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, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
service this product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 3. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically manual. 4. DANGER-Grounding Instructions producing sound levels that - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
manual and remove no user-serviceable parts. sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service devices - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
volume controls while Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight case, immediately save the data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk then have qualified Yamaha service - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing: Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT Tel. 030-2828425 • For the removal of the battery at - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
. Check to see that you have everything listed here. • Synthesizer • AC Power cord • CD-ROM x 3 • Owners Manual (this book) • Data List • Installation Guide About the included CD-ROM The accompanying CD-ROM features special software for use with the MOTIF. Included is a Voice Editor, which gives you - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
up the sounds you want, based on their instrument type. ■ Performance mode lets you use four different voices together - in layers or in a keyboard split. ■ Integrated Sampling Sequencer - seamlessly combines audio and MIDI recording. * Full Sample recording and editing features, with 4MB of memory - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
290 Notes on musical copyright 292 Specifications 293 INDEX 295 The Controls & Connectors Setting Up Basic Structure Basic Operation Quick Start Guide Reference Voice mode Performance mode Song mode Pattern mode Sample mode Utility mode File mode Master mode Appendix MOTIF Table of Contents 9 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE MOTIF7 OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
FAVORITES COMMON MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / PLUCKED D BASS - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT keyboard. To restore the normal octave setting, press both buttons simultaneously. n Because of its extended keyboard, the MOTIF 8 does not have OCTAVE buttons. 2 PITCH bend wheel (page 48) Controls - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
(page 55) Press this button to enable or disable playback of the Arpeggio for each Voice, Performance, Song, or Pattern. If the Arpeggio Switch of the selected part is set to off in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, however, pressing this button has no effect. MOTIF The Controls & Connectors 13 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
(page 67) These buttons select the MOTIF operating modes (e.g., Voice mode). @ LCD Display The MOTIF's large backlit LCD displays the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation or mode. # LCD Contrast Control Use this control to set the LCD display for optimum legibility - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
The Control & Connectors ™ [ENTER] button Use this button to execute a Job or a Store operation. Also use this button to actually enter a number when selecting a Memory or Bank for Voice or Performance. In the File mode, use this button to go to the next lowest level in the selected directory. £ - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
The Control & Connectors Rear Panel Rear Panel MOTIF6 CAUTION POWER ON OFF AC INLET mLAN I O EXPANSION MOTIF7 POWER ON OFF AC INLET CAUTION mLAN I O EXPANSION MOTIF8 POWER ON OFF AC INLET CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR. - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
R L GAIN Rear Panel OPTICAL OUTPUT USB 3 GREEN 2 YELLOW Plug- in SLOT 1 ORANGE SCSI 3.3V CARD MIDI THRU OUT IN FOOT SWITCH BREATH ASSIGNABLE SUSTAIN FOOT CONTROLLER ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT OUTPUT 2 1 R L R L MONO PHONES A D INPUT R L GAIN MOTIF The Controls & Connectors 17 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
convenient chaining of additional MIDI instruments. MIDI OUT is for transmitting all control, performance and playback data from the MOTIF to another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer. 7 BREATH Controller Jack (page 28) Connect an optional Yamaha BC2 Breath Controller here for expressive - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
The Control & Connectors ^ Card slot (pages 64, 262) Insert a Memory Card here to transfer various data to/from the MOTIF. Read carefully the precautions on using a Memory Card (page 289) before inserting a card. & Plug-in board cover (page 35) Installing an optional Plug-in Board to the MOTIF lets - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
section explains how to connect your MOTIF to an AC power source, external audio and MIDI devices, and a computer system. Only switch the MOTIF on after you have made all the necessary connections. It is recommended that you read this section before using the MOTIF. Power Supply rear panel AC - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. PIANO KEYBOARD separately controlling the outputs of up to four Parts in Performance mode ( - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
MUSICAL FX COMBI 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO MOTIF n The sound via either of the mLAN jacks and the A/D INPUT jacks can be input. You can set which jacks are used in the Utility mode (page 252). Digital input (when the optional - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
an external MIDI device, and control it from the MOTIF. Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on the MOTIF. Below are several different MIDI connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup. ■ Controlling from an - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
voices. There's also a special File Utility program that lets you use your computer to manage files in the Memory Card inserted in the MOTIF's CARD slot or files in the SCSI device connected to the MOTIF. ■ Using an USB interface OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CUTOFF RESONANCE - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
is receiving performance data from both the keyboard directly and the computer. Use the setting suggestions below as a guideline; specific instructions may differ depending on your computer and the software used. When MIDI "Echo" is enabled on the software/computer, set the MOTIF Local Switch - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
MIDI OUT. In some software, this function is also called "MIDI Thru." n Refer to the owner's manual of your particular software for specific instructions. Connecting to an External SCSI Device ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Connections Connecting Various Controllers Quick Start Guide (page 48) The MOTIF features several controller jacks on the rear panel - letting you independently control various aspects of the sound and a variety of functions with optional controllers. FOOT SWITCH FOOT CONTROLLER BREATH ASSIGNABLE - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
, first turn the SCSI device on and follow the instructions below. When turning the power off in this case, turn the SCSI device off after all other devices. When using the MOTIF as MIDI receiver: 1 MIDI sender 2 POWER ON!! OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN CUTOFF ASSIGN A REVERB - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
mode, you can copy and initialize Voices, and perform other similar operations (Jobs) on them. ● Voice Store mode In this mode, you can store edited voices as User Voices in internal memory. You can also save them to Memory Card or an external SCSI device in the File mode (below). 30 MOTIF Basic - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
them. ● Performance Store mode In this mode, you can save edited Performances as User Performances in internal memory. You can also save them to Memory Card or an external SCSI device in the File mode (below). ■ Song mode Basic Structure (page 51) · Basic Operation (page 67) Quick Start Guide (page - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
as a User Master. ■ File mode Basic Structure (page 63) · Basic Operation (page 68) Quick Start Guide (page 97) · Reference (page 261) In this mode, you can save/load all your important original data to/from Memory Card (the MOTIF features a built-in Card slot) or an external SCSI storage device for - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
generate sounds, but instead sends note, velocity and other information (MIDI data) to the synthesizer's tone generator section when you play notes. The controllers also send changes. Information from the keyboard and controllers can be transmitted to other external MIDI devices through the MIDI OUT - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
sound in response to the MIDI messages received from the sequencer block, the controller block, and from the MIDI IN connector or the USB Voices just like ordinary internal Voices and use them as Parts in a Performance (page 42). The MOTIF is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System (see - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
tracks, you can reserve the maximum polyphony of the MOTIF for your keyboard performance. • XG Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG) This Plug-in Board is a 16-part XG sound generator. You can play back XG/GM song files using the rich variety of sounds and effects on this board. n Additional Plug-in Boards - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 36
supporting sixteen channels. The multiple sound sources of the MOTIF (internal tone generator and Plug-in Boards) take advantage of the three MIDI ports included on the instrument. Tone Generator block Part for Voice mode Port 1 part 1 part 2 Port 2 part 17 part 18 Port 3 part 33 part 34 part - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 37
In the Voice mode, the MIDI port number is 1. n The Multi-Part Plug-in Board cannot be used in the Voice mode. However, other Plug-in Boards can be used. ● Performance mode Keyboard Controller block Controllers KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4 PLG3 part PLG2 part PLG1 part A maximum of four parts can be - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 38
data sounds a corresponding part on the MOTIF, according to the MIDI channel settings. (The receive channel for each part must match the transmit channel of each track.) Keyboard Controller block Controllers KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4 In the Song / Pattern Mixing mode, the only parts that sound are - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 39
. Effect structure The MOTIF's effect processing features the following effect units. ■ System Effects (Reverb, Chorus, Variation) System Effects are applied to the overall sound, whether it be a voice, an entire performance setup, a song, etc. With System effects, the sound of each part is sent to - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 40
-in voices. ● In the Performance mode: Reference (page 169) The parts 1-4, Plug-in parts 2-3 and A/D Input part. A/D Input • External audio source • Microphone sound nThe Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH) can be installed only to slot 1. It cannot be installed to slot 2 or 3. 40 MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Plugin board has been installed) Insertion Effect (Plug-in) PLG100-VH Select the part to which the Plug-in Insertion effect is applied. A/D Input • External audio source • Microphone sound * Please note that the Insertion Effect, Insertion Effect (Plug-in), and the System Effect cannot cannot - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 42
