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MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 2 SPECIAL MESSA GE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Y amaha electronic pr oducts may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those in[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 3 The abov e warning is located on the rear of the unit. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 c[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 4 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a saf e place f or future reference . W ARNING 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 precau[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 5 • 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 play[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 6 Intr oduction Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Y amaha MOTIF XS6/MOTIF XS7/MOTIF XS8 Music Production Synthesizer! Y ou now own what is perhaps the best-sounding, most versatile, and cer tainly most power ful synthesizer and total music production instrument on the planet. We strove to put virtually[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 7 Main Features ■ Responsive, e xpressive ke yboar d (page 12) The MOTIF XS6 features a 61-key keyboar d, while the MOTIF XS7 has 76 keys with the high-quality FSX keyboard and the MOTIF XS8 has 88 keys with the high-quality BH (Balanced Hammer) keyboard. All ar e equipped with a touch response featur e (both initial tou[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 8 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................6 How to use the manual ..............................................................................................................................[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 9 Using a Computer 43 Connecting to a Computer ..............................................................................................................................43 Creating a Song by Using a Computer ..........................................................................................................47 Int[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 10 The Contr ols & Connector s Fr ont P anel T ONE 2 PA N T ONE 1 MASTER VOLUME LOCA TE 1 2 ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 67 ARP FX REVERB CHORUS SELECTED P ART CONTROL CONTROL MULTI P ART ON/OFF ON/OFF EQ LO W EQ MID F CUTOFF RESONANCE SWING QU ANTIZE V ALUE EQ MID EQ MID Q ATTACK DECAY QU ANTIZE STRENGTH GATE TIME REMOTE ARP[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual The Controls & Connectors 11 EXECUTE PART SELECT ARP ON/OFF PART MUTE ARP HOLD FILE UTILITY SEQUENCER COMPARE SEQ SETUP SCENE STORE SECTION I-P SECTION A-H PERFORMANCE CONTROL SUB CA TEGORY MODE 2345 7890 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 PRE 4 PRE 5 PRE 6 PRE 7 PRE 8 USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 GM DR GM PRE DR USER DR PROGRAM ABC DEFGH - F2[...]

The Controls & Connectors MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 12 1 Ke yboard The MOTIF XS6 features a 61-key keyboar d, while the MOTIF XS7 has 76 keys and the MOTIF XS8 has 88 keys. All are equipped with a touch r esponse feature (both initial touch and aftertouch). With initial touch, the instrument senses how strongly or softly you play the keys, and [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual The Controls & Connectors 13 9 [MUL TI P ART CONTR OL] b utton (pages 136 and 180) Pressing this button changes the functions assigned to the eight knobs in the Perfor mance /Song/Pattern mode. The lamp next to the currently active parameters will light. In the Perfor mance mode, the four knobs at the left end correspo[...]

The Controls & Connectors MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 14 % OCT A VE [UP] and [DO WN] buttons (pa ges 91, 92, 138, 251 and 260) Use these buttons to change the note range of the keyboard. T o restor e the normal octave setting, press both buttons simultaneously . ^ SEQ TRANSPORT buttons (pa ges 21, 178 and 208) These buttons control r ecording and[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual The Controls & Connectors 15 Functions of the Number [1] – [16] buttons ‚ [COMMON EDIT] button Tu r ning this button on enters the Common Edit mode, which lets you edit the parameters commonly applied to all Elements, Parts or Zones in the V oice Edit mode, Perfor mance Edit mode, Song Mixing Edit mode, Pattern Mix[...]

The Controls & Connectors MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 16 Rear P anel 1 PO WER switch (page 19) Press to turn power ON or OFF . 2 AC IN (A C P o wer Cor d Socket) (pa ge 19) Be sure to plug the AC power cor d into this socket before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet. Use only the AC power cord supplied with this instrument. If the supplied[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual The Controls & Connectors 17 6 mLAN (IEEE1394) connector 1, 2 (onl y MO TIF XS8) (page 44) The MOTIF XS is equipped with two mLAN connectors to which a IEEE1394 (6-pin) cable can be plugged in. These connectors enable you to connect the MOTIF XS to IEEE1394-compatible (FireWir e/i.LINK) computers. If the connecting dev[...]

The Controls & Connectors MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 18 8 DIGIT AL OUT connector Use this connector to output digital signals over coaxial (RCA-pin) cable. The digital signal format is CD/DA T (S/P DIF). This connector outputs a digital signal of 44.1 kHz/24 bit. By using this jack, you can recor d the keyboard perfor mance or Song/Pattern playb[...]

Start Guide MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 19 Star t Guide Step 1: Setting Up Po wer Supply 1 Make sure the PO WER switch on the MO TIF XS is set to OFF . 2 Connect the supplied power cor d to the A C IN on the instrument’ s rear panel. 3 Connect the other end of the power cor d to an AC outlet. Make sure your MOTIF XS meets the voltage r equir ement [...]

Start Guide Step 1: Setting Up MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 20 Adjusting the sound and the displa y contrast Adjust the volume levels of the MOTIF XS and the connected amplifier/speaker system. If the display is not easily visible, use the Contrast control to adjust for optimum visibility . Do not listen with the headphones at high v olume f or long [...]

Step 1: Setting Up MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 21 Start Guide Listening to the Demo Song Tr y listening to the pr eset Demo Songs, enjoy the high- quality sound, and get a taste for how you can use the MOTIF XS to create your own music. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pla yi[...]

Start Guide Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 22 1 Press the [FILE] button and [UTILITY] b utton simultaneousl y . The Demo Load display appears. 2 Make sure that the Load T ype is set to “all, ” then press the [ENTER] button to load the Demo data. A display prompt appears to confirm whether or[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 23 Start Guide Step 2: Selecting and Playing a V oice Tr y playing some of the r ealistic and dynamic V oices from the keyboard now . Press the [V OICE] b utton to enter the V oice Play mode, then enjoy the powerful, authentic sounds of the MOTIF XS V oices, as well as the enormous range and wealth of sounds available. Sel[...]

Start Guide Step 2: Selecting and Playing a Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 24 Using the Category Searc h function Since the MOTIF XS has such a huge variety of V oices and so many to choose from, it may be dif ficult or time consuming to find the V oice you want. This is where the convenient Category Search function comes in handy . It lets you [...]

Step 2: Selecting and Playing a Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 25 Start Guide Changing the Arpeggio type The Arpeggio type assigned to each of the [SF1] – [SF5] buttons can be changed as desired. 1 From the V oice Play displa y , press the [F4] button to call up the Arpeg gio display . 2 Press one of the [SF1] – [SF5] buttons. The lower half o[...]

Step 2: Selecting and Playing a Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 26 Start Guide Using the Knobs Tr y using the Knobs with your left hand while playing the keyboar d with your right with the V oice A01 “Full Concer t Grand.” 1 Press the [SELECTED P ART CONTROL] b utton a fe w times so that the TONE 1 lamp lights. The Control Function window appea[...]

Step 2: Selecting and Playing a Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 27 Start Guide Adjusting the tuning to other instruments When you play the MOTIF XS with other instruments, you may need to tune the overall sound of the MOTIF XS to match that of the other instruments in the group. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode, press the [F1][...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 28 Start Guide Step 3: Selecting and Playing a Per for mance As in the V oice Play mode, the Per for mance Play mode is where you select and play the instrument sounds of this synthesizer . However , in the Performance mode, you can mix several different V oices together in a layer , or split them across the keyboard, or e[...]

