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August 2010
MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS / S90 XS / S70 XS: XA-Control & Assignable Functions 9 DTX Guide Part 3: SOURCE Display and MIDI 13
MOTIF Know How: Frequently asked questions and their answers! Sounds & Goodies Imprint 19 23 33
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The MOTIF XF is the fourth generation of Yamahas highly-acclaimed and successful Synthesizer Workstation series under the name MOTIF. Regarding the differences be tween the generations, the following rule of thumb applies: Double the performance. And now, the next generation XF builds on the decade-long heritage of MOTIF. Here are the main features of the newest MOTIF:
High-quality effect units and VCM effects (Virtual Circuit Modeling Effects)
Wave-ROM
Enlarged from 355 MB to 741 MB compared to the MOTIF XS - more than doubled Total of 3,977 Waveforms (MOTIF XS = 2,670 Waveforms)
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Voices
128 new Normal Voices 8 new Drum Kits
MOTIF XS MOTIF XF Preset Preset USER1 USER1 (New) USER2 USER2 USER3 USER3 USER4 User Drum (1-8: New)
Performances
128 new Performances
MOTIF XS MOTIF XF USER1 USER1 (New) USER2 USER2 USER3 USER3 USER4
Master
32 new Masters, based on the new Voices and Performances
MOTIF XS MOTIF XF 1-128 1-32 (New) 33-128
Arpeggios
1,248 new Arpeggio Types
MOTIF XS MOTIF XF 6,633 7,881
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The 128 new Performances (USER 1) provide a significant increase in quality compared to the MOTIF XS, since they are based on the new Voices and Arpeggios. A special highlight are the numerous synth Performances which feature a new programming technique. Here the Sub Function buttons (SF1 - SF5) not only change the Arpeggios for the Parts 1-4, but also change the sound. This is done by control events contained in the Arpeggios which are toggling the Assignable Functions (AF1 & 2). Switching through SF1 - SF5 thus activates other Elements in the Voices. This results in some spectacular and impressive sound changes. The following Performances use this technique:
For your own Voices or optional Voice Libraries the User Voice Banks 2, 3, and 4 are available, these only contain copies of Preset Voices. In addition to the Normal Voices the MOTIF XF features eight new Drum Kits (USR 001-008), which are also based on the new Waveforms.
Performance 005 - Indian Xperience Performance 009 - Lighthouse Performance 013 - Inner Wind Performance 023 - Electric Mystery Performance 025 - Cool Madness
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Performance 034 - Sweet Peaches Performance 050 - Distorted Dreamz Performance 057 - Drummers of Tokyo Performance 064 - Cloudy Bay Performance 080 - Eighties Dreams Performance 081 - Just Relax Performance 093 - Synthlines
User Waveforms and samples located in the SDRAM can be stored together with all other user data as an all file or separately as an all waveform file. Alternatively the Waveforms and samples located in the SDRAM can be copied to the Flash Memory. The User Waveforms and samples located in the SDRAM can be selected and edited in the INTEGRATED SAMPLING (EDIT) mode. You may also import samples in WAV and AIFF format into the SDRAM. With the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module (FL512M / FL1024M) User Waveforms and samples can be stored non-volatile, meaning that they will accessible even when the instrument was turned off and on again.
stored on an USB memory device or on a computer connected with the network. The SDRAM is limited to 128 MB and 128 User Waveforms. Theres no extension needed to install the SDRAM. This volatile sample memory is already built-in. All samples produced with the INTEGRATED SAMPLING are initially stored in the SDRAM.
The Flash Module FL512M has a capacity of 512 MB, while the FL1024M has a capacity of 1 GB. Two modules (FL1 + FL2) can be installed resulting in a maximum Flash Memory capacity of 2 GB. The functions for managing the Flash Memory can be found in UTILITY - F6 Flash. There is a complete list of all User Waveforms stored in the Flash Memory.
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And the function to delete Waveforms or to format the Flash Memory can be accessed there, too.
loaded waveforms are simply added. So if you want to load your samples into an empty memory, the Flash Memory has to be formatted or deleted beforehand. On the other hand the User Waveforms and Samples located in the SDRAM will be overwritten by loading an all file. The User Waveforms and Samples located in the Flash Memory can be stored together with all other user data as an all file or separately as an all waveform file. This is done in File
mode (see next section). Due to technical reasons the loading of User Waveforms and Samples into the Flash Memory takes significantly more time than loading into the SDRAM. A file of 128 MB is loaded in about 45 seconds into
The Flash Memory is only for storing User Waveforms and Samples. The editing of User Waveforms and Samples is always done in the SDRAM. After the installation - or if you want to completely overwrite it - you have to format the Flash Memory by using Delete All (5) or Format (6). If only a small amount of data (e.g. 200 MB) is to be deleted Id recommend to use Delete All. With larger amounts of data the formatting works faster (about 25 minutes for 1 GB of Flash Memory). The instrument must not turned off during the Delete All or Format process! User Waveforms already stored in the Flash Memory will not be overwritten by loading an all file. Newly
the SDRAM. Loading the same file into the Flash Memory will take about 5 minutes. So you should better use the SDRAM for such purposes as pre-listening to new sample sets instead of transferring them to the Flash Memory. Loading audio data into the Flash Memory takes about 2.4 seconds for one MB. 512 MB of samples will be loaded in about 20 minutes. Single Waveforms can be auditioned with the AUDITION function (8).
