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THE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YAMAHA & EASY SOUNDS FOR YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS

Edition

July 2010

Contents Hannah Vasanth Keyboards for Rihanna 2 Brandnew: MOTIF XS FM Xpanded hape13s column 4 6

MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS S90 XS / S70 XS: Expanded Articulation 7 Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12: Quick Guide Sounds & Goodies Imprint 13 17 28

Hannah Vasanth and her trusty MOTIF XS

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Hannah Vasanth - Keyboards for Rihanna

Last Girl on Earth - thats the name of popstar Rihannas tour. Playing nice sounds with keyboards on stage - and hopefully freed from the dancing performance - is Hannah Vasanth. With a little help from two MOTIF XS. For Yamaha Hannah writes a mini-blog about her experiences in popstar world. 18th May 2010, 4:18pm Hi everyone! Last time we spoke I was just finishing off Anastacias summer tour and was starting with the Sugababes. Anyways, it was mid-march when I got an email from esteemed American MD Tony Bruno, who I had met a couple of years back. All the email said (ominously!) was call me now! I called Tony and without a lot of small talk he asked me if I would be interested in playing keys for Rihannas upcoming tour. It was all extremely last-minute, but after a few days of back and forth with Tony and management the gig was confirmed! I was on an airplane just a few days later, with nothing but a live rehearsal tape on my ipod !

So after a grueling 10-hour flight I arrived in LA and went straight to Sony rehearsal studios in Culver City to meet the band. The musicians were some of the best players in the US Eric Smith on bass, Chris Johnson on drums, Adam Ross and Nuno Bettencourt (yes, THAT Nuno!!) on guitars, Kevin Hastings on first keyboards and Ashleigh Haney and Kim Ince on BVs. After quick introductions the band proceeded to play through the one and a half hour set they were all at the final stages of tweaking the music when I barely knew the names of the songs! Gulp! So as you can imagine, the next 4 days were spent with me barely taking a break and programming, learning parts, programming and learning yet more parts! At least I had one constant to rely on in this whole crazy situation, and that was my trusty MOTIF XS for this gig I was using an XS7 and XS8. The XS came through for me once again, and I was able to get really close and detailed with the sounds I programmed. As with most of the bigger gigs these days, the original stems of the keyboard parts from the albums

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were available to me, this makes the job of matching and programming sounds so much easier, as you can really analyse and zone in on exactly recreating the sounds for the job, and then hopefully taking them one level further! A feature on the XS that I use time and time again is the in-built sampler, I was able to load in quite a few of the sounds from the original stems via USB, and build presets around them, this made for some great sounds which I kept tweaking and slowly the basis of the set was formed. Thankfully, the keyboard tech on this gig, Dan Roe, was English and therefore understood the importance of a cuppa! Numerous cups of tea and about a week later, I was more or less there, and finally took a deep breath and tried to start to relax into the set. Rihanna joined us a few days into rehearsals and sang through the set with us. She sounded amazing! It was fantastic to work with Tony Bruno - as he is a guitarist himself, the arrangements were musically very complex but still raw and audience-friendly. Tonys whole concept was: I dont wanna go to a gig and hear the album versions, so the arrangements were really fun and interesting to play with quite a few tricky bits that took a while to get under my fingers! After a while we moved on to Production Rehearsals. I was completely blown away by the sheer scale of this show no expense had been spared! From moving platforms to lifts from aerial work to dancers on stilts from a ramp with a treadmill to cars being bashed up and a pink tank being danced on the list just goes on and on and on. It was literally an assault on the senses and it took a lot of concentration for me to play the parts and not get distracted by what was happening on the stage! So, I have now been on the road for about a month. We have been in Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland and are currently playing in the UK for a few weeks. I had the pleasure of 2 homecoming gigs the first in my hometown Berlin, where I was born and raised, and also the o2 in London, a couple of miles

away from our place in London. It has been wonderful to have my family and friends come and see the show I still cant quite believe that I am on a gig like this! I have to admit that I am still ironing out a few bits and bobs there is always room for improvement, right? We finish the European tour at the beginning of June, have 3 weeks off and then start a 10 week US tour. This is going to be my first time touring the states and I am really looking forward to it! I will keep you updated - Its nice to be back blogging! Speak soon, Hannah x Hannah Vasanth is a keyboard player/song writer/producer currently playing for Rihanna. Previous bands/ artists include Sugababes, Jay Sean, Jason Derulo, Anastacia (European Summer Tour 2009), Daniel Merriweather, ABC, Will Young, Jon Lord (Deep Purple), David Jordan, Bugz in the Attic, Gnarls Barkley, Charlotte Church and more. She also writes, produces and remixes and is currently completing an album with singer Jo Harrop - four of those tracks can be heard on her MySpace site www.myspace.com/hannahvasanth This shortened blog is taken from http://yamahadownload.yamaha-europe.com our download portal with tips & tricks, tutorials, features and all the latest downloads.

