Yamaha Extension - User Manual

MOTIF XF Extension Owner’s Manual 1
About MOTIF XF Extension ........................................................2
What Extension can do...............................................................2
Auto setting of Audio Driver .............................................................. 2
Auto settings of Remote Device........................................................ 2
Project templates with Input/ Output Bus settings.......................... 3
Song import from MOTIF XF6/7/8...................................................... 4
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................6
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MOTIF XF Extension
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
SPECIAL NOTICES

Summary

About MOTIF XF Extension

What Extension can do

Details the features and functionalities enabled by the MOTIF XF Extension.

Auto setting of Audio Driver

Explains how to automatically configure the Audio Driver for Cubase.

Auto settings of Remote Device

Covers the automatic registration and setup of the MOTIF XF6/7/8 as a Remote Device in Cubase.

Project templates with Input;Output Bus settings

Yamaha MOTIF XF6;7;8 multi channel recording

Sets up Cubase for multi-channel audio recording from the MOTIF XF6/7/8.

Yamaha MOTIF XF6;7;8 AD Input recording

Configures Cubase to receive audio signals from the MOTIF XF6/7/8's A/D Input.

Yamaha MOTIF XF6;7;8 with VST Editor

Integrates the MOTIF XF Editor VST within Cubase for instrument control.

Song import from MOTIF XF6;7;8

Imported file and project details

Information on the 'All' type file (X3A) and sample rate considerations for importing songs.

MIDI Track import

Details how MIDI tracks from MOTIF XF6/7/8 songs are imported into Cubase.

Audio Track import

Explains the import process for audio tracks, including mixing setup limitations.

Troubleshooting

Cannot control Cubase from MOTIF XF6;7;8 panel

Addresses issues with controlling Cubase from the MOTIF XF6/7/8 hardware.

Cannot find the Project Templates

Provides solutions for when MOTIF XF Extension project templates are not visible in Cubase.

Cannot import MOTIF XF6;7;8 song

Offers guidance on resolving problems encountered during MOTIF XF6/7/8 song import into Cubase.

Yamaha Extension Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	Extension
Category	Software
Language	English