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So far for now with this first overview of the main new features of the MOTIF XF. Well continue the description in the next issues covering these topics: LC Display design Other new functions of the MOTIF XF Data compatibility with the MOTIF XS and MOTIF ES Free Flash Memory Content for MOTIF XF Optional sound offerings for the MOTIF XF Well cover special topics of the MOTIF XF in their own workshops. Setting up and compiling own Voice and Sample libraries for the Flash Memory Expansion Module will be another important topic. Here the MOTIF XF features options MOTIF users have dreamt of before!
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The last issue already dealt extensively with the Expanded Articulation functions. It included the most important basic information and hints, which of the Expanded Articulation functions are used in which Preset Voices. In this edition Ill show you a few examples of how to use these functions in practice. The examples are valid for the MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS and the S90 XS / S70 XS. Ill use the appropriate Yamaha Editor softwares for the synthesizers, in terms of the relevant parameters in this context the device-specific Editors do not differ from each other. However the knowledge of how to work with the Editor is required for the examples.
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Selecting Basic-Voice 1
Please select the Voice Saw Pad from the Category (PADS). You can find this Voice on the following Preset memory locations: Copy the Element by right-clicking the Element No. and selecting the command [Copy]. Switch back to your previously stored Pad-USRS70/90 XS
Voice, right-click on the first free Element (No. 5) and insert the copied Element with the command [Paste]. Then store again with [Store Voice...]. Repeat the steps from Copying the Elements: for the Elements 2 and 3 of the strings-sound Back
MOTIF XS
Ground, which should be on the Elements 6 and 7 of your new Voice. Both Voices are then combined. Then the volume relations of the Elements should be adjusted. Please reduce the volume of the Elements 1 to 4 to the value 50. The strings-Elements of your new Voice must now be set for the use of [XA-Control]. Select the page Oscillator / Pitch for Element 5.
This voice uses four Elements. Please store this Voice under a new name on an empty USR memory location using the [Edit] menu - [Store Voice ...].
Selecting Basic-Voice 2
Please select the Voice Back Ground from the Category (Strings) as the layer sound. You can find this Voice on the following Preset memory locations:
S70/90 XS
MOTIF XS
This voice uses three Elements. For the further course it makes sense to store this Voice to a neighboring USR memory location. Please change the parameter [XA Control] from normal to AF 1 on, and repeat this for the Elements 6 and 7.
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As a result, the Elements 1-4 sound according to their [XA Control] parameterization normal, while the Elements 5-7 are added by pressing the [ASSIGN ABLE-FUNCTION] key 1.
hands off the keyboard. For this purpose a footswitch can be connected to the Assignable Footswitch jack. Like for the button modes momentary and latch a footswitch is also distincted between switch (Switch) and button (latch). The classic use for a switch is the sustain pedal, an example for the latched button is to change the speed of the Rotary effect. The abovedescribed change of the controller settings in the Voice Edit mode for the A. Func 1 Mode is not necessary
For this example, it is useful to set the function of the [AF 1] key from momentary to latch, so that the strings can be switched on and off with a push of a button. This setting can not be done via the Editor, but must be made on the instrument.
for a connected foot switch, because the hardware already complies with the required function. Voices with classic functions, such as Harmonics, only work with the [AF 1] button, since a foot switch does not meet the momentary function. To use a foot switch for different functions, you need to assign the appropriate controller number to it (factory setting S70/90 XS = 086 / / MOTIF XS = 088). In order to let the [AF 1] button respond to it, you also need to assign the appropriate controller number to it. These assignments are made directly on the instrument.
S70/90 XS:
Press the [EDIT] button Select Controller with cursor [] Press [ENTER] Use cursor [] (2x) to jump to A. Func 1 Mode Change from momentary to latch ([INC] or [DIAL])
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MOTIF XS:
Press [UTILITY] Press [F3] key Voice Press [SF3] key Control Use the cursor [] (5x) to highlight Foot Switch Control No. Set the controller value to 88 ([DEC / INC] or [DIAL]) Use the cursor [] (3x) to highlight A. Function 1 Control No. Set the controller value to 88 ([DEC / INC] or [DIAL]) These settings can also be used to switch Voices within a Performance or a Multi, if for all Elements of a Voice [XA Control] is set to AF 1 on (instead of normal).
