1 - 3. You can create a performance by layering several voices together, and by assigning different voices to separate ranges of the keyboard. You can then store up to 128 of your original, edited performances to internal User memory.

Layer Split

Built-in tone generator parts Plug-in parts

PRE1 PRE2 PRE3 USER PL1

Call up the VOICE display by pressing the

[F3] button in the Performance Play mode.

SONG SCENE

SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

PL2 PL3

Assign the desired voice to each part.

PRE1 PRE2 PRE3 USER PL1

PL2 PL3

Move the cursor to the desired part and select a voice by pressing the [F1] or [F2] button.

DEC/NO INC/YES

Assign the built-in voice

to the selected part.

SONG SCENE

SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

Assign the Plug-in voice

to the selected part.

Delete the voice assignment

of the selected part.

INFORMATION

Quick Start Guide

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

Specify the note range of each part, as required.

You can set the lowest note of the range over which the voice of the selected part

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

SEQ TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

sounds by pressing the desired key while holding the [SF4] button. To set the highest note of the range, press the desired key while holding the [SF5] button. This lets you create a split keyboard, with up to four different parts (voices) sounding in four different ranges. You can also overlap parts to create layers.

Note Limit Low Note Limit High

SF 4 SF 5

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

BASS

PLUCKED

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

34567

131416

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

Change the volume of each part and adjust the

relative balance among the four parts by using the Control sliders.

PAN

KNOB

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL FUNCTION

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MASTER

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

REVERB

RESONANCE

CHORUS

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

Storing the edited Performance

Reference (page 176)

Once you’ve edited a performance, you can store it to the internal memory (SRAM). Up to 128 performances can be stored.

n For details about memory structure, see page 63.

Quick Start Guide

Press the [STORE] button in the Performance mode.

EDIT

COMPARE

JOB

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for confirmation.)

DEC/NO INC/YES

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

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

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Select the destination Voice Memory by using the [INC/YES]

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

Decreases number

Decreases

DEC/NO INC/YES

number

TEMPO

REMOTE

CONTROL

ON/OFF

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

SEQ TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

COMPARE

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

USER PLG 1

DRUM KITS

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

DRUM/

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

34567

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

131416

ENTER

EXECUTE

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

STRINGS

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

Increases number

Destination

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

To execute the Store operation, press the [INC/YES] button. After the voice has been stored,

a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

n To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button.

For Store operations that take longer to process, you will see the message "Executing..." during processing. If you switch off the power of the MOTIF while this message is displayed, you risk corrupting your data.

The Portamento, EG (Envelope Generator), and Arpeggio parameters can be edited by calling up the corresponding display via the [F4] - [F6] buttons in the same way as in the Voice mode. A wider variety of detailed editing controls is also available in the Performance Edit mode. See page 165.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Using the Arpeggio function

Basic Structure (page 55) · Reference (pages 128, 165)

The MOTIF features a powerful and highly versatile arpeggiator that lets you automatically trigger preset arpeggios, phrases, rhythmic sequences and special “human” patterns — depending on the keys you play, or even the velocity with which you play them. You can assign the desired Arpeggio type to each voice or performance, and adjust the tempo in real time as the Arpeggio plays. In the Song and Pattern modes, you can assign desired Arpeggio types to each Mixing setup, for use in songs and patterns.

Arpeggio playback

Select a Voice/Performance.

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

PRE 2

PRE 1

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

PRE 3

ORGAN

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

USER PLG 1

BASS

DRUM /

PERCUSSION

STRINGS

PLG 2

BRASS

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

CATEGORY

SECTION

TRACK

SELECT

ELEMENT/ PERF.PART/ ZONE

MUTE

SOLO

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

INSERTION

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

EDIT

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

ENTER

EXECUTE

PRE 1

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PRE 2

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

PRE 3

GUITAR/

ORGAN

PLUCKED

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

34567

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

FGH

DRUM/

131416

MUSICAL FX COMBI

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

Quick Start Guide

Turn the Arpeggio on by pressing the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF]

button.

SYSTEM

ARPEGGIO

ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

INSERTION

n When you select a voice or performance for which the Arpeggio

Switch is set to on, the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button is automatically turned on.

n The on/off status of the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button can be

stored to each voice, performance, or Mixing setup.

Play the keyboard.