Step 3: Selecting and Playing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 29 Start Guide With this method, you can play all the parts of a band by yourself. This type of Perfor mance also uses differ ent Arpeggio types assigned to the individual Parts, making it even easier to sound like a full band. In the example below , the Drum pattern (by Arpeggio[...]

Start Guide Step 3: Selecting and Playing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 30 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Split Y ou can play dif ferent V oices with the left and right hands by assigning one V oice to Par t 1, with a note range in the lower section of the keybo[...]

Step 3: Selecting and Playing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 31 Start Guide wish to have playback of the Arpeggio (rhythm pattern) continue regar dless of whether you hold the note or not. n Categories and Sub Categories can easily be selected by calling up their respective lists on the display . When moving the cursor , for example, to th[...]

Start Guide Step 3: Selecting and Playing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 32 5 K e y On Star t Switch = (on) When set to “on,” recor ding starts immediately when you press any note on the keyboard. Set this parameter to “on” when using the Arpeggio. n Indicates the off status, wher eas indicates the on status. 6 Cop y P erf or mance[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 33 Start Guide Step 4: Cr eating Y our Original Song Now that you’ve learned some of the basic features of the MOTIF XS—including how to select V oices and Per for mances, play with the Arpeggios, and recor d your playing and Arpeggio playback to a Song or Pattern—you’re ready to cr eate your own original Song. The[...]

Start Guide Step 4: Creating Your Original Song MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 34 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Adjusting the v olume of eac h P art Y ou can adjust the volume for each of eight Parts, using the panel sliders. When one of T racks 1 – 8 is curr ently selected[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Step 4: Creating Your Original Song 35 Start Guide Star t Recor ding! After completing recor ding setup above, press the [ F ] (Play) button to start recording. Pr ess the [ F ] (Play) button so that its indicator flashes, then actually start recording after the count-in. When you reach the end of the above notation, pr e[...]

Start Guide Step 4: Creating Your Original Song MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 36 Repeat steps 3 and 5 to correct other wr ong events. 6 After completing editing, press the [EXIT] button to return bac k to the Song Pla y mode. n If you wish to delete an unnecessary note, move the cursor to the corresponding location, then pr ess the [F6] button. n For d[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 37 Start Guide Step 5: Cr eating a Patter n The Patterns of the MOTIF XS feature short but fully realized instrumental parts that you can repeat (loop), combine, and arrange in any order you want—giving you the basic material for cr eating a Song. This section covers what you can do in the Pattern mode. P attern Structur[...]

Start Guide Step 5: Creating a Pattern MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 38 Viewing the Demo P attern’ s P atc h displa y From the Patch display called up via the [F4] button, you can confirm what “Phrase” is assigned to each track of the Pattern Section. A “Phrase” is a short musical/rhythmic passage consisting of a single track for a single in[...]

Step 5: Creating a Pattern MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 39 Start Guide Creating a P attern b y using Arpeggio In addition to creating a Pattern by recor ding your keyboard performance conventionally , you can also use the powerful Arpeggio playback features of the MOTIF XS (described below) and even recor d audio data from commercially available sampl[...]

Start Guide Step 5: Creating a Pattern MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 40 2 Connect an audio device (CD pla yer , etc.) to the A/D INPUT connector on the rear panel. 3 T urn the po wer of the MO TIF XS on. 4 Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode, then press the [F2] b utton to call up the I/O display . 5 Set the Mic/Line parameter to “li[...]

Step 5: Creating a Pattern MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 41 Start Guide 10 Start the CD player . Since the T rigger Level is set to “1” her e, sampling will begin automatically as soon as the audio signal is input from the CD player . In this example, record a one-measure drum pattern from the CD. 11 Press the [F6] button to stop sampling, then sto[...]

Start Guide Step 5: Creating a Pattern MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 42 4 Press the keys to whic h the sliced sample are assigned in order (fr om C1 f or the MO TIF XS6, E0 for the MO TIF XS7, and A-1 for the MO TIF XS8) to confirm whether or not the Sample has been sliced properl y . Listen carefully to the r esults. If you’re not satisfied, press[...]

Connecting to a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 43 Using a Computer Connecting to a Computer Although the MOTIF XS is exceptionally powerful and versatile all by itself, connecting it to a computer—via USB or IEEE1394 cable—provides even gr eater power and versatility . This featur e lets you transfer audio data (via an IEEE1394 cable only) [...]

Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 44 Using a MIDI interface Use standard MIDI cables to connect the MOTIF XS to a computer , connecting the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals on the MOTIF XS to the appropriate terminals on a MIDI interface. Using a mLAN connector This section shows you how to connect the MOTIF [...]

Connecting to a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 45 Connecting to a Computer Y ou can integrate the MOTIF XS with DA W softwar e on a computer by connecting the mLAN equipped MOTIF XS (MOTIF XS6/7 to which the optional mLAN16E2 is installed or MOTIF XS8) to a computer in a peer -to-peer arrangement. For details, see below . •T ransfer data of m[...]

Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 46 A udio signal reception (*4) The mLAN IN Main Out Monitor L/R and mLAN IN Assignable Out Monitor L/R are available as well as the mLAN IN L/R as the mLAN audio input channel of the MOTIF XS. These channels can be used for monitoring the sound when using the DA W software[...]

Connecting to a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 47 Creating a Song b y Using a Computer By connecting the MOTIF XS to your computer via USB or mLAN, you can use a DA W or sequence software on the computer to create your own original songs. This section contains an overview on how to use a DA W or sequence software on the computer with the MOTIF [...]

Connecting to a Computer Creating a Song by Using a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 48 n The above explanation can be applied to the case when connecting the MOTIF XS to the computer via an IEEE1394 cable as well as via a USB cable. Using another tone generator together with the MO TIF XS By using another tone generator (such as the MOTIF-RACK E[...]

Connecting to a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 49 Integration Between Y amaha Editors and Cubase Y amaha and Steinberg have formed a partnership to develop a useful and convenient environment for effectively using Y amaha har dware (including the MOTIF XS) together with Steinberg softwar e. This section explains how you can use Cubase 4 and the[...]

Connecting to a Computer Integration Between Yamaha Editors and Cubase MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 50 Studio Connections Studio Connections is a sophisticated software/har dware solution that lets you seamlessly integrate hardwar e synthesizers such as MOTIF XS and MO into your computer music system. If you are using sequencer software that is compat[...]

Connecting to a Computer MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 51 Controlling a D A W on Y our Computer from the MO TIF XS The MOTIF XS features a highly convenient Remote Contr ol mode which lets you control the DA W software on your computer the MOTIF XS panel (when the instrument is connected to the computer via USB). For example, you can start/stop playbac[...]

Connecting to a Computer Controlling a DAW on Your Computer from the MOTIF XS MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 52 Cubase 1 Pull down the [Devices] menu and select [Device Setup] to call up the “Device Setup” window . 2 Click the [+] button and add the “Mackie Control” or “Y amaha MOTIF XS.” 3 Select the device of “Mackie Control” or “Y a[...]