This Voice uses two Elements. Use the above-described method to copy the Elements 1 and 2 to the Elements 3 and 4. Then change the [XA Control] parameter from normal to key off sound for the Elements 3 and 4. In addition, you need to change the play order of the Elements 3 and 4 by setting the parameter Elm Group from 1 to 2. As a result you have a Voice which plays the same sound both when pressing and releasing a key. For typical octave synth bass sequences you can tune up the two new Elements by 12 halftones in order to play
the octave in doubled tempo with only one key. The playing requires a little routine, because the release of the key may be inaccurate in your normal playing style, bust must be done to the point with this voice. I recommend to use these ideas to develop further ideas. There are many possibilities, for example the rhythmic playing of whole chords with one key by using four Elements (5 to 8 for example) as key off sound and tuning them to build a chord, or get a hand free for filter tunings ... the ideas are endless. I hope you enjoy some new experiences and remain with best regards ... yours hp
Basic Voice
For the following example please select the Voice >Attack< from the category (Synth Comp). You can find this voice on the following memory locations:
S70/90 XS
MOTIF XS
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individual sound design. Select the DRUM KIT PRE: 01 Oak Custom Press F2 - VOICE and SF1 SELECT Press SF5 to call up the SOURCE display. In the top of the display "SOURCE" must appear (not "INPUT") Select the pad zone (= Trigger input source) to be edited. The selection can be made on the de vice with the parameter SOURCE (top left) or by hitting the corresponding pad zone. First, select the SOURCE "snareHd" Move the cursor to the Voice number, which is initially set to 001. Now while playing the corresponding pad zone
This figure shows that three different trigger input sources (pad zones) are assigned to individual Voices. We are moving to a deeper level of editing which results in a much more sophisticated and therefore more
(Snare Hd) or pressing the Audition button (speaker icon) select other Voices of the current Category "snare1" (or "snare2") Select the next SOURCE "snareOp" for editing
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Now again while playing the corresponding pad zone (Snare Op) or pressing the Audition button (speaker icon) select other Voices of the current Category "snare1" (or "snare2") Proceed as with the first two snare Sources with the other Sources and by this program your in dividual Drum Kit. Of course, you don't have to edit all Sources to create your custom Drum Kit Once you're finished save the new Drum Kit with ENTER / STORE. You will find your Drum Kit in the selected user bank slot
Here, Voice are not assigned to trigger input sources, but to MIDI notes. This, as we shall see, can be substantial in certain situations.
Stack/Alternate function
By using the stack function several Drum Voices can be played simultaneously by hitting just one drum pad, while using the Alternate function different Drum Voices can be played alternately. To access the Stack / Alternate-function, press F3 STK / ALT. There you can select a SOURCE as a trigger input source (pad zone) for editing.
For most Drum Kits usually only STEP 001 has a note
MIDI as SOURCE
Setting SOURCE to "MIDI" plays a special role in the programming of Drum Kits. "MIDI" is the last selectable setting of SOURCE. If "MIDI" is selected as the SOURCE, this display appears:
value pre-set (see illustration). This is the note which is assigned to the selected trigger input source (pad zone). "snareHd" for example is always set to the note D1, "snareOp" is always set to the note E1. The Stack function is enabled by using ADD (SF2) to add further steps with the same step number. Example: After selecting the SOURCE "snareHd", ADD will add a second step - also with the number 001. The MIDI
note number (NOTE) is still set to "off". If you now as sign a MIDI note number to this step, the Voice, which is assigned to this MIDI note number, will be played along with the Voice that is assigned to D1.
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In other words, you add a Stack Voice by selecting a MIDI note number for the new step. The assignment of Voices to MIDI note numbers can be done in SOURCE display when selecting the Source "MIDI". A special variant of the Stack function is the programming of velocity limits, which can be found on the second page of the Stack / Alternate display (cursor >). Here individual velocity limits can be set for different steps with the same step number. By this you can program multi-layer sounds including velocity ranges of your User Voices using imported samples. We will discuss this feature in connection with User Voices and samples. The Alternate function is enabled by using ADD (SF2) to add further steps with different step numbers. The further operation is the same as for the Stack function.
which Drum Voices are assigned to which MIDI note numbers. As already mentioned above, you can check and change the assignment of Voices to MIDI note numbers in the SOURCE screen when selecting "MIDI" as Source. While the MIDI note numbers can be sequentially selected in the SOURCE display, you can alternatively use the STK / ALT-display (F3) to check the MIDI note number the Trigger Input Sources (pad zones) are assigned to.
