Yamaha Mo 8 Manual

Quick Guide Connecting the MO to external devices
Using as a Multi-timbral Tone Generator for your DAW/sequencer
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For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your sequencer.
When a Note On message is received, the corresponding 
Part is played. For example, when you play back tracks on 
the sequencer, the Part whose Receive Channel is same as 
the sequencer track’s Transmit Channel is played. If two or 
more Parts have the same MIDI receive channel value, 
those Parts will play in...

Quick Guide Connecting the MO to external devices
Using the MO with computer software
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Using the MO with computer software
Editing the MO as a “virtual” synthesizer
Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor
The Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor for MO provide a highly intuitive way to create and edit the Voices and Mixing settings (Multis) 
completely from your computer display. These programs not only allow you to see vir tually all parameters at once, they also give 
you direct graphic...

Quick Guide Connecting the MO to external devices
Using the MO with computer software
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Remote-controlling the software
This powerful feature lets you control your music/audio software programs by using sliders and buttons on the panel of the 
MO, rather than your computer’s mouse and keyboard. The MO can be used to control sequencer software and DAW 
software, such as Cubase SX, Logic, and SONAR. These sequencers or DAWs are already set to respond to specific 
hardware controllers....

Quick Guide Connecting the MO to external devices
Using the MO with computer software
114Owner’s Manual If you turn the power off without storing, the currently edited settings 
will be lost.
Never attempt to turn off the power while an “Executing...” or “Please 
keep power on” message is shown. Turning the power off in this state 
may cause the system to freeze and prevent normal startup the next 
time the power is turned on, as well as resulting in the loss of all user 
data.
Set the Port setting for...

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Using the MO with computer software
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Using the Remote Control functions
The REMOTE display appears, and the panel controls are enabled for Remote operation of the computer software (their 
normal functions are disabled).
nPress this button again to exit from the Remote Control mode.
Change the Mode by simultaneously holding down the [F6] SHIFT button and pressing the [DAW REMOTE] button.
The following explains which sequencer functions...

Quick Guide Connecting the MO to external devices
Using the MO with computer software
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■ Data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons
nYou can also move the song position by using the cursor [] buttons.
■ Knobs
Assigns the functions of eight knobs on the DAW controller (01X, Mackie Control, and Logic Control) to the four Knobs on the 
MO. The Knobs let you control various parameters of each track (part). Pressing the [SF5] button changes which group of 
knobs is assigned (knobs 1 – 4 or...

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Remote Control Assignments
When controlling Multi Part Editor/SQ01 V2
Functions of 01X assigned to [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] – [SF5] 
buttons
Checking the Remote Control assignments
If you’re unsure as to which software function has 
been assigned to a particular panel control on the 
MO, this convenient feature lets you quickly check it 
from the display.
1 In the Remote Control mode, press the...

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When controlling Logic Pro 7:
Functions of Logic Control assigned to [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] – 
[SF5] buttons[AUX/BUS] Opens the AUX/BUS window or brings it to the front of the 
computer screen (when the Audio Mixer is active). 
[OTHER] Starts the Audio Mixer or brings it to the front of the computer 
screen. This operation applies to the Effect Module software. 
(Only PAN is available in the R...

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Press the [DRUM KIT] button to indicate the Track/Slot number in the brackets [   ] at the top of 
the LCD. 
The [OPTION], [CONTROL], and [ALT] buttons on the Logic Control corresponds to the [EDIT], 
[JOB], and [STORE] buttons respectively. 
Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant 
documentation of Logic Control.
When controlling Cubase SX...

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Parameters to be edited differ depending on the assigned Effect and Software Tone Generator.
Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant 
documentation of Mackie Control.
When controlling SONAR 4:
Functions of Mackie Control assigned to [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] 
– [SF5] buttons
The Song Position Bar may not synchronize with the actual playback...