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Brandnew: MOTIF XS FM Xpanded

EASY SOUNDS is developing an extensive soundset for the MOTIF XS. The sample-based sound library FM Xpanded will contain a comprehensive and high-quality collection of sounds produced by FM synthesis. FM is the abbreviation of Frequency Modulation. Here oscillators are modulated by other oscillators their amplitude and frequency then characterizes the sound. The FM synthesis was developed in 1967 by the american scientist Prof. Dr. John Chowning at the Stanford University and was made public in 1973. One year later the Yamaha Corporation bought the patents for this revolutionary synthesis system. In 1983 the Yamaha DX7 was introduced and put the

synthesizer world upside down, leaving synthesizer legends like Moog or Oberheim behind. After the groundbreaking success of the DX7 the FM synthesis has found its way into a large range of Yamaha synthesizers. This list contains only some of the most popular machines: TX7, TX816, DX21, TX81Z, DX27, DX100, FB01, DX7II, TX802, V50, SY77, SY99, FS1R, DX200, EX5 The last device from Yamaha using FM was the plugin board PLG150-DX which can be installed into host synthesizers like the MOTIF ES, MOTIF-RACK ES, or S90 ES. The PLG150-DX is a (in most points) trueto-theoriginal replica of the DX7.

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Sample Partial-Programming (SPP) for dynamic and expressive FM Sounds

Thanks to the sound library FM Xpanded now sample-based FM sounds with very high dynamics and authenticity can be used in the MOTIF XS. The library contains sounds, which are heavily based on the best DX7 sounds, and new innovative creations that go far beyond the capabilities of the original DX7. The Multisamples are complied from Samples of multiple dynamic levels to perfectly capture the high dynamic of FM synthesizers. But we didnt just sample complete FM sounds in the conventional way. Instead EASY SOUNDS developed FM sound components, which are then combined by the Voice Elements of the MOTIF XS to all new FM sounds. This technique of Sample-Partial-Programming (SPP) offers a tremendous flexibility in sound

The electric pianos and clavinets are heavily inspired by the most popular classic DX7 Voices and will make you feel like playing on a orignal FM synthesizer. Impressive stereo programmings strongly reminiscent of the widespread panning of the DX7II. By creatively combining the FM sound components with each other or with Preset Waveforms we also created new keyboard sounds with their own distinctly independent character. These include hybrid sounds, in which conventional electric pianos and clavinets are mixed with FM sounds. The sounds of this first volume Electric Piano & Clavinet are not limited to be used in conventional music. With the help of the MOTIF XS effects a number of trendy keyboard sounds were programmed that can be used in all current music styles. In addition some drum loops in WAV format and keyboard

design. You dont have to be a FM expert to edit your sounds. The samples were recorded from a DX7 and other FM synthesizers such as SY99, FS1R, DX200, or the FM8 software synthesizer.

sequences in SMF format are included to be combined with each other. The coming volumes of FM Xpanded will be based on popular DX7 sounds of different sound categories. In addition some spectacular synthesizersounds will be produced with the help of the FM synthwaves, which

FM Xpanded will include several volumes

The first volume Electric Piano & Clavinet is now available. It includes 64 Voices, 24 Performances and 128 MB of Samples.

will be clearly different from all previous sounds.

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hape13s column
Gosh, time flies...
Who hasnt use this saying or at least hasnt heard it from the generations of parents or grandparents? But: Whats this accumulation of words about? Time is initially referred to as physical size, with the second as a standard unit. As this for example time is used to measure speeds, whereas the speed of time, however, is fixed, which means time can not go faster or slower. Strangely enough we are very creative in linking different terms to time such as spend, kill or save and so on. So: What is it that sometimes time passes at different rates? A key criteria is whether the passage of time is filled with positive or negative content. You know: A great gig, the band grooves like a monster, an enthusiastic audience - and just after a few minutes (so it seems) the two-hour performance is over. Or: Power failure during gig. The actual two minutes to reload the Samples into the MOTIF give you the feeling that the smallest unit of time are 15 minutes. Or from my own experience: Around 20:30 oclock I sit down at the computer to just simply do some stuff... - and only half an hour later the clock tells me its 23:30!