DTX as a tonegenerator
It is quite useful to use the DTX900 without the pads as a "traditional" MIDI sound module. However for this purpose it is important to know
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these assignments, we have compiled two tables from which you can easily read all Trigger Input Sources (pad zones) and their sent MIDI note numbers: Table 1 = MIDI note numbers - Trigger Sources Table 2 = Trigger Sources MIDI note numbers The tables differ only in a different way of sorting. The first table (Table 1) is sorted in ascending order by the MIDI notes, while the second table (Table 2) is sorted by the Trigger Input Sources. If you need additional information about how the trigger signal is generated in each pad zone, the "List of Trigger Input Sources" in the manual, page 61, will help.
However it is possible to assign another NOTE to each selected SOURCE. But this does not change the MIDI note number the respective trigger input sends via MIDI (it does change the internal Voice that is played by the Source). It is therefore recommended to not change the first step in STK / ALT because it would rather contribute to confusion. The assignment of other Voices is better be done in the SOURCE display. So if you want to control other MIDI tonegenerators via MIDI, you must take the fixed note-to-pad assignment of DTX into account. This basically matches the GM standards, but since most pads have more than one zone or trigger sources, playing on the pads will produce a number of different notes, which go far beyond the bunch of notes used in a GM Drum Kit. You could ignore this adjustment if you would only play in the main zone of each pad, for example you would only hit the head in the snare and the toms. However, we see that a MIDI recording of a drum groove played and rehearsed with the DTX pads will include a number of notes in addition to the GMcompatible notes (e.g. D1 / E1 for snare drum, F#1 for Hi-Hat Closed etc.) which are not identifiable at first glance and might produce a sound in the external Drum Kit that has nothing to do with the played pad zone. It is therefore problematic to directly control other sound generators with the pads. This would only make sense if the external Drum Kit is perfectly adjusted to the DTX pad zones. So it makes more sense to use the DTX sound module as the tonegenerator that's playing back the MIDI recording.
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Subsequently, in the post-processing of the recorded MIDI track you can adapt it to external drum sounds. Example: Some of the tom strokes were not hit on the head but on the rim of the Tom 1 pad. This results in se veral D-1 and D#-1 notes - which won't trigger any tom sounds in the external Drum Kit. Therefore you should convert the D-1 and D#-1 notes to C2. This note probably corresponds to an appropriate Tom1 sound in the external Drum Kit. It's also possible to use only a part of the recorded notes (e.g. C1 for kick, D1 / E1 for snare) with the external Drum Kit and let the rest be played back by the DTX sound module. The following tables will help you in the post-processing and adjustment of the recorded MIDI tracks to identify unknown notes. Peter Krischker
Table 1 Note Note-Nr Trigger Source Trigger Source (Full) D -1 D# -1 E-1 F# -1 G-1 G# -1 B-1 C0 C#0 D0 D#0 E0 F0 G0 A#0 B0 C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 F#1 G1 G#1 A#1 B1 C2 C#2 D#2 E2 F2 F#2 G2 F -1 G#2 A2 A#2 B2 F3 F#3 G3 G#3 E4 F4 F#4 G4 B4 14 15 16 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 56 57 58 59 65 66 67 68 76 77 78 79 83 (LCD) tom1Rm1 tom1Rm2 crash2Cp tom2Rm1 tom2Rm2 tom3Rm1 tom3Rm2 tom4Rm1 tom4Rm2 pad12Hd snrClOff pad12Rm1 pad12Rm2 snrHdOff snrOpOff pad11 kick snareCl snareHd snareOp tom4Hd hhBwCl tom3Hd hhFtCl hhBwOp tom2Hd tom1Hd crash1Eg rideBw rideEg rideCp pad14Rm1 crash1Cp crash2Bw pad13Hd crash2Eg pad14Rm2 crash1Bw pad14Hd pad15Hd pad13Rm1 pad13Rm2 pad15Rm1 pad15Rm2 hhEgOp hhEgCl hhSplsh Tom 1 Rim 1 Tom 1 Rim 2 Crash Cymbal 2 Cup Tom 2 Rim 1 Tom 2 Rim 2 Tom 3 Rim 