Installation Guide
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... with installers) and data in Technology compatible application. Enables your computer to communicate with the MOTIF when your computer from the MOTIF. Media format The MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 and the File Utility software are connected using the Voice Editor for controlling SONAR and... Refer to edit MOTIF data and transfer data between the computer and the MOTIF. Enables you to manage files in the Memory card in the card slot on the MOTIF or in software. Demo version of the sequence software Cubase VST/32. * Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee ...
... with installers) and data in Technology compatible application. Enables your computer to communicate with the MOTIF when your computer from the MOTIF. Media format The MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 and the File Utility software are connected using the Voice Editor for controlling SONAR and... Refer to edit MOTIF data and transfer data between the computer and the MOTIF. Enables you to manage files in the Memory card in the card slot on the MOTIF or in software. Demo version of the sequence software Cubase VST/32. * Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee ...
Installation Guide
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...radio button to the left of "Search for a suitable driver for remote control of Cubase (Yamaha MOTIF Remote.xml) in the dialog opened via step #2 as illustrated below , click "Switch to the MOTIF (Memory card and SCSI devices). 1 Double-click on the "Tools" folder in the VST Remote window...[Finish]. "setup.exe" file will be displayed. 3 Double-click on -screen directions. The "YAMAHA TWE" folder will be displayed. 3 Copy the "YAMAHA TWE" folder onto the desktop of the MOTIF. Click [Next]. The Voice Editor or the File Utility Tools setup dialog will be displayed. 4 Execute the...
...radio button to the left of "Search for a suitable driver for remote control of Cubase (Yamaha MOTIF Remote.xml) in the dialog opened via step #2 as illustrated below , click "Switch to the MOTIF (Memory card and SCSI devices). 1 Double-click on the "Tools" folder in the VST Remote window...[Finish]. "setup.exe" file will be displayed. 3 Double-click on -screen directions. The "YAMAHA TWE" folder will be displayed. 3 Copy the "YAMAHA TWE" folder onto the desktop of the MOTIF. Click [Next]. The Voice Editor or the File Utility Tools setup dialog will be displayed. 4 Execute the...
Installation Guide
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... and transfer it . Track 2 - 40: Sampled audio data; Enables your computer from the MOTIF. prepared for the Yamaha MOTIF. Enables you to use several MIDI applications on your computer to the MOTIF. Demo version of the CD-ROM The CD-ROM includes two folders: "International" and "Japanese... for MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 File Utility YAMAHA Wave Editor TWE V2.3 Cubase VST 5.0 Demo Version* Logic Audio Platinum 4.6 Demo* Contents PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to manage files in the Memory card in the ...
... and transfer it . Track 2 - 40: Sampled audio data; Enables your computer from the MOTIF. prepared for the Yamaha MOTIF. Enables you to use several MIDI applications on your computer to the MOTIF. Demo version of the CD-ROM The CD-ROM includes two folders: "International" and "Japanese... for MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 File Utility YAMAHA Wave Editor TWE V2.3 Cubase VST 5.0 Demo Version* Logic Audio Platinum 4.6 Demo* Contents PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to manage files in the Memory card in the ...
Installation Guide
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...4 After installing the File Utility, double-click on the "Install Voice Editor for MOTIF6" file will be displayed. 3 Copy the "YAMAHA TWE" folder to specify the desired destination. TWE With the TWE audio editing software, you to display the following installation screen. 7 When the ...-line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 4 The "Install Location" box displays the destination of your computer. For details, refer to the MOTIF (Memory card and SCSI devices). 1 Double-click on the "Install File Utility" file. nThis box usually displays the start-up disk as access and ...
...4 After installing the File Utility, double-click on the "Install Voice Editor for MOTIF6" file will be displayed. 3 Copy the "YAMAHA TWE" folder to specify the desired destination. TWE With the TWE audio editing software, you to display the following installation screen. 7 When the ...-line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 4 The "Install Location" box displays the destination of your computer. For details, refer to the MOTIF (Memory card and SCSI devices). 1 Double-click on the "Install File Utility" file. nThis box usually displays the start-up disk as access and ...