I estimate that the majority of us are not professional musicians, but hobby musicians. Some may be lucky enough to have a relation between their hobby and their job. My job for instance is related to music and its surroundings as much as a hippo is related to crocheting. And of course, the least of us can spare all of their free time for the music, after all there are some other things in life. Some years ago I was on the road helping out for professional musicians. One night I was chatting with a drummer and said that I would love to make my living from making music. His commentary, almost literal: Oh you know, this is difficult sometimes. Youve got all day and fiddle and fuss around ... - but in the end nothing real comes out of it. Well, the main message of this sentence was not strange to me, except for the part: Youve got all day... which kept me thinking. And I came to the result: Its important to be able to look back at the time we spent with the hobby we have in common and evaluate it with the attribute meaningful. An important aspect must not be missing. Music and in our case technology periodically raises the question of priorities. Should I practice? Study manuals? Make Backups? Set up the computer and its software? ...? The decision alone can lead to frustration. It really helps to occasionally step back and readjust our focus. Then youll what a privilege it is to not have to spend time watching TV - in the early morning at 11:77 oclock with Judge XY and her amateur actors for 46.50 each (including expenses). So my wish for us is an in all directions balanced budget of our most valuable good - the time! With additional wishes for a wonderful summer, yours hp

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MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS / S90 XS / S70 XS: Expanded Articulation

The topic Expanded Articulation on the MOTIF XS was discussed in detail in the MOTIF News Guide 6/2007. But since then not only the number of readers of this magazine has increased dramatically. The number of Yamaha Synthesizers featuring Expanded Articulation is larger, too. Both the MOTIF-RACK XS and the S90 XS / S70 XS are equipped with the same features of Expanded Articulation as the MOTIF XS. So there are plenty of reasons to take another closer look on the Expanded Articulation funtions. This will be done in this and the next part of this workshop. First, we summarize the basic information in a revised form. Hints on Preset Voices which are using the re spective Expanded Articulation functions will help you to understand them. The next part will be a practical workshop to explain how Voice using Expanded Articulation are programmed or modified, with a focus on Voices for live performances.

Expanded Articulation is a sound generation system especially designed for Yamaha synthesizers which allows greater flexibility and realism. It simulates playing techniques that are often used on acoustic in struments, but were difficult to implement in electronic keyboards - up till now. With the Expanded Articulation Mode (XA-Mode), the specific playing styles of instruments are imitated. In particular a realistic legato playing by switching the waveforms, an authentic release with key-off samples and switching between different sounds with the assignable switches. Wave Cycle and Wave-Random functions exist, too. The XA mode could be realised when Yamaha decided to double the number of Voice Elements used in the synthesizers from four to eight. Another condition is the implementation of Waveforms that are specialised for the XA mode technique (e.g. Key-Off Samples).

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In the following all functions of the XA Control will be successively discussed and explained by Voice examples. Only the Elements which are not set to normal and thus take advantage of the XA Control are described. I recommend to use the respective Editor Software for your instrument, these are available for free at www.yamahasynth.com The following steps will repeat for all examples discussed in this workshop - they are used to analyse the XA Control applications of the Voices (on a MOTIF XS): Select the Voice mode in the top left of the editor Click on ONLINE to synchronize the memory contents of the editor and the synthesizer. ONLINE should then appear in green Choose one of Voices given in the examples. Open the Library by clicking on the name of the current Voice. Select the Bank View mode for the Voice Library list In the parameter selection area click on Oscillator / Pitch. In the top right you will find the parameter XA Control. This is the key parameter for the Expanded Articulation. The settings normal, legato, Key sound off, wave cycle, wave random, all AF off, AF1 on, and AF2 on are available. This parameter can be set for each of the eight Voice Elements Use the ON / OFF switch to the left of the Element numbers to analyse single Elements Click All to get an overview of the XA Control settings of all Elements (see figure)

If you want to analyse the Voices directly on the MOTIF XS, the steps to examine the XA Control settings would be the following: MODE VOICE Select the Voice given in the example EDIT - F1 Oscillator Use the [TRACK] button to select the Elements 1 - 8 used in this Voice and take a look on each setting of the XA Control parameter. This is the key parameter for the Expanded Articulation. The settings normal, legato, Key sound off, wave cycle, wave random, all AF off, AF1 on, and AF2 on are available. You will it underneath Element Switch at the top of the display Use the SOLO or MUTE functions to analyse single Elements. Use the number buttons 9-16 to mute the Element 1-8

normal
This is the normal playing mode as we know it from synthesizers without Expanded Articulation. The Element is played normally with each keystroke.

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The XA Control is not applied for the Element. The subsequent editing and use of the XA functions is certainly a significant enhancement of existing Voices. One more reason to thoroughly read the information below. Only those who are able to use the Expanded Articulation in a sensible way can fully exploit the sonic possibilities of this synthesizer.

To clearly hear the difference between normal and legato, you should mute the Elements 3 to 8. Now play with a low velocity, since the Elements 1 and 2 are set to sound in a velocity range of 1 - 80. Alternate between staccato and legato. You will hear that at staccato (= Element 1) the flute sounds with a blowing noise, while at legato (Element 2) the blowing noise is missing - just like on a real flute.