1 Tom 3 Rim 2 Tom 4 Rim 1 Tom 4 Rim 2 Pad 12 Head Snare Closed Rim Off Pad 12 Rim 1 Pad 12 Rim 2 Snare Head Off Snare Open Rim Off Pad 11 Kick Snare Closed Rim Snare Head Snare Open Rim Tom 4 Head Hi-Hat Cymbal Close Tom 3 Head Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Close Hi-Hat Cymbal Open Tom 2 Head Tom 1 Head Crash Cymbal 1 Edge Ride Cymbal Bow Ride Cymbal Edge Ride Cymbal Cup Pad 14 Rim 1 Crash Cymbal 1 Cup Crash Cymbal 2 Bow Pad 12 Head Crash Cymbal 2 Edge Pad 14 Rim 2 Crash Cymbal 1 Bow Pad 14 Head Pad 15 Head Pad 12 Rim 1 Pad 12 Rim 2 Pad 15 Rim 1 Pad 15 Rim 2 Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Open Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Close Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Splash
Trigger-Input (2) TOM1 (2) TOM1 (8) CRASH2 (2) TOM2 (2) TOM2 (2) TOM3 (2) TOM3 (5) TOM4 (5) TOM4 (12) PAD12 (1) SNARE (12) PAD12 (12) PAD12 (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (11) PAD11 (10) KICK (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (5) TOM4 (9) HI-HAT (2) TOM3 (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT (2) TOM2 (2) TOM1 (7) CRASH1 (6) RIDE (6) RIDE (6) RIDE (12) PAD14 (7) CRASH1 (8) CRASH2 (12) PAD13 (8) CRASH2 (12) PAD14 (7) CRASH1 (12) PAD14 (12) PAD15. (12) PAD13 (12) PAD14 (12) PAD15 (12) PAD15 (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT
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Table 2 Trigger Source Trigger Source (Full) (LCD) snareHd snareOp snareCl snrHdOff snrOpOff snrClOff tom1Hd tom1Rm1 tom1Rm2 tom2Hd tom2Rm1 tom2Rm2 tom3Hd tom3Rm1 tom3Rm2 tom4Hd tom4Rm1 tom4Rm2 rideBw rideEg rideCp crash1Bw crash1Eg crash1Cp crash2Bw crash2Eg crash2Cp hhBwOp hhEgOp hhBwCl hhEgCl hhFtCl hhSplsh kick pad11 pad12Hd pad12Rm1 pad12Rm2 pad13Hd pad13Rm1 pad13Rm2 pad14Hd pad14Rm1 pad14Rm2 pad15Hd pad15Rm1 pad15Rm2 Snare Head Snare Open Rim Snare Closed Rim Snare Head Off Snare Open Rim Off Snare Closed Rim Off Tom 1 Head Tom 1 Rim 1 Tom 1 Rim 2 Tom 2 Head Tom 2 Rim 1 Tom 2 Rim 2 Tom 3 Head Tom 3 Rim 1 Tom 3 Rim 2 Tom 4 Head Tom 4 Rim 1 Tom 4 Rim 2 Ride Cymbal Bow Ride Cymbal Edge Ride Cymbal Cup Crash Cymbal 1 Bow Crash Cymbal 1 Edge Crash Cymbal 1 Cup Crash Cymbal 2 Bow Crash Cymbal 2 Edge Crash Cymbal 2 Cup Hi-Hat Cymbal Open Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Open Hi-Hat Cymbal Close Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Close Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Close Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Splash Kick Pad 11 Pad 12 Head Pad 12 Rim 1 Pad 12 Rim 2 Pad 12 Head Pad 12 Rim 1 Pad 12 Rim 2 Pad 14 Head Pad 14 Rim 1 Pad 14 Rim 2 Pad 15 Head Pad 15 Rim 1 Pad 15 Rim 2
Trigger-Input (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (1) SNARE (2) TOM1 (2) TOM1 (2) TOM1 (2) TOM2 (2) TOM2 (2) TOM2 (2) TOM3 (2) TOM3 (2) TOM3 (5) TOM4 (5) TOM4 (5) TOM4 (6) RIDE (6) RIDE (6) RIDE (7) CRASH1 (7) CRASH1 (7) CRASH1 (8) CRASH2 (8) CRASH2 (8) CRASH2 (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT (9) HI-HAT (10) KICK (11) PAD11 (12) PAD12 (12) PAD12 (12) PAD12 (12) PAD13 (12) PAD13 (12) PAD14 (12) PAD14 (12) PAD14 (12) PAD14 (12) PAD15. (12) PAD15 (12) PAD15
Note D1 E1 C#1 G0 A#0 D#0 C2 D -1 D# -1 B1 F# -1 G-1 G1 G# -1 B-1 F1 C0 C#0 D#2 E2 F2 B2 C#2 G2 F -1 A2 E-1 A#1 F#4 F#1 G4 G#1 B4 C1 B0 D0 E0 F0 G#2 G3 G#3 F3 F#2 A#2 F#3 E4 F4
Note-Nr 38 40 37 31 34 27 48 14 15 47 18 19 43 20 23 41 24 25 51 52 53 59 49 55 56 57 16 46 78 42 79 44 83 36 35 26 28 29 56 67 68 65 54 58 66 76 77
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The following contains a selection of questions and their answers concerning Yamaha synthesizers, found in the Yamaha Synth Forum and answered by the Yamaha Europe Support Team. On the request of many readers the most important FAQs from the MOTIF News Guides 2007 to 2009 are combined. Since the MOTIF News Guide is now published in two languages (German and English) it gained a lot of new readers which unfortunately have missed the older FAQs. And all long-time readers will get a smart overview.