A Voice is the main sound of the MOTIF, made up of a variety of parameter settings. Each Voice can consist of up to four separate Elements, each of which is a high-quality wave, or basic sound. A Performance, on the other hand, is a program in which multiple Voices (parts) are combined - in a layer - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 43
3 (128 Normal Voices) Group A~H Number 1~16 Voice Preset 1 (48 Drum Voices) Group A~C Number 1~16 Voice Performance User (128) Group A~H Number 1~16 Performance For instructions on selecting Voices / Performances, see pages 124 and 162. GM Preset Voice (128 Normal Voices+1Drum Voices) GM Preset - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 44
sounds for playback. You can record Waves through the microphone or line level jacks, and you can load Waves saved on Memory Card or an external SCSI device. The Waves can then be processed and assigned to notes on the keyboard. You can play them via the keyboard or you can assign them as Parts - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 45
Range Basic Structure Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Key 5 Key 76 GM voice GM is a worldwide standard for Voice organization and MIDI functions of synthesizers and tone generators. It was designed primarily to ensure that any song data created with a specific GM device would sound virtually the same - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 46
Guide (page 84) · Reference (page 140) This unit modifies the tone of each Element output from Pitch by cutting the output of a specific frequency portion of the sound. You can also set the Filter Envelope Generator (FEG), to control above - however, the MOTIF features other Filter types as - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 47
control the transition in tone from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard keyboard Key off Level Main functions ● AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) Using the AEG, you can control the transition in volume from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard keyboard Key This unit controls the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 48
maximum settings, the settings cannot be exceeded. Control Sliders (CS) In the Voice mode, these are used to control the volume of each of the four Elements. In the Performance mode, these are used to control the volume of the four parts. In the Song/Pattern mode, these let you adjust the volume of - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 49
. By using a foot controller for parameter control, both your hands are left free to play the keyboard (or to operate other controllers), - exceptionally convenient when you're playing live. n Foot Controller parameters can be set for each Voice. Footswitch (assignable) An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 50
The controllers can also send MIDI Control Change messages to control the parameters of external MIDI devices. These assignments can be set in the Utility Mode. n Since Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel and keyboard aftertouch are pre-defined with specific MIDI controls, other MIDI Control Change - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Basic Structure Song and Pattern (Sequencer mode) Basic Operation (page 67) · Reference (pages 177, 215) Songs and Patterns are MIDI sequence data consisting of 16 tracks. ● A Song on the MOTIF is effectively the same as a Song on a sequencer, and playback automatically stops at the end of the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 52
3 Pattern Phrase (MIDI sequence data) Phrase (MIDI sequence data) Phrase (MIDI sequence data) the guitar part. The MOTIF features 128 Preset Patterns, and features memory space for 256 of your own original User Phrases. Pattern creation by the Patch function (Pattern) Quick Start Guide (page 105 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Voice MIDI track recording method The following explanations are important points for you to keep in mind as you record your User Songs/ Patterns. ■ Realtime recording and Step recording With realtime recording, the MOTIF functions in the same way as a tape recorder, recording the performance data - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 54
want to re-record only over a specific area of the track. In this case, you must set the start and end points before you begin the re-recording. different Patterns together to make a single Song. You can have the MOTIF automatically change Styles and Sections by creating Pattern Chains in this way - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 55
the MIDI Out. Arpeggio structure The following illustration shows the Arpeggio structure. •In the Voice mode Voice Voice Arpeggio data Preset 1 (128) Arpeggio •In the Performance mode Performance Performance Voice Voice Preset2 (128) Arpeggio Performance Performance Voice Voice User (128 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 56
in File mode, Utility mode and Sampling mode cannot be stored to a User Master. ● Storing settings in the Voice/Performance mode In addition to specific Voice or Performance numbers, you can also store master keyboard functions - such as the Zone settings, in which the MOTIF keyboard is divided - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 57
instrument parts independently. Moreover, you can have these independent Zones control different channels on connected MIDI devices as well. You can set these four Zones and store them as a User Master in the Master mode. External Tone Generator MIDI OUT MIDI ch1 MIDI OUT MIDI OUT Keyboard (Max - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Key Bank setting Song / Pattern mode Key Bank setting (Automatically set when the Sampling type is set to "Slice + Seq".) When the optional AIEB2 has been installed to the MOTIF When the optional mLAN8E has been installed to the MOTIF Waveform Store as a User Voice Assigned to a Performance part - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Voice/ Performance mode • User Voice The sample data of Waves recorded or imported to the MOTIF cannot be played directly. First, they must be saved as User Voices, which when selected, can be played from the keyboard or sequencer. Also, these User Voices can be assigned as Performance parts - just - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 60
mode from the Voice/ Performance mode Sampling Waveform (User 001~256) 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 128 Velocity 127 Keybank Sample 2 Sample 4 Sample1 40 Sample 3 Sample 5 C#2 A#2 G#3 F4 Key be assigned to a single waveform. The MOTIF allows for creation of a maximum 8192 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 61
types Samples can be played back in the following three different ways. ■ One Shot When you press a note on the keyboard, the Sample plays from beginning to end just once. This type of playback is commonly used for drum and percussion sounds. Start Pont Key on End Point MOTIF Basic Structure 61 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 62
is played back continuously until you release the note. Looping is also way of creating usable instrument sounds without using up too much memory. You can set each point in the Sampling mode. Since the MOTIF is capable of displaying the entire image of the sampled audio data in the LCD (zoom in - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 63
used to transfer the data of User Arpeggios and part of the System settings. • Bulk transmission to an external MIDI device is executed only when MOTIF receives a bulk request message. External MIDI device * Memory Card External SCSI device File extensions ".W2V" • File extensions ".WAV" and ".AIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 64
the recall buffer is available only in the Voice or Performance mode. Memory Card/External SCSI storage device To ensure that your data stored to User Memory are maintained, it is the best way to save important data to Memory Card or external SCSI device so that you can keep them indefinitely. See - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Main functions Quick Start Guide (page 119) · Reference (page 256) When the [REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF] button is turned on, the following buttons/controllers can control the Audio track mixer and sequencer transport of the computer sequence software connected to the MOTIF. J∆ NUMBER button[1]~[16 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Control function differ depending on the computer sequence software. For details, see the Reference section on page 257. n For certain software programs, it may be necessary to install the setting file in the included CD-ROM. For details on how to install, see the Installation Guide manual. 66 MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Play mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY ● Pattern Play mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE COMPARE Keyboard - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Displays ● Utility mode From the Voice mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY From the Performance mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY From the Song mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 69
The MOTIF also features Record modes - one for sequencing in the Song and Pattern modes, and one for sample recording in the Sampling mode. ● Song Record mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER ● Pattern Record mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 70
from the Edit mode. ● Sampling Edit mode From the Voice mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER From the Performance mode MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 71
MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY The Voice Play mode, Performance Play mode, Song Mixing mode, Pattern Mixing mode, and Master Play mode have their own specific Store modes. To call up the Store mode a mode, the mode, mode selected mode, up - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 72
or to the normal play mode display. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE Display-based Controls Data Entry 1Moving the cursor Use you execute certain operations, such as those in the Job, Store, and File modes, the MOTIF shows a confirmation message. This lets you actually execute the operation - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 73
the panel gives you instant, real-time control over the sound and certain functions of the MOTIF. For example, you can use these to shift the Pan position, adjust the Reverb or Chorus effect, change the Tempo of a song or pattern, tweak the EQ, perform dynamic filter sweeps, alter the Volume balance - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 74
dark, any tweaking you do to the Knob immediately affects the sound. However, if the knob in the display is light, Performance mode, they control the levels of the four parts. In the Song and Pattern modes, they are used to change the levels of the sixteen tracks - four at a time. (In the last case - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 75
following data types can be named. • User voices page 130 • User performance page 166 • User songs page 204 • User styles page 232 • User phrases page 230 • User masters page 271 • User waveform page 247 • Files saved to memory card or SCSI storage device page 267 The example below applies - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Basic Operation Display-based Controls 3 Move the cursor to the next position of the name by using the Cursor button. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER .... 2Select a character by using the [INC/YES] button, [DEC/NO] button or the data dial. INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 76 MOTIF Basic Operation - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 77
from the factory. (Under normal playing circumstances, you'll want to use the full memory of the instrument and won't want to have the Demo programs automatically load.) Before you can play the Demos, you'll need to turn this function on (as described below). 1 Enter the Utility mode and call - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 78