If you want to analyse some other legato Voices, you can recognize them by the addition of legato to their Voice name. Here are some examples:
MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 5 No. 3, 5, 21, 22, 24, 26. S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 5 No. 8, 10, 26, 27, 29, 31

legato
Conventional synthesizers recreate a legato effect by continuing the volume envelope of a previous note on to the next one, in the mono mode. However, this results in an unnatural sound different from that of an actual acoustic instrument. The Legato function more accurately reproduces a legato effect by allowing specific Elements to be sounded when playing legato and other Elements to be played normally. If XA control is set to legato for an Element, this will only be played in legato playing. However the Play mode has to be set to mono (Voice Common - General - Mono / Poly). So first the Elements which are set to normal are sounding. If subsequent notes are played legato, the Elements which are set to legato are sounding instead of the normal Elements.

key off sound

Conventional synthesizers are not good at realizing the sound produced when the note of the acoustic instrument is released. The MOTIF XS realizes the sound produced when the note of the acoustic instrument is released, by setting the XA Control parameter of a certain Element to key off sound. The Element is then sounding when ever a key is released. For the key off sound special Samples have been integrated into the Wave-ROM, containing only the release sound of an instrument. Use the ON / OFF switches to the left of the Element numbers to isolate the key-off sound. Turn off any Elements except for one the KeyOff is assigned to.

Example Flute Legato

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 5 No. 17 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 5 No. 22

Example: R&B Soft

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 1 No. 22

Element 2 = legato Element 4 = legato Element 5 = legato Element 6 = legato The Elements 1, 3, 5, and 7 are set to normal.

S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 1 No. 28

Element 5 = key off sound This KeyOff sound uses the Waveform EP Key Off.

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Example: Super Clavi

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 1 No. 74 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 1 No. 79

Example: Bed Time Story

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 7 No. 92 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 7 No. 93

Element 4 = key off sound This KeyOff sound uses the Waveform Clav Key Off.

Elements 2, 3, and 4 = wave cycle The Arpeggiator is controlling the Elements 2, 3, and 4, which have different Bell-Waves assigned to and are played alternately. In addition Element 1 is used. This is set to normal and therefore played with each note. If you select wave random for several Elements, the Elements are heard in a random order with every keystroke.

wave cycle and wave random

Conventional synthesizers attempt to reproduce this by randomly changing the pitch and/or filter. However, this produces an electronic effect and is different from the real sound changes on an acoustic instrument. The MOTIF XS more accurately reproduces these subtle sound variations by using the XA Control parameter settings, wave cycle and wave random. These are not only useful for subtle tonal variations on acoustic instruments, but also for synthesizer sounds, as the following examples demonstrate. If several Elements are set to wave cycle, each key stroke alternates between the wave cycle Elements in order of their numbering (when playing the first note, Element 1 is sounding, for the second note Element 2, etc.)

Example: Freaky Loop

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 6 No. 119 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 6 No. 124

Elements 1 - 8 = wave random The Elements 1 - 8 have different analog synth waves assigned to and are controlled by the Arpeggiator. The random selection of the different Elements creates the character of a Wave sequence.

Example: Metamorphosis
MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 7 No. 8 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 6 No. 13

Example: Find Newgt!

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 7 No. 24 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 7 No. 27

Elements 1 - 8 = wave random The Elements 1-8 have different FX and pad waves assiggned to. Now each note selects another Element to be played randomly. The result is a very complex and atmosperic effect sound.

Elements 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 = wave cycle The Elements 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 have different FX-Waves assigned to and are played alternately. In addi tion, the Elements 1, 5, and 8 are used. These are set to normal and therefore played with each note.

all AF off, AF 1 on, AF 2 on (Assignable Functions)

The Assignable Functions(AF) allow you to switch

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between different sounds to reproduce the playing on an acoustic instrument. Acoustic instruments have their own unique characteristicseven specific, unique sounds that are produced only at certain times in a performance. These include the flutter tonguing on a flute or playing high harmonics on an acoustic guitar. The MOTIF XS recreates these by allowing you to switch between the sounds while you play using the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION buttons and the XA Control parameter settings, AF 1 on, AF 2 on, and all AF off. But as with the previously described function the Assignable Functions are not only for acoustic instru ments. Synthesizer sounds also benefit to pro duce interesting variations. This option is often used in optional soundsets - keep an eye on Voices with AF1 & 2 in their names.

instead, which are located in the bottom left of the keyboard.

