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...to malfunction or incorrect operation. • To protect against data loss due to media damage, we recommend that the explanations in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to the version of their producers or composers originally intended. About this manual • The ...illustrations and LCD screens as a computer. Keep in the vicinity of the MOX6/MOX8 or the associated software. Such copyrighted materials include, without notice for your important data to the user memory, a USB flash memory device or external device...
...to malfunction or incorrect operation. • To protect against data loss due to media damage, we recommend that the explanations in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to the version of their producers or composers originally intended. About this manual • The ...illustrations and LCD screens as a computer. Keep in the vicinity of the MOX6/MOX8 or the associated software. Such copyrighted materials include, without notice for your important data to the user memory, a USB flash memory device or external device...
Owner's Manual
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... the Song or Pattern. Seamless music production with Cubase The MOX6/MOX8 were developed giving maximum consideration to the Song/Pattern mode for a variety of dynamic sounds for purchasing the Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 Music Production Synthesizer. Moreover, its value as a Song or Pattern... and advanced functions in showing off onstage. This workflow is equipped with a wide range of applications The MOX6/MOX8 draws on software synthesizers directly from your hardware synthesizer keyboard. DESIGN Stylish design and professional look We also designed the stylish exterior ...
... the Song or Pattern. Seamless music production with Cubase The MOX6/MOX8 were developed giving maximum consideration to the Song/Pattern mode for a variety of dynamic sounds for purchasing the Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 Music Production Synthesizer. Moreover, its value as a Song or Pattern... and advanced functions in showing off onstage. This workflow is equipped with a wide range of applications The MOX6/MOX8 draws on software synthesizers directly from your hardware synthesizer keyboard. DESIGN Stylish design and professional look We also designed the stylish exterior ...
Owner's Manual
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...Yamaha dealer. While the Owner's Manual is packaged together with your area. Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals Your MOX6/MOX8 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides-the Owner's Manual (this book) • Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List) • DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software...) * May not be adjusted and set up your MOX6/MOX8 and the various parameters that you can be viewed and read on the bundled CD-ROM. ...
...Yamaha dealer. While the Owner's Manual is packaged together with your area. Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals Your MOX6/MOX8 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides-the Owner's Manual (this book) • Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List) • DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software...) * May not be adjusted and set up your MOX6/MOX8 and the various parameters that you can be viewed and read on the bundled CD-ROM. ...
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... Articulation) function has also been included, providing greater performance flexibility and acoustic realism. In a wide variety of ways, the MOX6/MOX8 truly enhances your song to DAW software on Cubase or as a remote controller, for random and alternate sound changes as a master keyboard controller (with a version 5 ... being heavy in touch, the higher keys light, and all -in-one music production system, in this manual, the following Yamaha website. MOX6/MOX8 Main Features MOTIF XS Sound Engine feature The wide range of dynamic and authentic MOTIF XS waveforms (such as the ...
... Articulation) function has also been included, providing greater performance flexibility and acoustic realism. In a wide variety of ways, the MOX6/MOX8 truly enhances your song to DAW software on Cubase or as a remote controller, for random and alternate sound changes as a master keyboard controller (with a version 5 ... being heavy in touch, the higher keys light, and all -in-one music production system, in this manual, the following Yamaha website. MOX6/MOX8 Main Features MOTIF XS Sound Engine feature The wide range of dynamic and authentic MOTIF XS waveforms (such as the ...
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... 60 Troubleshooting 62 About the accessory disk 67 Specifications 68 Index 69 9 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual Contents A message from the MOX6/MOX8 Development Team........6 Accessories 7 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals 7 MOX6/MOX8 Main Features 8 Control and Functions 10 Top Panel 10 Rear Panel 16 Setting ... left and right hands 30 Drum Assign-Layering a drum Part with a computer 52 Remote-controlling the software from the MOX6/MOX8 (Remote mode 53 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Editor 54 Using as a Master Keyboard 55 Registering the Edited Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern ......... 55 Making ...
... 60 Troubleshooting 62 About the accessory disk 67 Specifications 68 Index 69 9 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual Contents A message from the MOX6/MOX8 Development Team........6 Accessories 7 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals 7 MOX6/MOX8 Main Features 8 Control and Functions 10 Top Panel 10 Rear Panel 16 Setting ... left and right hands 30 Drum Assign-Layering a drum Part with a computer 52 Remote-controlling the software from the MOX6/MOX8 (Remote mode 53 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Editor 54 Using as a Master Keyboard 55 Registering the Edited Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern ......... 55 Making ...
