Yamaha MOTIF6 Owner's Manual - Page 119

Quick Start Guide Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface) Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface) Basic Structure (page 65) · Reference (page 256) In the last section, you saw how a computer could be used conveniently to augment the features of the MOTIF. Here, we'll look at a feature that turns the tables and lets you conveniently use the MOTIF to control your computer. The Remote Control function lets you use the hardware controls on the panel of the MOTIF to control a variety of fundamental operations on the sequencing software of your computer. You can mute your tracks, control the sequencer transport (Play, Stop, Record, etc.), mix both MIDI and audio tracks (up to 16) with the MOTIF's knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends - all without ever touching the mouse. Not only is this a more convenient and efficient way to work - since it gives you dedicated controls for the functions you use the most - it also (with the knobs and sliders) gives you finer control over crucial level parameters. If you've ever used a mixing console or a hardware sequencer, you'll love being able to finally control your sequencing software with buttons, knobs, and sliders. Setting Up Before you can use the Remote Control function, you'll need to set up the system as described below. 1 Connect your computer 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 REVERB CHORUS CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4 MEQ LOW MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID MEQ HIGH VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4 EFFECTBYPASS ARPEGGIO 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 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC/ YES ENTER EXECUTE DRUM KITS 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 E STRINGS BRASS REED/PIPE F G H SECTION BANK GROUP SYN LEAD SYN PAD/ SYN COMP CHROMATIC DRUM / SE CHOIR PERCUSSION PERCUSSION 1 2 3 4 5 6 MUSICAL FX COMBI 7 8 TRACK SELECT ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE NUMBER SOLO 3 Select the template for your particular sequence software in the Utility mode on the MOTIF (above). 1 Enter the Utility mode. SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE 2 Call up the OTHER display in the MIDI menu. 4 Call up the REMOTE display in the CTLASN menu. INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY 3 Move the cursor to the MIDI IN/OUT parameter and set to USB. 5 Select the Template type. MOTIF Quick Start Guide 119