The Assignable Functions can also be turned on and off using MIDI controllers: Control 86 fr AF1 (0 = off, 127 = on) Control 87 fr AF2 (0 = off, 127 = on)

Example: Slow Jam

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 1 No. 86 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 1 No. 91

Element 4 = AF 2 on

The Assignable Functions work like this: all AF off The Element is disabled if one or both ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION keys are turned on AF 1 on The Element is enabled if the ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 1 is turned on AF 2 on The Element is enabled if the ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 2 is turned on

ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4 (1st Four Draw) is activated.

Example: St. Paul AF1&2

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 2 No. 7 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 2 No. 12

Element 3 = AF 1 on Element 4 = AF 2 on ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Element 3 (Pipe Organ1 St) is activated. ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4 (Pipe Organ2) is activated.

On the MOTIF XS and the S90 XS the above functions are activated with the ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION buttons 1 + 2 (AF1 + AF2). On the MOTIFRACK XS however there are no such buttons on the device. You can use the virtual buttons in the editor

Example: Pop Bells & Pad MW

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 2 No. 30 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 2 No. 35

Element 1 = All AF off

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ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Element 1 (MedDetunedPadSt) is deactivated. ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 1 (MedDetunedPadSt) is deactivated. In addition Elements 2 + 3 are played one octave higher and are applied with a vibrato. This is programmed in Ctrl Set (EDIT COMMON F4), not in the XA Control.

Other things to know

Now thats all for the analysis of the XA Control in some example Preset Voices. For the settings all AF off, AF 1 on, and AF 2 on you have to keep in mind, that the function of the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 + 2 buttons may vary. On the MOTIF XS their function can be set in VOICE

Example: Classical AF1&2

MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 2 No. 50 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 2 No. 55

- EDIT - COMMON - F1 General - SF3 Other using the parameters A. Function 1 Mode and A. Function 2 Mode. Here you can decide, whether the AF buttons should function as latching or as a momentary switches. When set to latch pressing the button toggles between on and off, which is indicated by the LED of the button. When set to momentary holding down the button switches on, while releasing it switches off. This setting is not available in the Editor. It is also important to know that AF1 + AF2 not only depend on the XA Control settings of the Elements. Additionally or alternatively they can have a parameter assigned to from the Control Set (VOICE COMMON). Peter Krischker

Element 1 = All AF off Element 2 = All AF off Element 2 = All AF off Element 4 = normal (Strumming effect on key C6) Element 5 = key off sound Element 6 = AF 1 on Element 7 = AF 2 on Element 8 = off (not in use)

ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Elements 1, 2, and 3 are switched off. Element 6 (Nylon Slide St) is activated. ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Elements 1, 2, and 3 are switched off. Element 7 (Nylon Harmonics St) is activated. While playing this Voice alternately press the ASSIGNABLE buttons 1 + 2 to get the slide effect and the harmonics. These are realized by switching on and switching off the Elements. If AF1 is pressed, the Elements 1-3 are switched off, as they are set to all AF off. At the same time Element 6 is turned on, because this is set to AF 1 on. If AF2 is pressed, the Elements 1 - 3 are also switched off. At the same time Element 7 is switched on, because this is set to AF 2 on.

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Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12: Quick Guide

The 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. The following Quick Guide should help you to get to know and play the DTX-MULTI 12.

hand. The Pad sensitivity is pre-set for drumsticks, so if you want to play them by hand youll have to change the Trigger setting: Press and hold [SHIFT] and press [UTILITY] Select the setting P04: Hand This Trigger setting is indicated by a hand symbol in the display. The Pad Indicator (at the right of the display) displays the number of the currently played Pad.

Selecting KITS
Press [KIT] and select a preset drum-kit by pressing the buttons [-]/[+] to step through the numbers 1 50. In each Kit the Pads play other Voices. The User Kits from 1 200 are reserved for your own drum-kits. These Kits can use imported WAV or AIFF audio samples (see Create your own User Kits).

Trigger setup and Pads

The Pads can be played either with drumsticks or by

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Selecting and editing Voices

You can change the Kits by assigning other Voices to the Pads or alter their parameters: Select a Preset Kit and press [VOICE] Hit a Pad. The Voice currently assigned to this Pad is displayed. Use the [-]/[+] buttons to select another Voice of the same Category Navigate the cursor to the left to select other Categories Hit other Pads and change their Preset Voices Pads can have Patterns or Waves (imported samples) assigned to. The Waves can be loops for example Press the right cursor button to call up the display TUNE/OUTPUT (and other Voice editing parameters). Use [ENTER] to enter the parameters of VCE2 VCE5. Here you can change Tune, Volume, Effect Send, Filters, and Envelopes for the currently selected Voice Save your edited drum-kit with [STORE] + [ENTER] as a new User Kit

This Effect Bypass is indicated in the display with a FX symbol.