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... display call up the corresponding sub functions indicated in Song Play/Song Record (see the "Reference Manual" PDF document). 13 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual The Remote mode lets you control DAW software on , the corresponding Effect is turned on this button to call up the Compare status. During recording and playback, the...
... display call up the corresponding sub functions indicated in Song Play/Song Record (see the "Reference Manual" PDF document). 13 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual The Remote mode lets you control DAW software on , the corresponding Effect is turned on this button to call up the Compare status. During recording and playback, the...
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...original programs. [STORE] Store This mode lets you store the edited program to internal memory. 22 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual Button Mode Description [VOICE] Voice mode This synthesizer has a wealth of this mode lets you... flash memory device, and allows you to load data from the USB flash memory device to the MOX6/MOX8. [UTILITY] Utility mode [QUICK SETUP] Quick Setup mode This mode lets you register up ...[PATTERN] Song mode Pattern mode This mode lets you control DAW software on this instrument, and they can be selected by using the ten Mode buttons, - .
...original programs. [STORE] Store This mode lets you store the edited program to internal memory. 22 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual Button Mode Description [VOICE] Voice mode This synthesizer has a wealth of this mode lets you... flash memory device, and allows you to load data from the USB flash memory device to the MOX6/MOX8. [UTILITY] Utility mode [QUICK SETUP] Quick Setup mode This mode lets you register up ...[PATTERN] Song mode Pattern mode This mode lets you control DAW software on this instrument, and they can be selected by using the ten Mode buttons, - .
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Basic Instructions Quick Guide Voices-the basic building blocks of the MOX6/MOX8 Selecting a Preset Voice ...page 24 Editing a Voice ...page 27 Combining several Voices to create a Performance Creating a new Performance in the Voice mode by using your ... a tone generator for DAW playback page 52 Remote-controlling the DAW (Remote mode page 53 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Editor VST as a software synthesizer page 54 Global settings and data backup Making global system settings (Utility mode/Quick Setup page 56 Saving / loading data in the File mode ...
Basic Instructions Quick Guide Voices-the basic building blocks of the MOX6/MOX8 Selecting a Preset Voice ...page 24 Editing a Voice ...page 27 Combining several Voices to create a Performance Creating a new Performance in the Voice mode by using your ... a tone generator for DAW playback page 52 Remote-controlling the DAW (Remote mode page 53 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Editor VST as a software synthesizer page 54 Global settings and data backup Making global system settings (Utility mode/Quick Setup page 56 Saving / loading data in the File mode ...
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...the external instrument while the Song/Pattern plays the sounds of the DAW software • Editing parameters from the above site. 2 Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to music software for each Track with the following operation: [UTILITY] [F6...] MIDI [SF2] SWITCH "LocalCtrl" = "off " with the following operation: [SONG]/[PATTERN] [F3] TRACK [SF1] CHANNEL "OUT CH." To use DAW software on how to set the MOX6/ MOX8...
...the external instrument while the Song/Pattern plays the sounds of the DAW software • Editing parameters from the above site. 2 Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to music software for each Track with the following operation: [UTILITY] [F6...] MIDI [SF2] SWITCH "LocalCtrl" = "off " with the following operation: [SONG]/[PATTERN] [F3] TRACK [SF1] CHANNEL "OUT CH." To use DAW software on how to set the MOX6/ MOX8...
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...terminal When connecting the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, make sure to control the DAW software on the parameters set in the [F5] USB I /O display and [F6] MIDI display of the MOX6/MOX8 can be output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal. Port 2 This port is used only for ...TO HOST] terminal will be input from the USB [TO HOST] terminal. • Quit any power-saving mode of the MOX6/ MOX8 Remote Editor. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to 1 on your personal preferences. When playing the MOX6...
...terminal When connecting the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, make sure to control the DAW software on the parameters set in the [F5] USB I /O display and [F6] MIDI display of the MOX6/MOX8 can be output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal. Port 2 This port is used only for ...TO HOST] terminal will be input from the USB [TO HOST] terminal. • Quit any power-saving mode of the MOX6/ MOX8 Remote Editor. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to 1 on your personal preferences. When playing the MOX6...
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...signals from the tone generator and the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks separately to the default settings, set to DAW software, and playing the signals from the computer to the MOX6/MOX8 via MIDI channel 3 according to the setting of the recording Track. NOTE In the Voice mode, the ... in Step 1, you can take advantage of the following functions and applications. • MIDI recording and Audio recording of the MOX6/MOX8 performance to the DAW software on NOTE For more details regarding these parameters, see the "Reference Manual" PDF document. 2 Press the [STORE] button to store...
