Yamaha Motif XS Series User Manual

MOTIF XS6/MOTIF XS7/MOTIF XS8
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(4) SYSTEM OVERVIEW
(Keyboard, Sequencer and Tone Generator)
Although three types of note on/note off data, received via MIDI, played by the internal sequencer and played on the
keyboard will be distinguished, the other controllers (channel messages) equally affect the entire notes.
ALL SOUND OFF clears all the sounds in the specific channel(s) played by both the keyboard and the data via MIDI.
ALL NOTES OFF received via MIDI clears the sounds in the specific channel(s) played via MIDI.
SEQ KBD
TG
MIDI In
MIDI Out
From USB
To US B
USB/MIDI = MIDI
Local Sw
SEQ KBD
TG
Local Sw
Thru Port
USB/MIDI = USB
MIDI In
MIDI Out
From USB
To U SB

Yamaha Motif XS Series Specifications

General

Type	Workstation Synthesizer
Sound Engine	AWM2 with Expanded Articulation
Polyphony	128 notes
Wave ROM	355MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
Arpeggiator	6, 000 types
Effects	Reverb, chorus, part EQ
Sequencer	16-track sequencer, 130, 000 notes
Display	320 x 240 dot backlit LCD
Connectivity	USB, MIDI In/Out/Thru
Storage	USB storage device support
Keyboard	88-key (Motif XS8), 76-key (Motif XS7), 61-key (Motif XS6)
Number of Voices	1, 024 normal voices + 64 drum kits