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 79
number Increases number INC/ YES Increases number 3 Play the selected Master program. • When the Mode is set to Voice or Performance, play the keyboard. • When the Mode is set to Song or Pattern, press the [F] (Play) button. SEQ TRANSPORT LOCATE 1 2 REC MOTIF Quick Start Guide 79 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 80
them to the original factory set by using the Utility Job (page 260). For details about Voice Banks and Groups, see page Bank name 124. DRUM KITS PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN GUITAR/ PLUCKED BASS OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 81
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 82
the full three octaves. n If using Octave Up/Down results in pitches outside the note range of the voice (C-2 - G8), the invalid pitches are sounded at the previous octave (down or up). n This function can be used also in the Performance mode or Master mode. Quick Start Guide 82 MOTIF Quick Start - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 83
SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Surface Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. PIANO KEYBOARD sound when you press a key. • FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) The FEG controls - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 84
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 85
certain level, then sweep the Cutoff control. Attack time Release time Key on Key off RELEASE Determines the release time of the sound. Turning the knob to the right of "MID") in the Utility mode, page 253. Gain MEQ LOW MEQLOWMID MID MEQ HI M ID MEQ HIGH 0 MOTIF Quick Start Guide 85 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 64.) 1 Press the [STORE] button in the Voice mode. Destination 2 Select the destination Voice Memory 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 87
8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO Computer with application software MOTIF 3 Save the data in the memory (DRAM) to the memory card. Memory card Plug-in board 3 Save OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Start Guide Playing Performances Playing Performances Basic Structure (page 42) · Reference (page 162) In the Performance mode, you can select and play individual User performances. In a performance, you can mix several different voices together in a layer, or split them across the keyboard, or - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 89
the keyboard. You can then store up to 128 of your original, edited performances to internal User memory. Layer Built-in tone generator parts Plug-in parts Split Built-in tone generator parts Plug-in parts PRE1 PRE2 PRE3 USER PL1 PL2 PL3 PRE1 PRE2 PRE3 USER PL1 PL2 PL3 Quick Start Guide - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 90
data should always be backed up to computer, a separate Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 97.) 1 Press the [STORE] button in the Performance mode. EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE 2 Select the destination Voice Memory by using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 91
and Pattern modes, you can assign desired Arpeggio types to each Mixing setup, for use in songs and patterns. Arpeggio playback 1 Select a Voice/Performance. DRUM KITS PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH FAVORITES COMMON A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 92
or off for each part. Move the cursor to the checkbox of the desired part and checkmark the box to on. 7 Store the Arpeggio settings to the desired User Performance. The Arpeggio settings can be stored to a User Voice, a User Performance, or a Song/Pattern Mixing setup. 92 MOTIF Quick Start Guide - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 93
button press. The MOTIF has space for a total of 128 of your own User Master settings. Master No.1 Voice mode: PRE1 (A10) Master No.2 Performance mode: PRE1 (F7) Master No.3 Voice mode: USER (B08) Master No.4 Song mode: 05 Quick Start Guide Memorize to a Master The selected mode and program are - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 94
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET separate Memory Card or some other storage device. (See page 97.) 1 Press the [STORE] button to enter the Master Store mode. EDIT - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Voice or Performance mode, you can make settings for four independent Zones. This makes it possible to control voices of an external MIDI device over several different channels - in addition to the internal voices of the MOTIF itself. You can do this by setting the sound range of the keyboard for - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 96
Quick Start Guide Using as a Master Keyboard 4 Call up the display for Zone editing. Press any of the buttons. 1 2 3 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Voice, Performance, Master, Arpeggio and System settings (parameters set in the Utility mode). Since the other data (e.g., wave data recorded via the Sampling function, Song, Pattern) is lost when turning the power off, you should save it to a memory card or SCSI device connected to the MOTIF. Data - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 98
execute the Load operation. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE n Loading data to the MOTIF automatically erases and replaces any existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any important data to a Memory card/SCSI device before performing any Load operations. 98 MOTIF Quick Start Guide - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 99
■ Creating a Song 7 Copy the Pattern Chain data to the Song 8 MIDI recording to Song Tracks 9 Sampling to Song Track 10 Song Track Mute and Scene 11 Song Mixing and storing the settings as a template 12 Saving and Exporting the recorded song to external PC (File Utility) MOTIF Quick Start Guide 99 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 100
4 Enter the Sampling mode. 5 Call up the DEST display. 6 Select a track to be recorded. Here, select track 3. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO INC/ YES Quick Start Guide 100 MOTIF Quick Start - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 101
10 Stop sampling by pressing the [F6] button again. 13 Go back to the Pattern play mode and play the Pattern to hear the recorded sample. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 MOTIF Quick Start Guide 101 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 102
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 103
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 104
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 105
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 106
INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Song Mixing setup to User Memory. 1 EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE EXIT 2 ENTER EXECUTE DEC/NO 3 INC/ YES 5 Set the other parameters by repeating steps #2 - 4. 7 Go back to the Pattern Play mode. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY n Not each - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 108
INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 109
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 110
want to rerecord only over a specific area of the track. In this case, you must set the start and end points before you begin the re-recording. Step You can compose your performance by entering it one event at a time. To step 6 on page 111 To step 6 on page 112 110 MOTIF Quick Start Guide - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 111
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 112
INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 113
. 2 Enter the Sampling Record mode. 3 Call up the DEST display. DEC/NO INC/YES SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY SF 1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Quick Start Guide OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CUTOFF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 114
5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 9 Go back to the Song Play mode and play the song to hear the recorded sample. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY 10 Record samples to other tracks as desired by repeating steps #1 - 9. Quick Start Guide 114 MOTIF Quick Start - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 115
can fly the rhythm part in and out of in step #3 of MIDI recording on page 103 you make - since you perform them in time with the mode or the SETUP display in the Song Record mode. In the example instructions below, the PLAY display in the Song Play mode has been called up. MOTIF Quick Start Guide - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 116
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 117
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 118
data in Standard MIDI File (SMF) format to Memory card or a connected SCSI device, then transfer the MIDI file to the computer with the File Utility software. Once you've imported the MIDI file to sequencer software on your computer, match the MIDI send and receive channels (computer-to-MOTIF) so that - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 119
to the MOTIF via USB cable. See page 25. 2 Install the USB MIDI driver and the setup file for the sequence software (contained in the included CD-ROM) to your computer. For details on how to install, see the Installation Guide manual. 31 32 33 OCTAVE DOWN UP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 120
SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQ TRANSPORT CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 LOCATE 1 2 REC ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SONG SCENE SF1 SF2 SF 3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 121
modes of the MOTIF. As you use this section, please keep in mind the following points: ● The section for each main mode (Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, Sampling, Utility, File [SF3] PLAY FX P. 133 [SF5] CLEAR USER ARPEGGIO P. 132 [F4] NORMAL COMMON CONTROLLER SET P. 134 [SF1] SET1/2 P. 134 [ - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 122
[SF5] CLEAR USER ARPEGGIO P. 149 [F4] DRUM COMMON CONTROLLER SET P. 149 KEY FILTER P. 151 [SF1] CUTOFF P. 151 [SF2] VELOCITY SENS P. 152 [F4] DRUM KEY AMPLITUDE P. 152 [SF1] LEVEL/PAN P. 152 [SF2] VELOCITY SENS P. 152 [SF3] AEG P. 152 [F6] DRUM KEY EQ P. 153 Reference Voice mode 122 MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 123
154 [SF1] TYPE P. 154 [SF2] LIMIT P. 154 [SF3] PLAY FX P. 154 [SF5] CLEAR USER ARPEGGIO P. 154 [F4] PLUG-IN COMMON CONTROLLER SET P. 154 [SF1] SET1/2 P. 154 [SF2] MW P. 154 [SF3] AT P. 155 [ DUMP P. 159 [STORE] VOICE STORE P. 159 Function Tree Reference Voice mode MOTIF Reference 123 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Preset and User voices, as well as Plug-in voices (when installed). n For details about voice types and memory (bank) structure, see page 43. ◆ Basic Procedure 1 Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play mode. (The indicator lights.) VOICE Indicates the Keyboard MIDI transmit channel - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 125
1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER FAVORITES COMMON A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN GUITAR / PLUCKED BASS The following display (or one similar) appears. 2 Press any of the GROUP [A] - [H] buttons to select a Group. 3 Press any of the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons to select a Voice. The MOTIF returns back to the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 126
