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Yamaha MOTIF6 User Manual

Yamaha MOTIF6
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Yamaha MOTIF6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys61
Sound EngineAWM2
Polyphony128
Wave ROM175 MB
Multitimbral16
Sequencer16-track
ArpeggiatorYes
StorageUSB
Display240 x 64 dot backlit LCD
ConnectorsMIDI In/Out, USB

Summary

Special Message Section

Product Safety Markings

Explains safety graphics on the enclosure and their importance.

Name Plate Location

Indicates the location of the nameplate for model and serial number details.

Important Safety Instructions

FCC Information (U.S.A.)

Important Notice for the United Kingdom

Provides crucial information regarding mains lead wiring and safety for UK users.

Introduction

Package Contents

Lists all items included with the MOTIF synthesizer, ensuring users have everything.

About This Manual

Describes the manual's sections and content for effective use of the MOTIF.

Important Features

The Controls & Connectors

Front Panel

Details the layout and function of the MOTIF's front panel controls and buttons.

Rear Panel

Setting Up

Power Supply

Explains how to properly connect the MOTIF to an AC power source for safe operation.

Connections

Details various audio and MIDI connection methods for external equipment.

Powering Up

Power-on Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide for turning on the MOTIF and connected equipment.

Basic Structure

Mode

Explains the MOTIF's organization into various operational modes.

System Overview

Controller block

Describes the keyboard, wheels, knobs, and their function in sending data.

Sequencer block

Details the block responsible for creating songs and patterns via MIDI.

Effect block

Effect structure

Outlines the different types of effects available and how they are structured.

Main functions

Voices and Performances

Explains Voices as sounds and Performances as combinations of Voices.

Waves and Elements

Describes waveforms that form Elements, which in turn create Voices.

Pitch

Explains how this unit controls the pitch of each Element output from OSC.

Filter

Explains how this unit modifies the tone of each Element output from Pitch.

Controllers

Details the functions of various controllers like wheels, knobs, and sliders.

Song and Pattern (Sequencer mode)

Track structure of Song

Illustrates the track structure of Songs, created by recording MIDI data.

Arpeggio

Arpeggio playback

Explains how to activate and use the Arpeggio function for automatic phrases.

Master (Master mode)

Storing settings in the Voice/Performance mode

Explains storing Voice/Performance settings and master keyboard functions.

Sampling

Sampling structure

Details the workflow and components involved in the Sampling function.

Internal Memory and File Management

Memory Structure

Details the relationship between internal memory, cards, and external storage.

Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software

Basic Operation

Calling up the Operation Displays

Explains how to access displays and navigate through modes and sub-modes.

Selecting Modes

Describes the MOTIF's organization into various operational modes.

Quick Start Guide

Playing the Demos

Guides users through playing built-in demo songs to explore sounds and features.

Playing Voices

Selecting a voice

Step-by-step guide on how to select and play individual instrument sounds (voices).

Editing Voices

Quick Voice editing

Introduces basic editing operations that can be performed on voices.

Storing edited Voices

Guides users on how to store edited voices to internal User memory.

Playing Performances

Selecting a Performance

Guides users on how to select and play individual User Performances.

Using the Arpeggio function

Arpeggio playback

Explains how to activate and use the Arpeggio function for automatic phrases.

Using as a Master Keyboard

Memorize to a Master

Details how to memorize and recall operations for quick access.

Saving/Loading data

Saving data

Explains the procedure for saving all MOTIF data to memory cards or SCSI devices.

Loading data

Details the procedure for loading data from memory cards or SCSI devices into the MOTIF.

Sampling with Song Playback (Integrated Sampling Sequencer)

Creating Rhythm track

Outlines steps to sample audio and create rhythm tracks within patterns.

Creating a Song

Summarizes the process of creating a song using sampled audio and MIDI data.

Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface)

Setting Up

Details the necessary setup steps for using the MOTIF to control computer sequence software.

Reference

Voice mode

Provides detailed information on all settings and parameters within the Voice mode.

Voice Edit mode

Common edit

Explains editing settings common to all elements within a voice.

Voice Job mode

Voice Store mode

Guides users on how to store edited voices to internal User memory.