...signals from the tone generator and the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks separately to the default settings, set to DAW software, and playing the signals from the computer to the MOX6/MOX8 via MIDI channel 3 according to the setting of the recording Track. NOTE In the Voice mode, the ... in Step 1, you can take advantage of the following functions and applications. • MIDI recording and Audio recording of the MOX6/MOX8 performance to the DAW software on NOTE For more details regarding these parameters, see the "Reference Manual" PDF document. 2 Press the [STORE] button to store...
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... to each application. With these, you can use the MOX6/MOX8 Remote Editor, you need to internal memory. 5 Start the DAW software on operating the MOX6/ MOX8 Remote Editor, see the following Yamaha web site. Use the MOX6/MOX8 Remote Editor for playing the MOX6/MOX8 to Port 1 of the Utility mode. If this instrument. Remote...
... to each application. With these, you can use the MOX6/MOX8 Remote Editor, you need to internal memory. 5 Start the DAW software on operating the MOX6/ MOX8 Remote Editor, see the following Yamaha web site. Use the MOX6/MOX8 Remote Editor for playing the MOX6/MOX8 to Port 1 of the Utility mode. If this instrument. Remote...
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...www.yamahasynth.com/download/ For instructions on Cubase The MOX6/MOX8 Editor VST works as a plug-in software on the computer (MOX6/MOX8 Editor) and vice versa. Using with the Studio Manager V2 as a host application In addition, Yamaha provides a stand-alone version of the tone generator. ...easy to start the MOX6/MOX8 Editor as a VST3 plug-in software within Studio Manager V2. This provides a smooth, seamless interface, making it as a control surface. 4 Set the MIDI Output Port to "Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 Port2." 5 Set the MIDI Input Port to "Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 Port2." In this case...
...www.yamahasynth.com/download/ For instructions on Cubase The MOX6/MOX8 Editor VST works as a plug-in software on the computer (MOX6/MOX8 Editor) and vice versa. Using with the Studio Manager V2 as a host application In addition, Yamaha provides a stand-alone version of the tone generator. ...easy to start the MOX6/MOX8 Editor as a VST3 plug-in software within Studio Manager V2. This provides a smooth, seamless interface, making it as a control surface. 4 Set the MIDI Output Port to "Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 Port2." 5 Set the MIDI Input Port to "Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 Port2." In this case...
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...a limited period of time expires. • If you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting the software while the computer is connected to your player. • Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for audio/visual purposes. Do not attempt to start installation..., double-click the "***.mpkg" file to play the disk on the software.) 67 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual http://www.steinberg.net You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software. (The Help menu also includes the PDF manual and other benefits, ...
...a limited period of time expires. • If you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting the software while the computer is connected to your player. • Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for audio/visual purposes. Do not attempt to start installation..., double-click the "***.mpkg" file to play the disk on the software.) 67 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual http://www.steinberg.net You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software. (The Help menu also includes the PDF manual and other benefits, ...
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...]/[TO DEVICE], DC IN 10W MOX6: 1030 (W) x 358 (D) x 125 (H) mm, 7.0 kg MOX8: 1320 (W) x 405 (D) x 168 (H) mm, 14.8 kg AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), USB cable, Owner's Manual (this book), Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (containing Reference Manual,... Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List), DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software) Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 68 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual...
...]/[TO DEVICE], DC IN 10W MOX6: 1030 (W) x 358 (D) x 125 (H) mm, 7.0 kg MOX8: 1320 (W) x 405 (D) x 168 (H) mm, 14.8 kg AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), USB cable, Owner's Manual (this book), Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (containing Reference Manual,... Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List), DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software) Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 68 MOX6/MOX8 Owner's Manual...
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... MIDI Instrument 49 Cubase 8, 53, 54, 68 Cursor buttons 14, 20 D [DATA] dial 14, 20 [DAW LEVEL] slider 12 [DAW REMOTE] button 13, 53 DAW software 52 DC IN connector 16 [DEC] button 14, 20 Demo Pattern 44 Demo Song 18 Digital Performer 53, 68 Display Messages 60 Drum Assign 31... ports 51 MIDI Receive Channel 49 MIDI Transmit Channel 49 Mixing 38, 43 Mixing template 43 [MODE] buttons 14 Modes 22 Modulation wheel 12 MOX6/MOX8 Editor 54 Mute 32, 38 [MUTE] button 15 N Naming 21 Normal Voice 24 NUM 20 Number [1] - [16] buttons 15 69 MOX6...