) decreases it. This control works in the same way performance situations, giving you quick access to often-used voices - no matter what their particular category or bank. 2 1 DRUM KITS FAVORITES COMMON PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. PIANO KEYBOARD - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Category. Category Voice Sub category n To remove the selected voice from the Favorite Category, Keyboard MIDI transmit channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TRACK SELECT MUTE SOLO NUMBER n You can set this parameter also in the Utility mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Plug-in board installed to slot 1 is selected: PLG1USR (User Plug-in voice), PLGPRE1 (Preset Plug-in voice), 032/000 from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. • Mono/Poly ❏ Settings 0 ~127 128 MOTIF Reference • PortaMode Determines the Portamento mode. The behavior of the Portamento - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 129
MIDI" is displayed here and cannot be set. ❏ Settings 1 ~ 300 • Velocity Limit Determines the lowest and highest velocity in the Arpeggio's velocity range. The Arpeggio plays when you play the note with the velocity in this range. ❏ Settings 1 ~ 127 n Keys played outside the set limit sound Mode, - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 130
/ PERF.PART / ZONE Sounded elements are indicated by lit buttons; the indicator of the button corresponding to the sounded User Memory as required. 8 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Voice Edit mode. • For details on step #2, refer to "Voice Play mode" on page 124. • For detailed instructions - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 131
keyboard instruments could be played in any key. Each key has a unique character. Johann Philipp Kirnberger was also concerned with tempering the scale to allow performances in any key in the Utility mode, page 253. Voice Edit mode KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION MOTIF Reference 131 Reference Voice mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 132
FUNCTION] button on the panel sets the desired function row, which is automatically stored to memory with the currently selected voice. ❏ Settings Pan & Send Tone PAN REVERB KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN A ASSIGN B CHORUS ATTACK ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 KN 1 KN 2 KN - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 133
case of a 1-bar arpeggio pattern, if the second key Edit mode ● keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired low and high keys. • Velocity Limit Determines the lowest and highest velocity in the Arpeggio's velocity range. This lets you control when the Arpeggio sounds - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 134
the Destination parameter. For negative values, the controller operation is reversed; maximum controller settings produce minimum parameter changes. ❏ Settings -64 ~ 0 ~+63 Reference Voice mode Controller Keyboard Modulation wheel Knob Control Set 1~6 Set 1 Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 Element - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 135
1, S/H 2, user • Speed Determines the MIDI tempo setting. • Key On Reset Determines whether or not the LFO is reset mode off The LFO cycles freely with no key synchronization. Pressing a key starts the LFO wave at whatever phase the LFO happens to be at that point. Time Key on each-on The LFO resets - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 136
mode ● [F5]-[SF2] Normal Common LFO Delay From this display you can set various delay and fade-in/-out parameters, and give the LFO a more natural sound delay Key on Key on Key on Max High FadeIn value Slower fade-in FadeIn Time Delay Key the sound the LFO controls), to be controlled (modulated) - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 137
the factory programmed waves; the User bank contains any audio data you have created with the Sampling function (page 58). ❏ Settings preset, usr wav • Wave No. (Wave Number), WaveCtgry (Wave Category) ❏ Settings See the Wave list of the separate Data List. MOTIF Reference 137 Reference Voice mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 138
keyboard and the point at which the sound is played. You can set different delay times for each Element. ❏ Settings 0 ~ 127 Short Delay Long Delay Key on Key keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired low and high keys. See "Basic Operation" on page 75. 138 MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 139
below.) Voice Edit mode Reference Voice mode • EG Time, Segment sound changes over time. These can be used to control the change in pitch from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the moment the sound of the selected element. The Center Key (next parameter) is used as MOTIF Reference 139 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 140
You can also set the Center Key directly from the keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key. See "Basic Operation" on page different effect on the sound. The MOTIF also features special combination Filter types, for additional sonic control. ❏ Settings See below - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Band Pass Filter 6dB/oct) Level Cutoff range Range passed Cutoff range -6db/oct Frequency Voice Edit mode BPFw (Band Pass Filter Wide) Also the combination of -12dB/oct HPF and LPF, but allows frequency can be set directly on the display. Frequency MOTIF Reference 141 Reference Voice mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 142
mode Voice Edit mode cutoff frequency parameter to add further character to the sound. Width With the BPFw, this parameter is used Key Follow setting for the HPF Cutoff frequency. This parameter varies the center frequency according to the position of the notes played on the keyboard MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 143
keyboard. Negative settings do the opposite; the softer you play, the more the sound keys, the keys, the 63 Voice Edit mode ● [F3]-[ sound changes Key Normal Element Filter Key Follow From this display you can set the Key Follow effect Key Follow parameter depends on the Break Point and Offset - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 144
n You can also set the Center Key directly from the keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key. See "Basic Operation" on page 75. 144 MOTIF Reference ● [F3]-[SF5] Normal Element Filter Scaling Filter Scaling controls the filter cutoff frequency according to the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 145
L64 ~ 0 ~ R63 • RandomPan Determines the amount by which the sound of the selected element is panned randomly left and right for each note cause greater volume changes the harder you play the keyboard. Negative settings do the opposite; the softer you Reference Voice mode MOTIF Reference 145 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Lower range - Center(basic pitch) Higher range 146 MOTIF Reference • EGTimeSens (EG Time Sensitivity) Determines the Key directly from the keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key. ● [F4]-[SF5] Normal Element Amplitude Scaling Amplitude Scaling controls - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 147
mode ascending order across the keyboard. n Regardless of the a comprehensive set of controls over the LFO for mode • Wave Determines the LFO waveform used to vary the sound reset every time a note is played. ❏ Settings off, on Sync off Sync on Time Time Key on Key Long delay Key on Key on • - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 148
of the sound. The key (in this case, C 0) ◆ Basic Procedure Basic Structure (page 70) 1 Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play mode. (The indicator lights.) 2 Select a Drum voice to be edited. 3 Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Voice Edit mode. (The indicator lights.) 148 MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 149
User Memory as required. 8 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Voice Edit mode. • For detailed instructions on steps #5 - #6, see the explanations below. • For details on step #7, refer to "Voice Store mode" on page 159. ■ Common (to all keys ], [SF3] Drum Common Control Set Set1/2, Set3/4, Set5 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 150
mode cannot be edited. • ElementSw (Element Switch) This parameter is available when Type (above) is set to "pre wave" or "user wave." This determines whether the currently selected key for the individual Drum key signal. You can assign each individual Drum key sound to be output from MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 151
. • RcvNoteOff (Receive Note Off) Determines whether or not the selected Drum key responds to MIDI Note Off messages. Setting this to "off" can be useful for cymbal sounds and other sustaining sounds. This lets you have the selected sounds sustain to the length of their natural decay - even if you - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 152
whose Type parameter (in the Oscillator Wave display, page 150) has been set to "Preset wave" or "User wave." • RandomPan Determines the amount by which the sound of the selected Drum key is panned randomly left and right for each note you press. The Pan setting (above) is used as the Center Pan - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 153
. 6 Edit the parameters for the selected voice. 7 Store the settings edited in step #6 to the User Memory as required. 8 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Voice Edit mode. • For detailed instructions on steps #5 - #6, see the explanations below. • For details on step #7, refer to "Voice Store - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 154
as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 131. Please note that Portamento Mode and Portamento Time are not available in Plug-in Voice Common Edit. ● as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 133. 154 MOTIF Reference ● [F4]-[SF1] Plug-in Common Control Set Set1/2 Same as in Normal Voice Common Edit. - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 155
MOTIF gives you a comprehensive set of after touch controls for the Plug-in voice, allowing you to change the pitch and filter settings, and produce modulation effects (pitch, filter and amplitude)simply by pressing down hard on the keys. • Pitch Determines the depth of control of keyboard aftertouch - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 156
mode • Bank Determines the Board Voice Bank of the Plug-in voice. ❏ Settings (These depend on the particular Plug-in board; refer to the relevant owner's manual Release Time Key off Time play the keyboard, the louder -24 ~ 0 ~ +24 156 MOTIF Reference • HPFCutoff (High Pass Filter Cutoff - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 157
mode. Also make sure to match the basic MIDI receive channel of the MOTIF (page 258) to the MIDI channel of the Editor software. The original Board Custom voices you've edited can be saved and controlled from the computer. Make sure to save the edited data to a memory card or connected SCSI device - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 158
If you turn the check mark on, you can select a Drum key. For details on selecting a key, see "Basic Operation" on page 75. When a Plug-in voice mode and return to Voice Play mode. • For detailed instructions on steps #3 - #4, see the explanations below. ● [F1] Initialize This function lets you reset - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 159
: Drum key C0 mode Basic Structure (page 63) This function lets you store your edited voice to User memory. When you execute this, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer, a separate Memory Card or some other storage device - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 160
P. 168 [SF5] CLEAR USER ARPEGGIO P. 132 [F4] COMMON CONTROLLER ASSIGN P. 169 CONTROLLER ASSIGN P. 169 [F6] COMMON EFFECT P. 169 [SF1] EFFECT CONNECT P. 169 [SF2] PLG-EF P. 170 [SF3] VARIATION P. 170 [SF4] REVERB P. 170 [SF5] CHORUS P. 170 Reference Performance mode 160 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 161