MOTIF-RACK XS:
Two examples: F0 43 10 7F 03 38 00 00 00 F7 = Part 1 off F0 43 10 7F 03 38 00 00 7F F7 = Part 1 on F0 43 10 7F 03 38 01 00 00 F7 = Part 2 off F0 43 10 7F 03 38 01 00 7F F7 = Part 2 on The selection of ARP 1 5 can be done with these SysEx events: F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 00 F7 = ARP1 F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 01 F7 = ARP2 F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 02 F7 = ARP3 F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 03 F7 = ARP4 F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 04 F7 = ARP5
I want to use SysEx events to turn the Arpeggios of Multi Parts on and off. I also want to select ARP1 - ARP5 via SysEx.
Answer:
The following SysEx event can be used to turn the Arpeggios of Multi Part on or off: F0 43 10 7F 03 38 pp 00 VAL F7 pp stands for the Part number, VAL for the data byte, the value to be adjusted.
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By the way: ARP Select 1-5 can also be done with Control #085. There is also a dedicated Controller number (#090) for ARP Switch ON / OFF, but this controller works global on the Arpeggiator, and not individually on the Multi Parts Source: Keyboard Support
MOTIF XS:
How can I use a Preset Voice with all its settings including the Arpeggio settings in a Pattern?
Answer:
MOTIF XS:
This is done in Performance-, Song- and Pattern-Mixing mode by activating Param. with Voice. Here are the steps for the Song mode: Song / Pattern -> Mixing -> Edit -> select the relevant Part -> F1 VOICE -> SF1 VOICE -> set Param. with Voice to ON -> select Voice (See manual page 151). Source: Swagger Jacky
I have loaded a vocal sample (a complete track) as a WAV file into my MOTIF XS and placed it on C3. Now I would avoid to keep the key depressed for the whole four minutes. Is there a possibility of a trigger or hold function, so I have to press the key only once?
Answer:
Choose an user Drum Kit, anyone will do. There, add the sample as a User Waveform on the desired key as a percussion instrument. As there is a HOLD setting available for Drum Kits, the sample will be played until the end, even if you play the key rather short. The steps: VOICE - USER DR - A1 (or other Drum Voice) EDIT - Select Element 1 Select any Key (e.g. C1) F1 - Oscillator Wave Bank = USR Wave Number = set the number of the User Waveform that contains the vocal sample here F4 Amplitude = level 127, Decay 2 = hold Source: Ulrich Knoerr / ProfSynth
MOTIF XS:
I cleary hear noise when I use my microphone with the A/D input of the MOTIF XS.
Answer:
Make sure the input level is set to Mic (Utility -> F2 - (I/O) -> Mic). It is also advisable to use an unbalanced cable (mono jack). Source: Yamaha Support
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the from the USB port? And can I connect a lamp to the USB port?
Answer:
It works. Im often using a CME thats powered from the MOTIF XS USB port. An USB lamp can also be connected without problems. Such so-called notebook lamps are available in almost every computer shop. But take care to use the USB-to-device port. The USB-to-host port is not suitable. Source: Jens Huthoff / Swagger Jacky
I have a question concerning the new VST Edi tor in conjunction with Cubase AI. Is it possible to record multiple parameter changes within the Editor on various automation tracks? If so, can I edit them seperately at a later time?
MOTIF XS:
How can I integrate the S700 Piano delivered with the European Loyalty Program - Version 2
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Yes, you can record the parameters of the XS on various automation tracks and edit them separately. However, it is not possible in Cubase AI to display all automation tracks simultaneously. Source: Dimitri Metzeltin
On the MOTIF XS you are able to load single User Voice Banks (128 Voices) from an All-file onto an User Voice Bank. With the following steps you can integrate the Loyalty Voice Bank into your own (already loaded) Voice compilation:
FILE - set Type to voice Dir = highlight the file EuropeanLoyal tyV2 and press ENTER to open the Voice list Choose the desired target bank USR1, USR2, or USR3 at the bottom of the screen (Bank) to which the Loyalty Voice Bank should be loaded Set All as Voice Number (this values comes after the number 128!)
Is it a problem if I abuse my S90 ES and plug in a MIDI keyboard, which is USB bus powered? I would like to use a second keyboard, but want to avoid to connect another power supply. Is it possible that the (internal) power supply from the S90 ES is damaged when I use
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SF2 - press LOAD and YES. The Loyalty Voice Bank is now loaded into the selected target Bank, including its User Waveforms + Samples The new Voices are now in the User Voice Bank selected in step three. From there they can be copied to other memory locations in any User Voice Bank. It is also possible to use quite similar steps to load single User Voices from the European LoyaltyV2 file. However, I dont recommend this, because loading several Voices that are using the same User Waveforms will lead to duplicates of these User Waveforms - which then unnecessarily strain the sample memory. Source: ProfSynth
MOTIF XS:
When I turn on my XS, it automatically starts a Factory Set and all my saved data is gone. Is this due to the latest OS that Ive installed recently?