Recording Patterns
Heres how to simply record your performance on the Pads as a Pattern: Press [PATTERN] and [KIT] Press [KIT] and select the Kit you want to use for your recording Activate the Record mode by pressing and holding [SHIFT] plus [PATTERN] Set the right Tempo and other parameters for the recording (Time Signature, Pattern Length, Quantize, Playback Mode) Start the recording by pressing [PATTERN]. Start to play after the precount of two bars. The recording will stop after the set Pattern length is reached Simply overdub your Pattern by starting another recording session

Creating your own User Kits

The DTX-MULTI 12 features 64 MB of Flash-ROM to store user samples. You can import audio files in WAV and AIFF format. There are two methods to create User Kits

Turning off the Effects

If you want to play your Kits without the internal effects press and hold [SHIFT] and press [KIT].

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containing samples: Load samples into already created or new Kits via WAVE IMPORT Load a larger selection of samples via the Job Import All into the Flash-ROM and then assign them to already created or new Kits The first method is to be preferred if you just want to import a few samples. When you want to import a larger number of samples the second method is perfect. Since the DTX-MULTI 12 features a preview function of the samples it is better to import all samples you want to use in a batch and then assigning them to Pads. The first method implies you to know your samples very well.

5 Use the buttons [+] or [-] to select the audio file you want to load and press [ENTER]. The loading is confirmed with the message Now Importing...Please keep power on. After loading has finished PadAssign=off is displayed 6 Hit the Pad you want to assign the newly loaded Wave to. The number of the hit Pad is displayed (instead of off) 7 Press [ENTER] to confirm. As soon as the message Now working disappears you can play the Wave with the Pad 8 Use [+] and [-] to select the next audio file you want to load and repeat the steps 5 to 7 9 Once you have all Waves imported and assigned press [KIT] + [STORE] and confirm twice with [ENTER] to store the new Kit

However both methods are very easy to use, creating User Kits with samples is done in a few minutes! Here are short walk-throughs for both methods - each presuming an empty User Kit for a start.

Method 2 = Import samples with Import All and assign them to Pads
Prior to the second method it is advisable to delete the sample memory by this you have a better overview of its contents.

Method 1 = Loading samples directly onto the Pads

1 Copy the WAV or AIFF files to a blank USB storage device. Do not use any directories 2 Attach the USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE port on the left of the DTX-MULTI 12 3 Press [KIT] and select an empty User Kit (U001 for instance) 4 Hold the [SHIFT] button and press [WAVE]. The name of the first audio file on the USB storage device is displayed

To delete all samples currently loaded in the FlashROM: [WAVE] > WAVE3 JOB [ENTER] > Delete All 2 x [ENTER] Now you can use the same samples as in method 1 above. 1 Press [WAVE] > WAVE3 JOB [ENTER] > Import All - 3 x [ENTER]. The message now importing appears. Since all audio files avail able on the USB storage device are loaded into the flash-ROM this may take some time

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2 Press [KIT] and select an empty User Kit (U002 for instance) 3 Press [VOICE] and hit the first Pad you want to assign a Wave to. The number of the hit Pad is displayed 4 Navigate the cursor to the left and change the Category to WV using the [+] button 5 Navigate the cursor to the right and select the Wave you want to load using the [+] and [-] buttons. You can listen to the currently selected Wave by just hitting the Pads 6 Select another Pad and repeat the steps 4 to 5 to assign a Wave to it 7 Once you have all Waves assigned to the Pads press [KIT] + [STORE] and confirm twice with [ENTER] to store the new Kit Peter Krischker

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MOTIF XS Special Offer: XSpanded Bundle 2

In a special offer the MOTIF XS series of synthesizers will be delivered including DIMMs for the sample RAM plus a huge soundset. The bundle contains the following: 1 GB SDIMM sampling memory (SRP 229,- ) 2GB USB stick containing a huge soundset with more than 500 Voices and 1 GB of samples: Organ Session: Hammond B3 sound for the MOTIF (SRP 32,- ) Drum Performer large Real Drums Library, 40 Kits (SRP 32,- ) European Loyalty Program V2 3-layers Yamaha S700 piano, Sweet Voices and more MOTIF ES CD ROM Library containing the ES bonus-sounds in XS format CUBASE AI (advanced integration) The suggested retail prices for the models of the MOTIF XS series (including 19% German VAT): MOTIF XS 6 = 2.914,31 MOTIF XS 7 = 3.390,31 MOTIF XS 8 = 4.044,81

XSpanded Bundle the contents of the USB stick

The USB memory stick of the XSpanded Bundle contains more than 500 Voices and about 1 Gigabyte of samples. Heres a short overview:

European Loyalty Program Version 2

The European Loyalty Program Version 2 features the S700 stereo piano of the Yamaha S90 ES, Sweet Voice from the Tyros, new choirs and scatvoices, a best-of compilation of optional EASY SOUNDS soundsets, and a WAV file pool with 200 WAV files.