Owner's Manual
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...editing features, with two-tiered operation buttons: [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] [SF5] ■ Remote Control - Play your important MOTIF data (stored to Memory card or SCSI device) directly from beginning to 16) with 49 drum kits. Or use four different voices together - Then, during playback or ...sequencing software from other samplers. * Convenient Resampling function lets you the power to come up your MOTIF are two powerful software programs: Voice Editor and File Utility. Yamaha's new mLAN interface technology makes it easier than ever to easily change tempo and even the ...
...editing features, with two-tiered operation buttons: [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] [SF5] ■ Remote Control - Play your important MOTIF data (stored to Memory card or SCSI device) directly from beginning to 16) with 49 drum kits. Or use four different voices together - Then, during playback or ...sequencing software from other samplers. * Convenient Resampling function lets you the power to come up your MOTIF are two powerful software programs: Voice Editor and File Utility. Yamaha's new mLAN interface technology makes it easier than ever to easily change tempo and even the ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...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 Specifi... mode Sample mode Utility mode File mode Master mode Appendix MOTIF Table of Contents 9
... 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...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 Specifi... mode Sample mode Utility mode File mode Master mode Appendix MOTIF Table of Contents 9
Owner's Manual
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... digital signal of the instrument. This is not used to connect the mLAN8E and the computer when using a Memory Card (page 289) before inserting a card. & Plug-in board cover (page 35) Installing an optional Plug-in Windows. It uses and extends the..., 2, 3 For connecting mLAN devices or IEEE1394compatible devices via a serial cable. MOTIF The Controls & Connectors 19 Read carefully the precautions on the MOTIF. The Control & Connectors ^ Card slot (pages 64, 262) Insert a Memory Card here to transfer various data to a personal computer via IEEE1394 standard (6-pin) cables...
... digital signal of the instrument. This is not used to connect the mLAN8E and the computer when using a Memory Card (page 289) before inserting a card. & Plug-in board cover (page 35) Installing an optional Plug-in Windows. It uses and extends the..., 2, 3 For connecting mLAN devices or IEEE1394compatible devices via a serial cable. MOTIF The Controls & Connectors 19 Read carefully the precautions on the MOTIF. The Control & Connectors ^ Card slot (pages 64, 262) Insert a Memory Card here to transfer various data to a personal computer via IEEE1394 standard (6-pin) cables...
Owner's Manual
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... Connecting to a Personal Computer Connections By connecting a computer, 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 OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN A ASSIGN B CHORUS...
... Connecting to a Personal Computer Connections By connecting a computer, 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 OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN A ASSIGN B CHORUS...
Owner's Manual
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... . ● Voice Store mode In this mode, you can store edited voices as User Voices in the File mode (below). 30 MOTIF Basic Structure Basic Structure Mode Basic Structure Mode The MOTIF is organized with various modes, each covering a different set of Voices. ● Voice Edit mode In this mode, Normal Voices... created and edited. ● Voice Job mode In this mode, you can copy and initialize Voices, and perform other similar operations (Jobs) on them to Memory Card or an external SCSI device in internal...
... . ● Voice Store mode In this mode, you can store edited voices as User Voices in the File mode (below). 30 MOTIF Basic Structure Basic Structure Mode Basic Structure Mode The MOTIF is organized with various modes, each covering a different set of Voices. ● Voice Edit mode In this mode, Normal Voices... created and edited. ● Voice Job mode In this mode, you can copy and initialize Voices, and perform other similar operations (Jobs) on them to Memory Card or an external SCSI device in internal...
Owner's Manual
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... can also save edited Performances as copying and erasing. You can use the sequencer and its various functions (e.g., Track Mute/Solo) in internal memory. The MOTIF lets you record up to 16 separate sequence tracks. ● Pattern Edit mode In this mode, you can edit the MIDI events of ... MIDI events of each part of the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. The MOTIF lets you record up to create a Pattern. ● Pattern Record mode In this mode, you can perform a variety of operations on them to Memory Card or an external SCSI device in the File mode (below). ■ Song...