Answer:
If execute a Factory Set with UTILITY JOB, the option Auto Power On Factory Set is available. You should disable this. But it is also possible to automatically load a set, thats stored on a connected USB device, after the automatic Factory Set has been executed. In other words:
MOTIF XS:
For the Factory Set simply press ENTER in the Utitlity Job mode. If the instrument should be resetted each time it is turned on tick in POWER ON AUTO FACTORY SET. Otherwise - for the normal condition - remove the check mark on this option. Source: Swagger Jacky / ProfSynth
If I create a Song or a Pattern, do I have to first store them on the instrument and then on an USB stick, because otherwise the data would be lost when the instrument is turned off?
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Patterns and Songs will remain in the memory, even if you turn off the instrument. They are overwritten if an ALL-File, an ALL-Song-File or an ALL-Pattern file is loaded or a Factory Set is executed. Only User Waveforms (Samples) are lost with powering off the instrument. However, it is strongly advisable to back up your Songs and Patterns with an All-File on an USB storage device (hard disk or flash drive). Source: Swagger Jacky
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Nonetheless these special oriental instruments can be used in music styles like pop, world, chill out, ambient and whatever you can imagine.
www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword Oriental Instruments to your USB memory stick order.
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WAV-Pool
The WAV pool contains 200 WAV files with a total size of 93 MB. These are drum loops, vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmos.
Vocoder Dreamz
The S90 XS / S70 XS version of Vocoder Dreamz features 40 Vocoder Voices and a comprehensive manual on how to use them with the S90 XS Vocoder. The User Voice Bank is divided as follows: 1 16 Vocoder Voices (Vocoder + Pad/Atmo/Synth) 17 36 Vocoder Voices (Basic Type) 37 40 Vocoder Voices (LFO-Type)
Alternatively the Soundpackage can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage to your USB memory stick order.
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WAV-Pool with 200 loops and audio-phrases Demo song PDF file of a comprehensive guide plus tips & tricks
loaded. The size of the download file is 125 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
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The software package contains the following: MM6 / MM8 Live Peformance Bank Song-Templates Demo-Song with audio and MIDI tracks for Cubase, Logic, Standard MIDI File) WAV loop pool for Cubase + Logic (drums, synths, vocals, effects, atmos) MM6 / MM8 Quick Guide The 64 Performances for the MM6 are more suitable for live music than the more pattern orientated factory Performances. The Song templates contain setup data in formats for Cubase, Logic, and standard MIDI file (SMF). They feature SysEx events, Bank Select, Program Change,
The demo songs combine MIDI and audio tracks. The MIDI tracks control the MM6 / MM8. The audio tracks are used to play back samples from the included WAV pool. The free software package can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword MM6 / MM8 Live & Studio to: motifnews@easysounds.de You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be down loaded. The size of the download file is 131 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
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The downloadable file (48 MB) contains the following: 18 Tenori-On User Voices (Samplings) 4 Tenori-On Demos (AllBlock-Files) 268 Samples in WAV-Format (19 MB) Comprehensive PDF documentation The User Voices feature multiple drum kits, sound effects, vocal / vocoder kits, and synth sounds. Heres an overview of the User Voices: BA_MiniSquare.tnw BA_Xbass.tnw CO_CombKit1.tnw CO_CombKit2.tnw DR_AnalogKit1.tnw DR_AnalogKit2.tnw DR_BreakKit.tnw DR_XdrumAdd.tnw DR_XdrumBasic.tnw FX_Atmo.tnw FX_Long.tnw FX_Short.tnw SQ_DarkUni.tnw SQ_Xsynth.tnw VO_VocalsFemale.tnw VO_VocalsMale.tnw VO_VocoderFemale.tnw VO_VocoderMale.tnw
The User Voices CO_CombKit1 and CO_CombKit2 demonstrate how the sounds can be combined in a creative way. They use samples from different sample directories. Combining sounds really widens the sound variety enormously. So if you want to set up your own kits from the WAV files you first should audition the samples using a file player, sampler, or audio sequencer. Then simply drag and drop the samples you want to use into the Voice Manager software. This free sound library can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keywordTenori-On European Voice & Samplebank to: motifnews@easysounds.de You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be down loaded. The size of the download file is 49 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
The samples used in the Voices are also provided as WAV files. Hence you can use the downloadable
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The new DTX Electronic Percussion Pad MULTI-12 uses many of the high-end features and sounds from the DTX and MOTIF series and provides an optimum tool for live drumming, productions or rehearsals. With over 1,200 high-class sounds - including newlydeveloped drum, percussion and keyboard sounds - the DTX-12 MULTI enriches any musical situation. Up to 200 User Sets can be programmed and added with effects to get ready for every conceivable musical style with the best sounds around. In addition, the large 64MB Flash-ROM Wave-Memory can be filled with additional samples which then can be assigned to the Pads. Now the brand new soundset Oriental Percussion for the DTX-MULTI 12 is available for registered users. It is provided by EASY SOUNDS on behalf of Yamaha Music Europe - free of charge.