P. 173 [SF4] AEG P. 174 [F5] PART RECEIVE SWITCH P. 174 [EDIT] PERFORMANCE COMPARE P. 165 [JOB] PERFORMANCE JOB P. 175 [F1] INITIALIZE P. 175 [F2] EDIT RECALL P. 175 [F3] COPY P. 175 [F4] BULK DUMP P. 176 [STORE] PERFORMANCE STORE P. 176 MOTIF Reference 161 Reference Performance mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 162
User performances. n For details about the performances and their memory (bank) structure, see page 40. ◆ Basic Procedure Basic Operation (page 67) 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE] button to enter the Performance Play mode. (The indicator lights.) PERFORM Indicates the Keyboard MIDI transmit - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 163
sounds of the MOTIF. The audio signal can be input via the A/D INPUT jack or the mLAN terminal (if an optional mLAN8E has been installed). Performance Play mode n In the Utility mode installed) is set as the input source for the A/D part, this parameter cannot be set. ❏ Settings stereo, L mono - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 164
Limit High) This sets the highest note of the range over which the voice of the selected part sounds. Simultaneously hold down this button and press the desired key on the keyboard to set the note. ● [F4] Performance Play Portamento From this display you can set the Portamento parameters for each - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 165
parts - four parts from the Internal tone generator, and three from the installed Plug-in boards. Use Common Edit to edit the settings for all of the parts. There are two types of Voice Edit displays: those for Common Edit, and those for editing individual parts. Reference Performance mode MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 166
. 7 Store the settings edited in step #6 to the User Memory as required. 8 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Performance Edit mode. • For details on step #2, refer to "Performance Play mode" on page 162. • For detailed instructions on steps #5 - #6, see the explanations below. • For details - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 167
parameters for all parts of the selected performance. Portamento is used to create a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the From this display you can set the control functions for the Knobs and related parameters. Reference Performance mode MOTIF Reference 167 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Common Edit. See page 133. ● [F3]-[SF4] Common Arpeggio Output channel From this display you can set a separate MIDI output channel for the Arpeggio playback data, letting you have the Arpeggio sound from an external tone generator or synthesizer. Reference Performance mode 168 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 169
MIDI terminal. ❏ Settings on, off • TransmitCh Determines the MIDI transmit channel for Arpeggio playback data. ❏ Settings 1 ~ 16 ● [F4] Common Controller Assign The controllers effect sound. ❏ Settings L64 (far left) ~ cnt (center) ~ R63 (far right) MOTIF Reference 169 Reference Performance mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 170
. Each Part will only sound for notes played within its specified velocity range. ❏ Settings 1~127 n If you specify the maximum value first and the minimum value second, for example "93 to 34," then the velocity range covered will be "1 to 34" and "93 to 127." Reference Performance mode 170 MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 171
for different Velocity Sensitivity Offset settings. n The settings here apply when Velocity Sensitivity Depth (above) is set to a median or neutral value of "64." Reference Performance mode MOTIF Reference 171 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 172
part, giving you detailed control over the Variation balance among the parts. ❏ Settings 0~127 • Dry Level Determines the level of the unprocessed (dry) sound of the selected part, letting you control the overall effect balance among the parts. ❏ Settings 0~127 Reference Performance mode 172 MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 173
FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) parameters for each part. The following parameters offset the same parameters in the Voice (Element) Edit mode (page 142). Reference Performance mode • NoteShift Determines the pitch (key transpose) setting for each part in semitones. ❏ Settings -24~+24 • Attack - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 174
available for Plug-in parts or parts to which Drum voices have been assigned. • Release Determines the AEG Release Time for each part. ❏ Settings -64~0~+63 n The Release Time setting is not available for the part to which the Drum Voice is assigned. Reference Performance mode 174 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 175
. 7 Press the [PERFORMANCE] button to exit from Performance Job mode and return to Performance Play mode. • For detailed instructions on steps #3 - #4, see the explanations below. Performance Job mode ● [F1] Initialize This function lets you reset (initialize) all performance parameters to their - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 176
Store mode Basic Structure (page 63) This function lets you store your edited performance to User memory. When you execute this, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer, a separate memory card or some other storage device - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 177
mode. To see how the Song mode relates to the entire structure of the MOTIF and its other modes SONG REC SETUP P. 184 [F1] SETUP P. 184 [F2] VOICE P. 188 [F3] ARP P. 189 [PLAY] SONG RECORDING P. 183 [F1] SETUP P. 184 DATA P. 199 THIN OUT P. 200 MODIFY CONTROL DATA P. 200 BEAT STRETCH P. 200 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 178
P. 211 [SF4] AEG P. 211 [F5] PART RECEIVE SWITCH P. 212 [EDIT] MIX COMPARE P. 212 [JOB] MIX JOB P. 212 [F1] INITIALIZE P. 212 [F2] EDIT RECALL P. 213 [F3] COPY P. 213 [F4] BULK DUMP P. 213 [F5] COPY FROM PERFORMANCE P. 213 [STORE] MIX STORE P. 214 Reference Song mode 178 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Basic Structure (page 67) · Quick Start Guide (page 77) In this mode, you can select and play individual User songs. n For details about songs and their track and memory structure, see page 51. 2 Select a song. 3 Start/Stop song playback. Song Play mode ◆ Basic Procedure Basic Operation (page 67 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 180
mode The Song Play mode has a convenient Location function that lets you jump to user-specified parts of a song the [H] button. INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE 5 6 7 8 ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TRACK SELECT - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 181
many button presses or controller operations. Use it during song recording or playback to make instantaneous setting changes. Song editing in the Song Play mode The explanations here apply to step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 179. The Song Play mode lets you perform a variety of general editing - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 182
terminal. Tracks set to "Off" will not sound. ❏ Settings off, 01 ~ 16 n In the Song/Pattern mode, the MIDI data created by playing the keyboard/knobs/wheels is sent to the tone generator block or the external MIDI devices via the MIDI output channel of the currently selected track. • Port Determines - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 183
. • end Indicates the end mark of the song chain data. Song Record mode Song Record mode Quick Start Guide (page 110) In this mode, you can use the sequencer to record your keyboard performance in real time to each track of a User Song. n For details about recording methods, see page 53. ◆ Basic - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 184
to a memory card or an external SCSI device before turning off the power. • For detailed instructions on steps #4 - #7, see the following explanations. • For details on step #10 refer to "File mode" on page 266. n The following explanations apply to MIDI data recording (creating MIDI tracks). For - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 185
bend), CC#000~#119 (Control Change) • RecTrack Determines the Realtime Recording See "Quick Start Guide" (page 110) ■ Step Recording value (1 ~ 127) corresponds to the MIDI velocity value entered. RND1 ~RND4 When actual length of time the note sounds. For the same 1/4 note, mode MOTIF Reference 185 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 186
mode non-note events (such as control change data), the display is Play the keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B and C in order. Reference Song mode The TIE When event is set to "CC (Control Change) #001~119" : 000 ~127 When event is ~300 Each time you press a key and release it, the pointer moves forward - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 187
mode Reference Song mode 1Set the parameters as illustrated below. Since the first note is a half note, set the StepTime to (960), and set the GateTime to 80%, since you don't want the notes to play in legato. 4 Follow the instructions each key one by one as shown below. MOTIF Reference 187 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 188
first note F. Press and release F. 3 Enter the next 8th rest by following the instructions below. 6 Enter the next 8th rest via the same procedure as in step #3 7 generator parts whose MIDI receive channels match the MIDI transmit channel of the song track. Reference Song mode 188 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 189
. 6 Edit other tracks as required. Repeat steps #2 through #5 as desired. 7 After editing, save your song data to the Memory Card or the SCSI device connected to the MOTIF in the File mode. • For detailed instructions on step #3, see the following explanations. • For details on step #7, refer to - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 190
button. MIDI events that can be inserted (edited) The following explanations apply to the MIDI events keyboard pitch of the note. ❏ Settings C -2 ~ G8 • Gate time (beat : clock) Determines the length of time that a note actually sounds in beats and clocks. ❏ Settings 00:001 ~ 999:479 n On the MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 191
key after the note is played. Reference Song mode Bank Select MSB Program number Bank Select LSB Voice name • Bank Select MSB, LSB Determines the voice bank. ❏ Settings ***~127 n Bank select MSB and LSB are actually part of the Control ■ Control Change These events control the sound and certain - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 192
RPN and NRPN numbers and their corresponding controls, refer to the MIDI Data Format in the separate Data List booklet. ■ Non Registered Parameter Number (NRPN) This event changes parameter values for each tone generator part. This event is used to edit sounds via MIDI, allowing you to edit filter or - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Song Job mode The Song Job mode contains a comprehensive set of editing tools and functions you can use to change the sound of the song. It also includes a variety of convenient operations, such as copying or erasing data. Most of these operations can be performed on either an entire track or a - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 194
mode Song Job mode ● [F2]-01 Quantize Quantization is the process of adjusting the timing of note events by moving them closer to the nearest exact beat. You can use this feature, for example, to improve the timing of a performance See below. 194 MOTIF Reference If the quantize note sounds) - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 195
x Rate) + Offset. If the result is 0 or less, the value is set to 1. Track Range Reference Song mode • Set All Sets the velocities of all target notes to the same fixed value (1 to 127). When set to " 48 Offset = -20 (Gate) 12 12 12 28 Offset = +20 (Gate) 52 52 52 68 MOTIF Reference 195 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 196