Controlling a DAW on Your Computer from the MOTIF XS MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 53 Connecting to a Computer 4 Dial Function Indicates the function assigned to the data dial. The circle is shown at left of the active function. Y ou can change the dial function by pressing the [SF4] button only when “Dial” is shown on the tab corresponding to the [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 54 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Section Basic Structure Mode Structure In order to make operation of the MOTIF XS as smooth as possible, all functions and operations have been gr ouped in “modes,” many of which also have a number of “sub modes.” The MOTIF XS provides nine main mod[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Basic Structure 55 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Selecting Modes Mode and sub mode selection is accomplished by using the corresponding mode buttons. For details, see the Mode table above. T o return back from the sub mode to the “parent” mode, pr ess the [EXIT] button. The Se ven Functional[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 56 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section T one Generator Bloc k The tone generator block is what actually produces sound in r esponse to the MIDI messages received fr om the Sequencer block, the Controller block, the Arpeggio block and fr om the external MIDI instrument via the MIDI IN c[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 57 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section normally (with the XA Control parameter settings “normal” and “legato”). A uthentic note release sound Conventional synthesizers are not good at r ealizing the sound produced when the note of the acoustic instrument is released. The MOTIF [...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 58 Amplitude related parameters can be set in the Amplitude display (pages 122 and 131), Amplitude EG display (page 123) and Amplitude Scale display (page 124) of the V oice Edit mode. LFO (Low Frequenc y Oscillator) As its name suggests, the LFO pro[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Basic Structure 59 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Sampling Bloc k The Sampling Block lets you bring your own recor ded sounds—your voice, an instrument, rhythms, special sound effects, etc.—into the system of this synthesizer , and play those sounds just like any other voices. These sounds, t[...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 60 Scene track This track lets you recor d Scene change settings, such as the status of track mute and solo. These can be set in the Song Play display (page 178) and recalled during Song playback. During Song playback, the track mute and solo setting[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 61 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Sequencer Bloc k applied to both the Song and P attern Depending on the recor ding method, the Song/Pattern tracks (1 – 16) of this synthesizer are divided into two groups: MIDI tracks and Audio tracks. MIDI tracks are cr eated by recor ding you[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 62 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Arpeggio Bloc k This block lets you automatically trigger musical and rhythmic phrases using the current V oice by simply pressing a note or notes on the keyboard. The Arpeggio sequence also changes in r esponse to the actual notes or chords you p[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 63 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Arpeggio type with “_XS” at the end of the type name (example: Rock1_XS) These Arpeggios use a newly developed chord r ecognition technology to determine what notes should be played back by the Arpeggio. This XS type of arpeggio has the follow[...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 64 When the ARP FX lamp is turned on by pressing the [SELECTED P ART CONTROL] button a few times, you can use the knobs to control Arpeggio playback. T r y this out and listen for the changes in the sound. For details, see page 90. Accent Phrases are[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 65 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section or “thru+direct,” a dif ferent sequence is played back depending on the order you play the notes. n Since these types are pr ogrammed for Normal V oices, using them with Drum V oices may not give musically appr opriate results. These arpeggio [...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 66 Call up some of the Perfor mances in User Banks 1 – 3, and play some of the Arpeggios assigned by default to the Perfor mances. In the Perfor mance mode, each of four Arpeggio types is assigned to each of four Parts. This means up to four Arpegg[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Basic Structure 67 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Contr oller Bloc k This block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, Ribbon Contr oller , Knobs, Sliders and so on. The keyboard itself doesn’ t generate sounds, but instead generates/transmits note on/off, velocity and othe[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 68 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Knobs and Sliders These eight knobs let you change various aspects of the V oice’ s sound in r eal time—while you play . The eight sliders let you adjust the volume of the V oice Elements, Perfor mance Parts and Mixing Par ts. For more informa[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Basic Structure 69 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Effect connection in eac h mode 1 Sets the Element EQ parameters applied to each Element (f or a Normal V oice) and each key (f or a Drum V oice). The Element EQ parameters can be set in the EQ display (pages 126 and 132) of the V oice Edit mode. [...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 70 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section 1 Sets the P art EQ parameters applied to each part in the EQ display (page 144) of P erformance P ar t Edit. 2 Determines the Send Level/Return Le vel to/ from the Re verb/Chorus and the signal le vel sent from the Chorus to the Re verb. This blo[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 71 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Delay An effect (or device) that delays an audio signal. Chorus Depending on the particular chorus type and parameters, this can make a voice sound “larger ,” as if several identical instruments were playing in unison, or it can give a voice g[...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 72 Compressor Compressor is an ef fect commonly used to limit and compress the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an audio signal. For signals that vary widely in dynamics, such as vocals and guitar parts, it “squeezes” the dynamic range, effectivel[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 73 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section VCM Equalizer 501 This effect emulates the characteristics of analog equalizers used in the 1970s, recr eating a warm, high- quality flanger effect. VCM Flanger These effects emulate the characteristics of analog flanger used in the 1970s, recr [...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 74 Depth When phaser type is selected, this parameter deter mines the amplitude of the LFO wave which controls the cyclic change of the phase modulation. Detune Determines the amount of pitch to be detuned. Device Selects the device for changing how [...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 75 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section *1 The Bottom parameter is available only when the value is less than that of the T op parameter . *2 The Color parameter may not be effective depending on the values of the Mode and Stage parameters. *3 The T op parameter is available only when t[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 76 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other , by sending and r eceiving compatible Note, Control Change, Pr ogram Change and various other types of[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 77 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section three events are used to select V oices, they are grouped and described here. Bank Select MSB and LSB select the Voice Bank. The program number selects a V oice from the V oice category and bank specifi ed by the MSB and LSB. For a list of the V [...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 78 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Used primarily as offset values for vibrato, filter , EG and other settings. Data Entr y is used to set the parameter value after specifying the parameter using the NRPN MSB and LSB. Once an NRPN is specified, the following data entr y message r[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Basic Structure 79 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Non-Registered P arameter Number (NRPN) Changes parameter values for each tone generator Par t. There is no compatibility between different manufacturers. Numerous parameters specific to each tone generator can be controlled to produce tonal chan[...]

Basic Structure MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 80 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Memory Structure This diagram details the relationship among the functions of the MOTIF XS and the internal memory and exter nal devices such as USB storage device and computer . *1 Only the currently edited data can be transmitted as Bulk data. N[...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 81 Basic Operation Use these four buttons to navigate the display , moving the cursor around the various selectable items and parameters in the screen. When selected, the r elevant item is highlighted (the cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters). Y o[...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Basic Operation MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 82 Y ou can fr eely name the data you’ve created, such as V oices, Per for mances, Songs, Patterns and files saved to a USB storage device. When the cursor is located on such a naming parameter , the CHAR icon appears at the lower right corner of [...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 83 Connections n For the external connections depicted below , you will also need speakers or headphones to listen to the sound. See “Start Guide” on page 19. Connecting External MIDI Instruments With a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can connect[...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Connections MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 84 The playback data of an external MIDI sequencer is used to play the sounds of another MIDI instrument (connected to the MIDI THRU connector) along with the MOTIF XS. The MIDI THRU connector simply redir ects any received MIDI data (via MIDI IN) to con[...]

Connections MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 85 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Y ou can contr ol the start/stop and fast forward/rewind of an MMC-compatible MTR fr om the SEQ TRANSPORT buttons on the front panel of this synthesizer , outputting MMC messages via MIDI. n MMC (MIDI Machine Control) allows r emote contr ol of multit[...]

Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section Connections MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 86 Protecting y our data (write-protect) To pr event important data from being inadvertently erased, apply the write-protect provided with each storage device or media. Netw ork connection The MOTIF XS can be connected to a LAN network via the ETHERNET c[...]