... MIDI Instrument 49 Cubase 8, 53, 54, 68 Cursor buttons 14, 20 D [DATA] dial 14, 20 [DAW LEVEL] slider 12 [DAW REMOTE] button 13, 53 DAW software 52 DC IN connector 16 [DEC] button 14, 20 Demo Pattern 44 Demo Song 18 Digital Performer 53, 68 Display Messages 60 Drum Assign 31... ports 51 MIDI Receive Channel 49 MIDI Transmit Channel 49 Mixing 38, 43 Mixing template 43 [MODE] buttons 14 Modes 22 Modulation wheel 12 MOX6/MOX8 Editor 54 Mute 32, 38 [MUTE] button 15 N Naming 21 Normal Voice 24 NUM 20 Number [1] - [16] buttons 15 69 MOX6...
Reference Manual
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...) Bulk Dump User Memory Bulk Dump Internal data communication Data communication between this synthesizer and an external device MIDI instrument or computer Sequence software MOX6/MOX8 Editor USB Flash Memory Flash ROM • Voice Edit • Mixing Voice Edit • Performance Edit • Performance Record ...even when the power is memory designed specifically for storing the data: SRAM (Static RAM) and DRAM (Dynamic RAM). The MOX6/MOX8 is memory designed specifically for storing them. This section describes how to Arpeggio Flash ROM ROM (Read Only Memory) is turned off...
...) Bulk Dump User Memory Bulk Dump Internal data communication Data communication between this synthesizer and an external device MIDI instrument or computer Sequence software MOX6/MOX8 Editor USB Flash Memory Flash ROM • Voice Edit • Mixing Voice Edit • Performance Edit • Performance Record ...even when the power is memory designed specifically for storing the data: SRAM (Static RAM) and DRAM (Dynamic RAM). The MOX6/MOX8 is memory designed specifically for storing them. This section describes how to Arpeggio Flash ROM ROM (Read Only Memory) is turned off...
Reference Manual
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... (page 11). NOTE This parameter can be changed. Settings: off . If the resultant velocity value is less than 128 it with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you are released. Settings: 5 - 300 NOTE If you want to synchronize it will automatically be decreased beyond its normal minimum of... Key Edit [F1] OSC [F2] PITCH [F3] FILTER [F4] AMP [F6] EQ Voice Job [F1] INIT [F2] RECALL [F3] COPY [F4] BULK Supplementary Information MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 27
... (page 11). NOTE This parameter can be changed. Settings: off . If the resultant velocity value is less than 128 it with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you are released. Settings: 5 - 300 NOTE If you want to synchronize it will automatically be decreased beyond its normal minimum of... Key Edit [F1] OSC [F2] PITCH [F3] FILTER [F4] AMP [F6] EQ Voice Job [F1] INIT [F2] RECALL [F3] COPY [F4] BULK Supplementary Information MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 27
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... on SyncQtzValue (Sync Quantize Value) Determines the actual timing at which the next Arpeggio playback starts when you trigger it with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you are the same as in the [F5] PLAY FX display. This parameter is applied to all parts. Settings:... [F2] RECALL [F3] COPY [F4] BULK Performance Record [F1] SETUP [F2] REC TR [F3] OTHER [F5] CLICK [F6] INFO Supplementary Information MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 57 In the Performance mode, the different Arpeggio types can be assigned to up to four parts, and the up to "auto" (only...
... on SyncQtzValue (Sync Quantize Value) Determines the actual timing at which the next Arpeggio playback starts when you trigger it with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you are the same as in the [F5] PLAY FX display. This parameter is applied to all parts. Settings:... [F2] RECALL [F3] COPY [F4] BULK Performance Record [F1] SETUP [F2] REC TR [F3] OTHER [F5] CLICK [F6] INFO Supplementary Information MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 57 In the Performance mode, the different Arpeggio types can be assigned to up to four parts, and the up to "auto" (only...
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...] RECALL [F3] COPY [F4] BULK Performance Record [F1] SETUP [F2] REC TR [F3] OTHER [F5] CLICK [F6] INFO Supplementary Information MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 72 While recording, the Arpeggio is set here. NOTE This parameter can call them up by holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing the... "Tap Tempo." [SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) - [SF6] ARP6 (Arpeggio 6) The Arpeggio types are using this instrument with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you are assigned to the buttons with that the data recorded to the selected destination Section will be recorded. Settings: 1/16...
...] RECALL [F3] COPY [F4] BULK Performance Record [F1] SETUP [F2] REC TR [F3] OTHER [F5] CLICK [F6] INFO Supplementary Information MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 72 While recording, the Arpeggio is set here. NOTE This parameter can call them up by holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing the... "Tap Tempo." [SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) - [SF6] ARP6 (Arpeggio 6) The Arpeggio types are using this instrument with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you are assigned to the buttons with that the data recorded to the selected destination Section will be recorded. Settings: 1/16...