range of note pitches over which the job is applied.You can set this parameter by pressing the desired key while holding the [INFORMATION] button. ❏ Settings C-2 ~ G8 • Transpose Transposes notes in the specified Settings Start Step 001~999 End Step 001~999 Reference Song mode 196 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 197
"stroke" or strumming sound of guitars and similar instruments. Track Range Reference Song mode EndStep 004:1:240 measure 006 also set the Note directly from the Keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key. See "Basic Operation" on page 75 MOTIF Reference 197 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 198
a specified destination location. Source track and range in measures, beats, and clocks Reference Song mode The following explanations apply to step #6 of the Basic Procedure on page 193. n Before executing the already existing at the Destination location will be overwritten. 198 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 199
track for separate editing. Track and range in which data is extracted Song Job mode ❏ Settings Note (Note : Note number), PC (Program Change), PB (Pitch Bend), CC: 000-127, all (Control Change, Control Change number), CAT (Channel Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), EXC (System Exclusive - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 200
mode you to free up memory space for Control Data This Job lets you change the values of a specified type of control change data - pitch bend, control , all (Control Change, Control Change number), This Job performs time-expansion or MIDI control playback of the sliced samples. The sample voice itself - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 201
desired Job and press the [ENTER] button to go to the display of the selected Job. Song Job mode n If the insert point is set after the last measure containing data, only the meter data at that The following explanations apply to step #6 of the Basic Procedure on page 193. MOTIF Reference 201 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 202
events in the track), Grid Groove (for the selected track), Mix Part Param (all Mixing Part parameters) ● [F5]-03 Mix Track This job mixes all data from free up the data in track A, letting you record new data to it. Track a Track b Track A Track B Track B Mix Track Reference Song mode The - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 203
parts in the rhythm, to tighten up the timing and yet create a more natural sounding feel. Source Song track and range Song Job mode made up of data from four separate tracks; however, the Job must be performed separately on each track, one by one. The following explanations apply to step - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 204
Song Job mode • Source song ❏ Settings 01~64 • Destination Song ❏ Settings 01~64 ● [F6]-02 Split Song To Pattern This Job allows you to copy a part of the current song - all 16 tracks over a speci to be cleared Reference Song mode • Song(s) from which data is to be cleared ❏ Settings 01~64, all 204 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 205
song has no sequence data, this Mixing data can be stored to User memory as song data. Playing back such song data transmits the mixing setup to the external MIDI instrument. ◆ The [ ] Indicator If you alter any parameters in the Song Mixing mode, the [ ] indicator will appear in the top left of the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 206
the proper template, then tweaking it as needed. Templates are part of the System data (page 63) in the Utility mode and not as data for each song. Reference Song mode Same as in the Performance Play mode. See page 160. 206 MOTIF Reference Template Number Pressing the [SF4] button lets you call - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 207
1 Part 2 Part 3 COMMON Part 16 Plug-in Part 1 Plug-in Part 2 Plug-in Part 3 Indicates a Common Edit display. Indicates a display for editing Part(s). n Common Edit operations cannot be performed on the Multi-part Plug-in parts 17 - 32. ◆ Basic Procedure 1 In the Song Play mode, select a User - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 208
to the User Memory as required. 7 Press the [SONG] button to exit from the Song Mixing mode and return to the Song Play mode. • For detailed instructions on steps #5, see the following explanations. • For details on step #6, refer to "Song Mixing Store mode" on page 214. KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 209
five-band equalization to all parts of the selected song. Same mode Same as in Performance User Arpeggio is selected, you can clear the selected Arpeggio data by using the [SF5] button. Same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 168. ● [F4] Song Mixing Common Controller Assign The controllers - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 210
Portamento Same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 171. n The Mode setting is not available for Plug-in voice parts. ● [F1]-[SF5] Song Mixing Part Voice Other ● [F1]-[SF2] Song Mixing Part Voice Play Mode Reference Song mode 210 MOTIF Reference Same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 171 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 211
same parameters in the Voice (Element) Edit mode (page 145). Reference Song mode Same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 173. Same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 174. n The Sustain setting is not available for Plug-in voice parts or parts to which Drum voices have been assigned. n The - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Mixing Job mode ● [F5] Song Mixing Part Receive Switch From this display you can set how each individual part responds to various MIDI data, such as Control Change and Program Change messages. When the relevant parameter is set to "on," the corresponding part responds to the appropriate MIDI data - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 213
MIDI Device Number in order to execute a Bulk Dump. For details, see page 258. ● [F5] Performance Copy This convenient operation lets you copy certain settings of the four parts in a performance Mixing data type to be copied. ❏ Data type Part 1~32, PLG 1~3 Reference Song mode MOTIF Reference 213 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 214
mode Basic Structure (page 63) This function lets you store your edited Song Mixing program to User memory. When you execute this, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to a memory card or SCSI device power of the MOTIF while this - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 215
mode. To see how the Pattern mode relates to the entire structure of the MOTIF and its other modes 220 [REC] PATTERN RECORD P. 221 PATTERN REC SETUP P. 222 [F1] SETUP P. 222 [F2] VOICE P. 223 [CATEGORY] CONTINUOUS DATA P. 227 THIN OUT P. 227 MODIFY CONTROL DATA P. 228 BEAT STRETCH P. 228 [F4] - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 216
P. 232 [SF3] FEG P. 232 [SF4] AEG P. 232 [F5] PART RECEIVE SWITCH P. 232 [JOB] MIXING JOB P. 232 [F1] INITIALIZE P. 232 [F2] EDIT RECALL P. 232 [F3] COPY P. 232 [F4] BULK DUMP P. 232 [F5] COPY FROM PERFORMANCE P. 232 [STORE] MIX STORE P. 232 Reference Pattern mode 216 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 217
(page 67) In this mode, you can select and play individual User patterns. n For details about patterns and their track and memory structure, see page 51. ◆ Basic Procedure Basic Structure (page 67) 1 Press the [PATTERN] button to enter the Pattern Play mode. (The indicator lights.) PATTERN - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 218
mode. See page 179. Section Selection The explanations here apply to step #2 of the Basic Procedure on page 217. PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A.PIANO KEYBOARD as illustrated below. 218 MOTIF Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 219
Guide (page 105) The explanations here apply to step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 217. In the following display, you can assign a Preset phrase or a User phrase (recorded in the Pattern Record mode and its track and memory structure, see page 54. Reference Pattern mode MOTIF Reference 219 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 220
lights and the Record Setup Display appears. REC ■ Pattern Chain Editing The Pattern Chain Edit mode makes it possible to edit the order of the patterns in a chain as well as inserting tempo, and scene/mute event data. Call up the desired display by following the instructions below and edit the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 221
MIDI format) and places the results in the normal song tracks. Pressing the [SF4] button in the Pattern Chain Edit mode Pattern Record mode Pattern Record mode Quick Start Guide (page 102) The MOTIF features a • If the user phrase is assigned to the track... The data of the user phrase assigned to - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 222
6 After completing your performance (in Realtime recording) or completing step recording, press the [■] button to stop recording. 7 Press the [F] button to hear your newly recorded phrase. 8 Save the recorded phrase data to a memory card or a SCSI device connected to the MOTIF. The recorded (edited - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 223
CC#000~#119 (Control Change) • Tempo MIDI transmit channel of the song track. The voice set here becomes the phrase voice (page 52). Pattern Record mode Pattern Recording The explanations here apply to steps #5 - #6 of the Basic Procedure on page 222. ■ Realtime Recording See "Quick Start Guide - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 224
Edit mode Pattern Edit mode This mode gives you comprehensive, detailed controls for editing the MIDI events of each phrase of the recorded pattern. MIDI your pattern data to a memory card or a SCSI device connected to the MOTIF in the File mode. • For detailed instructions on step #3, see the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 225
functions you can use to change the sound of your original pattern, as created by the Pattern Patch function or from the Pattern Record mode. It also includes a variety of convenient operations, such as copying or erasing data. Most of these operations can be performed on either an entire track or - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 226
mode. See page 195. ● [F2]-06 Glide Same as in the Song Job mode in the Song Job mode. See page 195. in the Song Job mode. See page 196. in the Song Job mode. See page 196. Specify in the Song Job mode. See page 197. in the Song Job mode. See page 196. Specify in the Song Job mode. See page 198 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 227
n Unlike in the Song Job mode, you cannot select "Tempo," "Scene Memory," or "Track Mute" as Event Types. ● [F3]-04 Extract Event Same as in the Song Job mode. See page 199. Specify the . n Unlike in the Song Job mode, you cannot select "All" as an Event Type. MOTIF Reference 227 Reference Pattern - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 228
mode. See page 200. Any previous data in the copy destination will be overwritten. Undo/Redo (page 225) cannot be used to undo/redo a sample voice copy operation. n When there is no memory user phrases ("A" and "B"), and places the result in phrase B. One useful application for this would be to free - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 229
longer phrase. Pattern Job mode ● [F4]-06 Get Phrase operation. n When there is no memory available in the destination style for Put Phrase To Song This Job copies a selected user phrase into a specified area of a selected operation. n When there is no memory available in the destination song for - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 230
mode style, section, and track Same as in the Song Job mode. See page 202. ● [F5]-02 Exchange Track This Job data to be exchanged Same as in the Song Job mode. See page 202. ● [F5]-03 Clear Track This data to be cleared Same as in the Song Job mode. See page 202. ● [F5]-04 Normalize Play Effect - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 231