Connections MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 87 Basic Structure Basic Operation Connections Basic Section parameters 5 – 9 are not necessary . Set this parameter to “off,” if your network does not use a device with the DHCP server function. ) Security Set this parameter to “workgroup,” if your network administrator does not specify otherwise. Pa[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 88 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Reference Pla ying the K e yboar d in the V oice Play Mode The V oice mode is used for selecting, playing, and editing a desired V oice. The V oice Play mode is the main ‘portal[...]

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 89 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 Press the [V OICE] button to enter the V oice Play mode. 2 Call up the Category Search windo w . Press the [CA TEGORY SEARCH] button [...]

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 90 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference n Controlling the Knob adds the parameter value to the curr ent one for the curr ent V oice. Accordingly , if the parameter has been al[...]

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 91 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference The eight Control Sliders let you adjust the volume of eight Elements (page 56) making up the current Normal V oice. Each of the Contro[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 92 1 V oice Bank Indicates the Bank of the current V oice. The V oice Bank is the memor y that includes data of Nor mal V oices and Drum V[...]

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 93 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ! [F1] Play (V oice Play) Pressing this button r eturns from the previous display to the V oice Play display . @ [F2] P orta (P ortamen[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 94 Follow the instructions below to apply the Portamento to the current V oice you play on the keyboard. 1 Press the [V OICE] button to en[...]

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 95 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Reso (Resonance) Determines the emphasis given to the Cutoff Frequency . Higher values result in a mor e pronounced ef fect. Settings: [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 96 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Editing a Normal V oice “Editing” refers to the pr ocess of creating a V oice by changing the parameters that make up the V oice. This can be done in V oice Edit, a sub mode w[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 97 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Con venient functions for editing V oices In the V oice Edit mode, you can always use the number buttons [1] – [8] to select an Element. The [1] – [8] b[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 98 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Common Edit parameter s [V OICE] ➞ Normal V oice selection ➞ [EDIT] ➞ [COMMON EDIT] Common Edit lets you edit the parameters common to all Elements of[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 99 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 2 P an* Determines the stereo pan position of the V oice. Y ou can also adjust this parameter using the P AN knob on the front panel. Settings: L63 (far lef[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 100 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ) Key Assign Mode When this is set to “single,” double playback of the same note is prevented. This is useful when two or mor e instances of the same n[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 101 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Arpeggio settings—[F2] ARP Main (Arpeggio Main) This display determines the basic settings of the Arpeggio. Keep in mind that parameters Bank ( ! ) throu[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 102 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 8 V elocity Mode Adjusts the velocity of the Arpeggio notes. Settings: original, thru original The Arpeggio plays back at the preset velocities included in[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 103 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 3 Quantize Strength Sets the “strength” by which note events ar e pulled toward the nearest quantize beats. A setting of 100% pr oduces exact timing se[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 104 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Contr oller settings—[F4] Ctrl Set (Contr oller Set) The controllers such as knobs on the fr ont panel can be used to change and adjust a variety of para[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 105 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 Graph (Indication only) The horizontal axis indicates the value generated via the Source of the selected Set, wher eas the vertical axis indicates the de[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 106 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference each-on The LFO resets with each note you play and starts a waveform at the phase specified by the Phase parameter (above). 1st-on The LFO resets with eac[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 107 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference to 0, and if the resultant Contr ol Depth value is greater than 127 it will be set to 127. Settings: 0 – 127 5 LFO Phase Offset Determines the offset val[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 108 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 Element Out 1 – 8* Determines which Inser tion Effect (A or B) is used to process each individual Element. The “thru” setting lets you bypass the I[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Editing a Normal Voice 109 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference From these displays, you can set the Ef fect related parameters when the INSERTION CONNECT parameter ( 2 ) is set to “parallel” or “ins A F B” or ?[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 110 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 T ype Determines whether or not the V ocoder is applied to the current V oice. When set to “Thru,” the V ocoder is not applied to the V oice. Setting[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 111 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference V ocoder structure The human voice consists of sounds generated from the vocal cords, and filter ed by the throat, nose and mouth. These resonant sections[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 112 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Element Edit parameter s [V OICE] ➞ Normal V oice selection ➞ [EDIT] ➞ [1] – [8] If you wish to edit the sounds that make up a V oice and the basic[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 113 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference key off sound When this is selected, the Element will sound each time you r elease the note. wa ve cycle When this is selected for multiple Elements, each [...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 114 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ) V el Cross Fade (V elocity Cross F ade) This determines how gradually the sound of an Element decreases in volume in pr oportion to the distance of veloc[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 115 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 6 Pitch K ey Follo w Determines the sensitivity of the Key Follow effect (the pitch interval of adjacent notes), assuming the pitch of the Center Key ( 7 )[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 116 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 7 Attack Le vel Determines the nor mal pitch of the pressed note. 8 Decay 1 Le vel Determines the level which the pitch of sound reaches from the Attack Le[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 117 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference & Center Ke y Determines the central note or pitch for the EG Time Key Follow ( ^ ). When the Center Key note is played, the PEG behaves according to i[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 118 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference BPF6 The combination of a -6 dB/oct HPF and LPF . BPFw A 12 dB/oct BPF that combines HPF and LPF filters to allow wider bandwidth settings. BEF (Band Elim[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 119 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 Resonance*/ Width This parameter’ s function varies according to the selected Filter T ype. If the selected filter is an LPF , HPF , BPF (excluding th[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 120 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Time The Time parameters let you set the time between the adjoining points of the level parameters below . A higher value results in a longer time until r [...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 121 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference $ EG Time V elocity Sens (EG Time V elocity Sensitivity) Determines how the FEG transition time (speed) responds to velocity , or the str ength with which [...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 122 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Setting example of Filter Scaling The best way to understand Filter Scaling is by example. For the settings shown in the example display below, the basic C[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 123 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 8 Alternate P an Determines the amount by which the sound is panned alternately left and right for each note you press, assuming the pan position set above[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 124 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ) Half Damper Time Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is released while holding down the Foot Contr oller FC3 with the Half D[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 125 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 – 8 Offset 1 – 4 Determines the offset value to the level at each Break Point. Settings: -128 – +0 – +127 Setting example of Amplitude Scaling Th[...]

Editing a Normal Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 126 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Equalizer (EQ) Settings—[F6] EQ From this display , you can set the EQ parameters for each Element. 1 T ype Determines the EQ T ype. The number of parame[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 127 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Editing a Drum V oice “Editing” refers to the pr ocess of creating a V oice by changing the parameters that make up the V oice. This can be done in V oice Edit, a sub mode wi[...]

Editing a Drum Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 128 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference The edited V oice will be lost when selecting the different V oice or turning the power off . Make sure to store the V oice data to the internal memory by pr[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Editing a Drum Voice 129 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 Out (Insertion Effect Out) Determines which Inser tion Effect (A or B) is used to process each individual Drum Key . Parameters can be set for each Drum Ke[...]

Editing a Drum Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 130 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 3 Wa ve Bank (Wa vef orm Bank)* Determines the Waveform Bank assigned to the Drum Key , Preset or User . User Waveforms can be created based on the samples r[...]

Editing a Drum Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 131 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference # Coarse (Pitc h Coarse T uning)* Determines the pitch of each Drum Key in semitones. Settings: -48 semi – +0 semi – +48 semi $ Fine (Pitch Fine T uning)[...]

Editing a Drum Voice MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 132 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 Alternate P an Determines the amount by which the sound is panned alternately left and right for each note you press, assuming the pan position set above a[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 133 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference V oice Job—Con venient Functions The V oice Job mode features some convenient data organization and initialization tools, for use when creating V oices and archiving them. V oi[...]