EASY SOUNDS Library Organ Session

Organ Session emulates the sound of a Hammond B3 by using special samples. This set features smacky Hammond sounds with concise key click and controllable Percussion, rocky organs, Entertainer settings, sacral drawbar registrations, and cool jazz organs.

EASY SOUNDS Library Drum Performer

Real Drums has been produced in several complex sampling sessions. The drum sounds are dry, fat, and punchy. By using various microphone setups and special recording technologies we could deliver a huge sound variety. 40 drum kits with 200 MB.

MOTIF ES CD ROM Library

197 Normal Voices, 6 Drum Voices and ca. 150 MB Samples. Plus 220 MB WAV loops.

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MOTIF XS European Loyalty Program Version 2

The European Loyalty Program offers MOTIF XS users free additional but nonetheless highclass content. It is mainly a premium Voice and Samplelibrary which is produced by EASY SOUNDS in collaboration with Yamaha Music Europe and contains the following: The 3-layers Yamaha S700 stereo piano (32 MB compressed) of the Yamaha S90 ES which is known as the ultimate piano sound from Yamaha synths. The Piano is featured in different variations (e.g. Brite, Dark, Ballad Stack) Sweet Voices from the Yamaha Tyros (Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Panflute...) New Choir and Scatvoices Best-of compilations of optional soundsets from EASY SOUNDS (synths, pads & atmospheres, organs...) Best-of compilation of the Xpanded series from Yamaha Europe (converted from MOTIF ES) A WAV pool containing 200 WAV files with 93 MB in total. These are drum loops, vocal and vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmospheres Furthermore the Loyalty Program contains a comprehensive MOTIF XS Quick Guide in PDF format. This Quick Guide is compiled of all XS articles and workshops from the MOTIF News Guide. motifnews@easysounds.de www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword MOTIF XS Loyalty Program to your USB memory stick order. Already registered MOTIF XS users can request an update by sending an e-mail to: As soon as the registration process is complete the MOTIF XS 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 221 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the European Loyalty Content Package can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from To register for the Loyalty program simply write an e-mail with the keyword MOTIF XS Loyalty Program to: motifnews@easysounds.de

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MOTIF XS Soundset: Oriental Instruments & Percussion

MOTIF XS User can enjoy a free soundset: Oriental Instruments & Percussion can be downloaded from Yamaha Music Europe in cooperation with EASY SOUNDS. The soundset contains the following: 36 Performances 128 Voices 9 User Drum Voices 113 User Waveforms of oriental instruments 84 MB Samples 6 Turkish Authentic Micro Tunings Oriental Instruments has been produced by turkish musicians and is developed for the use in both traditional and modern turkish music. Authentic samples of oriental musical instruments plus the most popular turkish Micro Tunings are the basic building blocks of this soundset. The 128 Voices and 36 Performances are mostly built from the new User Waveforms and Samples. Some Voices are modified Preset Voices. This free soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword Oriental to: motifnews@easysounds.de The MOTIF XS 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 66 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the European Loyalty Content Package can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from

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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S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage

A free Soundpackage with additional highclass content is available for S90 XS / S70 XS users. This Soundpackage is produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe and contains the following:

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.

MOTIF News Guides

All already published editions of the MOTIF News Guide are included in PDF format. This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage 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 136 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.

Pop & Dance

This Voice Bank features 128 professional User Voices compiled from popular EASY SOUNDS libraries for the MOTIF XS and the MOTIF ES Xpanded series from Yamaha Europe converted for the S90 XS / S70 XS. The set Poc & Dance contains Voices from these EASY SOUNDS soundsets: Chill Xperience Dance Xpanded Magical Pads Mystic Spheres Stage & Studio Synth Xtreme

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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MOTIF-RACK XS: Sound & Infopackage

MOTIF-RACK XS users can obtain the free Sound & Infopackage thats produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe. The software package contains the following: Soundset POP & DANCE with 128 professional Voices This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword MOTIF-RACK XS Sound & Infopackage 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

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.

MO6/8, S90 ES, MOTIF-RACK ES: Free Soundlibrary

Users of the MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIFRACK ES can obtain a free Sound & Infopack age thats produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe. This includes the soundset Pop Xpanded with 192profesional live- and arpeggio-sounds. For details on this soundset see the box to the right. Furthermore a comprehensive documentation of the soundset, Quick Guides, demo-sounds, and other useful files are included. This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword Pop Xpanded 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 13 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.