use Quantize (page 225) and Shift Clock (page 227) to independently adjust the timing of different drum parts in the rhythm, to tighten up the timing and yet create a more natural sounding feel. Pattern Job mode ● [F6]-02 Append Pattern Appends one pattern to the end of another to create one longer - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 232
data affects the Pattern Mixing settings. MIDI data from external devices affects the Pattern Mixing settings. Pattern Mixing Tone Generator Editing in the Pattern Mixing mode determines the Pattern Mixing settings. Pattern Mixing parameters are not actually part of the pattern data, but rather - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 233
[F2] SLICE P. 238 RECORDING (Sample, Sample+Note P. 236 [F6] SAMPLE REC SETUP P. 237 [EDIT] SAMPLE EDIT P. 240 [F1] KEYBANK SELECT P. 240 [F2] MEMORY P. 247 OPTIMIZE MEMORY P. 248 DELETE ALL P. 248 CONVERT TO DRUM VOICE (User Drum Voice Number, Name P. 248 Reference Sampling mode MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 234
, there are two ways you should proceed: • To create a normal (User) voice - Enter the Voice or Performance mode. To use the sound of the MOTIF as a recording source (with the Resampling function), select the desired voice or performance. • To create a Sample track in a song or pattern - Enter the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 235
data residing in DRAM to a memory card or an external SCSI device before turning off the power. • The operations corresponding to steps #4 - 9 are covered in the following explanations. • For details on step #10, refer to "File mode" on page 264. Sampling Setup The explanations here apply to steps - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Voice/ Performance mode. ❏ Settings sample, sample + note, slice + seq sample Only the sample (wave) data is created. sample + note In addition to the sample data, the appropriate note data for playing the sample is created and recorded to the specified track. Sample Voice Assigned to a specified key - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 237
mode is set to "level." In this case, sample recording is on standby, waiting for an input signal that exceeds the Trigger level. Indicates the MOTIF is in the Sampling Standby mode when the Song/Pattern is stopped by pressing the [■] button. manual Sampling will begin as soon as the [F6] (START) - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 238
mode also useful for melodic samples, such as bass parts, since it lets you play back the sample executing the slice operation. Use 238 MOTIF Reference Press the [ENTER] button. Setup display. • Type (Slice Type) Specifies how the sample is sliced, and to some extent determines the resulting sound - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 239
sensitivity for finer control. • If after to maintain maximum sound quality when the memory to hold the completed waveforms. When the sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz, the approximate amount of memory (expressed in kilobytes) required for each slice type is listed below. Reference Sampling mode MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 240
. 2 To select the desired Key Bank, simultaneously hold down the [INFORMATION] button and press the appropriate key on the keyboard. The information about the selected Key Bank appears on the display and the sample assigned to the Key Bank is called up. Reference Sampling mode 240 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 241
key on the keyboard.) Sampling Job mode The Sampling Job mode contains a comprehensive set of editing tools and functions you can use to change the sound below), which varies depending on whether the previously selected mode was Voice/Performance or Song/Pattern. n All Sampling Job operations apply - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 242
as in the Sampling Edit mode (page 241). Here, you can call up and perform Jobs on the sample data assigned to the selected Key Bank. To audition the currently selected sample, press the [SF1] button (AUDITION). Also, note that for Jobs 01 - 04, the Keyboard control ("KBD") is available - letting - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 243
sound from the start and end of the sample. If the Key Start Point Waveform and Key Bank containing the sample specified Key Bank to another Key Bank. This Waveform and Key Bank Sampling Job mode ● [F1 the normalized sample to the specified Key Bank. Press the [ENTER] button Waveform and Key Bank n - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 244
mode ● [F1]-06 Time-Stretch This Job lets you change the length of the sample without changing the pitch. Set the Waveform and Key sound quality, with the "SOUND 4" setting producing the highest sound quality. Normal Produces an optimum balance of sound 50 Reference Sampling mode 244 MOTIF Reference - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 245
mode ● [F1]-09 Convert Freq This Job lets you halve the sampling frequency of the specified sample. This can be used to convert hifi samples to a lo-fi sound, and reduce the sample size by half to conserve memory. Set the Waveform and Key the new settings. MOTIF Reference 245 Reference Sampling mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 246
without performing any mode (page 238). • Lowest Key Specifies the lowest key number from which the sliced samples are ordered. ❏ Settings C - 2 ~G8 n In the Slice display of the Sampling Record mode (page 238), this parameter is fixed to "C-1" for the MOTIF6, "E0" for the MOTIF7, "A-1" for the MOTIF8 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 247
transpose the Key bank setting of a specified waveform. Select the desired waveform for which the Key Bank setting is to be transposed. ● [F3]-01 Clean Up Memory This Job deletes all the waveforms to which User voices or Sample voices are not assigned. Reference Sampling mode MOTIF Reference 247 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Sampling Job mode ● [F3]-02 Optimize Memory This Job optimizes the memory (DRAM) for sampling. ● [F3]-03 Delete All This Job deletes all the waveforms. ● [F3]-04 Normal voices, this Job makes it possible to create a Drum voice with your recorded samples. 248 MOTIF Reference Reference Sampling mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 249
P. 259 [F6] SYSTEM PLUG-IN BOARD P. 259 [SF1] STATUS P. 259 [SF2] MIDI P. 260 [SF3] NATIVE SYSTEM PARAMETER for Slot1 P. 260 [SF4] NATIVE SYSTEM PARAMETER for Slot2 P. 260 [SF5] NATIVE SYSTEM PARAMETER for Slot3 P. 260 [JOB] FACTORY SET P. 260 Reference Utility mode MOTIF Reference 249 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 250
Utility mode Utility mode Utility mode In this mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the MOTIF. These include MIDI settings and global setup parameters. This mode is actually a sub-mode of the Voice/ Performance/ Song/Pattern mode. Press the [UTILITY] button in each mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 251
can use this to emulate the key response of conventional organs, or ensure that the sound change is absolutely uniform, no matter how hard or softly you play. Actual velocity Keyboard velocity n Actual velocity is output to the external MIDI device via the MIDI or USB connector, as well as to the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 252
. Reference Utility mode If this parameter is set to on, all User Voice, Performance, Master, and System settings will be initialized to the Factory settings when switching the power on the next time. Important data should always be backed up to a separate Memory Card or some other storage device - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 253
. For details, refer to the owner's manual of the mLAN8E. Press the [ENTER] button to actually set the value. n All mLAN8E-related settings in the Utility mode are stored only to the memory on the mLAN8E itself, and not to the User memory of the MOTIF. • Shape Determines whether the equalizer - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 254
same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 169 . Knob Assign 1, 2 Foot Controller 1, 2 [F3] Sequencer settings These special song- and pattern-related settings are available only when entering the Utility mode from the Song or Pattern mode. ● [F3]-[SF1] Sequencer Click (MIDI Click) From this - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 255
made here apply only to song/pattern playback data; they do not affect the MIDI events generated by your keyboard polaying or panel operations in the Voice and Performance modes. ● [F3]-[SF3] Sequencer Other • PtnQuantize (Pattern Quantize) Determines the quantize value for pattern switching - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 256
2 Install the USB MIDI driver and the setup file for the sequence software (contained in the included CD-ROM) to your computer. For details on how to install, see the Installation Guide manual. 3 Select the template for your particular sequence software in the Utility mode on the MOTIF (above). 4 Set - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 257
buttons select the track of the computer sequence software. Utility mode • Cakewalk ProAudio Ver9.0 When the template is set to "Cakewalk," the following functions can be controlled by the MOTIF. Knobs Sliders SEQ TRANSPORT TRACK MUTE TRACK SELECT These control the track selected via the NUMBER - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 258
channel over which the MOTIF receives MIDI data (from an external sequencer, MIDI controller, or other device). This parameter is available for the Voice / Performance mode. ❏ Settings 1~16, omni (all channels), off • KBDTransCh (Keyboard Transmit Channel) Determines the MIDI channel over which the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Voice/ Performance mode) cannot be synced to MTC. n MTC (MIDI Time Code) allows simultaneous synchronization of multiple audio devices via standard MIDI cables. It includes data corresponding to hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. The MOTIF does not transmit MTC. A device such as the Yamaha AW4416 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 260
the User voices and performances on the User Memory will be overwritten with the factory defaults. Make sure you are not overwriting any important data. You should back up any important data to memory card/SCSI device beforehand. ◆ Factory Set (Restore Factory Defaults) 1 In the Utility mode, press - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Function Tree Function Tree Basic Structure (page 63) This section is devoted to the File mode. To see how the File mode relates to the entire structure of the MOTIF and its other modes and functions, see the simplified chart in "Basic Structure" on page 30. The following detailed chart shows all - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 262
you can save data to and load data from memory cards and SCSI storage devices, such as hard disks and removable cartridges. The File mode also provides various functions for managing your data and SCSI devices. With the File Utility software (on the included CDROM), you can use a computer to manage - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 263
to the Voice Editor software (included in the CD- ROM) on your computer. ■ File types that can be loaded from the Memory Card/SCSI storage device to the MOTIF Any data saved to a memory card/SCSI device from the User memory of the MOTIF can be loaded back to the MOTIF. Naturally, all the file - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 264
of unused (free) memory on the device Amount of total memory on the device • Current In this display you can select the device to be recognized by the MOTIF - a memory card inserted to the Card slot or a properly connected SCSI device. ❏ Settings Card, SCSI Reference File mode Press the [SF5 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 265