Voice Job—Convenient Functions MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 134 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 Key Parameter s If you place a checkmark here, all the Key Edit parameters of the selected Key will be initialized. 6 Drum Ke y Determines the [...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 135 Pla ying in the P erf ormance Mode The Perfor mance mode is used for selecting, playing, and editing the desired Performance. Per formances can be made up of a maximum of four Pa[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Playing in the Performance Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 136 Y ou can turn Arpeggio playback on or off for each Part of the Perfor mance as described below . 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE CONTROL] b utton. The [P[...]

Playing in the Performance Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 137 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 2 Change tonal color . Moving the Knobs changes various aspects of the V oice’ s sound in r eal time—while you play . When one of the TONE 1, [...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Playing in the Performance Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 138 6 Octave Indicates Keyboard Octave setting set via the OCT A VE buttons. This parameter determines how much higher or lower the pitch of each key [...]

Playing in the Performance Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 139 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 PA RT (P art Switch) Determines whether the Par t is used (on) or not used (off). 2 V oice Bank 3 V oice Number 4 V oice Name Determines the V o[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Playing in the Performance Mode MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 140 2 T empo Determines the Arpeggio T empo. For details, r efer to the Arpeggio Main display (page 154) of Part Edit. 3 Sync Quantize V alue Determin[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 141 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 7 Key On Star t Switch When set to on, recor ding starts immediately when you press any note on the keyboar d. Settings: on, off 8 Copy P erf ormance P arameter s Determines whet[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 142 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 6 Edit the value b y using the [INC/YES], [DEC/ NO] buttons and the data dial. 7 Repeat steps 3 – 6 as desired. 8 Enter the desired name for the edited P [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Editing a Performance 143 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 3 Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts y ou f or confirmation.) To cancel the Stor e operation, press the [DEC/NO] button. 4 To execute the Store[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 144 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference n Y ou can call up the list and select the desired item by pr essing the [SF6] LIST button. For details, see page 82. 1 Po r tamento Common* Determines whet[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 145 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference From this display , you can set the control functions for the Knobs, and the up/down range for the Pitch Bend wheel. 1 Knob Control Assign Determines which [...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 146 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference n Depending on the selected parameter , the LIST icon is shown at the tab menu corresponding to the [SF6] button. In this condition, you can call up the lis[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 147 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 Q (Bandwidth) This varies the signal level at the Frequency setting to create various fr equency curve characteristics. The higher the setting the smaller[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 148 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference R mono Only the R channel of the audio input is used. L+R mono The L and R channels of the audio input are mixed and pr ocessed in mono. stereo Both the L a[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 149 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference n Depending on the selected parameter , the LIST icon is shown at the tab menu corresponding to the [SF6] button. In this condition, you can call up the lis[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 150 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 6 Reverb Return Determines the Retur n level of the Reverb Effect. Settings: 0 – 127 7 Reverb P an Determines the pan position of the Reverb effect sound.[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Editing a Performance 151 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Pa rt Edit parameters [PERFORM] ➞ P erf ormance selection ➞ [EDIT] ➞ P art selection In the Perfor mance Part Edit mode, you can edit the parameters o[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 152 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference copied when a Drum V oice is selected. However , these parameters are copied when a Normal V oice is selected. Settings: off (not copied), on (copied) 5 V o[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 153 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 3 Dry Level Determines the level of each Par t which has not been processed with the System Ef fects (Reverb, Chorus). The higher the value, the shallower t[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 154 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Arpeggio Settings—[F2] ARP Main (Arpeggio Main) This display determines the basic settings of the Arpeggio. The settings of parameters ( ! or more) shown [...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 155 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference n If you are using this instrument with an external sequencer , MIDI computer , or other MIDI device, and you want to synchronize it with that device, set t[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 156 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Arpeggio settings—[F3] ARP Other (Arpeggio Other) By changing the timing and velocity of the notes, you can change the rhythmic “feel” of the Arpeggio[...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 157 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ) Accent V el Threshold (Accent V elocity Threshold) Some preset Arpeggio types include the special sequence data called “Accent Phrase,” which will be [...]

Editing a Performance MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 158 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Release (Release Time) Determines how fast the Cutoff Frequency falls fr om the sustain level to zero when a note is r eleased. Depth Determines the range o[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 159 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference P erformance Job—Con venient Functions The Perfor mance Job mode features some convenient data organization and initialization tools, for use when cr eating Perfor mances and a[...]

Performance Job—Convenient Functions MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 160 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference P erf ormance Cop y function—[F3] Copy This convenient operation lets you copy Common Edit and Part Edit settings of a cer tain Perfor ma[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 161 Creating a V oice/P erf ormance b y Using the Sampling Function The MOTIF XS has a powerful Sampling function that lets you record audio signals—such as vocals fr om a micropho[...]

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 162 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Sampling Main displa y The Sampling Main display , the entrance of the Sampling mode, is called up when pr essing the [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function 163 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Sampling Recor d [INTEGRA TED SAMPLING] ➞ [F6] Rec The Sampling Record function lets you r ecord sounds—such as vo[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 164 10 Press the [F6] Stop button to stop Sampling. If you set Confirm to on in step 7 above, the Sampling Finished displ[...]

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 165 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 Frequency Specifies the sampling frequency . When the Input Source ( 2 ) is set to “mLAN,” this parameter is ?[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 166 Sampling Recor d—[F6] Standb y This display is used for executing Sampling. Press the [F6] button from the Setup dis[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function 167 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference When the T rigger Mode ( 8 ) is set to “manual,” pr essing this button starts Sampling immediately . During Sampli[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 168 Sample Pla ybac k settings—[F1] T rim This display lets you set the playback range and loop range of the Sample. A c[...]

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 169 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 Wa veform (Indication only) Indicates the number and name of the selected W aveform. 2 Key (Key Range) (Indication o[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 170 Sample P arameter settings—[F2] P aram This display lets you set Sample-related parameters such as Key Range and V e[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function 171 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Sampling Job [INTEGRA TED SAMPLING] ➞ [JOB] The Sampling Job mode lets you process and modify Samples you have r eco[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 172 7 Press the [ENTER] button to fix the Job result as Sample data. Y ou cannot return the modified Sample to the origi[...]

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 173 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job deletes the specified Key Bank and its Sample. By deleting unnecessary Samples, you can increase the availab[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 174 1 Key Bank Determines the Key Bank to which the desired Sample is assigned by specifying the W aveform number (0001 ?[...]

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 175 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference The Job execution is divided into tw o sta ges: temporary data con version via the [SF4] Appl y b utton and actual dat[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 176 1 Key Bank Determines the Key Bank to which the desired Sample is assigned by specifying the W aveform number (0001 ?[...]

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 177 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job lets you delete a specific W aveform from memory . The Key Banks and Samples included in the W aveform are a[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 178 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Song Pla ybac k The Song mode lets you recor d, edit and play your own original Songs. The Song Play mode is the main ‘portal’ by which you enter the Song mode, and it is her[...]

Song Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 179 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Fast Forwar d/Re wind 1 Move the cur sor to Measure. 2 Move f orwar d or bac kward thr ough the measures by using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and the data dial.[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Song Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 180 Registering the Song Scene After making the desired settings for the Scene, simultaneously hold down the [STORE] button and press one of the [SF1] to [SF5] buttons.[...]

Song Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 181 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Press the [SELECTED P AR T CONTROL] button to call up the Control Function window . Selecting a target P art The functions assigned to the knobs are applied only to[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Song Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 182 2 Location (Indication only) Indicates the measure number assigned to Location 1 and 2. For detailed instructions on setting the Location, see page 178. 3 Meas (Mea[...]