... can also save edited Performances as copying and erasing. You can use the sequencer and its various functions (e.g., Track Mute/Solo) in internal memory. The MOTIF lets you record up to 16 separate sequence tracks. ● Pattern Edit mode In this mode, you can edit the MIDI events of ... MIDI events of each part of the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. The MOTIF lets you record up to create a Pattern. ● Pattern Record mode In this mode, you can perform a variety of operations on them to Memory Card or an external SCSI device in the File mode (below). ■ Song...
Owner's Manual
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... the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. In this mode, you can save/load all your important original data to/from Memory Card (the MOTIF features a built-in 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 store settings for future recall. 32 MOTIF Basic Structure Basic Structure Mode ■...
... the Voice/Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. In this mode, you can save/load all your important original data to/from Memory Card (the MOTIF features a built-in 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 store settings for future recall. 32 MOTIF Basic Structure Basic Structure Mode ■...
Owner's Manual
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...Parts of a Song/Pattern. The Waves can then be processed and assigned to notes on Memory Card or an external SCSI device. When the optional mLAN8E has been installed to the MOTIF. Main functions Waves and Elements Waves are available. SCSI device Load Wave Internal DRAM 4MB ... 1 Element 4 One Voice User Waves - A total of the MOTIF is its level, pitch, tone and other parameters. You can play them via the keyboard or you can assign them as instrument sounds for playback. CD MD Memory Card A/D INPUT jacks Sampling DIGITAL IN connector mLAN (IEEE1394) connector When ...
...Parts of a Song/Pattern. The Waves can then be processed and assigned to notes on Memory Card or an external SCSI device. When the optional mLAN8E has been installed to the MOTIF. Main functions Waves and Elements Waves are available. SCSI device Load Wave Internal DRAM 4MB ... 1 Element 4 One Voice User Waves - A total of the MOTIF is its level, pitch, tone and other parameters. You can play them via the keyboard or you can assign them as instrument sounds for playback. CD MD Memory Card A/D INPUT jacks Sampling DIGITAL IN connector mLAN (IEEE1394) connector When ...
Owner's Manual
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... part 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. External MIDI device * Memory Card External SCSI device File extensions ".W2V... SU700 data • AKAI format data File extensions ".W2B" MOTIF Basic Structure 63 Basic Structure Internal Memory and File Management Main functions Quick Start Guide (page 97) · Reference (page 261) The MOTIF creates a variety of different kinds of data, including Voice, ...
... part 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. External MIDI device * Memory Card External SCSI device File extensions ".W2V... SU700 data • AKAI format data File extensions ".W2B" MOTIF Basic Structure 63 Basic Structure Internal Memory and File Management Main functions Quick Start Guide (page 97) · Reference (page 261) The MOTIF creates a variety of different kinds of data, including Voice, ...
Owner's Manual
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...Buffer (DRAM) ● Edit Buffer and User Memory The edit buffer is the memory location for edited data of RAM , depending on the MOTIF to memory card or an external SCSi device: • By saving all data in backup memory. Make sure to a memory card or an external SCSI device before selecting another Voice...contents of data. There are two different ways to save important data to it. Seepage 262 for details about Memory Card and see page 27 for details. 64 MOTIF Basic Structure page 5) power is permanently stored. Keep in mind that the recall buffer is available only in SRAM...
...Buffer (DRAM) ● Edit Buffer and User Memory The edit buffer is the memory location for edited data of RAM , depending on the MOTIF to memory card or an external SCSi device: • By saving all data in backup memory. Make sure to a memory card or an external SCSI device before selecting another Voice...contents of data. There are two different ways to save important data to it. Seepage 262 for details about Memory Card and see page 27 for details. 64 MOTIF Basic Structure page 5) power is permanently stored. Keep in mind that the recall buffer is available only in SRAM...
Owner's Manual
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... a function - by using the Cursor button. The following data types can also freely name the data as desired. DEC/NO INC/ YES MOTIF Basic Operation 75 INFORMATION When Note Limit is being edited. Simultaneously hold down the [INFORMATION] button and press the appropriate key. You can be...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 create your own original...
... a function - by using the Cursor button. The following data types can also freely name the data as desired. DEC/NO INC/ YES MOTIF Basic Operation 75 INFORMATION When Note Limit is being edited. Simultaneously hold down the [INFORMATION] button and press the appropriate key. You can be...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 create your own original...