MO6 / MO8 / S90 ES / MOTIF-RACK ES Voice-Library Pop Xpanded

This library contains 192 User Voices compiled from the MOTIF ES libraries Arp Xpanded and Live Xpanded. User Voice Bank 1 is identical to Arp Xpanded and features 128 Voice based on 106 new User Arpeggio Phrases. (In the MOTIF-RACK ES version the Arpeggiator is deactivated, since the RACK has no User Arpeggios.) Voices 1 64 of the User Voice Bank 2 are identical to the 64 Live-Voices of Live Xpanded. These are keyboard and synth sounds which are specially programmed for pop, rock, dance, and live entertainment. The Voices 65 128 of the User Voice Bank 2 are compiled by the best synthesizer sounds of the factory preset sounds from the MOTIF ES and MOTIFRACK ES.

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MM6 / MM8: Software package Live & Studio

Users of the MM6 and MM8 can obtain the free software package Live & Studio thats produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe. of the MM6 / MM8 to be controlled in PC-Mode with 16 MIDI channels (multimode).

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, and Controller events which set the effects and sounds

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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TENORI-ON: European Voice & Samplebank

Yamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS provide their free soundlibrary European Voice & Samplebank to all Tenori-On users. Tenori-On User Voice Manager to individually re-map the drum and FX kits. This way you can modify the supplied kits or combine new ones from the scratch.

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.

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DTX-MULTI 12 Oriental Percussion

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.
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Free Tutorial DVD for MOTIF XS users

The free tutorial DVD The World of MOTIF XS (English language) is available for all registered european MOTIF XS users. The DVD procures comprehensive instructions on how to use a MOTIF XS in a music production environment. The running time of over 3 hours covers deep insights in topics like interactive Arpeggios, live performances, sampling, recording sessions, Cubase AI and much more. To request this DVD simply write an e-mail to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Please give your name, address, serial number of your MOTIF XS, and the keyword The World of MOTIF XS - even if you already are a registered MOTIF XS user. The request of this DVD can be combined with the request of any other goodie for MOTIF XS users, like the European Loyalty Program. Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe!

Cubase AI tutorial videos for registered users

Thanks to the cooperation between Yamaha and Steinberg most of the recent instruments and mixing desks from the Yamaha Music Production range have the DAW software Cubase AI included for those who do not own a DAW software yet this is one good reason more to buy from Yamaha. Even more Cubase AI is a music production tool with functions which were exclusive for high-end studios not very long time ago. Even better: European customers buying a Yamaha Music Production instrument with included Cubase AI software are qualified to request a free English language tutorial CD from ASK Video containing 23 videos on how to use Cubase AI4. The CD is English language only and only available as long stocks last. So better be quick request your CD by sending an e-mail containing the serial number of your Yamaha instrument and your name and address to: musicproduction@yamaha.de MOTIF XS users can order this CD in combination with the tutorial DVD The World of MOTIF XS. Important note: This CD-ROM can not be shipped outside Europe!

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Easy Sounds for recent Yamaha synthesizers

Stage & Studio
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices. The ultimate top-40 and live set! The version for MOTIF XS contains 40 additional Performances (split and layer sounds) perfect for stage This universal collection features the most important standard instrument and synthesizer sounds for live gigging and entertainment. Outstanding performance and power. Test-driven by musicians.

Synth Universe Vol. 1 = Magical Pads

for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices, 64 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS / ES) Magical Pads features warm, analogue pad sounds with huge atmosphere. Refined with sweeps, swells, synth brasses, atmo sounds, and musical effect sounds.

Synth Universe Vol. 2 = Mystic Spheres

for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 60 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES) Mystic Sphere is perfect for Ambient and Electronic. It contains atmospheres, pads, sound effects, spacy synth leads, trance sounds, vocal pads, and analogue vintage sounds.

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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Imprint & further links

Important websites for MOTIF users
Official international Yamaha website for synthe sizers including a comprehensive download section http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Official website of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH http://www.yamaha-europe.com American MOTIF support website including message board + KEYFAX webshop + XSpand Your World downloads http://www.motifator.com/ EASY SOUNDS website + webshop sounds and USB sticks for Yamaha synths http://www.easysounds.de John Melas MOTIF Site Editor softwares for the MOTIF series http://www.jmelas.gr/motif/

Yamaha MOTIF News Guide

The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production Synthesizers MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES, MO & S series and Computer Music Instruments Published by EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker Am Langberg 97 A D-21033 Hamburg Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23 in cooperation with

MOTIF News Guide History

You can download all already published english editions as one single ZIP file using this link to the EASY SOUNDS website: http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides_E.zip A full overview of the topics of all already published editions can be downloaded here: http://www.easysounds.eu/History.zip Furthermore you can download a free MOTIF XS Quick Guide that is made of all single articles and workshops ever been published in the MOTIF News Guide: http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifXSGuide.zip

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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