The download package includes the following: 36 Patterns 22 Kits 129 User Waves (18 MB Samples) The soundset has been designed primarily for traditional and modern Turkish music. Its based on authentic samples of oriental percussion instruments. The oriental instruments are however well suited for use in other music styles such as Pop, World, Chill Out, Ambient, etc. Oriental Percussion was programmed by the Turkish musician and producer Mert Topel. Since 1990 Mert Topel is working as a musician with nationally and internationally known pop and rock stars such as Tarkan (1993-2008) and many others. Mert recorded several albums as a producer of jazz, fusion, rock bands, and singers like Kirac, Mor ve Otesi, Glden Goksen, Grizu etc. He also has his own
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jazz-rock band Fenomen, which published its first album in 2006 - with very good response from jazz lovers. Right now his band is working on a second album. Another project is a collaboration with Alper Maral in the production of an electro-acoustic-oriented album called The Voltage Control Project, which appears in 2010. The DTX-12 MULTI Patterns produced by Mert Topel should inspire the musician in the first place and serve as basis for his own music productions. This free soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword DTX-M12 Oriental to: motifnews@easysounds.de The user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. The size of the download file is 24 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the Soundpackage can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword DTX-M12 Oriental to your USB memory stick order.
Mert Topel
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Dance Xpanded
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices, 64 WAV drum loops, 100 MIDI loops 64 MB samples + 100 User Arpeggios (MOTIF ES) Dance Xpanded is the ultimate set for Dance, Trance, Electronic, Chill Out, and Pop. The 128 Voices include atmospheres, pads, leads, synth basses, chord synths, gated pads, and arpsounds. Top analogue sound and excellent new synth Waveforms!
Vocoder Dreamz
for MOTIF XS 128 Voices + 64 Performances + 96 MB samples Vocoder Dreamz combines vocoder Voices, vocal phrase kits, and drum loop kits. The Performances have some synth Voice Presets added. The vocal phrases and drum loops are controlled by User Arpeggios. Its speciality are the vocoder choirs.
Synth Xtreme
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 124 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES) The Voice Bank Synth Xtreme features a vast range of fat, analogue synth sounds in a high-class quality. They work perfect for Trance, Electronic, Techno, and many other genres of trendy pop music. The combinations of synth sounds with drum and bass loops make an excellent basis for your own songs. Several demo tracks (each provided in many different formats) make your first steps easy as cake.
Organ Session
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 120 MB samples (MOTIF XS/ES) This set is an impressive emulation of the legendary Hammond B3. Smacky organ sounds with concise key click and controllable percussion. Rocky and jazzy Hammond sounds...
Hypnotic Stepz
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 ES, MO 128 Voices + 120 MB Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES), 163 drum loops + step sequencer emulation (Cubase/Logic) This is the set for those MOTIF users having a faible for step sequencers and analogue synth sounds. Here youll hear outstanding combinations of synth sounds, drum sounds, and drum grooves.
Drum Performer
for MOTIF XS und MOTIF ES 40 drum kits, 400 drum samples (200 MB), Arpeggios... Comprehensive soundset featuring real drums recorded in several complex sampling sessions. These drums sound dry, fat, and punchy. Impressive live drum sound.
Pricing:
Each soundset (download / CD-ROM) = 35,- EUR These soundsets are exclusively available from: EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker Am Langberg 97 A D-21033 Hamburg Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23 e-mail: vertrieb@easysounds.de Website: http://www.easysounds.de
Chill Xperience
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 6 demo songs (all versions) 24 Performances, 92 drum loops (MOTIF XS) Soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age, Electronic, and related genres. These sounds offer a high degree of musical inspiration. Soft sound spheres, pleasant pads, spacy leads, chilling effects, remakes of traditional sounds...
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Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstrae 43 D-25462 Rellingen Telephone: +49 40 - 30 30 e-mail: motifnews@easysounds.de The free MOTIF News Guide is published monthly and contains news, tips & tricks, software offers, and interviews on and around Yamaha synthesizers of the MOTIF series, S series, MO series, MM series, Tenori-On, and articles about recording, software, and Computer Music Instruments. You can subscribe or unsubscribe to the free MOTIF News Guide by sending an informal e-mail to: motifnews@easysounds.de
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