Song Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 183 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Y ou can go back to the pr evious display by pressing the [SF6] button or the [EXIT] button. & [F5] Zoom Out * [F6] Zoom In Changes the zoom level of Measure nu[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Song Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 184 Swing V el (Swing V elocity) Adjusts the velocity of the corresponding notes to accentuate the swing rhythmic feel. Settings below 100% reduce the velocities of not[...]

Song Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 185 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference These allow you to set specific tracks for Loop Playback and determine what range of measures will be used for the Loop. 1 V oice (Indication only) Indicates the V[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 186 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Song Recor ding In the Song Record mode, you can use the sequencer to r ecord your keyboar d performance, track by track, to a selected Song. Press the [ I ] (Recor d) button fr [...]

Song Recording MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 187 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Preparing the Song Recor ding— [F1] Setup From this display you can set up various parameters for recor ding a Song. 1 Song name (Indication only) Indicates the [...]

Song Recording MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 188 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ! Punch In @ Punch Out When punch (Punch In/Out) is selected as the Record T ype explained above, the recor ding start position (Punch In position) and finish pos[...]

Song Recording MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 189 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Arpeggio Settings—[F2] Arpeg gio From this display you can set various Arpeggio-r elated parameters for the Song recor ding. Parameters 1 – & are same as t[...]

Song Recording MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 190 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference The sequence data transmitted from an external MIDI instrument can be recor ded simultaneously up to 16 tracks. 1 Connect an external MIDI sequencer or a computer [...]

Song Recording MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 191 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 6 Press the [ J ] (Stop) button to stop recor ding and return to the Song Play displa y . n Y ou can edit the T rack on/off and the Scene change events from the So[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 192 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Editing MIDI Events (Song Edit) The Song Edit mode lets you edit the already r ecorded Songs or insert the new data to the Songs. It can be used to correct mistakes as well as ad[...]

Editing MIDI Events (Song Edit) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 193 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 After y ou’ve finished editing a parameter , press the [ENTER] button to confirm and enter the edit (the event will stop flashing). If the [...]

Editing MIDI Events (Song Edit) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 194 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference When TR is set to “scn” (Scene): Scene Memory T rack Mute When TR is set to “tmp” (T empo): T empo Change 5 [F3] ViewFilter Calls up the V[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 195 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Song Job The Song Job mode contains a comprehensive set of editing tools and data transform functions you can use to change the sound of the Song. It also includes a variety of c[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 196 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Song Job Pr ocedure 1 Press the [JOB] button to enter the Song Job mode. 2 Select the desired Job menu b y pressing one of the [F1] – [F6] buttons. 3 Move the cur sor [...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 197 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 2 Quantize (Resolution) Determines the note timing to which the note data will be aligned. The number shown at right of each value indicates the length assumes that the [...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 198 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference produces no change. When the Set All parameter (above) is set to other than “off,” this parameter cannot be set. Settings: 000% – 200% 4 Offset Determines the offs[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 199 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 2 Note Determines the range of notes for which T ranspose is applied. Y ou can also set the Note dir ectly from the Keyboard, by holding down the [SF6] button and pr ess[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 200 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This job sorts chord events (simultaneous note events) by order of pitch. The sort affects the or der of the notes in the Event List display (page 193), but does not cha[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 201 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 3 Direction Determines the direction in which the data will be shifted. Advance moves the data toward the beginning of the sequence, while Delay shifts the data toward t[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 202 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job creates continuous pitch bend or contr ol change data over the specified range. 1 T rac k and range Determines the Song track (01 – 16, tempo, all) and range[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 203 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job lets you change the values of specified data such as Pitch Bend and Control Change in the specified range. Data changes are calculated as follows: Modified v[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 204 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 Insertion point Determines the inser t point (measure number) at which the newly created blank measur es will be inserted. Settings: 001 – 999 2 Number of measures t[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 205 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job exchanges or “swaps” the specified type of data between two specified tracks in the current Song. 1 T rac k Determines the tracks (01 – 16) to which the[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 206 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 T rac k Determines the Song track (01 – 16) to which the Job is applied. * The drum instruments of the differ ent note numbers will be assigned to each of tracks, me[...]

Song Job MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 207 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference corresponding Mixing Part of the current Song. This parameter has no effect when no Sample V oice is used by the selected phrase. 3 T rac k, Measure Determines the desti[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 208 P attern Playbac k The Pattern mode lets you play , recor d, edit and play your own original rhythm patterns. The Patter n Play mode is the main ‘portal’ by which you enter t[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 209 To start playback of the Pattern from midway through the Pattern, set the desired location by using the controls below , then press the [ F ] (Play) button. Thes[...]

Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 210 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Mixing Setup f or each trac k In the Pattern mode as well as in the Song mode, you can set the Mixing parameters such as V oice, volume and pan for each part (tr[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 211 % [SF1] Scene1 – [SF5] Scene5 Y ou can assign the settings of the Pattern-related parameters (Pattern Scene) and Arpeggio-related parameters to these buttons. [...]

Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 212 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference P attern Creating—[F4] P atch This display lets you assign a Phrase to each track to create a Pattern. 16 Sections named A – P can be created for each Patter[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 213 5 Assign the desired Phrase to each trac k. Move the cursor to a track then set a Phrase number by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons. Phrase as[...]

Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 214 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 T empo Indicates the tempo currently assigned to the Pattern. During playback, the current tempo is shown her e. Settings: 5.0 – 300.0 6 Ke yboard Start When[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 215 1 MEAS (Measure) 2 BEA T 3 CLOCK Indicates the location of the corresponding event. Changing any of these values changes the location of the event accordingly . [...]

Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 216 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job operation overwrites an y data pre viously e xisting in the destination Song and the Undo/Redo (page 223) Job cannot be used after executing this Job. I[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Pattern Playback MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 217 Dividing the P attern data to create a new P attern—[F6] Remix The Remix function divides the MIDI data in a selected track into several pieces of a specified[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 218 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference P attern Recording In the Pattern Record mode, you can recor d your keyboard performance to create a Phrase as a basic material of the Pattern data. The created Phrase is assigne[...]

Pattern Recording MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 219 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Preparing the P attern Recor ding— [F1] Setup 1 P attern name (Indication only) Indicates the name of the current Pattern. The Pattern can be selected in the [...]

Editing MIDI Events (Pattern Edit) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 220 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ¢ [F4] Erase This menu appears as soon as Recording starts. During Pattern recording, pr essing the key while holding the [F4] button erases a[...]

Editing MIDI Events (Pattern Edit) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 221 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Inser ting the New Event This section shows how to insert new events to the current Song. 1 From the Event List displa y , press the [F5] Inser[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 222 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference P attern Jobs The Pattern Job mode contains a comprehensive set of editing tools and data transform functions you can use to change the sound of the Pattern or Phrase. It also in[...]

Pattern Jobs MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 223 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference P attern Job Pr ocedure 1 From the P attern Play display , press the [JOB] button to enter the P attern Job mode . 2 Select the desired Job menu b y pressing one of [...]

Pattern Jobs MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 224 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Any pre vious data in the copy destination will be o verwritten. Undo/Redo cannot be used to undo/redo a Sample V oice copy operation. This Job exchanges or “swaps[...]

Pattern Jobs MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 225 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job overwrites an y data alread y existing in the split destination Phrase ( 2 ). 3 Split P oint Measure Determines the measure (002 – 256) at which the Phras[...]