While holding the key(s), the Arpeggio is played back according to the played note, Arpeggio type, tempo, note limit settings, and so on.

n In the Voice Play mode, the Arpeggio is played back via the selected

voice.

n In the Performance/Song Mixing/Pattern Mixing mode, the Arpeggio

is played back via the voice assigned to the selected part when the Arpeggio Switch of the selected part is set to on.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Using the Arpeggio function

Arpeggio Type, Tempo, and Limit

A variety of Arpeggio types are provided with the MOTIF. You can change the tempo of Arpeggio as desired. The Arpeggio function is available in all modes. The explanation below applies to the Performance Play mode.

Quick Start Guide

Call up the ARP (Arpeggio) display by pressing the

[F6] button in the Performance Play mode.

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL

FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

INSERTION

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

SYSTEM

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

EDIT

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

Select an Arpeggio Bank.

Move the cursor to the Bank parameter and select.

DEC/NO INC/YES

Select an Arpeggio Type.

Move the cursor to the Type parameter and select.

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sampling

Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

DRUM KITS

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

PLUCKED

COMMON

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

34567

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

DEC/NO INC/YES

Sequencer

Surface System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

USER PLG 1

BANK

BRASS

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

BASS

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

DRUM/

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PERCUSSION

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

131416

MUTE

SOLO

Set the Tempo for Arpeggio playback.

Move the cursor to the Tempo parameter and set.

Set the Velocity Limit for Arpeggio playback.

Move the cursor to the Velocity Limit parameter and set.

Low Limit High Limit

The Arpeggio is played back only when the key is

127

High

Limit

played at a velocity within this range.

Low

DEC/NO INC/YES

Set the Arpeggio part switch.

You can set the Arpeggio playback on or off for each part. Move the cursor to the checkbox of the desired part and checkmark the box to on.

Store the Arpeggio settings to

the desired User Performance.

The Arpeggio settings can be stored to a User Voice, a User Performance, or a Song/Pattern Mixing setup.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Using as a Master Keyboard

Basic Structure (page 56) · Reference (page 268 )

The MOTIF is loaded with such a wealth of different features, functions and operations, you may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to locate and call up the particular feature you need. This is where the Master function comes in handy. You can use it to memorize the operations you use most often in each mode, and call them up instantly anytime you need them with a single button press. The MOTIF has space for a total of 128 of your own User Master settings.

Master No.1 Voice mode: PRE1 (A10)

Master No.2 Performance mode: PRE1 (F7)

Master No.3 Voice mode: USER (B08)

Master No.4 Song mode: 05

Memorize to a Master

The selected mode and program are memorized to a Master in the Master Play mode.

Enter the Master mode and select a Master

number (page 269).

Call up the MEMORY display by pressing the

[F2] button.

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

INSERTION

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

EDIT

COMPARE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

MUSIC

PRODUCTION

Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

34567

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

SYNTHESIZER

Sampling

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

Sequencer

Surface System

USER PLG 1

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

131416

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

BRASS

STRINGS

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

PLG 2

INFORMATION

CATEGORY

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

SECTION

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

BANK

GROUP

NUMBER

Select the mode to be memorized.

Mode

DEC/NO INC/YES

Select the desired program (voice, performance, song, or style number) to

be memorized.

PRE 2

Program

PRE 1

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/ PERF.PART/ ZONE

DEC/NO INC/YES

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PRE 3

ORGAN

Quick Start Guide

PLG 3

STRINGS

PLG 2

BRASS

REED/PIPE

MUSICAL FX COMBI

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

BASS

PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

Name the Master.

You can name the Master in the Master Edit mode (page 75). You can also set the functions assigned to the Control Knobs/Sliders (page 273).

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Using as a Master Keyboard

Quick Start Guide

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER

VOLUME

OCTAVE

DOWN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

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

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

SEQ TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

LOCATE

REC

EDIT

COMPARE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

PRE 3

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

BASS

PLUCKED

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

34567

131416

STRINGS

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

PRE 2

PRE 1

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

Store the settings to a Master.

The edited Masters can be stored to the internal memory (SRAM). Up to 128 Masters can be stored.

n For details about memory structure, see page 63.

Press the [STORE] button to enter the Master Store mode.