in progress, never eject the Memory card or turn off the power to the MOTIF. If data is already saved on the memory card/SCSI device, be careful not to format it. If you format the memory card/ SCSI device, all the previously recorded data will be deleted. Reference File mode MOTIF Reference 265 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 266
save files to a memory card or SCSI device.The explanations here apply to step #2 of the Basic Procedure on page 262. 1 Select the file type to be saved in the Save display. If you wish to create a new file, move the cursor to this position and enter the desired name. For instructions on naming, see - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 267
User memory. Make sure to save any important data to a memory card/SCSI device BEFORE performing any Load operations. n The MOTIF features a convenient Auto-load function that automatically loads user-specified files when you turn the power on. For details, see page 264. Reference File mode MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 268
to the Master mode. To see how the Master mode relates to the entire structure of the MOTIF and its other modes and functions, see [F2] MASTER MEMORY P. 270 [EDIT] MASTER EDIT P. 270 [COMMON] COMMON P. 271 [F1] NAME P. 271 [F2] OTHER P. 271 [1]-[4] ZONE 1-4 (Performance Mode only P. 271 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 269
way as selecting voices (page 124), except for the following point. • Since the MOTIF has no Preset Masters and provides only one User bank, selecting a bank is not necessary. Keyboard Octave and Keyboard MIDI transmit channel setting The explanations here apply to step #3 of the Basic Procedure on - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 270
, Pattern, Song • Memory Determines the Program number that is called up when the Master is selected. ❏ Settings: See below. When the Mode is set to Voice Select a voice bank and number. Refer to the instructions page 124 When the Mode is set to Performance Select a performance bank and number - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 271
mode. ■ Zone Edit (Voice/Performance mode only) n Use the following Zone Edit functions to create your own sophisticated four-way splits and layers. ● [F1] Zone Transmit Basic Structure (page 57) From this display you can set how each zone transmits MIDI data when you play the keyboard. MOTIF - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Switch) Determines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages for each zone to each Part's tone generator block. ❏ Settings on, off • MIDISwitch Determines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages for each zone to an external MIDI device via the MIDI or USB terminal. ❏ Settings on, off ● [F2] Zone - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 273
two convenient operations (called "Jobs") - one letting you initialize (reset) the Master data, and the other letting you transmit your edited Master data to an external MIDI device or computer. ◆ Basic Procedure 1 In the Master Play mode, select a Master you wish to execute the Job on. 2 Press - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 274
. Master Store mode Basic Structure (page 56) This function lets you store your edited performance to User memory. When you execute this, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer, a separate memory card or SCSI storage device - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 275
-in board name and its MIDI port number (page 260) at the right of the slot number. When PolyExpand (page 259) is set to on in the Utility mode, "P" is indicated at the left of the slot number. • InsPart (Insertion part), PLG (Plug-in Insertion part) Indicates the part number to which the Insertion - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 276
time. ● Sampling mode (Trim display only) • Card Free Indicates the amount of currently available (unused) memory of the Memory card inserted to the Card slot. • SCSI Partition, Free Indicates the mounted partition of the SCSI device connected to the MOTIF and its unused memory. • Current Dir - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 277
data. The disk (memory card or SCSI device connected to the MOTIF) is not supported by the MOTIF. The internal memory for Sequence data is full. The internal memory for Sequence data is full, preventing any further operation (such as recording, editing, Job execution, MIDI reception/transmission, or - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 278
/off status of the LED lamps on the mLAN8E and refer to the Owner's Manual of the mLAN8E. The mLAN8E board is set to the Mixer mode by your computer, and the MOTIF cannot control the mLAN8E. Indicates an unspecified problem related to the mLAN8E. You have attempted to export or save a copy-protected - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 279
in the Voice mode or the volume of each part in the Performance mode or the volume of each track/part in the Song/Pattern mode set too high? pages 145, 172, 211, 232 Sound level is too low. • Are the MIDI volume or MIDI expression settings too low (by using the Foot Controller)? • Is the cutoff - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 280
? • Is the Remote Control turned on? • Is the MIDI sync parameter set to MIDI (using external clock) in the Utility mode? pages 179, 217 page 13 page 258 Song/Pattern (Phrase) cannot be recorded. • Is there enough free memory for recording? The total MOTIF memory capacity determines the number of - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 281
units that can be installed to the MOTIF The following optional units can be installed to the MOTIF. ● Plug-in Boards ● AIEB 2 or mLAN8E ● SIMM ◆ Locations to which the optional units are installed ● Plug-in Boards MOTIF6 MOTIF7 Plug-in Board cover MOTIF8 Plug-in Board cover Plug-in SLOT - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 282
external devices. 2 Remove the large screw from the expansion bay cover on the rear panel using a Phillips screwdriver. Keep the removed screw in a safe place. It will be used when attaching the cover to the MOTIF again. MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 3 GREEN 2 YELLOW Plug- in SLOT 1 ORANGE MOTIF8 3 GREEN - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 283
into the MOTIF, making sure that no part of the cable SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH BANK FAVORITES COMMON A.PIANO KEYBOARD - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 284
by something that provides sufficient support like magazines or cushions. MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 MOTIF8 Bottom Underside of the MOTIF Slide the cover away to remove. Bottom Underside of the MOTIF Do not remove this black screw. Bottom Underside of the MOTIF View of the keyboard from the bottom. OCTAVE - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 285
5 Remove the AIEB2 power cables from the hookshaped cable clip in the MOTIF. MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 Top (keyboard side) of the MOTIF Underside of the MOTIF Rear panel of the MOTIF MOTIF8 Top (keyboard side) of the MOTIF Installing Optional Hardware 7 Connect the flat ribbon cable coming from AIEB2 to the - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 286
the MOTIF 11Re-install the cover you removed in earlier steps, in reverse order. Align the connectors as shown. Underside of the MOTIF m-LAN CN5 Appendix 286 MOTIF Appendix Underside of mLAN8E Rear panel of the MOTIF Front panel of mLAN8E (This example illustration shows the MOTIF6/MOTIF7.) - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Expansion SIMMs for the MOTIF The MOTIF does not necessarily support all commercially available SIMMs. Before purchasing SIMMs, please consult your Yamaha dealer or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner's Manual) for advice. Note that Yamaha cannot assume responsibility for - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Internal memory 4MB Internal memory 4MB 36MB can be used for sampling. 64MB can be used for sampling. • Yamaha recommends devices. n Make sure that the SIMM is securely inserted in the socket of the MOTIF. Inserting the SIMM improperly or incompletely may result in faulty operation. * To remove - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 289
with a burglarproof lock for the Memory Card. If necessity arises, mount the burglarproof lock onto the instrument. To mount the burglarproof lock: 1 Remove the metallic part using a Phillips screwdriver. 2 Turn the metallic part upside down and then mount it again. MOTIF Appendix 289 Appendix - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 290
case of the MOTIF this is accomplished by the terminator inside the MOTIF. OCTAVE DOWN UP External SCSI device External SCSI device External SCSI device T T KNOB CONTROL 3 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 291
discuss the reasons for such errors, and will provide a sequence for your troubleshooting. • Check the SCSI ID Make sure that there is no conflict between the SCSI ID of each SCSI device including the MOTIF. When shipped from the factory, the MOTIF's SCSI ID is set to 6. Be sure to turn off the power - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Notes on musical copyright Notes on musical copyright The MOTIF supports SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) to protect the copyrights of music software. Data that was digitally sampled from a CD or other source cannot be saved on a memory card or SCSI disc in WAV/AIFF format, and cannot be - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Keyboards MOTIF8 MOTIF7 MOTIF6 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch) 76 keys, FS Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch) 61 keys, FS Keyboard for the PLG-150VL: 192 User: 64 for each Plug-in slot Performance User: 128 (up to 4 parts) Filter 21 types Effect System - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 294
, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, SCSI, USB, OPTICAL OUTPUT, AC INLET Dimensions, Weight MOTIF8: 1,458(W) x 465(D) x 166(H)mm, 28.0kg MOTIF7: 1,255(W) x 397(D) x 135(H)mm, 18.1kg MOTIF6: 1,048(W) x 397(D) x 135(H)mm, 15.8kg Supplied Accessories Power cord, Owner's Manual Set TOOLS for MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 CD - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 295
sampling in the Voice/Performance mode .. 59 Data dial 14, 126 Data Entry 72, 192 [DEC/NO] button 14, 126 Decay1Level 152 Decay1Time 152 Decay2Time 152 Decay 174 Delay 136, 157 DelayTime 136 DELETE 186 Delete 190, 224, 242, 247, 267 Delete All 248 Delete Measure 201 Demo 77, 78 Depth - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Formatting Memory Cards 289 Forward button 14 Front Panel 10 Freq 168, 254 fulltime 128, 131 Function 71 Function Tree (File Mode 261 Function Tree (Master Mode 268 Function Tree (Pattern Mode 215 Function Tree (Performance Mode 160 Function Tree (Sampling 233 Function Tree (Utility Mode - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 297
200 OFFSET 1 ~ 4 144, 146 One Shot 61 Oneshot 241 Only one note sounds at a time 280 OPTICAL IN, OUT connectors 19 OPTICAL OUT connectors 18 OPTICAL OUTPUT connector 22 Optimize Memory 248 Optional units that can be installed to the MOTIF 281 Original Key 241 Oscillator 45, 137, 138, 150 - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 298
, 272 Trigger mode 61, 237 Trigger Waiting 237 Trim 237, 241 Troubleshooting 279 Tune 138, 151, 173, 211, 250 Type.. 129, 132, 140, 148, 150, 184, 189, 236, 238, 245, 246, 265 U Undo/Redo 193, 225 Unit 133 USB 18, 25 User Arpeggio 56 User Memory 64 User Phrase 52 User Voice 59 User Waves - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Las Rozas (Madrid) Spain Tel: 91-201-0700 GREECE Philippe Nakas S.A. Navarinou Street 13, P.Code 10680, Athens, Greece Tel: 01-364-7111 SWEDEN Yamaha Scandinavia AB J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 8B - Yamaha MOTIF7 | Owner's Manual - Page 300
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