Pattern Jobs MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 226 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 2 Clear Sample V oice When the checkbox is checked, the Sample V oice used in the Phrase specified above will also be cleared. Undo/Redo (page 196) cannot be used t[...]

Pattern Jobs MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 227 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job copies data in the specified measures of a track for creating Arpeggio data. Up to 16 unique note numbers can be recor ded to the Arpeggio track. If more t[...]

Pattern Jobs MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 228 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference This Job splits a selected Pattern ( 1 ) into two separate Patterns ( 1 and 2 ). The Patter n 1 is divided at the Split Point ( 3 ). Actually , the Phrases making up[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 229 Multi-timbral T one Generator Settings f or Song/P attern Pla ybac k (Mixing mode) The setting of the tone generator block for Song/Pattern playback is referred to as Mixing. The[...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 230 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Inser tion Effect in the Mixing mode In addition to the three Ef fect blocks above, special Insertio[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) 231 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 Edit the V oice assigned to the Part as desired. If you wish to edit a V oice assigned to each Par[...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 232 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 Bank 5 Number These determine the selected V oice. Press the [PROGRAM] button (the lamp lights), t[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) 233 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Mixing Edit The Mixing Edit mode lets you control typical mixer settings such as volume balance, pan[...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 234 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference [SF2] MasterFX (Master Effect) This display lets you set the type and parameters of the Master Effec[...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 235 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference [SF3] Reverb [SF4] Chorus From the T ype column on these displays, you can select the Reverb/Chorus [...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 236 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Y ou can apply 3-band parametric EQ to each Part to adjust the sound. The function is the same as th[...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 237 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 Initialize selected Parts to GM When this box is checked, executing the Job resets the selected Pa[...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 238 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 Bank, P erf ormance number Determines the Bank and the Per formance number to be copied. The name [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) 239 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Mixing V oice Edit Mixing V oices are Normal V oices that have been specially edited for and saved t[...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 240 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Useful functions in the Mixing V oice Edit mode This is the same as in the V oice Element Edit mode [...]

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 241 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference If you are editing a Mixing V oice but have not stored it before switching to another Mixing V oice,[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 242 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference A udio Recording to Song/P attern (Sampling mode) In addition to its use in the V oice and Per for mance modes, the Sampling mode can also be entered fr om the Song and Pattern m[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) 243 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference The second benefit is that you can quickly and easily create variations of the original Sample by changing the playback of the sl[...]

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 244 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Sampling Recor d [INTEGRA TED SAMPLING] ➞ [F6] Rec The Sampling Record function lets you r ecord sounds—such as vocals fr om a[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 245 the note data for playing back the Sample V oice will be created in the T rack specified here. Settings: 01 – 16 9 Pa r t This [...]

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 246 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 8 Key Indicates the Key Bank (page 244) set in the Sampling Record Setup display . The Key Bank can be changed both here and in Sa[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 247 n When Recording T ype ( page 244 ) is set to “sample” or “sample+note” and [SF1] Confirm is turned off, stopping Recordi[...]

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 248 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference ) Meter Determines the meter (time signature) of Sample playback. Setting the Meter changes the End Point ( 8 ) so that the length[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 249 Parameters 1 – 5 are the same as the ones in the Standby display (page 245). 6 T ype Select the type that best suits the origina[...]

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 250 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Slicing percussive phrases ha ving short decays First, try slicing using “beat1.” If the result has a weak attack or the relea[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 251 Using as a Master K e yboar d (Master mode) This synthesizer is loaded with such a wealth of differ ent features, functions and operations, you may find it dif ficult to locat [...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 252 6 Knobs 1 – 8 Indicates the parameters to which respective Knobs 1 – 8 are assigned and their curr ent values. Pressing the [SELECTED[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode) 253 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Master Edit The Master Edit mode lets you create your own original Master pr ograms—containing up to eight differ ent Zones (keyboar d [...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 254 When changing the value of the parameter in the Master Edit mode, the [E] (Edit Indicator) will appear on the top right corner of the dis[...]

Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 255 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 Knob Ctrl Assign (Knob Control Assign) From this display you can set which r ow of Knob functions will be lit and selected. When set to[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 256 2 Int Prog Change (Internal Pr ogram Change) Determines whether or not to transmit Program Change messages to the internal tone generator[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode) 257 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 V olume Determines the V olume settings for each Zone in the selected Master . The MIDI messages of the V olume are transmitted to an e[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 258 This function lets you reset (initialize) all Master parameters to their default settings. It also allows you to selectively initialize c[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 259 System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) In the Utility mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the MOTIF XS. T o enter the Utility mode, press the [UTILITY] [...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 260 4 Sustain P edal Determines which model of an optional Foot Contr oller connected to the FOOT SWITCH SUST AIN jack is recognized. When you co[...]

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 261 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 2 Description Here, you can input a short summary or memo about your MOTIF XS. The description input here can be br owsed from the other comp[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 262 % [SF5] P assw or d Pressing this button calls up the Passwor d display that lets you set or change the password necessary for accessing the [...]

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 263 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 3 [SF5] Select Pressing this button calls up the Select Auto Load File display . Fr om this display you can specify the file (in the externa[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 264 This display lets you set Master Effect parameters in the V oice mode. This display can be called up by pressing and holding the [MASTER EFFE[...]

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 265 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference From this display , you can create your original Micro T uning in the User Bank. Y ou can copy a Micr o T uning to another number , then cr e[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 266 4 Output Select Determines the output jack assignment for the Audio Input Part. Settings: See the table below . n Y ou can call up the list a[...]

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 267 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference From these displays, you can set the Insertion Effect T ypes applied to the Audio Input signal in the V oice mode. These displays are availab[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 268 2 Ke yboard T ransmit Ch Determines the MIDI channel over which the instrument sends MIDI data (to an external sequencer , tone generator , o[...]

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 269 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference panel). When this is set to “off,” Pr ogram Change messages cannot be transmitted/received. Settings: off, on ! Local Control This determ[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 270 From this display you can set the parameters r elated to the click sound (metronome) that is used during r ecording or playback in the Song/P[...]

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 271 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 1 Setup Number Determines the Setup number . The parameter settings of the selected Setup are indicated as new settings on the right ( 3 ). S[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 272 File Management (File mode) The File mode provides tools for transferring data (such as V oice, Perfor mance, Song, Patter n and W aveform) between the MOTIF XS and external stor[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 273 n To go down from the current dir ectory in the File window (page 275), move the cursor to the desired dir ectory in the Directory/File list then pres[...]

File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 274 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference * Assigned to the file which can be loaded. Data Compatibility with the MO TIF ES6/MO TIF ES7/MO TIF ES8 Among the data created on the MOTIF ES6/MOTI[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 275 File Management—[F1] File The File window lets you use all file-related functions such as device selection, selecting a path, save, load, rename an[...]

File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 276 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 8 [SF3] Rename Pressing this button calls up the window for entering the new name of the selected file. The File name can contain up to 20 characters[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 277 7 Select a memory location of the data type specified in step 5 as source or destination. When you wish to execute the Save or Load operation, press [...]

File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 278 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference Formatting a Device—[SF3] Format From this display , you can for mat memory storage devices such as a hard disk connected to the USB TO DEVICE conne[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 279 Y ou can save the sample of a specific V oice to an exter nal memory device as a WA V file or an AIFF file for storage or editing on a computer . T[...]