Destination

EDIT

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

Select a destination Master.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

Press the [ENTER] button.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

Execute the Store operation.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

n To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button.

For Store operations that take longer to process, you will see the message “Executing…” during processing. If you switch off the power of the MOTIF while this message is displayed, you risk corrupting your data.

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Using as a Master Keyboard

Master Keyboard settings

● Layer/Split settings using an external tone generator

The MOTIF can function as a comprehensive, versatile master keyboard, for both live and studio applications. When a Master is set to the Voice or Performance mode, you can make settings for four independent Zones. This makes it possible to control voices of an external MIDI device over several different channels — in addition to the internal voices of the MOTIF itself. You can do this by setting the sound range of the keyboard for each Zone and assigning different MIDI channels to each range. For example, this lets you layer several voices together, including those of a connected MIDI tone generator. Plus, you can separate the voices into different keyboard ranges, and play completely different sounds with your left and right hands. In the example below, we’ll set up three Zones as shown below. We’ll program a split at the note C3. In the lower range (B2 and lower), a bass voice and cymbal voice will sound. In the upper range (C3 and above), we’ll layer piano and vibraphone voices — played from an external MIDI tone generator. Using this sophisticated setup, you can easily sound like an entire jazz group, with just your two hands. In the example instructions here, we’ll use the Voice mode for the Master.

Zone 2 (Piano)

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

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

Enter the Master Edit

mode.

EDIT

JOB

COMPARE

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

STORE

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

Zone 1

(Bass + Cymbal)

Zone 3

(Vibraphone)

Select a Voice in the Master Play mode.

Set the Mode to Voice, then select the PRE1 bank and voice 123.

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

PRE 3

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

BASS

PLUCKED

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

34567

131416

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

STRINGS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

FGH

GROUP

MUSICAL FX COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

DEC/NO INC/YES

Set the Zone Switch to on.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

ENTER

EXECUTE

PRE 2

PRE 1

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

Quick Start Guide

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Using as a Master Keyboard

Quick Start Guide

Call up the display for Zone editing.

Press any of the buttons.

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

UTILITY

MIXING

SAMPLING

SONG SCENE

EDIT

COMPARE

SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

Store the settings to a Master

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

MUSIC

PRE 2

PRE 1

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

(page 94).

PRODUCTION

Integrated Real-timeExternalControl Modular

PRE 3

ORGAN

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

34567

SynthesisPlug-in

SYNTHESIZER

Sampling

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

PERCUSSION

Sequencer Surface

System

USER PLG 1

STRINGS

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

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SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

Call up the TRANS display.

Set the TG Switch of Zone 1 to on and

set those for all other Zones to off. This is for transmitting the data played only in the Zone 1 to the built-in tone generator.

Set the MIDI Switch of the Zone 2 and 3

SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5

to on and set the ones of the other Zones to off. This is for transmitting the data played in the Zone 2 and 3 to the

F1 F2 F3 F6F5

external tone generator.

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

Set the MIDI transmit channel of Zone 1

to 1. Set the MIDI transmit channel of Zone 2 and 3 to match the Receive channel of the external tone generator (slave).

Make sure the external tone generator is

set to multi-timbral operation (different voices for each of the 16 MIDI channels),

SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5

and select the appropriate voices on the tone generator, corresponding to the MIDI channels you set in above.

Call up the NOTE display.

Set the Note Limit H (High) of Zone 1 to B2. Set the Note Limit L (Low) of Zone 1 to C-2.

Set the Note Limit H (High) of Zone 2 and 3 to G8. Set the Note Limit L (Low) of Zone 2

F1 F2 F3 F6F5

and 3 to C3.

Each Zone will sound the assigned voice within the note range set above.

● Control Number settings

Here in the KN/CS display of the Master Edit mode, you can set how the Control knobs and sliders will affect each Zone. This lets you specify a MIDI Control Change number for each knob and slider. In the example below, the Control knobs for all Zones have been set to 10 (Pan), and the sliders have been set to 11 (Expression). In this way, you can control the stereo position of each Zone with the appropriate knob, and use the sliders to adjust the relative volume balance among the Zones. This setting is available only when the Zone Switch is set to on from the Memory display in the Master Play mode.