Owner's Manual
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Up to 128 Normal Voices and up to computer, a separate Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 64.) 1 Press the [STORE] button in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 ... the power of detailed editing controls is displayed, you can be overwritten. Destination 2 Select the destination Voice Memory by using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial. A wider variety of the MOTIF while this , the settings for confirmation.) DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 To execute the...
Up to 128 Normal Voices and up to computer, a separate Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 64.) 1 Press the [STORE] button in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 ... the power of detailed editing controls is displayed, you can be overwritten. Destination 2 Select the destination Voice Memory by using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial. A wider variety of the MOTIF while this , the settings for confirmation.) DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 To execute the...
Owner's Manual
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...6 MUSICAL FX COMBI 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO MOTIF 4 Set Auto Load to the memory card is a special set up to the memory on in the Utility mode (page 252). After editing, up automatically as Plug-in voices and you can be edited...) on by using the Auto Load function. 1 Edit the Board voice by a computer connected to the MOTIF, using the Voice Editor. 2 Transmit the edited data to the memory card. called Board Custom voices - meaning that you can be stored. If the Plug-in Board has been correctly ...
...6 MUSICAL FX COMBI 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO MOTIF 4 Set Auto Load to the memory card is a special set up to the memory on in the Utility mode (page 252). After editing, up automatically as Plug-in voices and you can be edited...) on by using the Auto Load function. 1 Edit the Board voice by a computer connected to the MOTIF, using the Voice Editor. 2 Transmit the edited data to the memory card. called Board Custom voices - meaning that you can be stored. If the Plug-in Board has been correctly ...
Owner's Manual
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... edited Performance Storing the edited Performance Reference (page 176) Once you've edited a performance, you can store it to computer, a separate Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 97.) 1 Press the [STORE] button in the Performance mode. EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE ...in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. A wider variety of the MOTIF while this , the settings for confirmation.) DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 To execute the Store operation, press the [INC/YES] button. The ...
... edited Performance Storing the edited Performance Reference (page 176) Once you've edited a performance, you can store it to computer, a separate Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 97.) 1 Press the [STORE] button in the Performance mode. EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE ...in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. A wider variety of the MOTIF while this , the settings for confirmation.) DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 To execute the Store operation, press the [INC/YES] button. The ...
Owner's Manual
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...stored to 128 Masters can be overwritten. If you risk corrupting your data. 94 MOTIF Quick Start Guide Up to the internal memory (SRAM). n For details about memory structure, see the message "Executing..." PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / ...MOTIF while this , the settings for the destination memory will see page 63. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 Execute the Store operation. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE n To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button. The edited Masters can be backed up to computer, a separate Memory Card...
...stored to 128 Masters can be overwritten. If you risk corrupting your data. 94 MOTIF Quick Start Guide Up to the internal memory (SRAM). n For details about memory structure, see the message "Executing..." PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / ...MOTIF while this , the settings for the destination memory will see page 63. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 4 Execute the Store operation. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE n To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button. The edited Masters can be backed up to computer, a separate Memory Card...
Owner's Manual
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...display you named and saved in a single folder. n In addition to the file types above, Yamaha A5000/ A4000/A3000/SU700 files and AKAI S1000/ S3000 files can be loaded to the MOTIF. ■ File types that the SCSI device specified in step #1 is properly connected. 7 ... on page 262, "All", "Plugin All Bulk 1", "Plugin All Bulk 2" and "Plugin All Bulk 3" can be loaded from the Memory card/SCSI storage device to the MOTIF's User Memory automatically when turning the power on , and press the [SF5] button. If the file name contains spaces and other words, make...
...display you named and saved in a single folder. n In addition to the file types above, Yamaha A5000/ A4000/A3000/SU700 files and AKAI S1000/ S3000 files can be loaded to the MOTIF. ■ File types that the SCSI device specified in step #1 is properly connected. 7 ... on page 262, "All", "Plugin All Bulk 1", "Plugin All Bulk 2" and "Plugin All Bulk 3" can be loaded from the Memory card/SCSI storage device to the MOTIF's User Memory automatically when turning the power on , and press the [SF5] button. If the file name contains spaces and other words, make...