File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 280 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 3 Select the source data. n The available source memory differs depending on the mode selected before entering the File mode. When you want to save a [...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 281 2 Set the T ype to “v oice . ” Only available files according to the T ype ar e listed in the Directory/File list box on the display . n In this [...]

File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 282 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 5 Press the [ENTER] button so that the Wa veforms in the selected file are listed on the display . 6 Move the cur sor to the desired W aveform. The L[...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 283 This method is available only when entering the File mode from the Song mode or Pattern mode. 1 Select a device and directory as sour ce by follo wing[...]

File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 284 V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference 4 Select the file to be loaded. Y ou can select any of the files listed in the Dir ectory/File list box on the display . 5 Press the [ENTER] button [...]

V oice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode Perf ormance mode Sampling mode 1 Sampling mode 2 Reference File Management (File mode) MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 285 This method is available only when entering the File mode from the Song mode or Pattern mode. 1 Select a device and directory as sour ce by follo wing[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 286 Appendix Appendix Displa y Messa ges LCD Indication Description Are you sur e? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. Arpeggio memory full. The internal memory for Arpeggio data is full, preventing storing the r ecor ded sequence data as an Arpeggio. Bad disk or memory . The external stora[...]

Display Messages MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 287 Appendix Now saving... Indicates that a file is being saved. Now scanning autoload file. Scanning for the files specified for Auto Load. Now transmitting MIDI bulk data... Indicates this synthesizer is transmitting MIDI bulk data. Overwrite. Are you sur e? A save operation will overwrite data on th[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 288 Appendix Tr oub leshooting No sound? Wr ong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points befor e assuming that the product is faulty . Y ou may solve your problem by executing the Factory Set (page 22) after backing up your data to an external storage device. If the problem persists, consul[...]

Troubleshooting MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 289 Appendix ■ When the Element to which “AF1 on,” “AF2 on,” or “all AF of f” of the XA Control parameter is assigned does not sound, is the corresponding ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION button pressed? ■ Is “V ocoder” selected as the Insertion Effect T ype of the Voice? If so, set the parameters re[...]

Troubleshooting MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 290 Appendix Only one note sounds at a time. ■ When this situation occurs, the Mono/Poly parameter in the curr ent mode is set to “mono.” If you wish to play chor ds, set this parameter to “poly .” Pitch or intervals are wr ong. ■ Is the Master T une parameter in the Utility mode set to a value [...]

Troubleshooting MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 291 Appendix ■ When this situation occurs in the Per for mance/Song/Patter n mode, check the Arpeggio Switch parameter . If this parameter for the current Part is set to off, Arpeggio playback will not be triggered by your keyboard per for mance even if the [ARPEGGIO ON/ OFF] button is tur ned on. Cannot [...]

Troubleshooting MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 292 Appendix Data communication via MIDI/USB/mLAN between the computer and the MO TIF XS does not work properl y . ■ Check whether the Por t settings on the computer are appropriate or not. ■ Check whether or not the MIDI IN/OUT parameter is set to the appr opriate value. The MO TIF XS does not sound pr[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 293 Appendix Installing Optional Har d ware Av ailable de vices The following optional devices can be installed to the MOTIF XS. Installation locations mLAN16E2 DIMM Installation Precautions Before installing the optional har dware, make sur e you have a Philips screwdriver and ample space to work. • Before beginning ins[...]

Installing Optional Hardware MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 294 Appendix mLAN16E2 The optionally available mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E2) can be installed to the MOTIF XS6 and MOTIF XS7. The MOTIF XS8 is equipped with two mLAN connectors equivalent to the mLAN16E2 by default. 1 T urn the po wer of the MO TIF XS off , and disconnect the A C po wer cord.[...]

Installing Optional Hardware MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 295 Appendix Optional DIMM Installation This section explains how to install DIMM memory modules to the MOTIF XS. The MOTIF XS does not necessarily support all commercially available DIMMs. Y amaha cannot guarantee operation of DIMMs that you purchase. Befor e purchasing DIMMs, please consult y[...]

Installing Optional Hardware MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 296 Appendix 4 Insert the two DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Location for DIMM installation Installing the DIMM modules to the sockets 4-1 Press the ejector levers to the outside of the socket. 4-2 Insert the DIMM ver tically in the socket. Press the DIMM in firmly until it “snaps” or locks [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 297 Appendix Specifications Ke yboards MOTIF XS8 MOTIF XS7 MOTIF XS6 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboar d (Initial T ouch/Aftertouch) 76 keys, FSX Keyboard (Initial T ouch/After touch) 61 keys, FSX Keyboard (Initial T ouch/After touch) T one Generator block T one Generator A WM2, with Expanded Articulation Polyphony [...]

Specifications MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 298 Appendix *Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only . Y amaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, pl[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 299 Appendix Inde x Symbols .AIF .......................................................... 273, 274 .MID ......................................................... 273, 274 .WAV ........................................................ 273, 274 .X0A ......................................................... 273, 274 .X0E ...[...]

Index MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 300 Appendix Control Sliders .............................13, 68, 137, 180 function .......................................................91 Control Sliders 1 – 8 ........................................252 Controller Assign .............................................264 Controller Block ........................[...]

Index MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 301 Appendix Fine Scaling Sens ............................................ 114 Fine Tune ......................................................... 170 fingered ................................................... 100, 152 Fixed Velocity .................................................. 260 Flanger ..................[...]

Index MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 302 Appendix MEAS .......................................................193, 215 Meas ........................................................182, 187 meas (measure) ..............................................246 Measure ..........................141, 169, 176, 193, 207, .........................210, 213, 219, 24[...]

Index MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 303 Appendix [ F ] (Play) button ............................................... 14 Play Effect (Play FX) .......................................... 61 Play FX .................................................... 183, 211 Play Mode ................................. 98, 105, 128, 170 Polyphonic Aftertouch (PAT) ......[...]

Index MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 304 Appendix Start Point ................................................169, 247 Start Step .........................................................199 Start Velocity ....................................................199 Stereo to Mono ................................................175 Stereo/Mono ..............[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 305 About the accessory disk SPECIAL NO TICE • The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Steinberg Media T echnologies GmbH. • Use of the software and this manual is gover ned by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the sea[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 306 2. RESTRICTIONS • Y ou may not engage in reverse engineering, disassembly , decompilation or otherwise deriving a source code for m of the SOFTWARE by any method whatsoever . • Y ou may not r eproduce, modify , change, rent, lease, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works of the SO[...]

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MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 308 5. Y ou are not requir ed to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However , nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are pr ohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefor e, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any w[...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 309 GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE V ersion 2.1, Februar y 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Softwar e Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor , Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is per mitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. [This is the first [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 310 application does not supply it, the square r oot function must still compute square r oots.) These requir ements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived fr om the Library , and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this Lic[...]

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MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 312 commercial and freewar e products alike. As a consequence, its main points are that: •W e don’t promise that this softwar e works. However , we will be interested in any kind of bug reports. (‘as is’ distribution) •Y ou can use this software for whatever you want, in parts or full form, without having to pay [...]

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 313 modify Sun RPC without charge, but are not authorized to license or distribute it to anyone else except as part of a product or program developed by the user . SUN RPC IS PROVIDED AS IS WITH NO W ARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THE W ARRANTIES OF DESIGN, MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING[...]

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MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual 317 This material was originally written and compiled by Wietse V enema at Eindhoven University of T echnology , The Netherlands, in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that this entire copyright notice is duplicated in all such copies. This softwa[...]

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