ATTA CK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Saving/Loading data

Basic Structure (page 63) · Reference (page 266)

Many different types of data are created when using the MOTIF, and the following types are automatically maintained in memory, even if the power is turned off: Voice, Performance, Master, Arpeggio and System settings (parameters set in the Utility mode). Since the other data (e.g., wave data recorded via the Sampling function, Song, Pattern) is lost when turning the power off, you should save it to a memory card or SCSI device connected to the MOTIF. Data created on the MOTIF can be saved to Memory card or SCSI device in a variety of ﬁle types. By selecting “All” as the ﬁle type to be saved, all your original MOTIF data can be saved to Memory card/SCSI device. However, when loading this “All” data back to the MOTIF, you can choose a speciﬁc data type to be loaded (e.g., one voice or one song), as illustrated below.

Voice

Performance

Master System

All

Song

Pattern

Wave

Save

Memory card

SCSI device

One song

One voice

Memory card

Load

SCSI device

n For details about using Memory cards, see page 289. For details about using SCSI devices, see page 264 and page 290.

Saving data

n Before you can use a new Memory card or external SCSI device with the MOTIF, you’ll have to format it from the MOTIF.

See page 265 for details.

Select a device to which the data is to be saved.

Move the cursor to the Current parameter and select

“CARD” or “SCSI.”

Device

Free space

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

Enter the File

mode by pressing the [FILE] mode.

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

FILE

UTILITY

Call up the CONFIG display.

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

Quick Start Guide

Call up the SAVE display.

OCTAVE

INFORMATION

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

DOWN

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

Select a file type to be saved.

Here, select “All.”

n For details about file type to be saved, see

page 262.

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

REMOTE

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

CONTROL

ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

SONG SCENE

EDIT

COMPARE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

STORE

JOB

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

SCENE STORE

SET LOCATE

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

INSERTION

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Select a folder to which the data is to be

ENTER

EXIT

EXECUTE

saved.

n You can name the folder by using the [F4] button

and create a new folder by using the [F6] button.

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

Press the [ENTER] button.

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

DEC/NO INC/YES

GROUP

NUMBER

EXIT

Press the [INC/YES] button to

ENTER

EXECUTE

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

USER PLG 1

DRUM KITS

GUITAR/

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

STRINGS

ORGAN

FAVORITES

BASS

PLUCKED

COMMON

DRUM/

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

34567

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

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execute the Save operation.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

ENTER

EXECUTE

Saving/Loading data

Loading data

Quick Start Guide

Enter the File

mode by pressing the [FILE] button.

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

Call up the LOAD display.

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

PATTERN

MIXING

FILE

UTILITY

OCTAVE

DOWN

INFORMATION

Call up the CONFIG display.

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

TEMPO

ATTACK RELEASECUTOFF

RESONANCE

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2

KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4

MEQ LOW

MEQ HI MIDMEQLOWMID MEQ HIGH

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

CONTROL

INSERTION

REMOTE

ON/OFF

EFFECT BYPASS

LOCATE

REC

SEQ TRANSPORT

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

EDIT

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

SONG SCENE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

Select the device from which the data is

to be loaded.

Move the cursor to the Current parameter and select “CARD” or “SCSI.”

Device

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

BASS

PLUCKED

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

34567

131416

STRINGS

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

PRE 2

PRE 1

PRE 3

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

Free space

INFORMATI ON

Select a file type to be loaded.

Here, select “Voice.”

Select the destination User memory to

which the data is to be loaded.

n For details about the file types that can be

loaded, see page 263.

Select a file to be loaded.

Here, select a file with the extension “.W2V,” press the [ENTER] button, and select the desired voice.

[ENTER]

button

Press the [ENTER] button to

execute the Load operation.

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXIT

n Loading data to the MOTIF

automatically erases and replaces any existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any important data to a Memory card/SCSI device before performing any Load operations.

ENTER

EXECUTE

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Sampling with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer)

In this section, we’ll delve into one of the most important and powerful features of the MOTIF — the Integrated Sampling Sequencer. Today’s digital music producers and artists use a mutlitude of advanced tools to get the job done — including MIDI, sampling, audio editing and much more. Cutting and pasting beats, loops and patterns together is an integral part of the music making process. The MOTIF lets you work in the same way, fully integrating sampling with MIDI sequencing — making it easier than ever before to produce great tracks. Below is a summary of the steps you’ll take as you create a new song.