Performance Mode

Function Tree

Presents the hierarchical structure of menus and parameters within the Performance mode.

Performance Play mode

Basic Procedure

Step-by-step guide for selecting and playing individual User Performances.

Performance Edit mode

Common (to all parts) edit and Part edit

Explains editing common settings for all parts and individual parts within a Performance.

Performance Job mode

Basic Procedure

Outlines the steps for executing Performance Job operations like Initialize or Copy.

Song Mode

Function Tree

Shows the hierarchical structure of menus and parameters within the Song mode.

Song Play mode

Basic Procedure

Step-by-step guide for selecting and playing individual User songs.

Song Record mode

Basic Procedure

Guides users on how to record keyboard performances into User songs.

Song Edit mode

Basic Procedure

Explains how to revise, insert, or delete MIDI events within song tracks.

Song Job mode

Basic Procedure

Outlines the steps for executing Song Job operations like Quantize or Modify Velocity.

Song Mixing mode

Basic Procedure

Details setting up and saving mixing data, adjusting levels, pan, and effects for songs.

Pattern Mode

Function Tree

Shows the hierarchical structure of menus and parameters within the Pattern mode.

Pattern Play mode

Basic Procedure

Step-by-step guide for selecting and playing individual User patterns.

Pattern Record mode

Basic Procedure

Guides users on how to record keyboard performances into patterns.

Pattern Edit mode

MIDI events that can be edited

Details the MIDI events and parameters that can be edited within pattern phrases.

Pattern Job mode

Basic Procedure

Outlines the steps for executing Pattern Job operations like Quantize or Copy.

Sampling Mode

Function Tree

Presents the hierarchical structure of menus and parameters within the Sampling mode.

Sampling Record mode

Basic Procedure

Step-by-step guide for recording sounds into the MOTIF for sample creation.

Sampling Edit mode

Basic Procedure

Guides users through the basic procedure for editing recorded samples.

Sampling Job mode

Audition function and Key Bank (sample) selection

Explains how to use the Audition function and select Key Banks for sample editing.

Utility Mode

Function Tree

Shows the hierarchical structure of menus and parameters within the Utility mode.

[F1] System settings

Allows setting overall volume, pitch, and Breath Controller response for the tone generator.

Auto Load

Determines if files are automatically loaded from memory card/SCSI when power is turned on.

File Mode

Function Tree

Shows the hierarchical structure of menus and parameters within the File mode.

File/Folder selection

Explains how to create new folders for organizing data on memory cards or SCSI devices.

[F3] Load

Details the procedure for loading files from memory cards or SCSI devices into the MOTIF.

Master Mode

Function Tree

Presents the hierarchical structure of menus and parameters within the Master mode.

Master Play mode

Step-by-step guide for selecting and playing individual Masters.

Master Edit mode

Common edit and Zone edit (Voice Performance mode)

Explains editing common parameters and zone-specific settings for Masters.

Master Job mode

Basic Procedure

Outlines the steps for executing Master Job operations like Initialize or Bulk Dump.

Master Store mode

Guides users on how to store edited Masters to internal User memory.

Appendix

Information Displays

Explains how to access displays for relevant settings in each mode.

Display Messages

Lists and explains various error messages that may appear on the MOTIF's display.

Troubleshooting

No sound.

Provides troubleshooting steps for issues related to no sound output from the MOTIF.

Installing Optional Hardware

Optional units that can be installed to the MOTIF

Lists the optional units, such as Plug-in Boards and SIMMs, that can be installed.

Optional Plug-in Board Installation

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing optional Plug-in Boards into the MOTIF.

Installing the AIEB2

Details the procedure for installing the AIEB2 expansion board.

Installing the mLAN8E

Details the procedure for installing the mLAN8E expansion board.

Optional SIMM Installation

Explains how to install SIMM modules to increase sampling memory.

Handling the Memory Card (SmartMedia™*)

Inserting/Removing Memory Cards

Provides instructions on how to safely insert and remove Memory Cards.

Connecting external SCSI devices

About SCSI

Explains the SCSI interface standard and its use with personal computers and peripherals.

Notes on musical copyright

Specifications

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