■ Creating Rhythm track

1 Sampling to a Pattern Track 2Recording MIDI data to a Pattern Track 3 Assigning a Preset Phrase to a Pattern Track (Patch function) 4 Using the Groove function 5Pattern Mixing 6Creating the Pattern Chain

■ Creating a Song

7 Copy the Pattern Chain data to the Song 8 MIDI recording to Song Tracks

9 Sampling to Song Track 10 Song Track Mute and Scene 11 Song Mixing and storing the settings as a template 12 Saving and Exporting the recorded song to external PC (File Utility)

Quick Start Guide

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Sampling with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer)

1. Sampling to a Pattern Track

Basic Structure (page 52) · Reference (page 234)

First, record your favorite rhythm phrase from an audio CD (or other source) to the MOTIF via the Sampling function.

n For details about how to connect the external audio equipment to the MOTIF, see page 23 .

Quick Start Guide

Enter the

Pattern mode.

SEQUENCER

SONG

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

OCTAVE

DOWN

PATTERN

MIXING

UTILITY

KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION

MASTER

VOLUME

FILE

PAN

CHORUS

REVERB

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

VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Call up the PLAY display.

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

TEMPO

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF

MODE

VOICE PERFORM MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EFFECT BYPASS

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

INSERTION

SEQUENCER

SONG

FILE

PATTERN

SEQ TRANSPORT

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

UTILITY

MIXING

LOCATE

REC

SONG SCENE

EDIT

STORE

JOB

SCENE STORE

COMPARE

SET LOCATE

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

Select the Style number and Section to be recorded.

Press the [SECTION] button, then the appropriate button [A] ~ [H].

CATEGORY

SECTION

Section

Style number

INFORMATI ON

• Selecting a Style number

Decreases number

DEC/NO INC/YES

Decreases number

Increases number

• Selecting a Section

PRE 2

MUSIC

SYNTHESIZER

PRODUCTION

Sequencer

Sampling

Integrated

Real-timeExternalControl

Surface

Modular

SynthesisPlug-in

System

SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3

PRE 3

USER PLG 1

GUITAR/

ORGAN

BASS

PLUCKED

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

34567

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STRINGS

FGH

MUSICAL FX COMBI

CATEGORY

PLG 3

PLG 2

BANK

BRASS

REED/PIPE

SECTION

GROUP

TRACK

SELECT

NUMBER

MUTE

SOLO

PRE 2

PRE 1

DRUM KITS

KEYBOARD

A. PIANO

FAVORITES

COMMON

DEC/NO INC/YES

INFORMATION

EXIT

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF.PART/ZONE

ENTER

EXECUTE

PRE 1

A. PIANO

SYN LEAD SYN PAD/

KEYBOARD

CHOIR

PRE 3

GUITAR/

ORGAN

PLUCKED

SYN COMP CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

USER PLG 1

BASS

DRUM /

PERCUSSION

STRINGS

PLG 3

PLG 2

BRASS

REED/PIPE

MUSICAL FX COMBI

Enter the

Sampling mode.

SEQUENCER

SONG

PATTERN

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING

MIXING

FILE

UTILITY

Call up the DEST display.

SF 1SF 2SF 3 SF 4SF 5

F1 F2 F3 F4 F6F5

INFORMATI ON

Select a track to be recorded.

Here, select track 3.

DEC/NO INC/YES

100

MOTIF Quick Start Guide

Yamaha Music Production Synthesizer User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Introduction

Package Contents

About This Manual

Important Features

Table of Contents

Front Panel

The Controls & Connectors

Rear Panel

Power Supply

Setting Up

Connections

Powering Up

Mode

Basic Structure

System Overview

Controller block

Sequencer block

Tone Generator block

Effect block

Main functions

Voices and Performances

Controllers

Song and Pattern (Sequencer mode)

Arpeggio

Master (Master mode)

Sampling

Internal Memory and File Management

Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software

Calling up the Operation Displays

Basic Operation

Display-based Controls

Playing the Demos

Quick Start Guide

Playing Voices

Editing Voices

Storing edited Voices

Playing Performances

Editing Performances (Layer/Split)

Storing the edited Performance

Using the Arpeggio function

Using as a Master Keyboard

Saving/Loading data

Sampling with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer)